6+ Hold'em to Debut in Italy and it Could be Permanent

6+ will be the only variant in the recent wave of new games from PokerStars to go live in a segregated market. 5z321g


Online Poker from Greece's OPAP Will Have to Wait for Sportsbetting Development

Within a few years OPAP may well be the sole licensed provider of online poker in Greece.


Taxes Hold'em: How Players can Mitigate Greek Daily Tax by Juggling Tournament Registrations

Players can duck below the €100 tax-free daily limit using temporary tournament registrations—highlighting the absurdity of the new Greek system.


Rational Goes Legit in Greece: Greek Players on PokerStars and Full Tilt Face 15% Daily Profits Tax

New legal sites through partnership with a temporary licensee in Greece means players face a daily tax on winnings above €100.


First Reports of Impact of 30% Greek Gaming Tax from OPAP

Greek gambling monopoly OPAP has produced its first quarterly report since January’s introduction of a 30% gambling…


PartyPoker To Block New s from 18 European, South American Countries

Redrawing the boundaries: bwin.party pulls out of gray markets.


European Court Rules Greek Monopoly in Violation of EU Law

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has finally issued a ruling that breaks OPAP’s Greek Gaming Monopoly.


Greek Gaming Regulation Under Fire

EU Commission, industry groups and operators decry Greek’s plan to extend OPAP’s gambling monopoly online.


William Hill Online Pulls Out of Greece

Hill heeds Greek demands, withdraws all gambling services including online poker from the market.


Greek Ultimatum for Unlicensed Gaming Providers: Stop by December 6

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (Επιτροπή Εποπτείας και Ελέγχου Τυχερών Παιγνίων (EEEP)) has issued warning orders to a…


Industry Groups Challenge Greece's New Online Gambling Regulation

The RGA and EGBA call Greek law “protectionist” and non-compliant with EU law.