World Gambling News » Poker http://www.worldgamblingnews.com Bringing you the very latest news in the gambling world Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:37:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en Ultimate Bet takes customers for 75 MILLION according to MSNBC http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2008/09/ultimate-bet-takes-customers-for-75-million-according-to-msnbc/ http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2008/09/ultimate-bet-takes-customers-for-75-million-according-to-msnbc/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:26:00 +0000 James Anderson http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2008/09/ultimate-bet-takes-customers-for-75-million-according-to-msnbc/ MSNBC reports - Allegations that cheaters manipulated the software powering a leading Internet poker site so they could see their opponents’ hole cards have triggered a $75 million claim against a Canadian company, msnbc.com has learned.

The alleged subterfuge on UltimateBet.com — one of the 10 top poker sites — is the biggest known case of fraud targeting an Internet gambling site and its customers, according to the company that owns the site. It is similar to a case of cheating that occurred last year on UltimateBet’s sister site, AbsolutePoker.com, but this time the thieves ran the scheme for far longer — at least from January 2005 to January 2008, it said. (more…)

]]> http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2008/09/ultimate-bet-takes-customers-for-75-million-according-to-msnbc/feed/ Ladbrokes poker going 3D http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/ladbrokes-poker-going-3d/ http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/ladbrokes-poker-going-3d/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:04:40 +0000 Robert Weston http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/ladbrokes-poker-going-3d/ Playwize, software developer listed on the AIM, has signed a deal with online gaming company Ladbrokes to deliver a 3D version of online poker.

The development and licence agreement will allow players on Ladbrokes poker network to play an exclusive version of Playwize’s online 3D poker product. The agreement is for two years and involves a contribution towards development costs paid by Ladbrokes, as well a revenue sharing scheme.

“We are very excited about creating a poker room for Ladbrokes that incorporates advanced 3D technology with our exclusive features including real-time statistical calculators, interactive tutorial and live voice chat,” said Foo Katan, chief executive of Playwize.

Katan also believes this deal will be the first in a line of many similar agreements.

Colin Cole-Johnson, Director of Gaming at Ladbrokes, said: “The Playwize 3D software has an impressive interface that is supported by unique interactive player development content, so we firmly believe this will broaden the appeal of online poker. Importantly, the new 3D platform is fully integrated with our existing software so this will help us build liquidity”.

]]> http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/ladbrokes-poker-going-3d/feed/ The World Series of Poker Europe http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/the-world-series-of-poker-europe/ http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/the-world-series-of-poker-europe/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:48:15 +0000 Robert Weston http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/the-world-series-of-poker-europe/ WSOPE officially launched this morning with a press conference that will see the poker brat Phil Hellmuth face off against European poker star Dave ‘Devilfish’ Ulliott. The press conference will also be attended by WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack and Betfair’s chief executive David Yu.

Poker Play starts at The Empire casino for a two-day, £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament starting September 8.

]]> http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/09/the-world-series-of-poker-europe/feed/ Doyle Brunson To Appear at CAP Euro In October http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/08/doyle-brunson-to-appear-at-cap-euro-in-october/ http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/2007/08/doyle-brunson-to-appear-at-cap-euro-in-october/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:15:13 +0000 Robert Weston http://www.worldgamblingnews.com/archives/19 Doyle BrunsonPoker legend Doyle Brunson has agreed to be the keynote speaker at this year’s CAP (Casino Affiliates Programs) Euro conference, which is anticipated to be the biggest affiliate event of the year.

Brunson will make a rare speaking appearance on the first day of the conference, Friday October 5th at 1 pm and will be talking about his extensive poker career and how the poker industry has evolved over the five decades he has been playing. The networking event for affiliates and casino operators in the iGaming industry, takes place on the 5th, 6th and 7th October.

Poker site DoylesRoom.com is launching its new-look site on the 1st of September focussing specifically on the UK and rest of Europe. The revamped site, which is an international hub for Texas Hold’em and other popular poker games, considers CAP Euro as one of the best platforms to communicate with European affiliates. (more…)

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