WhatUm? Poker NewsWhatUm? brings you unique poker news.Republican Party Changing Stance On Internet Gambling- August 27, 2008 The Republican party has been strongly against internet gambling for almost a decade, and it looked like that would continue this year when they introduced their party platform for the 2008 election year. But, in a surprising twist it appears that their opposition to internet gambling will not be included in this year&8217;s party platform. Could ...http://www.whatum.com/republican-party-changing-stance-on-internet-gambling/ Chan Poker Shutting Down- August 20, 2008 Chan Poker, the online poker site of Johnny Chan, announced that they will be ceasing operations beginning August 21st, 2008. They urge any players with cash balances in their account to request a withdrawal immediately. More information on the site closure can be found on Chanpoker.com.http://www.whatum.com/chan-poker-shutting-down/ Boss Media vs Poker Trillion- August 20, 2008 Poker Trillion and Boss Media continue to battle each other in the courts and the press. Poker Trillion issued a press release stating they had won a legal judgment requiring Boss Media to shut down its servers in September, and indicated that player funds might be at risk. Boss Media responded with their own press release ...http://www.whatum.com/boss-media-vs-poker-trillion/ Player Wins Two FTOPS In Same Day- August 14, 2008 On Tuesday night Yuvee04 won two consecutive Full Tilt Online Poker Series tournaments. This was the first time any player has accomplished the feat. He beat 655 entants in the $535 buy-in H.O.R.S.E tournament, and 2,472 players in the $216 turbo No-Limit Holdem tournament.http://www.whatum.com/player-wins-two-ftops-in-same-day/ Poker Declared A Sport In Russia- August 8, 2008 It appears the Russian are way ahead of the U.S. when it come to understanding poker. Poker has been officially declared a sport in Russia, and is booming in popularity. While the government in the U.S. attempts to drive poker underground, or at least to Las Vegas and gambling halls, the Russians have embraced poker ...http://www.whatum.com/poker-declared-a-sport-in-russia/ BetFair $100,000 Promo Won On First Day- August 7, 2008 BetFair Poker had a great idea for a long-term poker promotion, however it did not turn out to be very long-term; it was won on the first day. The poker promotion awarded $100,000 to the first player that won the $20k guaranteed and the $5k or $6k guaranteed in the same day. Betfair Poker regular redmist1 ...http://www.whatum.com/betfair-100000-promo-won-on-first-day/ Congress Attempts To Clarify UIGEA- August 6, 2008 Ever since the UIGEA was passed there has been confusion all over the online pokergambling industry ranging from the poker rooms, to the payment processors, to the banks, and yes even the geniuses that come up with these ridiculous pieces of legislation. One of the main concerns seems to be defining what is considered &8220;unlawful internet ...http://www.whatum.com/congress-attempts-to-clarify-uigea/ |