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Absolute Poker and UltimateBet Payments Arrive in Player Bank Accounts

Celebration and rejoicing could be heard throughout the poker community as former players of UltimateBet and Absolute Poker began receiving refunds.

Oklahoma Tribe Secures Isle of Man Gaming License for PokerTribe.com

Native American Indian tribes operate legal gambling facilities in 28 states, but one tribe has gone a step further by securing a license to offer online poker and casino games.

Hawaii Cracks Down on Poker Games

Hawaii has decided to be even more pro-active in its enforcement of gambling laws with Honolulu police set to crack down on illegal poker rooms.

MGM and Tribes at Odds Over Proposed New Casino in Connecticut

A plan announced by MGM Resorts International to build a new casino in Bridgeport, Connecticut has two Indian tribes crying foul.

The World Poker Tour To Give Out Private Jet Rides

The WPT officially announced their strategic partnership with JetSmarter, 'the world's largest private air travel and style community.’

888 and Others Accused of ‘Working With Hackers’

This week saw the claims that major gambling sites have been complicit in allowing or funding hackers who have been luring potential customers.

Chilean Government Reportedly Looking into Online Poker Regulation

Joaquin Morales, a Chilean government official, claims to be looking to other countries for guidance on how to deal with online poker.

Online Poker in Australia Given New Life as Government Considers Reforms

The death knell that sounded the end for online poker in Australia has stopped ringing as the Aussie government has apparently changed its tune.

PokerStars Exits The Australian Market

The lights are went out for online poker all across Australia when the last remaining online poker providers turned off their server rooms.

IRS Data Mining Could Snare Unwary Poker Players

Recent report on the IRS using data-mining algorithms to search social media could see poker players come under increased scrutiny by tax authorities.

HEROcoin - Herosphere's ICO Tailor-Made for E-sports Betting

E-sports fantasy site Herosphere announced initial coin offerings for their own cryptocurrency -HEROcoin.

Betsson CEO Ulrik Bengtsson Steps Down

Bengtsson has announced that he and the Swedish gaming company are parting ways effective immediately.

Fedor Holz Signs With PartyPoker

Holz expressed his excitement for the future plans of his new employer, which is yet another reason for the fans to start paying close attention to PartyPoker.

The 500 Club Casino Reopens After Chip Controversy

The California cardroom, which was closed down two weeks ago, has been told they will be allowed to resume their gambling activities.

888 Hit With $10million Fine for Failing Vulnerable Gamblers

More than 7000 customers who had voluntarily banned themselves from gambling were still able to access their accounts.

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