Illinois Gov. Quinn not Sold on Online Gambling - and my top selection of links

We've got a load of online poker related links to take a look at and a variety of topics covering Kara Scott, Full Tilt Poker, Mike Sexton, Online gambling, Hollywood, Poker, Delaware and Payment.


Right, let's get started. All the links:

• "Among the chasing pack are Kara Scott (we still miss Poker Night Live) and Mike Sexton who are tied in fifth on 414,000" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  
  
  
• "Full Tilt Poker have declared open season on the highest volume online poker cash players by announcing a VIP Amnesty and the re-launch of the FTP Black Card. It is no secret that the volume of action of Full Tilt Pokers cash tables has been in decline since the site went back online in November and, in an aggressive move to reverse that trend, Full Tilt Poker announced yesterday that it would offer a 'VIP Amnesty' to online cash game players on other poker sites" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]
  
  
  
• Illinois Gov. Quinn not Sold on Online Gambling - "Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's recent budget address alluded to gambling expansion, but such an initiative may not include online gambling. Quinn has repeatedly opposed past proposals to increase gambling in the Land of Lincoln, but earler this month seemed open to the idea under the right conditions" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]
  
• Meet Me In St.Louis, Louis! Meet Me At Hollywood Casino - "Meet me in the poker room at Hollywood Casino-Don't tell me the lights are shining, anyplace but there!" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
  
• This Week in Poker Podcasts: March 29, 2013 - "The Poker Podcast Directory has some great content this week so let's dig in. This week we will be looking at some of my long-standing favorite shows, but I want to start with a show that has quickly risen into my list of favorites since it premiered in the directory earlier this year" - [pokerfuse.com]
  
• "It's Official: Delaware Park Did It: World Record for the Longest Continuous Poker Tournament!" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
  
• "AdamEvePoker Suspends Payments" - [pokerfuse.com]
  

Full Tilt Poker goes Whale Hunting - and more links for you

Introducing today's list of the latest links from around the internet. We'll be looking at Max Pescatori and a variety of other topics. So without further delay, let's get started.

Topic 1: Spring Championship of Online Poker
The Links:
- PartyPoker Pokerfest III Schedule Announced - Already this week, PokerStars revealed a draft of its Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) schedule and now PartyPoker has announced the schedule for this spring's Pokerfest III ... - from www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 2: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:
- Full Tilt to Bring Back Black Card Program - "Full Tilt Poker announced Wednesday that it is bringing back its Black Card Program, the popular elite loyalty status level that disappeared when Full Tilt went offline after Black Friday ... " - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- New Full Tilt VIP Program targets high-volume players from pokernewsboy.com
- Full Tilt's Black Card Returns: Players can Transfer Loyalty Status from Other Sites from pokerfuse.com

Source: www.pokernewsdaily.com

Source: pokernewsboy.com

Topic 3: Poker
The Links:
- Full Tilt Poker goes Whale Hunting - "Full Tilt Poker have declared open season on the highest volume online poker cash players by announcing a VIP Amnesty and the re-launch of the FTP Black Card. It is no secret that the volume of action of Full Tilt Pokers cash tables has been in decline since the site went back online in November and, in an aggressive move to reverse that trend, Full Tilt Poker announced yesterday that it would offer a 'VIP Amnesty' to online cash game players on other poker sites" - said www.pokernewsreport.com
- Poker Players Alliance Credits Activism for Online Poker Regulation - www.parttimepoker.com
- Washington Online Poker Initiatives Finalized - pokerfuse.com

Topic 4:Venice
The Links:

- WPT Venice Main Event Day Two: Ludovic Lacay Takes Over Lead, 36 Players Remaining - "The World Poker Tour has taken to Europe for the next couple of weeks with its first stop in Venice, Italy, taking center stage this week ... Cates, for his part, will have some work to do with his 87,600 stack if he is to take anything home from Italy, as will veteran pro Max Pescatori (57,800)" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Behm Leads WPT Venice - Thanks to the River - www.pokernewsreport.com
- Lacay Tops WPT Venice Day 2 - www.bluffeurope.com

Source: www.pokernewsdaily.com

Source: www.bluffeurope.com

Source: www.pokernewsreport.com

And that is it! I really hope you've enjoyed the ups and downs of breaking stories trending lately. I'm certain you'd agree that the Web World is truly an incredible place. And if you're hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.

Grassroots Organization Files Two Pro-Poker Initiatives in Washington State - and more links to check out

Here you are at today's set of the latest links from around the online world. We will be looking at Liv Boeree along with a number of other topics. So without further ado, let's get going.

Topic 1: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:
- American Gaming Association Continues to Poke PokerStars - For example, Isai was part of the PokerStars team delegated to discuss the relaunch of Full Tilt Poker in 2012 ... - from www.pokerplayernewspaper.com
- www.pokernewsdaily.com
- New Full Tilt VIP Program targets high-volume players from pokernewsboy.com

Source: www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 2: Poker
The Links:
- Grassroots Organization Files Two Pro-Poker Initiatives in Washington State - "In 2006, Washington State ruffled feathers in the poker world by criminalizing online poker, making those who play the game on the internet Class C felons, the same as third degree child rapists ... " - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Washington Online Poker Initiatives Finalized from pokerfuse.com

Source: www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 3: Spring Championship of Online Poker
The Links:
- PartyPoker Pokerfest III Schedule Announced - "Already this week, PokerStars revealed a draft of its Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) schedule and now PartyPoker has announced the schedule for this spring's Pokerfest III" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 4:Venice
The Links:

- WPT Venice Main Event Day Two: Ludovic Lacay Takes Over Lead, 36 Players Remaining - "The World Poker Tour has taken to Europe for the next couple of weeks with its first stop in Venice, Italy, taking center stage this week ... Liv Boeree kept her name on the table, although she needed to double up with an A-9 against A-K after losing considerable chips when her A-K was defeated by A-J" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Hellmuth's In and Out at WPT Venice - www.bluffeurope.com

Source: www.bluffeurope.com

Source: www.pokernewsdaily.com

Well that's my round-up for the week. I really hope you're eager for more because there's much more where that came from next time around! So check back soon, if you don't want to miss out on the most recent captivating headlines around the globe.

Greg Answers (Almost) Anything - and my top selection of links

We're talking about people (Rafael Nadal and Greg Raymer), places (Spain and Venice) and the rest in between.


So let's not wait any more, here are all the links:

• Bodog Launching Satellites for Anonymous Poker Series - "The Bodog Poker Network announced this week that it is launching qualifiers for its Anonymous (film) Poker Series (APS) Live Invitational Finale, which will be held in Manila, Philippines in January 2014" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  
• "Strong Quarterly Growth for Online Poker in Spain, But Player Participation Flattens" - [pokerfuse.com]
  
• Nadal's New TV Ad - "After a spell out with injury Rafael Nadal is on the comeback trail but he's still found time to star in a new PokerStars promo" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  
• "In 2006, Washington State ruffled feathers in the poker world by criminalizing online poker, making those who play the game on the internet Class C felons, the same as third degree child rapists" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  
  
  
• "The World Poker Tour has taken to Europe for the next couple of weeks with its first stop in Venice, Italy, taking center stage this week" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  
  
  
• "Greg Raymer might have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of weeks but in a bid to restore his credibility he recently hosted an Ask Me Anything session" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  
  
  

Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle - plus my links selection

Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle - Ellie Biesek has become the first female winner on the Genting Poker Series tour after taking down the latest event in Newcastle over the weekend ... - from www.bluffeurope.com
- wickedchopspoker.com
- Report: Poker-Playing New Jersey Residents High on PokerStars from www.parttimepoker.com

Source: www.bluffeurope.com

Source: www.parttimepoker.com

Topic 2: Microgaming
The Links:
- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots ... " - said pokerfuse.com
- Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming from www.bluffeurope.com

Topic 3: World Series of Poker
The Links:
- Poker News: AGA, PokerStars Spar Over New Jersey Certification - "AGA PETITIONS NEW JERSEY REGULATORS TO BAR POKERSTARS, ONLINE GIANT FIGHTS BACK In an unprecedented move, the American Gaming Association (AGA) filed a brief with the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in an attempt to convince the state's gambling regulators that PokerStars is a criminal enterprise, operating in violation of US law, and that the state should thus rule against the application of Stars-related entity Rational Holdings US to operate the recently purchased Atlantic Club casino in Atlantic City" - said www.pokerplayernewspaper.com
- Caesars Offered to Sell Rio, WSOP to PokerStars? Really? - wickedchopspoker.com

The Links:

And that's it! I really hope you've enjoyed the highs and lows of breaking stories trending lately. I'm certain you'd agree that the Web World is truly an amazing place. And if you're hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.

Bitcoin Poker Room SealsWithClubs Suffers DDOS Attack - and more links for you

So let's not wait any more, here are all the links:

- PokerStars Planning $40m Capital Investment in AC Club, Eying Other Opportunities - "Pending regulatory approval, the capital investment is expected to be in the range of $20m in the first year and could exceed $40m over the next five years" - [pokerfuse.com]

- "Pre-BF, we almost got Vikki Blows a sponsorship to play in the WSOP. True story" - [wickedchopspoker.com]


- Bitcoin Poker Room SealsWithClubs Suffers DDOS Attack - "A tech team at bitcoin-fueled, US-facing SealsWithClubs is working to restore the site after an attack shut it down for nearly two days, according to Seals pro Bryan Micon" - [pokerfuse.com]

- Dan Shak Wins PartyPoker Premier League VI - "PartyPoker's popular live invitation event, the PartyPoker Premier League VI, wrapped up this weekend after several days of opening heats" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]

- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots" - [pokerfuse.com]

- "In addition to hosting the culmination of the PartyPoker Premier League over the weekend, Aspers Casino in London was also the venue for the latest stop on the popular Sky Poker Tour" - [www.bluffeurope.com]

Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - and more links to check out

Topic 1: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:
- PokerStars Introduces New Omaha Derivatives For Cash Games, Tournaments - The new games come on the heels of the introduction of new games at their competitor/sister site, Full Tilt Poker ... - from www.pokernewsdaily.com
- pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: Microgaming
The Links:
- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots ... " - said pokerfuse.com
- Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming from www.bluffeurope.com

Topic 3: Premier League
The Links:
- Dan Shak Wins PartyPoker Premier League VI - "PartyPoker's popular live invitation event, the PartyPoker Premier League VI, wrapped up this weekend after several days of opening heats" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Dan Shak wins Party Poker Premier League VI - pokernewsboy.com

Topic 4:World Series of Poker
The Links:

- U.S. Poker Sites Giving Away Free WSOP Seats - "We're unabashed, big fans of the World Series of Poker ... " - said wickedchopspoker.com

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I really hope you're eager for more because there's much more where that came from next time around! So check in before long, if you don't want to miss out on the most recent fascinating headlines around the globe.

Colombia Cracks Down on Online Gaming Ahead of Regulation - and my top selection of links

A lot of exciting stuff today, from people such as Joe Hachem, Sam Trickett and Jerry Yang (entrepreneur) and places like Colombia and London.


So without further ado, here are the links:

- New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - "A new poker series set to begin next month could be the next evolution of televised poker, offering not only the players but also the viewers of the events innovative ways to be involved with the proceedings" - [www.pokercast.tv]

- "Ivey, Trickett, Hachem Captain Caesars Cup Teams at WSOP APAC" - [www.parttimepoker.com]
- "In advance of the formulation of new laws that will permit online gaming, the Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos has issued a strong warning to unlicensed operators offering online gambling in the South American country" - [pokerfuse.com]


- "Today I'll take a look at a number of stories including a new Ivey Poker pro, Jerry Yang (entrepreneur) Group A results from the Party Poker Premier League, and some March Madness talk" - [pokernewsboy.com]


- "Ruben Visser (left) and Talal Shakerchi (right) were the big winners at EPT London this week (Photos: PokerNews / Neil Stoddart) Both Ruben Visser and Talal Shakerchi enjoyed career-best cashes with their wins at EPT London" - [betting.betfair.com]

New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - plus my links selection

Topic 1: ARJEL
The Links:
- ARJEL: 90% of French language FTP Money Reclaimed - 4.1m in FullTiltPoker.FR deposits has been reclaimed, representing approximately 90% of all French cash balances, regulator ARJEL announced Tuesday ... Players in the United States still await their Full Tilt funds, though the process took a significant step forward last week with the announcement that the United States Department of Justice had appointed the Garden City Group to oversee the reclamation process - from pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: Poker
The Links:
- New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - "A new poker series set to begin next month could be the next evolution of televised poker, offering not only the players but also the viewers of the events innovative ways to be involved with the proceedings ... " - said www.pokercast.tv
- Q2 Launch for New PartyPoker Software Next Step in Group's Recreational Refocus from pokerfuse.com
- Nevada Solicits Suggestions for Interstate Poker Compacts from www.pokernewsdaily.com

From: www.pokernewsdaily.com

From: wickedchopspoker.com

From: www.pokercast.tv

The Links:

The Links:

And that is it! I hope you've enjoyed the ups and downs of breaking stories trending lately. I'm sure you'd agree that the internet is truly an amazing place. So if you are hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.

Chick Wins Poker Tournament - and more links for you

Alright, the links are:

- "while the advent of social media and new technologies have revolutionized the way that consumers behave and entertain themselves, the online poker product has not really changed for a decade" If there is one thing clear from last week's 2012 financial report and subsequent interviews with bwin.party executives, the policy changes on PartyPoker in the last year-from cutting ties with PokerStrategy, to segregating players based on ability, to ending its top-tier VIP program-are all part of a long-term, network-wide strategy" - [pokerfuse.com]


- Chick Wins Poker Tournament - "Teresa Hemingway, a woman, won a poker tournament" - [wickedchopspoker.com]

- Jerry Yang (poker player) Discusses Tax Problems with Fifth Street Radio - "Just last week, we reported that 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jerry Yang had a number of personal items seized by the United States Internal Revenue Service and will have them auctioned off on April 4th in order to help pay delinquent taxes" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]

- "Almost Heaven, Blue Ridge Mountains Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
- Moorman and Middleton among early FTOPS XXII winners - "The winner of the star-studded final table was Tom Middleton, who I chose as one of my 10 poker players to watch in 2013 (self-pat on the back)" - [pokernewsboy.com]

- "ARJEL: 90% of French language FTP Money Reclaimed" - [pokerfuse.com]

Moorman and Middleton among early FTOPS XXII winners - and top links

Welcome to today's set of the hottest links from around the net. We'll be looking at Chris Moorman and a variety of other topics. So without further ado, let's get started.

Topic 1: Chris Moorman
The Links:
- Moorman and Middleton among early FTOPS XXII winners - The Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) XXII has begun and through the first five tournaments of the popular series some well-known poker pros have already left their mark, including Tom "HittheHole" Middleton, who won the opening event, and Lock Poker pro Chris Moorman who added an FTOPS title to his long list of online poker accomplishments ... - from pokernewsboy.com
- www.bluffeurope.com

From: pokernewsboy.com

From: www.bluffeurope.com

Topic 2: Poker
The Links:

- "while the advent of social media and new technologies have revolutionized the way that consumers behave and entertain themselves, the online poker product has not really changed for a decade" If there is one thing clear from last week's 2012 financial report and subsequent interviews with bwin.party executives, the policy changes on PartyPoker in the last year-from cutting ties with PokerStrategy, to segregating players based on ability, to ending its top-tier VIP program-are all part of a long-term, network-wide strategy" said pokerfuse.com.
- Nevada Solicits Suggestions for Interstate Poker Compacts from www.pokernewsdaily.com
- U.S. Poker Sites Giving Away Free WSOP Seats from wickedchopspoker.com

From: wickedchopspoker.com

From: www.pokernewsdaily.com

The Links:

The Links:

And that is it! I really hope you've enjoyed the highs and lows of breaking stories trending recently. I'm sure you'd agree that the internet is truly an amazing place. And if you're hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.

Ruben Visser Takes Down EPT London Championship - and my top collection of links

Lots of interesting stuff today, from people like Greg Raymer and Chris Moorman and places like London.


So let's not wait any more, here are the links:

• "It started out as your normal run of the mill poker week, with the EPT London taking place, some software announcements from various online poker rooms, and 256 new sponsored pros joining Ivey Poker, like I said a typical week (ok, I made up the last bit, but it could happen)" - [pokernewsboy.com]
  
  
  
• Greg Raymer Owed Public Apology From Several Media Members - "Like most in the online poker industry, I read several stories about an unfortunate incident involving Greg Raymer on Friday" - [www.pokeraddict.net]
  
• Dutch Boyd Looks To Use Kickstarter To Fund Book Project - "Two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Dutch Boyd has taken to the online fundraising site Kickstarter to garner the funding to get his book into print" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  
• Moorman and O'Dwyer headline EPT London final table - "Headlining the final table are Steve O'Dwyer (who finished second in this event last year), Lock Poker pro and online legend Chris Moorman, and Team PokerStars pro Theo Jorgensen" - [pokernewsboy.com]
  
• Ruben Visser Takes Down EPT London Championship - "A week of exciting poker wrapped up in London, the United Kingdom on Saturday night with Ruben Visser capturing his first major championship victory at the European Poker Tour Main Event at the Grosvenor Victoria Casino" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  

Antigua and US Return to Negotiating Table in WTO Dispute - and more links for you

We're speaking about people (Chris Ferguson and Mike Caro), places (London, New York, Illinois and Antigua) and everything else in the middle.


Okay, the links are:

- "Chick Wins Poker Tournament" - [wickedchopspoker.com]
- "Poker's best come out for PokerStars EPT London" - [pokernewsboy.com]
- New York Legislators Add Online Poker to State Budget Proposal - "A New York Senate budget proposal championed by the state's Senate Majority Coalition includes language calling for the introduction of state-authorized online poker in New York" - [pokerfuse.com]

- Who Would Make the Cut to Offer Online Poker in Illinois? - "Proposed legislation designed to bring online poker-along with expanded gambling-to Illinois carries heavy restrictions that could block many current industry leaders" - [pokerfuse.com]

- "The tiny Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda's ongoing World Trade Organization dispute with the United States over online gambling may see the two parties make one more attempt to return to the bargaining table" - [pokerfuse.com]


- "Poll: Should Ferguson and Lederer's Punishment Been More Harsh?" - [wickedchopspoker.com]
- "In a deepening of its existing relationship with Playtech, Ladbrokes has announced that it will "in due course" move its online poker operation off Microgaming (MPN) and onto Playtech's iPoker network" - [pokerfuse.com]


- Mike Caro: Today's word is... VARIOUS - "Mike Caro is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]

Hawaii, Iowa Online Poker Bills Fold - and top links

Here is today's set of the hottest links from around the internet. We will be looking at Jeff Danielson and a assortment of other topics. So without further ado, why don't we get started.

Topic 1: PokerStars
The Links:
- PokerStars Attorneys Attack Legitimacy of AGA Claims in New Jersey Counter-Brief - Attorneys representing PokerStars parent Rational Group have filed a brief in New Jersey with the Division of Gaming Enforcement opposing a previous petition filed by the American Gaming Association (AGA) ... - from pokerfuse.com
- pokernewsboy.com
- Caesars Offered to Sell Rio, WSOP to PokerStars? Really? from wickedchopspoker.com

From: pokernewsboy.com

From: wickedchopspoker.com

Topic 2: Iowa
The Links:
- Hawaii, Iowa Online Poker Bills Fold - "Separate measures in the states of Hawaii and Iowa seeking to authorize and regulate online poker have folded, according to legislative reports emanating from both states ... Jeff Danielson (D-Cedar Rapids) failed to clear a full Senate subcommittee after receiving preliminary approval two weeks ago" - said pokerfuse.com

The Links:

The Links:

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I really hope you're looking forward to more because there's much more where that came from the next time around! So check back before long, if you don't want to lose out on the most recent captivating headlines around the world.

Bitcoin Deposits and Withdrawals come to iPoker - plus my links selection

I have got a lot of online poker related links to take a look at and various topics covering Mike Caro, London, Delaware, Hollywood, Bitcoin and Chris Ferguson.


So, the links are:

• "Mike Caro is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
  
  
  
• EPT London Day 1B: Sergio Aido Continues London Run, Outdistances Pack - "Day 1B of the European Poker Tour (EPT) London Main Event wrapped up Monday and, as expected the tournament room swelled as almost twice as many players were seated for the second starting flight as were in the first. After 236 players registered for Day 1A, 411 signed up for Day 1B, bringing the two-day total to 647 runners" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  
• Ready, Set It's The Delaware Park Poker Classic! - "Delaware Park's 3rd annual Poker Classic will be happening this May 8-28!" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
  
• Almost Heaven, Blue Ridge Mountains Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia - "Treat yourself to the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and play in the highly anticipated Hollywood Poker Open" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]
  
• ""Because of our reduced fraud risk, we can take very large Bitcoin deposits from players that wish to play high-stakes immediately, and don't wish to wait for a bank wire" WinPoker.com, on the iPoker network, is adding Bitcoin support for deposits and withdrawals, pokerfuse can exclusively reveal" - [pokerfuse.com]
  
  
  
• Poll: Should Ferguson and Lederer's Punishment Been More Harsh? - "And that begs the question: did Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson get off easy?" - [wickedchopspoker.com]