Poker News

09th October, 2025 at 11:28:15

Pokerstars' new acquisition good to go for November launch

Full Tilt Poker, now part of the Pokerstars-Rational group, has been granted an operating licence by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), allowing the company to provide online poker services from the Isle of Man.

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09th October, 2025 at 11:28:15

New law came into effect October 1st

Despite the availability of a federal legislative carve-out for online fantasy sports betting, the US state of Maryland has in past state AG opinions maintained that the practice is illegal, creating confusion and uncertainty.

Full Story: Online Fantasy Sports Betting Now Legal In Maryland »

09th October, 2025 at 03:25:30

Traffic increased 2.3 percent overall last week

In its second weekly gain running, traffic to online poker sites rose 2.3 percent overall last week, according to the independent internet poker monitor Pokerscout.

Full Story: A Good Week For Online Poker »

09th October, 2025 at 03:25:30

Social gaming giant's Laurence "Lo" Toney was a strong proponent of real money gambling

Online social gaming giant Zynga Inc's general manager responsible for its poker offering, Laurence "Lo" Toney, has joined the exodus of senior executives who have left the struggling company this year as share prices dropped 70 percent, reports the Reuters news agency.

Full Story: Zynga's Poker General Manager Departs »