Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Facebook Launches First Real-Money Gambling App - and more links to check out


Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- Bodog Poker Pulling out of 20 Countries - Bodog Poker clients throughout Europe have received emails this weekend advising them that their service is being terminated and to empty their accounts. Online poker players throughout many countries in Europe received emails from Bodog Poker this weekend advising them that Bodog will no longer be processing transactions in their jurisdiction from 30th August 2012 ... - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- pokernewsboy.com
- Poker Magazine Reviews: Poker Digest Magazine and More from www.getpokernews.com





Topic 2: Bodog
The Links:

- "It started with some brief and surprising e-mails to customers, but on Monday, Bodog Poker officially announced that it was withdrawing its services from 20 countries as of August 30th" said www.pokernewsdaily.com.
- Bodog pulls out of Eastern Europe from www.pokerblog.com

Topic 3: Cyprus
The Links:
- WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event Reaches Day 2 - "The 11th season of the World Poker Tour kicked off over the weekend in sunny Cyprus where the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic is taking place" - said www.pokerchanneleurope.com
- WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Day 1B: David Rheem Takes Overall Chip Lead - www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 4:Facebook
The Links:
- Facebook Launches First Real-Money Gambling App - "Zynga's current play-money offering, Texas HoldEm Poker is one of the most popular games on Facebook, drawing well over 100,000 play-money users per day, according to PokerScout.com" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Real Money Gambling Comes to Facebook in the UK - pokerfuse.com

Don't forget to keep coming back for more great tales next week. We've got all the latest happenings which simply can't be overlooked.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Bodog to Withdraw from 20 Countries - and more links for you


Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- Bodog Poker Pulling out of 20 Countries - Bodog Poker clients throughout Europe have received emails this weekend advising them that their service is being terminated and to empty their accounts. Online poker players throughout many countries in Europe received emails from Bodog Poker this weekend advising them that Bodog will no longer be processing transactions in their jurisdiction from 30th August 2012 ... - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- pokernewsboy.com
- Poker Magazine Reviews: Poker Digest Magazine and More from www.getpokernews.com





Topic 2: Cyprus
The Links:

- "The 11th season of the World Poker Tour kicked off over the weekend in sunny Cyprus where the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic is taking place" said www.pokerchanneleurope.com.
- WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Day 1B: David Rheem Takes Overall Chip Lead from www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 3: Bodog
The Links:

- Bodog to Withdraw from 20 Countries - "It started with some brief and surprising e-mails to customers, but on Monday, Bodog Poker officially announced that it was withdrawing its services from 20 countries as of August 30th" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Bodog pulls out of Eastern Europe - www.pokerblog.com

Topic 4:Full Tilt Poker
The Links:

- The Scotty Clark Show, The Tournament Poker Edge and Occupy Poker: The Week in Poker Podcasts - "Almost all the poker podcasts this past week have focused on the big news that PokerStars has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice that will allow them to purchase the assets of Full Tilt Poker and Full Tilt players will finally get paid" - said pokerfuse.com
- Full Tilt jobs safe - www.pokerblog.com

And that's it! I hope you've enjoyed the ups and downs of breaking stories trending recently. I'm sure you'd agree that the Web World is really an amazing place. And if you're hungry for further great links, do check in with us in the future.

Monday, August 6, 2012

New rant from Daniel Negreanu - and more links to check out

We're talking about people (Daniel Negreanu), places (Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus and Barcelona) and everything else in between.


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

- WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Day 1A: Season XI Kicks Off In The Mediterranean Sea Maxim Panyak Leader - "Held at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in Cyprus, poker pros from around the world have descended on the Mediterranean island looking to take down the first championship of the Season XI schedule" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
- "After a WSOP hiatus Daniel Negreanu is back in front of the camera with his latest rant" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


- "The 11th season of the World Poker Tour kicked off over the weekend in sunny Cyprus where the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic is taking place" - [www.pokerchanneleurope.com]


- "Bodog Poker clients throughout Europe have received emails this weekend advising them that their service is being terminated and to empty their accounts. Online poker players throughout many countries in Europe received emails from Bodog Poker this weekend advising them that Bodog will no longer be processing transactions in their jurisdiction from 30th August 2012" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]


- Travel Guide: EPT Barcelona - "Season 9 of the European Poker Tour kicks off their eight-stop season in August with EPT Barcelona" - [www.pokerstarsblog.com]
- Pokerstars Accounts Hacked - "Pokerstars Accounts Hacked In a breaking news story, the Felt Poker Forum has been buzzing with the news that several Pokerstars Accounts have been hacked!" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Barry Greenstein Announces Intention to Repay Debt to PokerStars - and my top selection of links

We have got a load of Poker related links to look over and a variety of topics covering Betfair, London, bwin, PokerStars, Poker and Barry Greenstein.


Right, why don't we get started. All the links:
  • "Betfair Backgammon European Tour: Interview with Chiva Tafazzoli" - [betting.betfair.com]
  • The London Poker Festival - "Because they refuse to have poker in the Olympics, the United Kingdom poker community, galvanised by Bluff Europe, has decided to hold its very own "pokerlympics" throughout the month of September" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  • "The recent news of a successful deal between PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and the Department of Justice has had a significant impact on the share price of rival bwin.party" - [pokerfuse.com]


  • "With an agreement in hand that admits no wrongdoing and allows for re-entry into the U.S. online poker market, PokerStars will undoubtedly apply for a license. The agreement brokered between PokerStars, Full Tilt and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) in which PokerStars has acquired the assets of Full Tilt allows the world's top poker site to re-enter the U.S. online poker marketplace as long as they are granted a license under either a state or federal framework" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]


  • "Free Leggo Poker Training Membership Last week the guys over at Felt Poker Forums announced that they are giving away free Leggo Poker.com and SNGIcons.com memberships to everyone that wants one" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]


  • "Barry Greenstein Announces Intention to Repay Debt to PokerStars" - [pokerfuse.com]

Friday, August 3, 2012

PokerStars Supernova Elite takes IPT San Remo - and my top collection of links



Ok, let's get going. The links:
  • Will my Full Tilt Poker money be taxed? - "We're two days after what some in the poker world are calling Super Tuesday, but there are still plenty of remaining questions, and after the initial euphoria surrounding Tuesday's good news settled-in one of the questions that people are concerned about is if the government will tax their Full Tilt Poker accounts" - [pokernewsboy.com]
  • "Darinvg Playing the EPT Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure We wanted to give a quick shout out to Felt Poker Forums biggest superstar Darinvg, who is using his Super Nova status at Pokerstars.com to play in the EPT Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure!" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]


  • LAPT: Team Pros looking ahead to Panama - "The announcement of a newly added stop to the Latin American Poker Tour's fifth season in Panama's stunning capital city" - [www.pokerstarsblog.com]
  • Sam Trickett heads to Macau - "Trickett tweeted yesterday, "About to go to Macau for 3 weeks to play some $20k/40HKD cash games.I'm sure it's gna be crazy trip.....!"" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  • PokerStars Supernova Elite takes IPT The San Remo - "The Mediterranean Sea resort of San Remo played host to the latest leg of the PokerStars Italian Poker Tour earlier this week with home favourite Alessandro Meoni taking the honours" - [www.bluffeurope.com]

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Will my Full Tilt Poker money be taxed? - plus my links selection


Topic 1: PokerStars
The Links:
- Questions Remain Following PokerStars/Department of Justice Settlement - Yesterday's announcement of the settlement of the civil case between PokerStars and the United States Department of Justice brought about a wave of celebration that has probably never been seen in the poker community ... What forms will Americans have to fill out? - from www.pokernewsdaily.com
- www.pokernewsreport.com
- PokerStars Acquires Full Tilt Poker Assets from www.pokerchanneleurope.com





Topic 2: Poker
The Links:
- PokerStars strategy: Negreanu explains the madness of Viffer - "While you may go straight to PokerSchoolOnline.com or click through direct to look at the fantastic tuition videos at PokerStars.tv, the PokerStars Blog is now serving up weekly slices of strategy pie" - said www.pokerstarsblog.com
- August Online Poker Promotions Too Hot to Miss from www.pokernewsreport.com
- Blaze Poker arrives online from www.pokerblog.com







Topic 3: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:

- Will my Full Tilt Poker money be taxed? - "We're two days after what some in the poker world are calling Super Tuesday, but there are still plenty of remaining questions, and after the initial euphoria surrounding Tuesday's good news settled-in one of the questions that people are concerned about is if the government will tax their Full Tilt Poker accounts" - said pokernewsboy.com
- Ray Bitar Bids Farewell To Full Tilt While Burtnick Surrenders - www.pokernewsreport.com
- PokerStars finally gets Full Tilt Poker - www.pokerblog.com

The Links:

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I really hope you're looking forward to more because there's a lot more where that came from next time 'round! So check in soon, if you do not want to lose out on the most recent fascinating headlines around the globe.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

A closer look at the PokerStars Full Tilt poker deal - and my top selection of links

We've got a lot of online poker related links to look over and various topics covering PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Hollywood, Colombia and Poker.


Right, let's get started. The links:
  • A closer look at the PokerStars Full Tilt poker deal - "Now that the poker community has breathed a deep sigh of relief, thanks to today's announcement that PokerStars has officially taken control of Full Tilt poker from the US United States Department of Justice and ALL players will in fact be repaid, I've decided to take a deeper look at what the deal means for US and Rest of World players, as well as for the future of the two companies and the online poker industry in general" - [pokernewsboy.com]
  • "At the end of last week, Poker Player Newspaper ("PPN") released breaking news that thundered across the online poker globe, announcing in very careful language that the die had been cast, effectively, for a completed deal between PokerStars and the United States Department of Justice to acquire the Full Tilt Poker ("FTP") brand" - [www.pokerplayernewspaper.com]


  • "It's been a long time since the poker world had a site try to take an innovative and creative approach to their gaming client, which is precisely what the new online poker site Fresh Deck Poker is trying to do as they prepare for their official launch date, according to the site's Cardroom Manager and well-known spokesman Hollywood Dave Stann" - [pokernewsboy.com]


  • Travel Guide: LAPT Colombia - "From August 7-12, 2012, the PokerStars.net Latin American Poker Tour will return to Medellin, Colombia, for the Second Annual LAPT Colombia National Poker Championship" - [www.pokerstarsblog.com]
  • "December Poker News 2008 December has brought some interesting Poker News and there has been a few very neat stories going around the industry" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]