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- Five different flags were waved proudly by fans in the stands at the final table of the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event. Add in different countries of birth for three players and the WSOP had its most diverse Main Event final table ever.
The international flair was a microcosm of the entire WSOP. Although U.S.-born players still dominate WSOP fields, more international players than ever competed in 2007, and several left the Series as rising superstars.
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- Antigua & Barbuda, which has requested $3.4 billion in compensation from the U.S. after winning a WTO dispute over Internet gambling, most likely will have to settle for a much smaller amount according to John Jackson, an international economics law expert and professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
"(The U.S. will likely) carve out of the sporting commitment just the horse racing gambling question," Jackson said at a policy forum hosted by the Cato Institute on Wednesday. read more
- NETeller revenue has declined 54 percent as a result of its withdrawal from the North American market, the company announced Wednesday. The payment processor took in $32.7 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to $71.8 million in the previous quarter.
The company's first-quarter results include approximately $14 million collected from American customers prior to its withdrawal from the U.S. NETeller's average daily receipts have slipped 70 percent during the same time period, from $5.8 million to $1.7 million.
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| Sixtycentmainevent.com- When Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act in late April, he had just 11 cosponsors. That number has nearly tripled in the three months since then. read more
SLOTS- Not every jackpot is worth millions, but even a moderate winning streak can be a great bankroll booster for the low roller. read more
CASINOS- Playtech announced the addition of four new games to its casino games package on Tuesday, including two exclusive table games, 21 Duel Blackjack and Wild Viking, and two 25-line video slots games, Forest of Wonders and Wanted, which combine cutting-edge graphics with exciting bonus rounds and special features. read more
- In late July, Casino Classic will launch a full-service website catering to French online gamblers. read more
- Wild Jack Mobile Casino has gone live with the latest version of Spin3's GameWire, which eliminated the casino lobby, allows players to download each game separately and provides improved and enhanced graphics. read more
Internet Gambling Laws and Regulations- The latest news in the United States Department of Justice’s war against Internet gambling is not good news for online poker players. read more
- NETeller will no longer process online gambling related transactions for Israeli customers, the company stated in a press release. read more
POKER- Bodog Entertainment is gearing up for its autumn launch into Europe with a spectacular offer to poker players from the U.K., Ireland, and Western Europe. read more
- MansionPoker.com's new guaranteed online poker tournament schedule gives you more chances than ever to make your mark - and your money - at the poker tables. read more
- The grand prize winner of the Fox Baseball World Series Free Roll Tournaments will win an all expense paid trip to a World Series game this fall. read more
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