UltimateBet for the Germans
24 October, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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UltimateBet has captured the attention of many online players from all over the world, but not the way that they want to get noticed. In fact, it can be said that any news that comes out of UltimateBet is not a very good news for them at all. And with the bad image that they seem to have earned for themselves, they are now scrambling to re-establish its name, which was once a good name.
The New Project
It cannot be denied that UltimateBet's reputation has suffered from subsequent negative publicities, earning hurtful criticisms from their players as well as business partners. [Read][more][...]
Full Tilt Responding to Accusations Made by Players
17 October, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Full Tilt responded to the allegations thrown at them by two of their players by throwing the accusation right back at the players.
With two sides to every story, especially when it comes to a big accusation like using bots, time and a lot of investigations can only tell which of the two sides is telling the truth.
The Players Versus the Online Casino
Full Tilt confiscated $80,000 from two of their players, Larry Kennedy and Greg Omotoy, on the grounds that, after intensive investigations done on the online casino's part, the two violated the terms and conditions of Full Tilt by creating multiple accounts and using bots to gain advantage over the other players and the house itself. [Read][more][...]
Pitbull Poker’s Dilemma — From Bad to Worse
10 October, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Just when you thought that you have found the right place to play online poker, the rug was pulled from under your feet and left you staring at the ceiling, wondering what to do next.
This is probably how the clients of Pitbull Poker are feeling right now when the site closed shop and posted a formal announcement as to how their players can cash out their balances.
A Look at the Background of Pitbull Poker's Dilemma
Reports spread that Pitbull Poker is making use of superuser accounts to deceive their clients and take away their money. When the news broke out to the public, the company executives hurriedly closed shop. Of course, Pitbull Poker's CEO was arrested and accused with fraudulent activities. [Read][more][...]
More Problems for Online Poker Room Full Tilt
3 October, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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It seems like more problems or lawsuits, to be frank, are being thrown Full Tilt's way as two poker players have filed a lawsuit against one of the most popular online poker site in the Web. Not only did they file a case against the online poker room, but they have also included some of the big names in the poker world, stating that these poker pros have played a part in the illegal doings of the said site.
Bot or Not?
The problem started when Full Tilt confiscated $80,000 from the accounts of Lary Kennedy and Greg Omotoy, patrons of the said online poker room. [Read][more][...]
The $1M Challenge of PokerStars
26 September, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Have you ever wanted to participate in a televised poker series where you can take advantage of the exposure it brings you as well as the amount of money that you can win? If you answered yes to this question, then grab the chance to audition now at what PokerStars, a major poker site known worldwide, has to offer you — the chance to win the money, the chance to play against poker pros, and the chance for your 15 minutes of fame. What is It about This new televised poker series, the format of which is that of a reality show, is an exclusive promotion that PokerStars gives poker players. [Read][more][...]
BetFair’s Ad Caused Quite a Commotion
18 September, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Advertisements are a great way to get your company's name out in the market and attract more potential customers or, in the case of online casinos, players. This is one surefire way of getting known outside its niche, and advertising can definitely increase once revenues. But one ad in particular caught the attention of many and earned their annoyance and, for those who are against gambling in any form, anger.
The BetFair Ad
Maybe it was not intentional or maybe it was, but I bet nobody will tell and nobody is surely going to admit to the «ad fiasco» that BetFair created. Their ad featured a young girl, and its tagline said, «Online experience is measured in games, not years. Join the new breed. Annette_15.» [Read][more][...]
Bwin Expected to Increase Revenues with Acquisition of Italian Online Poker
8 September, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Bwin, an Austrian-owned gambling operator, is on the move to acquire an Italian online poker site, Gioco Digitale. This move is said to bring more profits into Bwin's coffers, and even before this acquisition, Bwin's share has already risen from 7% to €29.10, the highest of which was seen in the latter part of July.
A Good Move
This bold move by Bwin has impressed analysts and investors alike, especially since Bwin's stock value increased since last Monday.
The only thing that Bwin wants to share right now is that the transaction to get a hold of Gioco Digitale is on its final stages, but as for the rest of the details, Bwin decided to keep mum on the issue. [Read][more][...]
UltimateBet Becoming Mac Friendly
2 September, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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If before computer users opt to use Microsoft Windows, now, more and more users are switching over to Apple Mac. Not only do they find the Apple Mac more reliable, but it also offers better security than Microsoft Windows. But there is one drawback to this though in terms of gambling online. Gamblers using the Apple Mac have to make use of a third-party software in order to play at their favorite poker sites.
UltimateBet's Latest Offering
When Apple released its new Snow Leopard, UltimateBet released its own good news to the online gambling industry. This top-ranking poker site has just released a Mac version of its online casino software. [Read][more][...]
Poker Sites and Poker Software
31 August, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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One of the problems that not only poker sites face but its players as well is the use of banned poker softwares which increases the advantage of dishonest players against honest players, but it cannot be denied that poker sites cannot truly monitor the players using them and kick them out of their sites, and it is also a fact that many players use these kind of softwares and get away with it. For now, the only thing that they can do is to say that these poker softwares are not to be used while playing at their site. [Read][more][...]
What’s in Store at CelebPoker?
28 August, 2009 Autor: pokernews
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Competition really is heating up not only in brick-and-mortar casinos but online as well. Poker sites are out to get the lion's share of their target market, and this fierce competition shows up on the bonuses and promotions that online poker sites offer.
One poker site, in particular, is out with guns blazing, and this is CelebPoker.
The Bonuses and Promotions to Expect
When I say that CelebPoker is out with guns blazing, the poker site really has all its big guns out. The bonuses and perks that they are offering right now are simply bigger and better.
Joining and winning at their monthly tournaments will give you the benefit of partaking in its guaranteed monthly prize pool, which is now bumped up to 20x its usual. The monthly guaranteed prize now reaches well into $20M dollars in prizes. [Read][more][...]





