EPT Breaks Record The European Poker Tour Main Event in London has seen a starting field of 730 players, breaking all previous records for the biggest poker tournament held on British soil.
Australia to Legalise iGaming? An Australian independent advisory board for microeconomic reform has come out strongly in defence of the legalisation of online gambling within the country in their latest report.
23rd October 2009
German Ban May Be Lifted One of the original German states that called for the ban of all online gambling in the country has now changed their tune and is asking for an end to the ban.
Savary Winner of WPT in Africa Frenchman Christophe Savary has won the first World Poker Tour tournament on African soil, scooping the €377,262 pot and defeating second place Irishman Eoghan O’Dea.
Beshear and IMEGA Head to Court Kentucky State Govenor Steven Beshear and IMEGA (Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association) are heading to the American Supreme Court soon in what is one of the most highly contested poker based cases in history.
Patience for French Although it seems that the French government is to open up the country’s market to online gambling, the Budget Miniter Eric Woerth has cautioned online gambling companies to hold off on starting operations until the official date.
16th October 2009
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Week of the 16th October 2009
Mike Sexton Voted into Poker Hall of Fame Sexton has become the 38th person voted into the Poker Hall of Fame. He is one of only nine finalists for the year to be inaugurated.
Ban on Football Betting In a shock move, the Chairman of the Football Association, Lord Triesman has announced the planned total ban on all betting related to the sport.
Connecticut Casinos Continued Downturn Foxwoods Resort Casino, the MGM Grand and the Mohegan Sun’s latest combined advertising campaign has not delivered the expected results
Week of the 9th October 2009
France to change online gambling laws The French government has begun discussions on changing their online gambling legislation to comply with EU standards.
Tsogo Sun signs online deal with Dragonfish Tsogo Sun, one of Southern Africa’s eminent land based casino brands, announced that they have signed a deal with online gambling company, 888 Holdings.
WSOP Europe won by Barry Shulman Poker pro Daniel ‘the kid’ Negreanu was beaten in a heads up battle by Barry Shulman in the WSOP European main event.
Week of the 18th September 2009
UIGEA Legislation Changed Amended UIGEA legislation means that online gambling companies can now accept wagering from US citizens.
Man Wins Women’s Poker Abraham Korotki has argued that casinos can request a poker tournament to be restricted to women but that they can’t stop men playing.
Collaboration on gambling for Africa A number of African countries have met in Swaziland to discuss the regulation of gambling within the continent.