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Top Poker Room Executives Face Criminal Charges

Last Friday the Manhattan Federal Attorney accused the executives of three of the world’s biggest online poker rooms of bank fraud, money laundering and violating U.S. gambling laws.

A total of 11 persons involved with online poker have been charged. Amongst them are PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg, Full Tilt’s Ray Bitar and co-founder of Absolute Poker Scott Tom.

According to the Manhattan Federal Attorney, Preet Bharara, the defendants misled and bribed banks to make sure financial transactions from and to their poker sites would continue. These type of transactions are outlawed by the UIGEA, which was passed in 2006.

The U.S. Att

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Former US Attorney wants to look into PokerStars’ political activities

The Las Vegas Sun’s Jon Ralston released a statement from former US Attorney Greg Brower, who is now a state senator in Nevada:

“In light of the recently announced federal indictment of several PokerStars principals, as well as the revelation of PokerStars-sponsored foreign trips by Nevada Legislators, and news of nearly $300,000 in political contributions by PokerStars to Nevada legislators who are currently considered proposed legislation introduced on PokerStars’ behalf, I am calling for federal and state investigations into PokerStars’ political activities in Nevada. The fac

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£25k Roulette Bonus Promotion at Genting Casino

If you’re an avid online roulette player Genting Casino has the perfect promotion for you. “The Great Roulette Chase” lasts for 10 weeks and the pay-outs (up to £25,000) are based on the amount of money you wager on online roulette.  

Collect Roulette Points The Great Roulette Chase kicked off this week on April 11^th and lasts for 10 weeks until June 26^th. In this period every $/£/€100 wagered on any of the Genting Casino roulette games counts for 1 “Roulette Point”. Opt in on the Genting Casino website and start collecting.

£25k Top Prize The more Roulette Points you earn in this period, the more bonus cash you’ll receive on June 26^th. Pay-outs start at

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New poker room, promotions in Sacramento area:

Gamblers in the Sacramento area have welcomed spring with a new poker room at Red Hawk Casino in Placerville (El Dorado County) as well as a host of other promotions around the region.

The new poker room at Red Hawk is generating serious buzz. The dedicated 60-seat facility, located on the casino’s lower, non-smoking floor, opened Saturday and has been packed since. Featuring both limit and no-limit Texas Hold’ Em (as well as a smattering of other games), the room offers a dedicated food and beverage menu. Dubbed “casino bites,” the list includes salad and sandwich options for $7 apiece. All orders are delivered to players at the tables.

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