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iPoker to launch new rake allocation system

Trend Toward Recreational Model Continues as iPoker Adopts Source Based Rake System

The world's third largest online poker network, iPoker, has announced a new system called Source Based Rake to better track how money changes hands.

Posted on: November 19, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Why welcome packages are hurting sites' reps

Fixing the Online Gaming’s Welcome Bonus Conundrum

At the current time Welcome Packages are generally set up at the expense of the customer, and the players are figuring out that they are getting scammed.

Posted on: November 19, 2014 | | Robert DellaFave

Playtech, Amaya Gaming Rumored to be in Preliminary Takeover Discussions with bwin.party

Both Playtech and Amaya Gaming are party's that are looking into taking over bwin.party, who has recently struggled but has a lot of potential.

Posted on: November 18, 2014 | | Robert DellaFave

Wilke wins Tahoe Circuit Event, Jacobson wins WSOP Main Event, Van Sanford wins WPT Jacksonville.

Tournament Week In Review – Jacobson Wins Main Event, Wilke Wins Tahoe Circuit, Van Sanford Wins WPT Jacksonville

Over the past week, three major tournaments finished up. The WSOP Main Event was won by Martin Jacobson, Lake Tahoe by Jesse Wilke, and WPT by Van Sanford.

Posted on: November 18, 2014 | | James Guill

Caesars VP and GM of Regulated Online Poker and Gaming

Caesars names VP & GM of Regulated Online Gambling

Caesars has announced a new role – the Vice President and General Manager of Regulated Online Gambling – to be head by Lean Thomas formerly of bwin.party.

Posted on: November 18, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

San Manuel Abandons Tribal Gaming Coalition

What Impact Will San Manuel’s Defection on CA iPoker?

San Manuel just left the iGaming coalition of 13 tribes and joined PokerStars' team. Will this change the future of online poker regulation in California?

Posted on: November 18, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Degen Stories – Mickey Appleman Goes on Sports Betting Tilt After $100 Prop Bet Loss

A small wager by the author led to poker professional Mickey Applebaum to bet around $50,000 on baseball games that day. Here is the personal story.

Posted on: November 15, 2014 | | James Guill

Martin Jacobson receives the bracelet as the 2014 WSOP Main Event champion.

WSOP Main Event on ESPN: Finale

Martin Jacobson became the first Swede to win the WSOP Main Event as he defeated Felix Stephensen and Jorryt van Hoof in the finale to claim the bracelet.

Posted on: November 13, 2014 | | Ryan Ocello

Theories on Delay of PokerStars NJ Poker Launch

Potential Factors Delaying PokerStars Entry Into New Jersey

After Amaya's acquisition of PokerStars, players expected a launch into the regulated online poker market in October. Who or what is behind this delay?

Posted on: November 13, 2014 | | Robert DellaFave