Archive for November, 2009
6 Month Delay on Treasury Check List
Written by Roger S | Sunday, November 29th, 2009
There was praise all around for the US government after an announcement was made that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, UIGEA, has been delayed for at least six months.
UIGEA Delayed – Play On
Written by Renee K | Friday, November 27th, 2009
As reported by Roger a couple days ago on our US updates page, early, unconfirmed reports are circulating that the US Treasury Department is expected to delay the implementation of the UIGEA by six months.
Florida One Step Closer to Legal Online Poker
Written by Roger S | Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
A 12 page study on internet poker in Florida will be presented to the state legislature towards the end of November, hopefully bringing Florida one step closer to a legalized online poker industry.
Saskatchewan Government Declares Poker as Chance
Written by Roger S | Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Despite that fact that top analysts have declared without a doubt that poker is a game of skill that cannot be won if the player does not have the relevant skill levels and knowledge of the game, the Saskatchewan Provincial government begs to differ.
Is Online Poker Coming to Quebec
Written by Renee K | Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Are we going to see regulated online poker in Canada by next year. If all goes well, Loto Quebec believes it will be able to convince the provincial government to okay a law that will see a secure, government regulated poker site up and running by summer, 2010.
UK Poker Pro Faces Extradition to US over Wife Killing
Written by Roger S | Friday, November 20th, 2009
A top UK poker professional, who has won hundreds of thousands of dollars at tournaments across the country, has been charged with murdering his wife in the United States and dumping her body twelve years ago.
Banks Start Sending Memos in UIGEA Build Up
Written by Roger S | Thursday, November 19th, 2009
As the time draws near for the legal implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on December 1st, US banks have started to carry out what is known as due diligence.
Antonius Beats Isildur1 Through Record Breaking Hand
Written by Renee K | Thursday, November 19th, 2009
We speculated in an earlier piece about the identity of the new poker player to hit the high stakes online poker circuit, Isildur1, and recent rumors have it that the mysterious player is none other than Viktor Blom.
