Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is expected announce tomorrow (Friday) or at the latest Monday, that the U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has agreed to delay the compliance date as set out by the Poker Players Alliance’s petition which aimed for a full years grace to be given a comprise was reached and a rumoured 6 month extension granted.
Under the UIGEA, banks and credit card processors are held responsible for ensuring that no “illegal” Internet gambling money transfers occur, which would severely dent the USA poker market as no Americans would be able to play for real money, if the law was enforced. It would also prove difficult to cash out their winnings.
UltimateBet Poker have re-branded to UB Poker and updated their poker room with a slick new look, the new major changes are a huge improvement to the UB poker software. New features and tournaments have been added to suit every players needs in a completely redesigned poker table and user-friendly lobby that looks modern and up to date with other competitive US player rooms like Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars.
