by PokerFilter on July 29, 2009
So far chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, Barny Frank, has been able to marshal 50 members of the US Congress to co-sponsor the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267). The bill which aims to provide a platform where online poker and other online gaming operators could legally provide [...]
by PokerFilter on July 28, 2009
Dublin was voted the European Poker Capital by Bluff Europe Magazine. Dublin narrowly edged out London for the title. Dublin also won the title from Bluff Europe in 2008. That would seem to make sense as not much has changed in the European poker scene in the last year. “It’ll always be a close run [...]
by PokerFilter on July 28, 2009
Poker News Daily has confirmed that poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho will be contestants on the Amazing Race. Earlier we reported that there had been rumors of both players being involved based on speculation on why they both disappeared off of the poker scene. PokerFilterWebsite – More Posts
by PokerFilter on July 28, 2009
According to Poker King, WSOP Main Event final table chip leader Darvin Moon has turned down offers from both Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars to wear their gear when the final gets underway in November. Moon said he wasn’t interested because “he doesn’t want to be tied up to anything”. Full Tilt and Poker [...]
by PokerFilter on July 25, 2009
Following speculation over what Russia’s new crackdown on gambling might mean for the already scheduled European Poker Tour Moscow event, Poker Stars has announced that they have canceled the Moscow even and will instead hold a tournament in Kiev. The new event titled the “EPT Kiev Sports Poker Championship” will take place in Kiev from [...]
by PokerFilter on July 25, 2009
Since announcing that Jon Salmon was leaving his spot as CMO of Party Gaming the company as announced that the former European managing director for Australian bookmaker Centrebet, Chris Welch, will be taking over Salmon’s spot. This will be the second time Welch and Party Gaming CEO Jim Ryan have worked together. Previously they were [...]
by PokerFilter on July 24, 2009
Party Gaming CMO Jon Salmon has reportedly stepped down from his position with the company after only ten months at the helm. This comes on the heels of Party Gaming Managing Director John O’Malia leaving the company after having only been in the MD role for less than a year. PokerFilterWebsite – More Posts
by PokerFilter on July 24, 2009
While producers of the reality TV show The Amazing Race will only confirm that two professional poker players have been cast for the upcoming season they have not disclosed names. However it is believed that the two poker pros are Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle. Maria Ho’s picture has surfaced on message boards on the [...]
by PokerFilter on July 23, 2009
Ilari Sahamies has reportedly lost a $2.4 million dollar pot in live play this last week. However he was reported to have won a $1.7 million dollar pot earlier in the week so barring any other wins or losses he’s ONLY down $700,000. PokerFilterWebsite – More Posts
by PokerFilter on July 22, 2009
Primarily known for their strong poker offering, Party Gaming has shored up its bingo product by purchasing the UK gaming operator Cashcade who runs the very popular Foxy Bingo brand. Reportedly the final price will be a total of £100 million with £75 million paid up front and the remainder contingent on performance. PokerFilterWebsite – [...]