The overall cash game online poker traffic numbers fell for the fifth consecutive time. PokerStars has reaffirmed its place as the biggest poker site boasting more players than the next 10 most popular poker sites.

888 has just come up with their most lucrative new player bonus offer ever in New Jersey. California Online Poker may be several more years away.

888 Holdings and William Hill have now broken off discussion about the potential takeover. William Hill claims that there is a significant difference of opinion on value with a key stakeholder of 888.

The online poker market rebounded from it’s 1% loss this week to put in a 2% gain this week. UK stock listed bookmaker and online gambling operator William Hill has made a bid to acquire 888 Holdings.

A Russian player turned a $5 buy in into the magical amount of one million in the space of only 13 minutes. New Jersey sites start pooling players. Mississippi takes another shot at an online poker bill.

The worldwide online poker cash game player count dropped by 1% this week, which wasn’t unexpected due to the holidays having people busy with celebrating and having less time to play poker.

Carbon Poker is rolling out an extensive series of tournaments called the Carbon Online Poker Series. Many in the poker community are upset about PokerStars’ recent rake increases.

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Online poker traffic overall gained another percentage point this week to go along with the 2% gain we saw in the market last week.

Amaya concludes acquisition of the parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt. With the transition of company ownership in place, Amaya can now look to see if they can obtain a license in the US.