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Jao Poker: Online Poker Groundbreaker or Next Great Online Poker Scandal?

Earl Burton, Oct 2, 2017 02:49 UTC

Since the advent of online poker, there have been many methods employed to have them turn a profit. There were “no rake” rooms, which in theory would make money from

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Poker Players Help Hurricane Harvey Survivors in Texas

Cliff S, Sep 3, 2017 01:49 UTC

Several professional poker players have helped in Texas rescue efforts in the wake of the Hurricane Harvey devastation. Ray Henson, Gavin Smith, Chance Kornuth, Doc Sands, and Kevin Hart are

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Bovada Relaunches Its Online Poker Site

Cliff S, Aug 24, 2017 11:23 UTC

After a year of inactivity, Bovada re-opened its online poker room this week. Bovada Online Poker accepts players from nine countries at present: The United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia,

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PokerStars Is Leaving Australian Poker Market in September

Cliff S, Aug 16, 2017 10:38 UTC

PokerStars confirmed this week it would leave the Australian online poker market in September 2017. PokerStars‘ announcement came after the Australian parliament gave final approval to the Interactive Gambling Amendment

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PokerStars Changes Policies to Help Casual Poker Players

Cliff S, Aug 13, 2017 09:20 UTC

PokerStars continues to change player rewards policies to protect casual players by de-incentivizing play by the sharks on the site. Stars Group made changes about 18 months ago, but has

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YouStake Poker Staking Site Files Suit vs SEC Investigation

Cliff S, Aug 4, 2017 12:30 UTC

YouStake CEO Frank DeGeorge filed suit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission and its chairman, Jay Clayton, asking for the SEC’s investigation to be dropped. The filing was Case5:17CV00065

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David Rebuck Says New Jersey Law Bars Poker Liquidity Deals

Cliff S, Aug 3, 2017 12:01 UTC

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement hopes to make player liquidity deals with Nevada and Pennsylvania. Longtime DGE Director David Rebuck says New Jersey gaming laws ties his agency’s hands

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Adam Gray Backs California Sports Betting Amendment

Cliff S, Jul 30, 2017 04:12 UTC

California might legalize sports betting, if Assemblymember Adam Gray introduced a constitutional amendment gains support in the state legislature. Adam Gray introduced a sports wagering bill to the California legislature

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Pennsylvania Senate Passes $200 Million Gambling Expansion

Cliff S, Jul 28, 2017 05:19 UTC

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $2.2 billion revenue package by two-vote margin, including a $200 million gambling expansion. The bill now heads to the Pennsyvlania House, where it faces an

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Chris Christie Sends Online Gambling Appeal to Donald Trump

Cliff S, Jul 24, 2017 06:14 UTC

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey signed an Internet gambling bill on Friday formally calling on President Donald Trump not to ban online gambling at the federal level. Gov. Christie

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