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Online Poker Bust Ups-the-Ante on Internet Gambling RegulationProsecutors' seizure of $34 million belonging to online poker players ups the ante in a long-running struggle between the Justice Department, which wants to shut down the online-gambling industry, and members of Congress who want to make it legal.

Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars Reimburse Players AccountsAs Reported by Gambling911.com: "In a statement provided to ABC News, Full Tilt Poker [and PokerStars] announced that anyone affected by the recent seizure of player funds via its Instant eCheck platform have had this money reimbursed to their accounts.

European Commission Urges US to Drop Online Gambling BanThe European Commission has raised the ante in its high-stakes battle with the United States over online gambling. Maintaining that U.S. laws on Internet gambling violate global trade regulations, the European Union on Wednesday urged the United States to drop its ban on non-U.S. online gambling companies.

Intertops RED Online Casino Announces First Jackpot WinnerJust two weeks after Intertops opened the new Intertops RED Casino it has already had its first big winner. A player known as “Christopher T” won $200,090 playing the T-Rex slot machine. Known for their quick processing, Intertops Red Casino has already started paying the lucky winner.

32Red Online Casino Now Available in 11 Different Languages32Red Online Casino, the winner of the Best Casino Award since 2003, has made their award-winning casino service available in 11 different languages.

Online Poker Players Face Payment Delays as Feds Battle CasinosOpening a new front in the government’s battle against Internet gambling, federal prosecutors have asked four American banks to freeze tens of millions of dollars in payments owed to people who play poker online.

June Tournament Free-Nominon Promotion at Golden CasinoGolden Casino, Online Vegas Casino and Go Casino are doing something that no other online casinos dare to do… they're waiving all Tournament entry fees for an entire month!

GTECH Launches New Interactive Gaming PlatformGTECH, a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide, has officially launched G2, its new interactive lottery, sports betting, poker, bingo, and casino subsidiary. G2 is the new brand name for GTECH's interactive gaming ("igaming") and sports betting services.

€393,043.31 Struck on CasinoClub JackpotA CasinoClub player walked away with €393,043.31 when he won the Fortunes of Egypt Jackpot. This has been the talk of the online casino world, even more so because the player won the jackpot with a wager of just €2.50.

Minnesota Drops Attempt to Block Online Gambling WebsitesJust over a month since the Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent letters to regional and national internet service providers (ISPs) with an order to block access to online gambling websites for all Minnesota residents, the actions have been officially dropped. On June 4, Rep. Pat Garofalo announced that the matter has been concluded and no further action will be taken.

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World Series of Poker Academy New Affiliate ProgramAffiliates with North American traffic can now cash in on the buzz surrounding the current World Series of Poker (WSOP). The WSOP Academy has announced its spring and summer schedule, allowing affiliates to earn lucrative commissions by referring players to five different tournament academies and potentially secure their very own tournament package.

Jadestone Goes Live with New Online Backgammon NetworkJadestone Networks, the Nordic based owner and operator of multiplayer gaming networks GamArena and DiceArena, announced today that their new backgammon network is now live and open for players.

PlayTech Shares Climb Following Betfair AgreementShares of gaming technology provider Playtech Limited climbed more than 10 percent Tuesday as the company announced an agreement to serve as the exclusive downloadable casino software provider to Betfair, the world's leading online betting exchange.

New Blocking Software for Online Gambling ReleasesParents now have a new weapon in the fight to keep kids from online gambling. The Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. has developed software that parents can install on home computers that will block access to gambling websites. The software is said to be the first of its kind in the world.

Failed Poker Website Leads to Criminal Fraud ChargesAn Hidalgo County grand jury indicted Martin Graham Tyson Sr. and his son, Martin Jr. - heads of the Marble Falls, Texas-based Panorama Global Realty Group - last month on securities fraud charges, alleging they misled the backers of their online poker business.

Betwize New Online Casino Ready to OpenThe Betwize website has been launched with a vibrant new look, new content, significant layout updates and features the latest online gambling functionality including a powerful and innovative customer service facility and information by email.

European Championship of Online Poker Kicks OffAvid online poker players from around the world are getting into action at TitanPoker.com's 14-day, $4.55 Million Guaranteed European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP IV), which kicks off on May 25.

Microgaming and Intertops Split After Long and Successful RelationshipMicrogaming has today announced its agreement with Intertops Casino is drawing to a close, due to Intertops Casino wishing to operate in the US market. Microgaming has powered the well established online casino for over a decade, and has enjoyed a successful relationship with it.

New Live Dealer Online Casino Ready to LaunchAt the forefront of live dealer technology and now becoming the UKs fastest growing live dealer action is smartlivecasino.com which has developed its own technology platform for live roulette and live blackjack games. These games are hosted by qualified croupiers who are also entertainment presenters. The casino action is streamed live to online players with no delay so that players can place bets and see the results in real-time.

Bodog Continues to Give Away $12K World Series of Poker Main Event PackagesOnline poker powerhouse Bodog.com continues to offer online poker players the cheapest and easiest path to winning a seat. The next two Sundays alone, Bodog.com is guaranteeing eight $12,000 Main Event prize packages, with qualifiers running daily for as little as a $1!

Casino Del Rio World Environment Day PromotionIn anticipation of the important occasion, Casino Del Rio, the world's first online eco-casino is also bringing the message for a greener world to their members by running a unique World Environment Day promotion.

Washingon Law Makers Push Further to Retract Internet Gambling BanAfter coming up short in a first effort, a Democratic lawmaker has again introduced legislation that would roll back a ban on Internet gambling enacted when Republicans led Congress.

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