The United Autumn Indian Community is preparing for the expected online poker boom in the US. The tribe has entered into an agreement with bwin.party, one of the world’s largest online gambling providers.
South Korea’s largest Buddhist organization has seen six of its highest ranking officials resign when it was learned that the monks were taking part in a high-stakes poker game.
The lack of regulation within the online poker industry in many jurisdictions around the world has tilted the playing field heavily in favor of online poker professionals over the amateur players.
One year ago, online poker players in the US were stripped of their ability to play their favorite game online, and even though a year has passed, players are still feeling the effects.
The World Series of Poker is upping the stakes this year by adding a tournament with a $ 1 million buy-in. The event will help break a poker tournament record with over $ 12 million to first place.