2008 January 31 Poker News, Events and Happenings

TWO men who allegedly robbed an American poker player of more than $30,000 appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates court today.

PokerNews today announced the renewal of their media pact with BLUFF Media for continuing ‘live reporting’ of World Series of Poker events, including this summer’s preeminent poker world get-together, the World Series of Poker at the Rio…

Betfair is demanding that around 20 online poker players return more than £100,000 in “winnings” after the company became the victim of a late-night sting operation, writes Alistair Osborne.

The European Union today initiated action against two countries, Germany and Sweden, over international access to the countries’ citizenry by providers of online-gambling services. Both countries have taken steps in recent months…

Two men will appear in a Victorian court on Friday charged with robbing a visiting American poker player at knifepoint and making off with all his winnings.

TWO men will appear in a Victorian court today charged with robbing a visiting American poker player at knifepoint and making off with all his winnings.

On January 18th, 2008 a press release was sent out to gaming establishments in California from the Bureau of Gaming Control. The release read as follows: ‘It has come to the attention of the Bureau of Gambling Control that some…