Poker News

03rd January, 2025 at 09:25:05

Large, well-established firms in first tranche of licenses

The controversial Belgian regulatory process moved forward as the new year started with the announcement by the Belgian Gaming Commission of the first three online poker accompanied by a threat that unauthorised operators seeking to access the Belgian market would be blocked.

Full Story: First Three Belgian Online Poker Sites Announced (update) »

03rd January, 2025 at 03:17:13

Phil Ivey's matrimonial hassles highlight some interesting numbers

International professional poker player Phil Ivey's matrimonial problems are perhaps only of passing interest to industry observers, but this week they presented some revealing numbers connected with his association with embattled online poker operator Full Tilt poker.

Full Story: Big Full Tilt Poker Monthly Payments For Poker Ace (update) »

03rd January, 2025 at 03:17:13

Online poker giant shuts down accounts of 'sit-out' players.

The furore over changes to the Pokerstars VIP Club awards program (see previous reports) escalated this week when an unknown number of angry players staged a mass "sit-out" on 24 cash game tables on January 1, and the operator retaliated by restricting some accounts and locking others.

Full Story: Drastic Action As Players Protest Vip Club Changes At Pokerstars (update) »

03rd January, 2025 at 03:17:13

888Poker takes indicators of problem gambling seriously, says company spokesman

A disgruntled online poker player at 888poker found himself sitting with a six month problem gambling exclusion this week after emailing the site support centre with a litany of misfortune and tough living conditions he and his family now faced following his lack of success at the 888 poker tables. The player also hinted at a possible lawsuit connected with the site's products.

Full Story: Problem Gambling Email Backfires On Internet Poker Player »