- Interstate Compact This Year, Says New Jersey iGaming Consultant.
- The Borgata Casino Alleges Phil Ivey Cheated, Sues for $9.6m.
- PokerStars Addresses Buy-in Change at Nanostakes Tables.
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10. Ending Network Split Pays Off for Merge
Cash game traffic rises after the departure of Pokerhost prompts change in network segregation policy. Even though table restrictions have been placed on some high volume grinders, the ending of the network split at Merge Gaming has resulted in an immediate increase in total cash game traffic.
9. The Global Poker Index Newsmakers: Daniel Negreanu Back On Top
Kid Poker Returns To #1
8. WSOP Rep Responds to Claims of Unfair Reimbursement After Cheaters Spotted
Bill Rini, Head of Poker at WSOP’s online operations, has responded in a public discussion thread regarding allegations that players were not properly reimbursed after cheaters were identified by players in tournaments.
7. New Jersey Gaming Regulator Hands Down Decision on Borgata Chipgate
Thousands to receive refunds and the remaining 27 players to equally divide remaining prize fund as a result of counterfeit chips discovered in major poker tournament. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has issued its final order following an investigation of the Borgata Winter Open which was cancelled after counterfeit chips were found to be in play.
6. GCG Sets Timeframe for Next Round of Full Tilt Poker Repayments
1000 claimants will be reimbursed at the end of next month, says claims administrator. Additional payments will be made to US players that were unable to withdraw their account balances following the events of Black Friday three years ago.
5. Swedish Poker Fraudsters Jailed
Stolen account data was used to defraud players for four years, says Swedish regulator. Eight people have been convicted of fraud and computer hacking in Sweden after using information stolen from Svenska Spel and other operators to steal money from players.
4. Satoshi Poker Up For Auction
Bitcoin auction presents an opportunity to buy a turnkey online poker site. Satoshi Poker, the Bitcoin only online poker site, is for sale by auction. Owner Bart van Oort is holding a 48 hour auction that began on Monday.
3. PokerStars Addresses Buy-in Change at Nanostakes Tables
Even at NL2, professional and semi-professional poker grinders can be affected by unannounced changes. A PokerStars representative has responded publicly to a complaint over a buy-in change at NL2, in a thread that highlights that changes to even the smallest of stakes can impact high-volume players.
2. The Borgata Casino Alleges Phil Ivey Cheated, Sues for $9.6m
More “edge sorting” allegations against Phil Ivey. Phil Ivey’s search for a gambling edge has got him into another round of legal trouble as the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has sued him for $9.6m.
1. Interstate Compact This Year, Says New Jersey iGaming Consultant
Mario Galea, online gaming consultant for the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, expects New Jersey to enter into an interstate agreement before the end of the year.
