Citadel Gone Too
Citadel has announced they are exiting the US market effective immediately. The press release is below and coming on the heels of the news about Neteller and InstaCash this isn't good…
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What the Neteller Busts Mean
So it looks like the US is charging the founders of Neteller with money laundering (or at least conspiracy to do such). My guess, based on the fact that it seems they were under…
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I could write a post here or link to the fine folks at Wicked Chops. I'll link to Wicked Chops and let you get the full scoop from them.
Read the articleNeteller Shakeout
Here's a couple of news bits you might be interested in: RNS Number:5751P NETeller PLC 16 January 2007 STATEMENT REGARDING FORMER DIRECTORS NETELLER Plc, the leading independent online…
Read the articleUpdate on Pinnacle and Victor Chandler News
Gambling911 has pieced together some additional information about the Pinnacle Sports and Victor Chandler events I posted about yesterday. Pinnacle: May have gotten popped by US…
Read the articleBreaking News: VC CEO Arrested?
I haven't been able to confirm this but there are some rumors floating around that Victor Chandler's CEO was arrested and/or detained in Israel. More info to follow . . . . UPDATE:…
Read the articleEffective Immediately... Pinnacle Sportsbook Exits US Market
Not really a poker related issue since Pinnacle's poker business was pretty small but another sportsbook has decided to steer clear of US law. After careful consideration, Pinnacle…
Read the articleHelp the PPA Help You
As you may have noted from my previous emails about the UIGEA, I've been looking for the Poker Player's Alliance to move things to the next level with this new Congress. Michael…
Read the articleHow Did Poker Players Make Out in This Election?
I recently posted a list compiled by Let the People Play of poker player's worst enemies in Congress. Let's see how we did so far. Enemies of poker are on the left with their opponents…
Read the articleHastert's Role in the UIGEA
The Daily Kos has a fairly good writeup on the entire struggle over the last 10 years to get some sort of gambling ban through Congress. While many have been blaming Bill Frist over…
Read the articleBob "The Coach" Ciaffone Weighs In On The UIGEA
Bob Ciaffone has an interesting take on the UIGEA. His view is that this is all a precursor to legalized gambling in the US. Though he doesn't think we'll see it before 2009, what gives…
Read the articleNeteller Signals It's Intention to Comply With US Law
Neteller issued an update to it's position on the UIGEA. In essence, they say that they will comply with the US law but that at this point they are unclear of what their obligation is…
Read the articleAt 10:08 EST Our World Has Changed
Without so much as a mention of the anti-gambling attachment, President George W. Bush has changed our lives.
Read the articleReactions I've Seen to the UIGEA Legislation
I offer to you my submission for the "Understatement of the Year" award by saying that this has been an interesting week for online poker fans. Obviously the event itself has been of…
Read the articleA Few Random Thoughts About The Outcome of the Port Security Bill
As I've watched things unfold over the last few days and read the many, many thoughts of others on the subject, I've formed a few opinions of my own regarding what the fallout of this…
Read the articlePoker Players Alliance Action Plan
Dear Members, As you may already know, the U.S. Congress approved an online poker prohibition late Friday evening. The ban was snuck into the Port Security Act during a back room deal…
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