A lot of this is still in the rumor phase but this blog isn’t exactly the New York Times or anything and some supposedly official statements confirm what is being discussed on 2+2 and elsewhere. According to Gambling911, UB/Absolute have released the following statement via their Public Relations Department: Absolute Poker and UB ceased their …
A very interesting article in the St. Petersburg Times detailing some of what has gone on behind the scenes at Absolute and UB. Tales of frustrated investors and suspicions about why the company founders were living luxurious lifestyles while profits are declining. It also should serve as a warning to players and affiliates that announcements …
Several sources seem to be reporting that Full Tilt and PokerStars have come to a legal agreement with the DOJ that gives the poker rooms back the use of their .com domains. They will only be able to use the .com addresses in conjunction with allowing US players to seek cashouts. They will not be …
I tweeted this really interesting read from Barclay’s on the investment and business impact of the DOJ’s actions on European operators but thought I would share it here too. Hat tip to Pokerati’s Scarlet and Dan Michalski for finding it. Like Dan points out, there’s an interesting angle on the confidence factor that could see …
Here is the email that the PPA sent out to members late yesterday. I sort of mulled it over a bit to give it time to sink in but I still don’t get it. Now Is the Time We Fight Back! Dear William, April 15, 2011 will forever be a dark day for the online …