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Archive for July, 2010
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
The subjects been debated, discussed, and really beat right into the ground. When is it ok to reuse someone else’s words? Some say that it’s fine to use an article in it’s entirety that was written by someone else, and published somewhere else, as long as you give the article originator credit.
What they’re saying there is that as long as they link back to the place where the article was copied from, it’s ok to copy it.
A company called Righthaven LLC doesn’t seem to agree however, according to a news article written in the Las Vegas Sun, the company has been buying rights to the copied gambling content, and then suing the copyright infringers, which in and of itself doesn’t seem like a bad business plan.
The original copyright belonged to a company called Stephens Media LLC.
Tags: Affiliates, Bad Business, Business Plan, content, copy right, copyright, Copyright Infringement, Dozens, Gambling, gambling content, Las Vegas, law, law suit, Legal, Media Llc, News Article, poker content, Vegas Sun
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Two of the most dominating companies in the online gambling industry announced a proposed merger Thursday, July 29, 2010. Party Gaming PLC and Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG would unite into the world’s largest online gaming business listed on the London Stock Exchange, should the proposed merger go through.
The combination of PartyGaming and Bwin would give the amalgamated corporation a market leading stance in all areas of the online gambling business, including sports betting, online poker, online casino, online bingo and other gaming venues.
PartyGaming and Bwin are expected to see substantially enhanced net gaming revenues post-merger, estimated at around $55 million. Bwin shareholders will have ultimate control of the company, taking approximately 51.64% of the shares, with PartyGaming shareholders bearing the other 48.36%.
Jim Ryan, current CEO of PartyGaming, and Norbert Teufelberger, presently the co-CEO of Bwin, will take the lead of the enlarged group as collaborative CEOs.
“This is a transformational opportunity for both our companies to create the world’s largest listed online gaming business,” expressed Jim Ryan in clear anticipation of the proposed merger. “With market-leading positions in poker, sports betting, casino and games (in particular bingo), the Enlarged Group will have a winning formula to exploit the growing online gaming market, supported by a strong balance sheet, significant cash-flow generation and a highly experienced management team.”
Norbert Teufelberger seemed likewise acquiesce to the infusion of PartyGaming and Bwin. “This merger of equals makes great strategic, operational and financial sense. We will be in pole position to capitalize on the wealth of opportunities that will flow from the continued evolution and expansion of the global online gaming industry.”
The union of PartyGaming PLC and Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG is not yet etched in stone, but at this point, it certainly seems likely that these two companies will come together in what will certainly be an incredibly powerful force in all manners of the online gaming industry.
Tags: Bwin, Experienced Management, Financial Sense, Gaming Business, Gaming Industry, Gaming Market, Gaming Revenues, Gaming Venues, Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, London Stock Exchange, merge, merger, Merger Of Equals, partygaming, Partygaming Plc, Poker Online Casino, Pole Position, Post Merger, Sports Betting Casino, Take The Lead, Teufelberger, Ultimate Control
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
There’s no word yet as to whether the accounts in question receive rakeback, or whether they took advantage of bonuses, or profited in any other way. What we do know at this point, thanks to a PokerStars player that goes by ‘Malloc’ is that 10 poker accounts at the worlds largest online poker room were involved in a small stakes poker cheating ring.
According to reports the bots often copied each others habits, raising and lowering levels at the same time was one way that they garnered the players suspicions.
PTR put together analytical data on the group, and when they were convinced there was cheating going on, they alerted PokerStars. PokerStars froze the accounts in question immediately, and began an investigation which again proved that the bots were indeed, bots.
One of the characteristics that the bots shared that helped prove the cheating was their pre-flop play whenever they were in the big blind and the pot had not been raised.
When the bots held playable cards they shoved all in. Whey the did not hold playable cards, they gave no action after the flop.
This created a 100% fold statistic post flop in the big blind. Because the bots either raised all in before the flop, or mucked just after.
Even if the bots weren’t tagged to a rakeback affiliate and receiving rake payments at Full Tilt Poker, they cleared $58,000.00 in profits according to PokerStars data. The monies available in their accounts has been seized and there is talk of returning whatever is left to return to cheated players.
Tags: Affiliate, Bots, Cards, Cheating, Full Tilt Poker, Monies, online poker, Point Thanks, poker bots, Poker Room, PokerStars, Pot, Profits, Rake, Rakeback, Small Stakes Poker, Stars, Statistic, Suspicions, Weren
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
As players log on to Full Tilt poker today, they’re being offered a reload bonus from Full Tilt. Most of the bonuses have been $10, however there have been reports of some larger bonus offers.
This bonus offer that comes in the form of a popup when players initially log in at Full Tilt is a great retention tool for Full Tilt Poker players, as well as a way for Full Tilt Poker to introduce their new ‘Quick Deposit’ eCheck deposit option.
Using Quick Deposit will be just like making any other eCheck deposit at most poker rooms.
This is a great little promotion to advertise to currently tagged players at Full Tilt. People love free stuff, especially free poker money! This might just be the nudge your Full Tilt Poker players need to bring them back from anywhere else they may have wandered.
Tags: Bonus, Deposit Option, echecks, Free Money, Free Poker, Free Stuff, ftp reload bonus, full tilt echecks, Full Tilt Poker, full tilt poker echeck bonus, People Free, Poker Players, Poker Rooms, relaod bonus, Retention Tool, Stuff Free
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Since the French government has brought in new gambling legislation there have been many operators entering the country as well as leaving the country. Gambling operators have to apply for a new license now due to the new regulations and they also have to comply with legal processes that are tougher than most areas in the UK. The latest operator to leave the country is the 888 brand.
888 recently announced that they will stop all gaming in France which includes poker and bingo. The company will cease operations in France on July 11th. The company is planning on returning to the area once they have the proper operating licenses.
888 announced in a recent press release that they have applied for a license in France and they took immediate action so they can fully comply with the new regulations in the country. Those who do not get a proper license could face prosecution if they are caught operating without a license. Those who want to gamble in France must do so on sites with French gaming licenses.
Tags: 888, 888 brand, Bingo, france, French, French Government, French Market, Gambling Legislation, Gaming Licenses, Legal Processes, poker, Press Release, Proper License, Prosecution
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Operating under the Party Gaming group, AffClub Affiliate Program as well as Party Partners has earned the eCOGRA Seal of approval. The affiliate program has passed the on-site inspection test by eCOGRA the independent standards organization.
Because they passed the test, AffClub Affiliate Program now has received the Affliate Trust Seal. Any program that has the Seal on their site shows that they have the best efficiency, player fairness and player protection.
The affiliate program prepares marketing for online casinos, nine in fact, which includes Casino King and Noble Casino. Sean Roberts the Compliance Manager for eCOGRA commented on AffClub gaining their seal by stating: AffClub operates in a highly professional manner and its focus on meeting the needs of affiliates within given control frameworks provides for a reliable and effective platform for affiliates and regulators alike.”
The AffClub will now be able to feature the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal on their site since they met the affiliate program standards of the eCOGRA. Andrew Beveridge the chief executive of eCOGRA commented: “Achieving accreditation such as AffClub has done requires high levels of commitment and sound administrative and business systems.”
Beveridge went on to say that the criteria for accreditation includes that affiliate revenues are calculated fairly as well as accurately. The affiliate program must also see that payments are on time and players should be able to accurately link the players to their affiliates.
Tags: Accreditation, AffClub Affiliate Program, Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Program, Affiliate Site, Affiliates, Business Systems, Chief Executive, Compliance Manager, Ecogra, Efficiency, Fairness, Frameworks, Gaming Group, Independent Standards, Online Casinos, Party Gaming, Party Partners, Professional Manner, Regulators, Seal Of Approval, Standards Organization
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Online gaming operator, Eurobet, recently re-launched their VIP loyalty program to offer their players added benefits. The site decided to change up the program to give players more for their money and keep players coming back for more.
The new program includes a new tournament which is custom made for new players as well as a Loyalty 5000 tournament that is available for all VIP levels. The new Loyalty 5000 tournament is a $5000 guaranteed tournament and it costs 5000 VIP points to enter. Players can also earn their way into the tournament through two satellites at the site.
The Stage 1 qualifier costs 500 VIP points and it will take place on the first Friday of the month at 20:00. The Stage 2 qualifier will take place on the second Wednesday at 21:30 and it has a buy-in of 1250 VIP points.
The new tournament for new players is called Kickstart. This tournament offers a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool and players can only compete with a ticket. Players can earn a ticket by earning 1 PP in the players first month. Players who earn 50 PP in the second month will be able to play in the tournament again. Players who earn 50 PP will also be able to enter in the tournament again in their third month, which will be the last time the player can compete in the tournament.
Tags: Eurobet, First Friday, Last Time, Loyalty Program, Money, Online Gaming, Pool Players, Prize Pool, Stage 1, Stage 2, Two Satellites, VIP, VIP loyalty program, Vip Program
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
ComeOn.com is an online gambling provider that offers players a casino, poker room and sports betting options. The site recently entered in a partnership with the Cake Poker network as well as CTXM, a European software provider.
CTXM will be providing ComeOn with a casino software suite which will include video slots, video poker, soft games, mini-games as well as table games and card games. Udy Yosha the CEO of CTXM commented on the partnership by stating:
“We have looked hard at the industry standards and built a flexible platform at ComeOn to provide players with what they want. We offer players the ability to play up to 5 casino games simultaneously in different windows, much admired by video slot players. We have also created a central balance that is updated in real time as player’s place bets, with their bonus allocations being updated in real time accordingly. This gives the player an unprecedented gaming experience and total transparency of their bankrolls, which we believe is of paramount importance.”
Andrew Turner of the Cake Network commented that the network is excited to welcome ComeOn to their network as well as their players. Turner also commented that ComeOn is positioned well to grow based on their management team which has the experience and strength needed to help them grow.
Ralph Murphy of ComeOn.com commented: “Entering a relatively mature market, we have worked hard to produce a cutting edge gaming experience for our players. We are confident that our uniquely positioned brand, “Come On,” will appeal to players and that our domain name is indicative of the ”Come On” moments that stimulate people to play Casino, Poker and Sports games in the first place.”
Tags: Andrew Turner, Cake Poker Network, Casino Poker, ComeOn.com, CTXM, Flexible Platform, Gaming Experience, Mature Market, Mini Games, Paramount Importance, Place Bets, Poker Network, Poker Room, Ralph Murphy, Slot Players, Slots Poker, Soft Games, Software Provider, Software Suite, Table Games, Video Poker, Video Slot, Video Slots
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Full Tilt Poker is busy getting ready for a few events they have coming up. First off is the Rush Poker Week where players can win extra cash while enjoying the speedy tournaments. Then the site will be getting ready to start the latest edition of the Full Tilt Online Poker Series.
First off Rush Week will begin on July 12th and continue until the 18th. Players will be able to earn extra cash by earning Full Tilt points. Players who earn enough points can get up to $250 in free bonus cash. The site will be hosting extra Rush Poker tournaments this week and those who make a final table during a rush tournament will be able to enter the Rush Week Freeroll which will have a prize pool of $50,000.
Then starting in August, players will be able to enjoy the Full Tilt Online Poker Series XVII. The series will begin on August 4th and continue until the 15th. Players can participate in steps satellites to earn a seat to one of the many events and they start as low as $3.30. This go round the series will have thirty four scheduled events with $19,000,000 in total guaranteed prize money. The Main Event will have $3 million dollars up for grabs, guaranteed.
So as you can see, Full Tilt Poker is going to be very busy this weekend as they offer their players great options for online poker play. Full Tilt players can enjoy Rush Week and earn extra cash and then use that extra cash to compete in the FTOPS XVII.
Tags: August 4, Extra Cash, Free Bonus Cash, Freeroll, Ftops, FTOPS XVII, Full Tilt Poker, Grabs, Hosting, Main Event, Million Dollars, online poker, Options, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, Prize Money, Prize Pool, Rush Week, Satellites, Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Jetbull.com, a European online gaming site, recently joined the Cake Network. Jetbull has been undergoing a complete redesign as they have added more game options with their NetEnt casino and Oddsmatrix’ sportsbook. And now the site will be operating on the Cake Network.
The Cake Network powers many online gaming sites and now Jetbull is part of the long list of sites. Other gaming sites powered by Cake are Intertops.com, AdamEvePoker.com and UnabomberPoker.com, among many others.
Andrew Turner the marketing director of the Cake Network commented: “Jetbull is a strong brand that is continually gaining exposure and traction in the European marketplace through aggressive marketing and sponsorships.”
The COO of Jetbull Sandra Barton commented as well stating: “Thanks to our new partnerships Jetbull now has one of the best platforms in Europe. With the Cake Network and our other partners Jetbull will continue to expand across Europe.”
Tags: Aggressive Marketing, Andrew Turner, Cake Poker, Coo, Europe, European Marketplace, Game Options, Gaming Sites, Jetbull.com, Partnerships, Platforms, Poker Network, Sandra, Sportsbook, Traction
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