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Full Tilt Offer Could See Site Reopen By January 2012

Full Tilt Offer Could See Site Reopen By January 2012

Full Tilt’s potential new owner has said that he has the funds to repay players, but admits there is “still a long way to go” Laurent Tapie told iGaming France: “We have shown that we have the funds necessary to repay player debts. We want to find ways where we don’t have to put in all the money and will be talking to the US Department of Justice next week.”   READ FULL STORY … Read entire article »

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Full Tilt Sign Acquisition Agreement

Full Tilt Sign Acquisition Agreement

Full Tilt Poker has signed an Acquisition Agreement with Laurent Tapie, managing Director of ‘Groupe Bernard Tapie’ meaning players world-wide could see their accounts repaid in full.   READ FULL STORY       … Read entire article »

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West Ham Offer Tevez City Escape

West Ham Offer Tevez City Escape

West Ham are the latest team reported to offer Carloz Tevez a way out of Manchester City on loan. Following Tevez’s refusal to come on as a substitute in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, City have suspended the player for two weeks and are holding a full investigation into his actions. READ FULL STORY                 … Read entire article »

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AGCC revoked Full Tilt gaming license

AGCC revoked Full Tilt gaming license

After months of uncertainty and lengthy discussions, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission have had enough, and announced today that Full Tilt Pokers Egaming license has been revoked with immediate effect.     Read the Full Statement … Read entire article »

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Tevez Suspended After Substitution Strop

Tevez Suspended After Substitution Strop

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been suspended by the club after allegedly refusing to appear as a substitute against Bayern Munich.  Manager Roberto Mancini was angered by the player’s actions during the second half whilst his team were losing 2-0.  Mancini said after the match: “He refused to come on the pitch”  adding that “If I had my way, he will be out.  He’s finished with me.”READ FULL STORY … Read entire article »

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Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe

Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is to be run at Longchamp on Sunday 2nd October.  It is run over 12 furlongs (1½ miles) and the “Arc” is one of the the most prestigious sporting events of the year.   READ FULL STORY … Read entire article »

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Darts commentator Sid Waddell in cancer battle

Darts commentator Sid Waddell in cancer battle

Darts commentator Sid Waddell has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, his manager has confirmed. Known for his excitable style of commentary, Waddell, 71, has been a part of Sky Sports’ coverage of PDC tournaments since 1994. READ FULL STORY … Read entire article »

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Full Tilt celebrities accused of running global Ponzi scheme

Full Tilt celebrities accused of running global Ponzi scheme

Senior Full Tilt Poker executives Howard Lederer and Christopher Ferguson have today been accused of defrauding players of over $440 million by operating what has been described as a global Ponzi scheme.This accusation comes as Full Tilt close the second day of discussions with the AGCC in London with regards to the websites currently suspending Egaming license. Read More   … Read entire article »

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Ginger McCain: Sept 21st 1930 – Sept 19th 2011

Ginger McCain: Sept 21st 1930 – Sept 19th 2011

Legendary Red Rum trainer Ginger McCain has sadly died at the age of 80 following a short illness. He passed away in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Cholmondeley, Cheshire with his family at his bedside. Read More: … Read entire article »

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PokerStars – WCOOP 2011

PokerStars – WCOOP 2011

The 2011 World Championship of Online Poker has returned for another season on the worlds largest poker website.  With 62 events offering a staggering $32m in prize money, expectations are high amongst amongst those participating. Further Details … Read entire article »

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