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		Kahnawake Releases Official Statement on UltimateBet, Absolute Poker July 23, 2008		The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), which oversees numerous online poker sites using Kahnawake-based Internet services in Canada, has released an official statement regarding the unfolding situation on UltimateBet Poker. The statement... more


		PokerRoom and bwin Poker first to host deluxe packages to PokerNews Cup Australia July 23, 2008		PokerRoom and bwin Poker introduce deluxe PokerNews Cup Australia packages – each consisting of even bigger prizes including access to private cruises and excursions! more


		GSN Renews 'High Stakes Poker' for Fifth Season July 23, 2008		Game Show Network has confirmed that the popular poker cash-game program, 'High Stakes Poker,' has been renewed for a fifth season. The show, one of the highest rated on the network, is expected to begin filming new episodes... more


		Foxwoods Dealer Unionization Battle Moves Closer to Legal Showdown July 23, 2008		The refusal by Connecticut-based Foxwoods Casino operators the Mashantucket Pequot tribe to negotiate with elected labor union representatives for their poker and other table-games dealers has now seen the filing of a formal... more


		PPA Chairman Alfonse D'Amato Releases Statement on UltimateBet, Absolute Cheating Scandals July 23, 2008		Early on Tuesday, the Poker Players Alliance released a statement authored by its chairman, former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, regarding the unfolding insider-cheating situation at UltimateBet and a similar situation at Absolute Poker... more


		Playtech Shows Continued Growth in Second Quarter July 22, 2008		Gaming software and licensor Playtech announced record revenues for its second quarter of 2008, posting substantial growth across its business lines. The company received $42.4 million in total revenues for the three months ending... more


		The Venetian Announces Poker-Themed Stage Show July 22, 2008		The Venetian is bringing poker and entertainment together as never before with the launch of the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, 'The Real Deal!' Opening this fall, the show will bring to the Venetian... more


		EU Delegation to Question US Officials over Online Gambling Stance July 22, 2008		A delegation of European Union trade officials will conduct talks with US officials at the end of this month over prosecutions and market restrictions concerning online gambling that appear to European interests to be restrictive... more


		NBC's Poker After Dark: 'Nets vs. Vets' Week July 21, 2008		It's the young guns of the Internet against the established lions of the game in 'Nets vs. Vets' week on NBC's popular late-night show 'Poker After Dark.' Representing the online world are three players who made their mark as online... more


		Moody's Downgrades Bond Ratings of Casino Operators July 21, 2008		On Friday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bond ratings of three casino operators – Wynn Resorts Ltd., Fountainbleau, and Riviera Holdings – from 'stable' to 'negative'. A fourth gaming operator – Boyd Gaming Corp. – was placed... more


		Sexton's Corner, Vol. 54: Marco Traniello, Rising Star July 21, 2008		The day I interviewed Jennifer Harman in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio, I glimpsed her viewpoint of what a remarkable husband she has in Marco Traniello. In a very reflective moment Jennifer said, 'If I had to write a letter to God about... more


		Impasse Remains in Antigua/US Gambling Trade Dispute July 20, 2008		Another round of talks between Antiguan and United States officials concluded this week with the two sides apparently no closer to resolving their World Trade Organization conflict over online gambling. A six-member delegation from... more


		Full Tilt Poker Host $30,000 in PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls July 20, 2008		PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker team up again to host six great freerolls to the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia – all exclusive to PokerNews players… more


		Off Again, On Again for West Virginia Poker Tourney July 20, 2008		The saga of a West Virginia tournament offering a trip to the 2009 World Series of Poker to its winner again illustrates the confusing and often conflicting nature of state and federal gambling laws. When all was done, the tournament... more


		Poker Room Review: Texas Station, North Las Vegas, NV July 20, 2008		Texas Station is part of the Station casino chain. These used to be limited to the large and boxy casinos in the Las Vegas area that included Boulder Station, Sunset Station, Palace Station, and Fiesta. But in the last few years... more


		BETonSports Defense Arguments Dismissed in Federal Case July 19, 2008		Several defense arguments brought forth within motions to dismiss by numerous BETonSports defendants in the federal US case against the online firm's principals were dismissed on Friday in St. Louis by Mary Ann Medler, the US magistrate... more


		Poker News Bytes: July 18, 2008 July 18, 2008		Officials closed down a central Indiana business where patrons are alleged to have played poker for money, contrary to that state's law. Authorities targeted the Hold 'Em House, in Tipton, 30 miles north of Indianapolis, stating that... more


		McDermott Introduces Bill to Raise $40B via Online-Gambling Taxation July 18, 2008		Congressman James McDermott (D-WA) has taken a second stab at creating a federal revenue/tax-generating mechanism for online gambling with the introduction of his 'Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008.' Formally designated as HR 6061... more


		World Poker Tour Moves to Fox Sports Net July 17, 2008		PokerNews has learned that World Poker Tour Enterprises and FOX Sports Net will soon announce an agreement that will bring Season VII of the long-running series to FSN on Sunday nights. According to sources close to the deal... more


		New Mexico Poker Tournament Kicks off Simmering Indian Affairs Legal Battle July 17, 2008		A poker tournament held in late June at a New Mexico Indian casino unlicensed by that state, operated by Oklahoma's Fort Sill Apache tribe, may, as planned for the tribe, result in a legal battle over the tribe's stated casino plans... more

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