2010 August 03 Poker News, Events and Happenings
You might not want to sit so stone-faced at the poker table from now on because there might be another “poker face” that’s more effective. After we tell you that, you can take your poker face and test them out at the Hard Rock’s new poker room…
On today’s edition of the Daily Deal, a major internet gambling bill picks up a new endorser, CardRunners re-launches its affiliate program, and two major operators report mixed financial results. It’s all coming your way… right now!
888 Holdings CEO Gigi Levy told eGaming Review Tuesday that it was “highly likely” that his internet gaming company would engage in merger discussions with other companies in the industry within the next six months. While most would agree that such a move appears to be a case of “keeping up with the Joneses” in light of the recent PartyGaming/bwin merger announcement, Levy told eGaming Review that the union of his competitors is not changing 888′s marketing tactics.
Online gaming software company Playtech released its 2010 second quarter results last week, reporting a 34% increase (€44.5 million) in gross income from a year ago and a 2% improvement on the first quarter figures from this year.
The high-stakes cash game action picked up significantly this week, with heavy hitters like Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius and Tom “durrrr” Dwan logging significant hours at the tables. The pot-limit Omaha games also welcomed a special guest…
Gavin Smith, fresh off his WSOP Bracelet victory, joins Poker News Daily courtesy of “The Hijack Seat” which is hosted by Bernard Lee.
HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, was passed out of the House Financial Services Committee last week by a 41-22 margin. On the same day as the measure was approved, HR 2267 picked up its 70th co-sponsor, Congressman John Campbell (R-CA).
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