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Vin Narayanan Gaming Guru - Page 26  Obama brings hope, but the UIGEA is here to stay for now22 January 2009
In the opening days of the Obama administration, there has been a flurry of activity, including a halt on all pending regulations. But one thing that is not likely to be reopened for debate is the UIGEA regulations.
While President Barack Obama can easily halt all pending regulations from being ... (read more)
Kentucky appeals court blocks seizure of online gambling domains20 January 2009
In a 2-1 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the state could not seize 141 online gambling domains because domain names are not gambling devices under Kentucky law.
The ruling overturns an October decision made by Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate that asserted ... (read more)
Phil Hellmuth lost, but UltimateBet still shipped him the pot22 December 2008
UltimateBet is facing new questions about the integrity of its software after its system paid out UB pitchman Phil Hellmuth with the losing hand instead of the player with the winning hand on Dec 20.
The glitch, which was first reported on the TwoPlusTwo poker forums, has been fixed according to a ... (read more)
How the ESPN final-table telecast differed from reality17 November 2008
I like watching poker on TV. I really do. And I especially like watching poker on ESPN. They produce a great show and do a very good job at capturing the major storylines, building drama and showcasing the most important and dynamic portions of any tournament, including the Main Event. In fact, their final ... (read more)
Banks given until Dec. 1, 2009 to comply with UIGEA12 November 2008
Breaking news: The U.S. Department of Treasury and Federal Reserve
announced a joint rule Wednesday to implement and enforce the Unlawful
Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The rule relies on financial
institutions performing due diligence on corporate customers to ensure
they're not processing online gambling transactions. ... (read more)
Eastgate locks up 2008 WSOP crown11 November 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Denmark's Peter Eastgate beat Russia's Ivan Demidov in four hours of heads-up play Monday night to win the World Series of Poker Main Event and $9.1 million.
Demidov won $5.8 million for finishing in second place.
With the victory, the 22-year-old Eastgate became the youngest WSOP Main Event champion. ... (read more)
WSOP final table down to Demidov-Eastgate10 November 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Ivan Demidov and Peter Eastgate are at the top of the poker universe.
After waiting 117 days to begin table action at the World Series of
Poker Main Event, Ivan Demidov and Peter Eastgate outlasted and
outplayed the rest of the November 9 Sunday and will play heads-up for the WSOP Main Event bracelet and $9.1 million on Monday night. ... (read more)
Top-10 memorable moments from the WSOP Main Event final table10 November 2008
LAS VEGAS – It was the goal of the people who run the World Series of Poker to generate more drama and excitement for the Main Event's final table by pausing the action for 117 days. Anyone who was inside the Penn & Teller Theater on Sunday and Monday to see the 2008 champion crowned would find it difficult ... (read more)
UltimateBet owner gets $15 million in settlement with Excapsa6 November 2008
Tokwiro Enterprises, which owns Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, will receive $15 million from previous UltimateBet owner Excapsa Software as part of a settlement agreement over Excapsa's role in the "superuser" cheating scandal that's plagued UltimateBet this year.
According to a statement posted on the ... (read more)
Kentucky judge gives online gambling sites 30 days to block access16 October 2008
Judge Thomas Wingate has given 141 online gambling sites 30 days to block access to Kentucky residents. If the sites in question -- which include industry giants Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, Bodog and Golden Palace – have "reasonably established to the satisfaction of the Kentucky's Justice and Safety ... (read more)
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