Poker News
Payment Processor Fined
It is reported that U.S. prosecutors yesterday reached an agreement not to file charges against the payment processing company Electronic Clearing House Inc.
Super casino or Super debacle
Peers yesterday rejected a decision to build the UK’s first super-casino in Manchester by just three votes. This means the plans will not be implemented, even though MPs backed the proposal by a majority of 24
At least 64 People Arrested in U.S. Online Gambling Stings
As first reported on gambling911 website, more than 64 people have been arrested, with others being sought in connection to various online gambling stings that were coordinated throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Wednesday
Citadel moves to Europe amid ESI restructuring
Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2007 — ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. (“ESI”) (TSX: ESY) today announced that the Company has continued with its restructuring plans in order to optimize its operations and to build a strong foundation for future growth
Founder of Betonsports arrested
On Wednesday 28th March, the founder of London-based gaming website Betonsports, Stephen Kaplan was arrested in the Dominican Republic and sent to the US to answer criminal charges, US officials have said.
WTO rules US online gambling ban is illegal
The World Trade Organization (WTO) last week released its ruling in regard to the United States government’s “ban on online gambling” and determined it is illegal.
Poland to introduce regulations to online gambling laws
The Polish Government is planning to introduce regulations to its online gambling laws, similar to those in Italy, as reported in the Warsaw Voice.
No penalties for WSOP Champion Jamie Gold
The World Series of Poker has said it will not penalize the reigning WSOP World Champion Jamie Gold for two rules infractions that occurred during the 2006 WSOP Main Event.
Sportingbet Moving to Alderney, Channel Islands
Online gambling outfit Sportingbet is said to be transferring its licensable activities to Alderney in the Channel Islands, due to uncertainty surrounding the precise operational requirements of the 2005 UK Gambling Act.
Former East Enders soap star scoops £100,000 poker win
Michael Greco, is a former actor in the BBC soap ‘East Enders’, who left the soap claiming he wanted to work in theatre. Very soon after, he became a professional gambler


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