G-poker: PokerStars’ Plans for Full Tilt Poker May Be Affected by Unexpected Taxes on Online Poker Sites in Spain

May 18, 2012

G-poker reports that new online poker regulations in Spain may have significant financial impact on major online poker sites, including those most popular in Canada. ( read more … ) – POKER Related items G-poker: Choosing Right Online Poker Sponsor over Full Tilt Poker or PokerStars Could Pay Off for Canadian MMA Champ G-poker:...

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Riviera casino embraces bingo, creates online link

May 18, 2012

The Las Vegas Strip's only bingo room is going virtual.The Riviera Hotel and Casino is launching a partnership with Buffalo Studios, the company behind the popular Facebook game Bingo Blitz, in a move … ( read the story … ) – CASINO NEWS Related items Table Trac, Inc. in Macau at G2E Asia to...

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Tribe, Mass. city reach deal on proposed casino

May 18, 2012

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe would make approximately $33 million in upfront payments to Taunton as part of a deal reached with the city's mayor to allow the tribe to build a resort casino in the southeastern Massachusetts community. ( read the story … ) – CASINO NEWS Related items Casino Software Company Expands its...

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The Nightly Turbo: Boyd Gaming’s Big Purchase, UKIPT Dublin Under Way, and More

May 17, 2012

Boyd Gaming purchased its rival for a total of $1.4 billion, and the PokerStars UKIPT Dublin Main Event is under way, and more. ( read more … ) – POKER Related items Davidi Kitai Wins the PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Berlin Main Event PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Berlin Day 2: In the Money; Anton...

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Regulators OK Jimmy Buffet's casino involvement

May 17, 2012

Jimmy Buffett told gambling regulators Thursday that next week's opening of his new Margaritaville Casino and Resort will be exciting, but creating jobs along his native Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a rewarding experience in itself. ( read the story … ) – CASINO NEWS Related items Miss. regulators certify Jimmy Buffet's casino Jimmy...

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Boyd Gaming Rolls the Dice on Casino Deal

May 17, 2012

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — In rolling the dice on a $1.45 billion acquisition of Peninsula Gaming, heavily indebted Boyd Gaming is taking one of the more notable recent gambles in the risk-fueled casino industry. The move may prove to be a well-timed push into southern and Midwestern economies after Boyd was unsuccessful in a...

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2012 World Series of Poker Rookie Roundup: Ami Barer

May 17, 2012

PokerNews showcases Ami “UhhMee” Barer in the first edition of the 2012 World Series of Poker Rookie Roundup. ( read more … ) – POKER Related items 2012 World Series of Poker Rookie Roundup: Harrison Gimbel PokerNews Weekly: May 11, 2012 Where Are They Now: Adam Friedman PokerNews Weekly: March 16, 2012 The Nightly...

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Global Poker Index: All Quiet on the GPI Front; Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier On Top

May 17, 2012

A look at the Global Poker Index rankings for the week of May 14, 2012 ( read more … ) – POKER Related items Global Poker Index: Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier On Verge Of Taking Over Top Spot Global Poker Index: Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier Reclaims Top Spot The Online Railbird Report: Brian "$tinger 88" Hastings...

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2012 PokerStars SCOOP Day 11: Shawn "buck21" Buchanan Claims SCOOP Victory

May 17, 2012

A look at Day 11 of the 2012 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) at PokerStars. ( read more … ) – POKER Related items 2012 PokerStars SCOOP Day 4: Second Career SCOOP Victory for Shaun Deeb 2012 PokerStars SCOOP Day 12: Dan "djk123" Kelly Earns SCOOP Victory 2012 PokerStars SCOOP Day 10: Shaun...

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Become a Winner in the $30,000 Winner Wednesday Dozen Promotion

May 17, 2012

PokerNews and Winner Poker bring you the $30,000 Winner Wednesday Dozen promotion! ( read more … ) – POKER Related items Become a Winner In Our Exclusive $2500 Weekly Winner Poker Freerolls Winner Poker Unveil The PokerNews Exclusive $30,000 Winner Wednesday Dozen Promotion 2012 World Series of Poker Rookie Roundup: Harrison Gimbel 2012 World...

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