2011 May 05 Poker News, Events and Happenings
The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day’s top poker news stories including the news of a move to seize houses connected to the online poker indictments, Full Tilt’s latest update, and more.
The online poker network that is home to poker rooms like UB.com and Absolute Poker did some damage control recently. Amid rumors of bankruptcy Cereus Poker Network issued a statement declaring they are here to stay. While admitting to downsizing, the network said that it wasn't going bankrupt. The poker site did say that it liquidated its workforce and will rehire about 20 percent of them. The customer service center operated by Cereus Poker Network has ceased operations, leaving some customers worried about their ability to withdrawal funds.
The online poker network that is home to poker rooms like UB.com and Absolute Poker did some damage control recently. Amid rumors of bankruptcy Cereus Poker Network issued a statement declaring they are here to stay. While admitting to downsizing, th
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According to a report by MSNBC on Wednesday, indicted online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB were to be filing for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of players even more concerned about the funds frozen in their real-money accounts. The insolvency is a direct result of the U.S. Department of Justice’s seizure of the domain names of the two online poker rooms as well as the indictment of the company’s founders on charges of money laundering, fraud and illegal gambling.
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Blanca Games has issued a statement regarding the restructuring of Absolute Poker and UB.
With four matches to choose from, Eric Ramsey & Chad Holloway discuss who they believe deserves the final WSOP Rematch spot in a classic PokerNews Debate.
Lynn Gilmartin returns to Las Vegas for a couple of weeks in preparation for Kristy Arnett’s Bachelorette Party. She shares their lead-up antics at various poker rooms on the strip.