The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative, another lobbying organization on the side of internet poker players, released a statement first thing this morning regarding the recent 60 Minutes broadcast and corresponding Washington Post articles. SSIGI really doesn\’t mince words, […]
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Nice statement from the Poker Players Alliance just came across the transom. We\’ll see if it leads to more coverage of our issue in the non-poker political press. Regardless, I think historically November \’08 will be seen as a period
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OK, I just read Part 1 of the Washington Post story by Gilbert Gaul on cheating at Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet. I thought it was great and on target and technically correct to the letter when discussing legal matters.
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Part 1 of the WaPo investigative report They\’re running the story over 2 days, Sunday covers the AP/UB situation. Monday asks the question: Should Internet Gambling Be Legal? The Reporters Notebook by Gilbert M. Gaul helps answer the question as
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Back in May, Cliff \”JohnnyBax\” Josephy joined Team UB to much fanfare. A few minutes ago, he posted on 2+2 this message: Just wanted you guys to know that you will no longer see me as a redlined pro in
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The singer\’s name is Lady Gaga, and her latest single from her debut album is called \”Poker Face.\” And shockingly, it\’s about a boy. After googling Gaga, I find that she was signed as a major artist on Interscope as
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Dan Druff over at Neverwin breaks down the Paul Leggett memo in a way that might make some think the AP/UB scandal is still going on, or at least a cover-up is: * Tokwiro agreed not to prosecute the perpetrator
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A little more than two weeks ago, World Poker Association (WPA) founder Jesse Jones sent an e-mail to the organization\’s members asking for those with an interest to join the Board of Directors. Though Jones plans to continue as a
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While most of the poker community will anxiously be awaiting the 60 Minutes piece on the Absolute Poker/Ultimate Bet incidents at around 7pm ET Sunday; the Washington Post, who were investigating the story along with CBS News, will have their
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, except for the crew of the 60 Minutes television show. They plan to air a story of lies about our industry this Sunday, and we\’ve got a preview of the piece. Plus we discuss what\’s been
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