Archive for May, 2013

Sources Report Little Progress in Full Tilt Repayment Process

Sources Report Little Progress in Full Tilt Repayment Process

Less-than-encouraging news for former customers of Full Tilt Poker from the U.S., as sources indicate that the process of returning bankrolls to customers is stuck in something of an administrative limbo. US player balances a part of PokerStars settlement Before the latest updates on the situation, a quick bit...
May 27th, 2013 By Stephen Smith
Market Makers Confident in Online Gambling’s Ability to Boost Atlantic City Action

Market Makers Confident in Online Gambling’s Ability to Boost Atlantic City Action

The consensus of Wall Street analysts appears to be that online gambling is a bet with a big potential payoff for New Jersey. A number of the top gambling analysts were assembled at the East Coast Gaming Congress last week to offer their assessment of how online gambling will...
May 27th, 2013 By Lucy Brown
Political Battle Brewing Over New Jersey Online Gambling Revenue

Political Battle Brewing Over New Jersey Online Gambling Revenue

Even as New Jersey works steadily toward their goal of launching regulated online gambling in 2013, a growing controversy is taking shape at the state capital. That controversy pits the administration of Governor Chris Christie against not only independent budget analysts, but also Democrats in the State House and Senate. The...
May 26th, 2013 By Charles Washington
Players Separated into Two Distinct Pools at Merge Poker Network

Players Separated into Two Distinct Pools at Merge Poker Network

While no official confirmation has come from Merge, multiple sources have confirmed that the Merge Poker Network has been split into two separate player pools. How is the network divided? Pool one is made up of customers of Sportsbook.com and PlayersOnly, along with a handful of associated sportsbook sites...
May 24th, 2013 By Charles Washington
New Statements on Ultimate Bet Scandal From Former Lead Pros

New Statements on Ultimate Bet Scandal From Former Lead Pros

It took some half a decade and the release of some surreptitious recordings, but the former lead pros for Ultimate Bet Poker – Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke – both recently released statements offering their perspectives on the cheating scandal at UB. The Ultimate Bet recordings The recordings in question were...
May 21st, 2013 By Shane Larson
PokerStars Issues Statement on New Jersey Court Ruling

PokerStars Issues Statement on New Jersey Court Ruling

Last week we brought you coverage of the latest chapter in the saga of PokerStars’ attempt to purchase the Atlantic Club Casino. After winning a temporary victory early in May, PokerStars was handed a defeat when a judge in New Jersey ruled that the ACC could break their deal...
May 20th, 2013 By Shane Larson
PokerStars Dealt Setback in Quest to Purchase Atlantic City Casino

PokerStars Dealt Setback in Quest to Purchase Atlantic City Casino

PokerStars’ hopes of re-entering the United States online poker market were dealt a severe blow this week when a New Jersey judge ruled that the Atlantic Club Casino can pursue alternative buyers for their struggling Atlantic City commercial casino. The ruling topped off several weeks of intrigue surrounding the...
May 18th, 2013 By Stephen Smith
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