Archive | February, 2010

One of the biggest urban myths doing the rounds right now is that Visa has also blocked payment for online poker players. Unfortunately, it’s an urban myth that may come true very soon according to our sources.

Now that Quebec has taken the first step towards a regulated online poker industry, there is no stopping other Canadian provinces who will also be seeking a slice of the potential millions to be had out of the industry.

In the constant efforts to get online poker and gambling legalized in the United States, a new bill was introduced by lawmakers.

Following the new law that will allow casinos in Pennsylvania to introduce table games such as poker, a number of gambling establishments have issued wanted ads for those seeking employment as table game dealers.

After the legislation in Pennsylvania changed to allow table games at casinos across the state, there has been movement by casinos to apply for gaming licenses from authorities to include poker in their up-until-now slots-only establishments.

Two Plus Two online poker forum is abuzz with rumors that minor players in the United States have been visited by Federal Bureau of Information agents, asking questions about Full Tilt Poker.

Players who have been experiencing problems with payouts and support on the Merge Poker Network, may take some comfort in the fact that the matter has been addressed – or at least acknowledged by one of the partner sites on the network, Poker Nordica.

Iowan legislators have changed gear in their drive to approve poker tournaments in the state, and industry experts estimate that the gambling bill could generate around $80 million in revenue for the benefit of the state.