Monday, May 9, 2011

ESPN boosts series airtime for poker World Series

ESPN boosts series airtime for poker World Series
ESPN announced Wednesday plans to boost its coverage of the World Series of Poker, less than one month after backing away from two online poker companies considered heavily influential in the industry and indirectly connected to the event.
Source: www.boston.com

Poker company lays off U.S. pros after indictment
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The parent company of online poker websites Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet said Monday it laid off 11 sponsored poker professionals in the United States as two of its executives face charges of tricking banks into processing illegal gambling payments.
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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