Monthly Archives: September 2012

WCOOP Win for Maratik

This week, a largely unknown Russian player Marat “Maratik” Sharafutdinov took down the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) main event – and the win is not only remarkable because of his lack of prior experience, but......

French Player Takes Down WSOPE NLHE Shootout

This week saw the end of the Euro 3,250 buy-in No-limit hold 'em Shootout at the World Series of Poker Europe which went to a French businessman Giovanni Rosadoni (52), who took home a hefty prize Euro 107,614. He outplayed the rest of the field, whic......

Merge Network Poker Site Withdraws from Market

A report came this week that BluffRoom on the Merge Gaming Network is about to close its doors for good. It appears that, despite being regulated by somewhat inefficient Malta&s LGA, Bluff Room player funds are now administered by the Merge cashier, w......

New Poker Game Hits Facebook

A relatively young social gaming publisher PLAOR announced the release of its first Facebook game, the free play "Hollywood Poker" on October 8, 2012. The game features Texas Hold'Em Poker playing celebrities from the film, television, sports and musi......

Update: Ongame Acquired by Amaya

An announcement came this week that Amaya Gaming Group has finalised the acquisition of bwin.party Entertainment's Ongame Network, but it seems that the network did not reach the price that was expected. According to various anonymous sources, Ongame ......

Online Poker is a No Go in Delhi

Games such as online poker, chess and sports wagering were deemed illegal in a court in Delhi. Those participating in real money games played online will not be protected under the constitution. The case was brought to court pursuant to one company&s d......

Online Poker is a No Go in Delhi

Games such as online poker, chess and sports wagering were deemed illegal in a court in Delhi. Those participating in real money games played online will not be protected under the constitution. The case was brought to court pursuant to one company&s d......

Hollywood Poker to Launch on Facebook

A new poker application is set to launch on October 8th. A new social gaming publisher, PLAOR, will launch Hollywood Poker on Facebook. Hollywood Poker will allow players to go up against a variety of celebrities from movies, TV, sports and music wh......