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Is it the end for Full Tilt Poker?

Michael Vall — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:28:44 +0000

The future well being of Full Tilt Poker is in serious doubt as the Alderney Gambling Control Commission just issued an order for Full Tilt Poker to cease operations immediately.

Then to top it off, Moneybookers issued a press release announcing that they have stopped accepting deposits to Full Tilt Poker. There have been many complaints that Full Tilt Poker has ... more

Bodog Updates URL From .com to .eu

Michael Vall — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:37:17 +0000

Looks like Bodog is trying to stay a step ahead of the US Department of Justice by changing its Bodog.com domain to Bodog.eu. As you may be well aware, the US Department of Just has seized several domains in the past few weeks leaving the poker rooms scrambling for new domains and to get their poker rooms back up and ... more

Quicktender Funds Frozen

Michael Vall — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:31:38 +0000

Looks like another eWallet is biting the dust. Earlier today I received the following e-mail from Quicktender:

Dear XXXXXXX,

Since our last email communication where we advised any funds in your QuickTender account could still be used to purchase at QuickTender accepting sites we had been working hard to reinstate our withdrawal facility and ensuring your funds where safe and secure.

However, further ... more

Absolute Poker and UB.com Filing For Bankruptcy?

Michael Vall — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:58:17 +0000

There have been lots of rumors that both Absolute Poker and UB.com will be filing for bankruptcy. Supposedly, Blanca Gaming, which owns Absolute Poker and UB.com sent out an email to their shareholders letting them know that they will most likely be filing for bankruptcy.

Reports are also coming in that 95% of their work force has been laid off and their ... more

Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars to get back seized domain names

Michael Vall — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:23:33 +0000

There’s a bit of good news for Online poker players from the USA that were recently blocked from playing real money games at Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars. They will now be given access to their accounts so that they can withdraw their money.

The U.S. government also agreed this past Wednesday April 20, 2011 to allow PokerStars and Full Tilt ... more

Carbon Poker Deposit Methods for US Players

Michael Vall — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:13:23 +0000

US Players are a large percentage of the players at Carbon Poker and there is a recent surge of new US players there recently. While Carbon Poker has some awesome bonuses and monthly promotions if you can’t deposit, you can’t take part in them. Fortunately, Carbon has made it easy to deposit for US players.

We’ve put together a list of ... more

Poker Rooms Pull Out of US Market

Michael Vall — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:45:43 +0000

This past Friday, April 15th was quite a shock to the US online poker market with the US Department of Justice seizing the domains of four major US friendly online poker rooms. The four online poker rooms, PokerStars, Full tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and UB Poker have since set up new domains but are no longer allowing US residents to ... more

Hollywood Poker iPad2 Giveaway

Michael Vall — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:38:36 +0000

Hollywood Poker is known for bringing everyday players and celebrities together at the tables. If you are new to the site, there are many promotions to get you started, and the new giveaway coming up in April is enough reason to sign up and start playing.

How would you like a brand new iPad2 16GB and Wi-Fi ready, for free? Well ... more

888 Poker Announces PokerCam Tables

Michael Vall — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:25:02 +0000

888 Poker recently launched a neat feature called Pokercam Tables. The Pokercam Tables bring you a step away from live poker by allowing you to use your webcam to play face to face with the other players at the poker table. The result is that 888 Poker gives you a home game feel when playing online poker.

If you miss human ... more

Bodog’s Free Bracket Buster Contest

Michael Vall — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:54:01 +0000

March Madness is just around the corner and that means that it’s almost bracket time.

Selection Sunday is coming up fast and is just days away on March 13. That means its time for Bodog’s Free Bracket Buster Contest.

Why play in Bodog’s Bracket Buster Contest?

Because it is FREE to enter You can win a share of the $25,000 Prize Pool You can win ... more