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Back in 1994, Calvin Ayre created the original Bodog, which he initially conceived as a software development company. However, his vision for the company soon became that of an online gaming website and then a brand licensing venture which now, a couple of decades... 

On April 15th, 2011, Full Tilt Poker had its website shut down in the USA followed by its operations throughout the rest of the world on June 29th. Furthermore, in addition to the revelation that the company mixed its players deposits with its operating funds and... 

New Zealand player Christopher ‘yllams’ Small said he thought he was dreaming after an announcement popped up on his PokerStars cash table saying that along with five other people he had been dealt into the site’s 65-billionth hand. PokerStars 65 billionth... 

One ‘lucky’ player has just collected the lion’s share of a record €1,265,583 ($1,831,426) online Bad Beat Jackpot after losing with quads over quads on PokerHeaven.com. Finnish  player “OmgoMgomGo” was playing on one of the site’s... 

Back in September 2009, prodigious online pro Chris “Moorman1” Moorman was recruited by DoylesRoom to become the latest member of The Brunson 10. However, the poker website along with several other brands had its US operation shut down by the FBI in May 2011,... 

It has recently been announced that the online poker site DoylesRoom has now bid goodbye to its patron namesake, Doyle Brunson. Ironically, Doyle Brunson’s name and image will continue to promote the site despite the 77-year-old poker legend’s sudden... 

PokerStars and Full Tilt Closed in US: FAQ for Non-US Players You’ve probably heard that PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker have pulled out of the US market. Americans can no longer play for real money at either site. That’s pretty big news. There’s... 

Have you visited pokerstars.com recently, only to find an FBI warning in place of poker content? Have you logged into the PokerStars client, only to find that you can’t sit down at real money tables? If so, you’re not alone. The Pokerstars.com website... 

Update 02 Oct 2011 French investment company ‘Groupe Bernard Tapie’ has signed an exclusive agreement with Full Tilt to acquire the poker room and its assets, while saying the repayment of customers was a priority for the investors. Update 29 Sept 2011 A... 

Update – Check this page for up to date list of online poker sites accepting US players. As of April 15th, 2011, American poker players can no longer play at PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker, or Ultimate Bet. The online poker sites shut down service...