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In this section we provide you with all the latest news from the Global Poker Scene. We keep you up to date with the most interesting and relevent poker news from the all around the world.
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Foreign Tournament Seats violate UK Gambling Rules
December 24th, 2007 | Poker News
On Friday the gambling commission of the United Kingdom issued an advisory that said that the few gambling companies which are advertising tournaments they are running in which the prize is a seat in a overseas poker tournament are actually violating the present advertising rules that are set out in the Gambling Act of 2005.
The […]
Financial Organization Submit UIGEA Views
December 20th, 2007 | Poker News
The Independent Community Bankers of America and the Credit Union National Association submitted their remarks to the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury Department last week about the planned Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Laws.
While the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) disagreed saying that the plans should be canceled for now, the International Community Bankers […]
888.com receives GamCare Certification
December 19th, 2007 | Poker News
The 888 group operator of 888 online Casino and Pacific Poker announced this week that they had received the GamCare certification for their excellent standards of practice.
GamCare is one of the well known authorities in terms of practical advice and informational help for addressing the social impact of gambling in society. The GamCare organization is […]
Poker Legend David ‘Chip’ Reese Dies
December 6th, 2007 | Poker News
The entire poker world was in shock as the news spread on Tuesday the 4th of December 2007 that the legendary player Chip Reese had died at the young age of just 56.
Chip has been a much feared and respected player for many years in the poker world, with their being many top players who […]
The Ultimate Bet Online Championship Starts on Friday
December 6th, 2007 | Poker News
The Ultimate Bet Online Championship (UBOC) is all set for its second annual competition that begins this Friday - the 7th of December.
The extended online championship series is planned with 13 events that will span over 10 days and includes over $2 million in guaranteed prize pools.
The main event of the series is set to […]
$75,000 in Poker Professor Freerolls to the Aussie Millions during December
December 3rd, 2007 | Poker News
One of the premier tournaments on the poker calendar, the Aussie Millions will once again be hosted at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia beginning on 5th January 2008 and running through until 20th January.
The event has been a huge success over the past few years and will attract poker stars from all around the […]
Joe Hachem to Play a Movie Role
November 27th, 2007 | Poker News
The famous poker name - Joe Hachem is set to take on a role outside of the poker world as an actor in a movie.
Joe Hachem achieved poker fame by winning the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event and is now set to feature in an Australian movie named ‘Prey’. ‘Pass the sugar baby’ […]
Playtech plans take over of European online gaming scene
November 27th, 2007 | Poker News
Playtech is a well known provider of popular online casino and bingo software, and has driven the online gaming to new peaks through its software advancements over the years.
Playtech also operates online poker software called iPoker that is the backbone of a number of favorite online poker sites such as Titan Poker and CD Poker. […]
Poker and Celebrations Rain at the PokerNews Cup
November 27th, 2007 | Poker News
The first PokerNews Cup competition was held in Melbourne, Australia this year and more than 130 online poker players who qualified via special poker freeroll satellite tournaments held by Poker Professor and its partner sites gathered in the city.
It was the perfect chance for these online players to play along side some of the biggest […]
UK Casino Scam Group Sentenced
November 26th, 2007 | Poker News
A London-based group of three people – two men and one woman have been sentenced by a London Court for their involvement in scams at several UK casinos.
The group carried out a high-tech scam operation that was conducted with the help of micro-cameras, computer monitors and hearing devices all controlled from a nearby white van.
The […]
