Poker News - October 2009

  • Australia Might Legalize Online Gambling

    Published on Sun, 10/25/2009

    A draft report issued by the Productivity Commission, a special advisory body to the government of Australia recommends the legalization and regulation of online gambling, including poker and casino.

  • New Regulation for Online Gambling in France

    Published on Thu, 10/22/2009

    Online gambling operators wishing to be licensed under the new regulation will have to close existing French accounts for 6 months

  • Mike Sexton Joins the Poker Hall of Fame

    Published on Fri, 10/16/2009

    Sexton is the only player of the 9 finalists to be selected for the hall of fame in 2009

  • Sega Enters the Gambling Arena

    Published on Thu, 10/15/2009

    The gaming giant will operate two gambling websites, Segacasino.com and Segapoker.com. Playtech, the gambling software company will support Sega's online gambling activity.

  • Poker Player Alliance in Efforts to Delay UIGEA Deadline

    Published on Wed, 10/14/2009

    The PPA filed a petition for a one year extension of the date of compliance for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

  • Aaron Gustavson is the Champion of the EPT London

    Published on Sun, 10/11/2009

    Gustavson won the title and a £850,000 cash prize, after beating Peter Eastgate, the 2008 WSOP main event winner in a shorter than short heads up match

  • EPT London Final Table is Set

    Published on Wed, 10/07/2009

    The EPT London final table of 8 includes the 2008 WSOP main event winner Peter Eastgate.

  • PokerPages.com shuts down

    Published on Mon, 10/05/2009

    What used to be one of the leading informational poker sites will close its gates October 31.

  • A Thrilling End to the 2009 WSOPE

    Published on Sun, 10/04/2009

    Barry Shulman is the big winner of the WSOPE main event. He won the title after beating some of the biggest names in the pro poker world.

  • Bwin to Remain Real Madrid’s Main Sponsor Until 2013

    Published on Thu, 10/01/2009

    In what is expected to be one of the biggest sponsorship deals ever, Real Madrid extends Bwin sponsorship of the club.

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