Poker News
Tax breaks for online gaming? No chance, says Sportingbet
Andy McIver, chief executive of Sportingbet, yesterday dismissed suggestions that the chancellor, Gordon Brown, was likely to lure offshore internet poker and casino firms into taking up UK gaming licences by offering them lower rates of tax.
November 12, 2009 |
French closing in on Internet gambling
Mr. Anderson is expected to attend a meeting on March 13 to put the company’s case. Industry insiders were concerned to see inquiries extending beyond sports betting – which 888 does not offer – to online poker or casino games.
November 12, 2009 |
Bingo Entertainment N.V. announces interesting statistics
Statistics for two of the increasingly popular online bingo sites owned by Bingo Entertainment N.V., namely BINGOGALA™ and Bingo Mega, show that Canadian players are increasing in numbers, and they are winning the big jackpots more!
November 12, 2009 |
Fat Man must settle £2 million gambling debt
One of the world’s most prolific gamblers, known in casinos as “the Fat Man”, was ordered by a judge yesterday to settle a £2 million gambling debt with Aspinalls in Mayfair London.
November 12, 2009 |
Harrah’s Set To Launch World Series of Poker Europe
The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the most prestigious poker tournament, is extending its international reach this year by launching the World Series of Poker Europe, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. announced today.
November 12, 2009 |
Poker Plex announces The Mighty MPP Dash
It is with great pride and much excitement that Poker Plex announces the launch of its latest and greatest exclusive promotion to date.
November 12, 2009 |
Spanish Gambling Law Review
Regional governments across Spain have been looking closely at the recent example of Madrid which announced new betting licensing guidelines.
November 12, 2009 |
Deaf Players Compete For WSOP Seat in Illinois Tournament
Deaf people from Illinois and surrounding states are expected to compete in the area’s first Deaf Texas Hold’em poker tournament on February 25 in River Grove
November 12, 2009 |
Online gambling ban in the US to be reversed? – They don’t have a chance in hell!
A column in the Las Vegas Sun Newspaper this week written by Jeff Simpson suggests that it is unlikely the US online gaming ban will be reversed.
November 12, 2009 |
Holland Government Approves Online Poker
Holland appears to be heading in the same direction as Spain and Great Britain.
November 12, 2009 |









