2007 October 02 Poker News, Events and Happenings
Six men have been formally charged for hosting an unlicensed poker tournament in Sweden according to the Swedish paper, The Local. The men could receive up to four year in jail for their alleged participation…
On October 1, 2007 the Federal Reserve and the Department of the Treasury released their joint report on the rules and regulations that would make the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). While the rules may clarify some of the requirements for the UIGEA, if you are looking for a clear anc concise answer, you will have to wade through the 52 page document.
Although a restraining order on the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is in the works, it may not arrive fast enough fast enough as the Department of Justice and the Board of Governors release a joint ruling on the implementation of the new law.
On October 1, 2007, the Federal Reserve and the Department of Treasury (the Agencies) released their joint proposal for rules to implement the applicable provisions of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act….
MATTHEWS, N.C.—-The Amusement and Music Operators Association selected Heads-Up Challenge World Series of Poker® Edition as a finalist for its prestigious Innovator Award last week.
Set to take place in December, EPT Prague is the first live final to be promoted by RedKings Poker in their new schedule of tournaments. The Scandinavian Open will be next followed by Monte Carlo in April 2008, which boasts an increased prize pool Grand Tournament of $200,000.
Online poker room company Betfair has seen a jump in revenue by roughly a third recently, thanks to marketing and a new online casino. Part of the surge in revenue comes from a jump in active users by more than half, hitting over four hundred and thirty thousand by April. In addition to the new offerings of the poker room, Betfair brought in new customers through the betting exchange and after the football World Cup of the summer…
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