Absolute/UB reach Agreement with DOJ, BUT….
Continuing with what seems to be daily updates in the Absolute /UB Poker saga, another press release was issued today regarding an agreement with the DOJ that is the next step in returning players money. However, unlike agreements reached between the Department of Justice beween Full Tilt and Poker Stars, today’s event don’t include the return …
Canadians Ben Wilinofsky & Will Molson ITM @ EPT Madrid
According to reports, things aren’t moving quite as quickly as they have in previous years, but that didn’t stop the money bubble from bursting today at the European Poker Tour Grand Final in Madrid. 104 players remain from a 686 player, two heat starting field in the 10,000 Euro buy-in Main Event, with top Canadian …
Team UB Pros have Contracts Terminated
In a what could be one of the final blows in what seems to a losing battle for UB and Absolute Poker, all of the US Team UB Pro’s were sent walking today, their pro contracts terminated. Even Joe Sebok’s million plus following on Twitter and unwavering faith and loyalty to a company long under …
Klondike Classic Poker 2011 Tournament
Expanding on the success of it’s decade strong Alberta Poker Championships, Canadian Poker Championships and Western Canadian Poker Classic Series, Casino Yellowhead in Edmonton Alberta is proud to present it’s 2nd annual Klondike Classic Poker Tournament series to be held from July 28th-31st, 2011. The series is shooting for an estimated $300,000 in combined prize …
Blanca Games Statement on Costa Rica Raids
Rumors regarding worldwide events affecting UB and Absolute poker seem to be front and center as of late, with the most recent centering on actions taken by Costa Rican authorities in the past few days. While reports talk of “raids” on business operations for the companies’ located in Costa Rica, it seems the motivation for …
Absolute Poker and UB to Focus on Non-U.S. Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 MAY 2011 CONTACT: press@blancagames.com BLANCA GAMES ISSUES STATEMENT ON RESTRUCTURING Absolute Poker and UB to Focus on Non-U.S. Business St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda (May 5, 2011) — Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today: As previously stated, Absolute …
What does Black Friday mean for Canadian Players?
Black Friday has sure changed things in the online poker industry. Many players are searching around trying to find a new online poker site to join. However, since the poker sites directly affected are some of the most popular, many online poker players aren’t sure what options are now available for them. Players will definitely …
Black Friday
Pokernews.ca Anyone involved in the online poker scene is probably already a bit familiar with everything currently going on with regards to the latest poker busts which are also being referred to as “Black Friday”. Things have been rapidly changing with regards to the online poker industry and this is one recent activity which has …
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