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09th February, 2025 at 14:13:56

Six-figure agreement extended for 2025

Betdaq, a European online betting exchange, has agreed an expanded sponsorship deal for 2025 with Jockey Club Racecourses, the largest racecourse group in Britain by courses, fixtures, attendances, prize-money contributions and revenues.

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09th February, 2025 at 14:13:56

Is Harry Reid about to make his move?

Yet another story on the supposedly imminent introduction of an online poker legalisation bill in Congress has surfaced following tweets from a U.S. publication titled The Helmsman, firing up hopes triggered last year when there was talk of Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Arizona Senator Jon Kyl collaborating on such a move.

Full Story: More Online Poker Speculation In The United States (update) »

09th February, 2025 at 03:28:00

Quirky marketing strategy is designed to gain social networking traction

Betfair is trying its hand at comedy, hiring a team of writers to create content for its @Betfairpoker Twitter feed.

Full Story: Betfair Uses Comedy For Social Media »

09th February, 2025 at 03:28:00

Matusow owes $700 000, claims Groupe Bernard Tapie legal representative

The furore over a reportedly $16.5 million total debt owed by former Full Tilt Poker professional players to the embattled company continued Wednesday with allegations that Mike Matusow owed $700 000. Matusow immediately denied the claim via Twitter.

Full Story: Row Over Poker Pros' Debt To Full Tilt Continues (update) »

09th February, 2025 at 03:28:00

Officials make good on threats to ISP-block unlicensed operators

Belgian government officials have followed up on their threats to block unlicensed operators from accessing the Belgian online gambling market by black listing major internet gambling companies like Chilipoker, Titan, Everest Poker and 888, according to local media reports.

Full Story: Major Online Poker Firms Blacklisted By Belgian Government »

09th February, 2025 at 03:28:00

$175,232 for a losing hand

It's every poker player's nightmare to lose a hand of Hold'em while holding bullets and flopping quad Aces, but when it comes to bad beat jackpots it can be a rewarding experience.

Full Story: Badbeat Score For America's Cardroom Player »