[caption id="attachment_26203" align="alignright" width="251" caption="Gerry Gionet"][/caption] The Saskatchewan First Nations and GEObet are discussing a deal to develop an online gambling package for the tribe. While the deal is still developing, it's a good indicator of how tribal gaming interests are dealing with the prospect of legal online poker in North America. GEObet officials have…
Everest Poker is joining the iPoker Network in a move that should help shore up both companies. The move comes amidst a major reshuffling effort on the network as prepares to split into two, distinct spaces. For Everest, the move brings access to a larger player base thanks to iPoker's massive scale. For iPoker, Everest…
August is turning into a busy month for the poker world and the online poker business. Here are a few of the top poker news stories that card players are following. Judge Rules Poker a Game of Skill A Federal judge has ruled that poker is a game of skill, and not a game of…
bwin.party has announced a three-year partnership with Manchester United to become the club's official betting and online gaming partner. The agreement will allow bwin.party to establish betting kiosks at the English Premier League's home stadium, Old Trafford. Additionally, the gaming site is now permitted to leverage Manchester United's international appeal to expand their social gaming…
The poker world was sent into a frenzy last Friday when Wendeen Eolis reported on behalf of Poker Player Newspaper that an "impeccable resource" of hers confirmed the negotiations between the US Department of Justice and PokerStars with respect to a buyout of Full Tilt Poker have reached completion. Eolis generated excitement on poker discussion…
Bwin has replaced Betfair as the primary sponsor of Manchester United, the most valuable sports franchise in the world. The move puts Bwin in front of millions of eyes every week on television and social media. There's no official word on how much Bwin is paying for the deal, but it's likely in the millions.…
On Monday, Lock Poker formally announced that it intends to purchase the assets of the Cake Poker Network. As if this news is not big enough, the company will be leaving the Merge Gaming Network behind to branch out on their own. Over the next few weeks, Lock Poker plans to rebrand the Cake Network…
Playtech and William Hill Online (WHO) will be entering talks this month to determine the future of their troubled, but profitable joint venture. Relations between the two gaming powerhouses have been strained over everything from where call centers should be located to more substantive issues regarding business acquisitions. What's At Stake Business at WHO was…
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