Wanted to show a little link love to some people who have written some really great stuff recently. First off, Dr. Pauly (don’t call him Paul) has a bit of a rant about PokerStars stiffing him. Seems he received a form letter saying that affiliates will not be paid on US players they sent in …
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 …
It seems PokerStars has sorted out their policies on cashing out for US players. Perhaps signaling that this is truly the end for US players, you will need to cash out your entire account balance when you place your cashout request. Wire payments will be available for amounts over $50,000. All others will get paid …
I was just thinking about this the other day but I remember some poker rooms running promotions where you earned tickets and then those tickets would enter you into drawings for prizes. I remember them specifically at Party because I helped design some of the promotions. But I’m pretty sure that other poker rooms have …