Amaya Gaming, parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt, recently had their Q3 conference call. A number of things were covered during the call, but among the most-interesting points are Amaya’s plans for the U.S. online poker market. That said, let’s discuss Amaya’s hopes when they launch in New Jersey and what to expect from […]
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PokerStars’ parent company, Amaya Gaming, is definitely not afraid to take risks. In fact, what Amaya is doing in online poker is akin to jumping head-first into an alligator-filled lake to win a $50 bet. They’ve signed world-famous (expensive) football stars, overhauled their VIP program and waged war against HUDs — all in the last […]
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Online gaming enthusiasts have complained for months that the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) is nothing more than a bill used to further the interests of Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson. And now, it looks like several freedom groups have amped up the criticism of RAWA, which seeks to ban U.S. online poker […]
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Online poker and daily fantasy sports (DFS) are popular among the same crowds because they both involve skill. And because of this, people can become pros at both DFS and online poker. But which game involves more skill and gives good players more of an edge? Let’s discuss the matter below by looking at a […]
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Florida Senator and presidential candidate Marco Rubio is not a big fan of online gaming. In fact, the Republican has co-sponsored the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA), which seeks to ban iGaming on a federal level. But interestingly enough, he seems perfectly fine with the idea of online poker. Let’s discuss exactly why Rubio […]
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With all the scrutiny that’s surrounding daily fantasy sports (DFS) sites, it was only a matter of time before another state banned the activity. And this state turned out to be Nevada, the first of the 50 states to legalize and regulate online gaming. Nevada essentially banned DFS by declaring it gambling while demanding that […]
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Before approving Amaya Gaming and their poker sites – PokerStars and Full Tilt – for licensing, the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) conducted a lengthy investigation. And they recently released their massive 89-page report on PokerStars. According to the report, the key to Stars getting licensed is the fact that Amaya now owns […]
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If you dabble in the stock market, then you should seriously consider purchasing some shares of Amaya Gaming. The company saw their stocks skyrocket by 30% following news of PokerStars and Full Tilt being approved for New Jersey licenses. This is just more great news for Amaya, on top of finally gaining a legal foothold […]
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For the first time in over 4 years, PokerStars will be offering online poker in the United States! Their iGaming application finally received approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), giving them the green light to launch their specialty – online poker. This is obviously exciting news for players because PokerStars has […]
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