- The three most read stories this week were about the launch of Ultimate Poker in Nevada.
- Our breakdown of the rake table at UP topped the week’s most read articles.
It is no surprise that the biggest news of the week was the launch of Ultimate Poker, signifying the rebirth of online poker in the US. Our recap of UP’s first day captured the #3 spot, with the announcement of the launch coming in at #2 and our detailed breakdown of the rake on the site registered as the most read news article of the week.
So, if you have missed anything in poker news this week, keep reading about the most read stories in the last seven days. It’s always easy to catch up or keep up with all the news in the world of poker.
10. iPoker P2P Transfer Suspension: “Not a Permanent Change”
A spokesperson from iPoker has clarified to pokerfuse that the suspension of player-to-player transfers is not permanent.
9. Lock Institutes Retroactive No-Cashout Policy on High-Transfer-Volume Accounts
Massive player protests erupt over intended blockage of secondary-market trading caused by site’s slow cashout times.
8. Illinois Online Gambling to Emerge as Standalone Bill
Even with Gov. Pat Quinn shunning the idea of legalizing Internet gambling, at least one Illinois lawmaker is trying to find a path for legislation.
7. PokerStars Deal to Purchase New Jersey Casino Abandoned
A December 2012 deal by PokerStars’ parent company Rational Group to buy an Atlantic City, New Jersey casino has been scrapped after initial terms of the deal expired on Friday, multiple…
6. Player to Player Transfer Suspended Across iPoker Network
The player-to-player transfer facility on rooms on the iPoker network has been suspended network-wide, pokerfuse has learned.
5. Mexico Proposes Draconian New Gaming Law
An in-depth look at proposed legislation as Mexico attempts to regulate online gambling.
4. Full Tilt Relaunches Affiliate Program with 50% Revenue Share for First Three Months
Full Tilt Poker has launched a new affiliate program in partnership with its Rational sibling PokerStars, with an aggressive revenue share model for the first three months for all affiliates.
3. UP Up and Away
A bumpy but ultimately successful day 1 for Ultimate Poker, Nevada’s first regulated online poker room.
2. UltimatePoker.com Launches First Ever Regulated Online Poker Room in Nevada
Historic moment for US online poker: The first regulated room in Nevada opens for real money today.
1. Ultimate Poker’s Rake: Taking a Leaf Out of PokerStars’ Playbook
UltimatePoker.com, which will today claim the coveted prize of first regulated online poker site in the United States, has published its rake table. And if there’s one thing to take away,...
