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US Crackdown on Online Poker

February 23rd, 2010

Forbes magazine is publishing an article in their March issue stating a case that the FBI is cracking down on two major online poker rooms. According to Forbes the FBI is trying to gather all the information they can on Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars. Another one they have their eyes on his Doyle’s Room. It has been reported that the FBI is actually contacting players to find out about deposit ...

Carruthers Case is Closed

January 11th, 2010

Many of you are familiar with the David Carruthers Case that has been going on since 2006. But for those of you who don’t here is a quick run down. David Carruthers is the CEO of Betonsports which illegally took bets from US costumers. He was indicted by the US government in 2006 and pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy in 2009. Well on Friday Carruthers received his sentence. ...

Belgium to disregard EU Regulations

January 7th, 2010

The Government of Belgium has decided to join a list of countries to go against EU Regulation. The country has decided to move forward with plans to block poker players within Belgium from playing in poker rooms outside the country. This has sent Belgium national poker players into an uproar because the country will now only allow them to play in online poker rooms based and licensed within Belgium. ...

Problem Gamblers? Not because of the Internet

May 27th, 2009

In 1999 there was a study done, known now as the “National Gambling Impact Study”, which came to the conclusion that “the high-speed instant gratification of Internet games and the high level of privacy they offer may exacerbate problem and pathological gambling”. But the real conclusion of this study might be made by looking at the board members that conducted the study. The board ...

Bill HR2267

May 15th, 2009

Representative Barney Franks has introduced the bill now to legalize online gambling. As expected there are a few groups ready to stand up and fight against the new bill. Focus on the Family and the Christian Coalition will be two of the biggest contenders in the fight to overturn the UIEGA. But how does the fight stand up within the walls of Congress? Frank’s attempt in the last session of congress ...

St. George’s Day Pub Tournament

April 24th, 2009

Intercasino is hosting the St. George’s Day Pub Tournament April 23-30 so let the fun begin now. There is a $10 entry fee and you can join at anytime during the week. The game for the tournament is the Hulk Fruit Machine. The first 8 places will receive a cash prize. First place receives $250, second place receives $100, and places 3-8 each receive $25. So it’s not the highest winning tournament ...

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Online Casinos- Are they all about the profit?

April 14th, 2009

I have often wondered if there is more to online casino groups than the profit and growth. We have seen many different groups rise to fame over the last 10 years. We all know there is a large profit margin within the online casino world, so the big question is do any of them give back? I’m not talking about treating the players well or employees, I mean this is to be expected since these actions ...