Poker News 2014 – A recap of the best and worst poker stories of the year for those who may have missed it. Highlights of the year including winners of the 2014 WSOP Main Event & Big One for One Drop.
The Worlds Largest poker site PokerStars was sold to Amaya Gaming in the hopes of entering the US regulated markets.
Poker Villain of the Year Award goes to Las Vegas Sands CEO, Sheldon Adelson for his efforts to get online gambling banned in the USA.
2014 Player of the Year is Daniel Colman despite having such a controversial year he managed to earn more than $22 million in 2014.
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Great poker news for USA players is that the Bush administrations UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) which was set to be enforced from 1st December 2009 is expected to be pushed back by a further six months until 1st June 2010.
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.
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