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 | The Party Poker Test
July 24, 2008. Posted by Nick. | Think you know everything there is to know about poker and the history of the WSOP? Here are 25 questions designed to test your poker knowledge.
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 | The PPA speaks up against online fraud
July 23, 2008. Posted by Marylou. | The poker world knows that the Poker Players Alliance fights for the legalization of online poker, but it is good to realize that their duties do not end there – the PPA is also keen to defend online poker from the negative image created by fraud and unscrupulous operators within the industry, and particularly by the recent Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet super-user scandals.
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| Anti-gaming Rep. Bachus exposed by McGill University
July 22, 2008. Posted by Marylou. | Representatives Frank and Paul's Payment Systems Protection Act (H.R. 5767) was recently voted down after an address by Rep. Bachus, who managed to persuade the House using scientific evidence of the evils of online gaming. The evidence he quoted, however, does not exist.
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 | New Pro-Poker Legislation Introduced in Congress
July 18, 2008. Posted by Dan K.. | Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) has taken a new approach to winning the fight for online poker acceptance in Congress: he has introduced a bill that would not only regulate online gambling, but would also earmark the revenue generated through taxes for programs that would assist U.S. citizens in need. By doing this, Rep. McDermott is likely hoping that many legislators who have previously been opposed to regulation will have trouble voting against the bill, as they would be declining aid to those who need it.
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| WSOP Wrap Up
July 17, 2008. Posted by Nick. | With the 2008 World Series of Poker all but completed, we take a look back at some of the biggest stories from the 39th annual WSOP.
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| Yet More Bad Press for Ultimate Bet
July 15, 2008. Posted by Marylou. | One would expect that after the recent events, Ultimate Bet would be extra careful to walk the line while it tries to regain its former status in the poker world. Alas, it was not the case: Poker News have just issued a statement accusing Ultimate Bet of snatching a sponsored pro from them, and announcing they will no longer promote UB.
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