Ten years have past since the darkest day in online poker history. The infamous “Black Friday” as it came to be called. And now, on this milestone anniversary of sorts, many in the industry take time to reflect on how much has changed since then. Hundreds of millions of players deposits and winnings were suddenly […]
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Remembering Black Friday, the day the government shut down online poker
Ten years ago, legal online poker in the United States died. Read more…
Justice Department Loses Wire Act Appeal
In a case that has enormous implications for online gambling in America, the US Department of Justice lost their Wire Act appeal against the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Hampshire, upholding the decision of a lower court and driving a nail in the Justice Department […]
Sheldon Adelson, enemy of the free press — and online poker — dies at 87
Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands casino group, and the largest individual donor to Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, died on Monday night, according to a statement released by Las Vegas Sands. Read more…
Michigan Interstate Online Poker Expected for 2021
In a significant advancement on the poker community, a Michigan interstate internet poker bill sits on the Governor’s workplace prepared to be signed in to law. In case you overlook ’t know why this is indeed important, then concentrate on the term “interstate”. Unlike a number of different countries with legalized online poker, Michigan is […]
‘Clearly he Stinks’:’ GGPoker flops by Creating’sleazy, Patriotic Instrument’ Dan Bilzerian a sponsored Expert
Of all of the fair, hardworking, skilled poker players who’d make a terrific ambassador and positively encourage the sport, well, Dan Bilzerian is not among these. Read…
Doug Polk digs deep into Internet $200k Triumph Daniel Negreanu, Closing Dan Bilzerian Upward
Doug Polk adhered with his guns, stuck into his game strategy and pulled a 200,000 win Daniel Negreanu to take the lead to the poker giants’ heads-up grudge game. Read…