Regulated Online Poker News Archives

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 | | User 1679091c

PokerStars Rake Increase and Battle of the Planets Cancelled

Are PokerStars’ Latest Policy Changes Reasonable?

Much to the chagrin of its high volume player, industry leading PokerStars has announced forthcoming changes to its rake structure and promotional schedule.

Posted on: October 31, 2014 | | User 1679091c

Paving the Way for the First WSOP Bracelet Awarded Outside of Nevada

WSOP is including a mostly online bracelet event for the first time ever, with the final two playing in Vegas. This could lead to many more opportunities.

Posted on: February 6, 2015 | | User 1679091c

PokerStars Rolls Back Changes to Rake Schedule

PokerStars had a change of heart with their changed rake schedule that was released in October and will reverse most of those changes, appealing to fans.

Posted on: January 9, 2015 | | User 1679091c

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 | | User 1679091c

Is bingo the best option on the grand scale for CA?

Santa Ysabel Temporarily Forgoes Real-Money Online Poker for…Bingo?

The Santa Ysabel tribe have made efforts to generate revenue via bingo, however this move could ultimately hurt the probability of legalization for iGaming.

Posted on: October 8, 2014 | | User 1679091c

United States Indian casinos infographic

Measuring the Effects of Tribal Gaming in the United States

Let's take a quick look at the history of American Indian gaming and how it's grown to the lobbying power it is today. Infographic from CalvinAyre.com.

Posted on: June 24, 2014 | | User 1679091c

California iGaming Weekly Review: The True Agendas of PokerStars and its Opponents

How does the Amaya acquistion affect the stalemate over the bad actor clause in California iPoker legislation? Our expert provides his opinion and more.

Posted on: June 20, 2014 | | User 1679091c

PokerStars online poker California Legal

Possible Implications of PokerStars Joining California’s Regulated iGaming Market

It's looking to be quite the possibility that Californians could be playing on America's former favorite online poker site. How will this affect iGaming?

Posted on: April 28, 2014 | | User 1679091c

PokerStars Still has a fight in California Online Poker

Partnership With Morongo Does Not Guarantee PokerStars Entry into California iGaming Market

Even with this legendary new deal with the Morongo Tribe, Commerce, the Bike, and HI Gardens, PokerStars has a long way to go before dominating Cal. iPoker.

Posted on: April 25, 2014 | | User 1679091c