New Online Poker Bill Introduced To Legislation - Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008
October 3, 2008
Yet another (and hopefully not too farfetched), attempt in the war for the legalization on online poker has been launched. Democratic New Jersey Senator, Robert Menendez is proposing a new act into legislation titled The Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008. The official name of the bill is S.3616 and the [...]
Russ Hamilton Implicated In UB Scandal Investigation.
September 30, 2008
Just a few weeks ago, former WSOP Main Event champion Russ Hamilton went on PokerRoad Radio and officially denied any involvement that he was ever a suspect in the ongoing UB scandal investigation being headed by the Kannawake Gaming Commission and Catania Gaming Consultants.
Flash-forward to now.
According to a press release that went out today by [...]
Go “DeucesQuackers” Over This Hilarious Viral Poker Video.
September 29, 2008
Online poker player and DeucesCracked instructor “Krantz” introduced to the viral world one of the greatest energy drink commercials that has ever hit the market. And I mean this in the most humorous way possible, because simply put - this satirical ad is one of the funniest things you will ever watch.
The video, which has [...]
2009 PokerStars APPT Seoul Crowns Winner.
September 28, 2008
An unlikely winner walked away with the title of PokerStars APPT champion earlier this week. Facing some of the toughest players from his home country of Japan, Yoshihiro Tasaka battled through the odds and took down some fierce competition - as well as some highly talented Stars-sponsored players in the process.
The APPT event, which was [...]
PKR Offers Up 2nd Annual ‘Oktoberfest’ Online Tournament
September 25, 2008
The ultra festive PKR ‘Oktoberfest’ online poker celebration will be soon be played for the second consecutive year. The innovative 3D poker room will offer up autumn fun beginning October 17th. An amazing $260K Guaranteed cash prize pool (almost twice as much as last year’s inaugural event) will be on the line for participating online [...]
World Poker Congress Receives Endorsement from FIDPA
September 24, 2008
New directions in the ever changing poker market will be one of the main focuses of the Third Annual World Poker Congress (WPC) which takes place on October 29th and October 30th in Budapest, Hungary. Keynote speakers include WPT Founder and CEO, Steve Lipscomb and bwin Interactive Entertainment’s Head of Poker, Hendrick Knopp. Hot topics [...]
DOXXpoker.com Newest Member of Entraction Poker Network
September 21, 2008
The DOXX Group is expanding into the online poker market with DOXXPoker.com. Swedish company Entraction has just inked a contract with DOXXbet to provide Poker Software as well as entry into the Entraction poker network. The DOXX group has been in the gambling business for over fourteen years with a chain of European betting shops.
The [...]
Full Schedule Set for Bodog Poker Open II
September 20, 2008
Bodog Poker has released their full schedule for the Bodog Poker Open II (BPOII). The online poker tournament will bring players a fourteen event series running for eight days. The action begins September 28th with more than $650,000 in Guaranteed Prize Money offered throughout the series. The Main Event will feature 10,000 in starting chips [...]
Barney Frank One Step Closer Overturning UIGEA?
September 17, 2008
A new bill that will help clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed Tuesday. The second version of Barney Frank’s Payment System Protection Act - HR 6870 won with a 30-19 vote. Frank spoke before The Committee about the differences between the first version (HR 5767) and this one and for the [...]
New Online Record For Biggest Pot Ever Set.
September 13, 2008
“Patatino” Rakes in $609K Pot on Full Tilt Poker!
A new online world record was set on Friday afternoon over at one of our favorite sites, Full Tilt Poker.
The record in for the world’s biggest online poker pot - which was rightfully set by Red Pro “Jepsen” just a few days before - would be shattered [...]













































