Archive for July 2011

Android Gingerbread Optimized for Gamers

Submitted by Evan on Fri, 2011-07-29 at 15:26

CNET has recently released a list of the latest phones to be released on the Android Gingerbread operating system.

Public Loses Faith in Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by Evan on Thu, 2011-07-28 at 15:15

In the online gambling market, players can wager on just about anything – elections, celebrity relationships, reality TV shows.

Gaming On Google Plus?

Submitted by Evan on Wed, 2011-07-27 at 14:25

The internet world is all abuzz with news about Google Plus, the popular search engine’s response to Facebook. Users will be able to keep in touch with friends, chat and upload photos like they have on Facebook, but what about gaming?

Full Tilt Poker Wants Hearing to Be Private

Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2011-07-26 at 19:31

Today, Full Tilt Poker has a hearing with the Alderney Gaming Control Commission, the gaming jurisdiction that suspended the company’s online gambling license just a few weeks ago.

Full Tilt Pro, Phil Gordon Obtains Voluntary Dismissal

Submitted by Evan on Mon, 2011-07-25 at 19:14

A member of the imfamous Team Full Tilt, and professional poker player, Phil Gordon, has managed to obtain a voluntary dismissal. Gordan was in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker and many individuals that held management and operational roles at the company.

North Americans Left Out of Full Tilt Poker’s New Business Plan

Submitted by Evan on Fri, 2011-07-22 at 17:46

Rumours of European investors buying Full Tilt Poker have been confirmed, and now details of the new business plan are being revealed. Originally, players around the world were elated at the news, but it seems that some key markets will be left out of Full Tilt Poker’s new plan of action.

Exposure To Online Gambling Does Not Cause Addiction

Submitted by Evan on Thu, 2011-07-21 at 17:45

A recent report in the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology has set out to prove that increased exposure to online gambling does not affect the rates of gambling addiction across the United States.

Plans for First American Online Gambling Site Delayed

Submitted by Evan on Wed, 2011-07-20 at 18:11

Last month, District of Columbia presented a plan that would make it the first state to launch its own legalized online gambling website. As expected, however, the state’s plans have been put on hold and a date has not been set for when DC can resume the establishment of its online casino.

Media consumption rises in America

Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2011-07-19 at 17:22

Cell phones used to be a portable phone. Over time, it’s become more portable, and more than just a way to make a call. You can test message, e-mail, surf the net, play games, take pictures, take videos and even make face to face phone calls.

Unique Chip Leader for WSOP Main Event Day 4

Submitted by Evan on Mon, 2011-07-18 at 19:19

Over the past few years, the main event champs of the World Series of Poker have had the same similar story. All young guys that learned to play the game online, that further went on to play in the World Series of Poker Main Event that came out of no where.

Do Women Prefer Online Gaming Over Sex?

Submitted by Gary on Fri, 2011-07-15 at 14:14

A recent study has revealed that females that partake in online games prefer their gaming activities to having sex and shopping. It also suggest that online gaming is become as popular among females as it is among males.

Black Friday Inspires UK To Change Gaming Laws

Submitted by Gary on Thu, 2011-07-14 at 17:00

In the wake of Black Friday, the UK Gaming Commission has decided to revamp its online gambling laws, and there are rumours that it could have dire consequences for sports sponsorships across the country.

Apple Beats Android in Mobile Gaming Sector

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2011-07-13 at 15:31

Despite all of the attention that has been given to the Android operating system recently, analysts predict that Apple will be the brand to revolutionize online gaming. According to recent reports, the Apple marketplace is forging ahead, with more and more users downloading mobile gaming apps every day.

Zynga to Go Public

Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2011-07-12 at 18:23

Making it’s way onto Wall Street, Zynga has made an announcement that they will go public soon. This is not the first company with huge onlines success to do so.

World Series of Poker Top Prize is $8.71 million

Submitted by Evan on Mon, 2011-07-11 at 15:01

Many industry followers and entrants this year expected lower numbers all around for this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP). Lower top prize, and lower amount of entrants are something that has happened this year, but it has not been as significant as many had expected.

Full Tilt Poker Could Be Back by Next Week

Submitted by Gary on Fri, 2011-07-08 at 15:54

Several investors around the world are interested in working with Full Tilt Poker to get the popular online poker website back on its feet. One European investor is especially interested and is aiming to have a deal on the table by next week.

Full Tilt Poker Gets a Second Chance?

Submitted by Beth on Thu, 2011-07-07 at 18:32

Popular online poker website Full Tilt Poker has had a rough go at it lately. After being shut down in the American market on Black Friday, the site had its license suspended by French regulator ARJEL and the Alderney Gaming Control Commission.

Gaming Spending To Reach 112 Billion by 2015

Submitted by Gary on Wed, 2011-07-06 at 17:21

With all of the impressive new advancements in gaming, it is no wonder that interest in the industry has increased over the past year. As a result, gamers have spent $74 billion on games, consoles and other accessories this year.

Full Tilt Poker Pro’s Weigh In

Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2011-07-05 at 18:02

The online poker giant, Full Tilt Poker has been put through the wringer in the last while. While Full Tilt Poker’s fate hangs in the air, it’s hard to see past the problems they’ve had.

Full Tilt Poker Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

Submitted by Evan on Mon, 2011-07-04 at 19:20

After having its license suspended last week, Full Tilt Poker is facing a class-action lawsuit from angry players from across America. While Phil Ivey has dropped his own personal lawsuit, poker pro Todd Terry has launched another suit on behalf of American poker players.