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The fifth annual World Series of Poker Europe has been a major success in its first year at the Le Croisette Casino in Cannes, France.

EU Member States should be free to maintain their own rules on online gambling, but should step up EU-wide cooperation to counter the black market and protect children and vulnerable consumers.

Phil Hellmuth and Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier have both selected their respective squads for the Caesars Cup, which kicks off on Oct. 19.

Matthew Waxman became the first American player to win the World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris after defeating a field of 312.

The World Series of Poker Europe will host the Caesars Cup, a unique Ryder Cup-style poker tournament that pits teams of the best players from both sides of the Atlantic against each other.

The 2011 World Series of Poker Europe will feature seven bracelet tournaments and will begin in France in October.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan rates his top-10 land-based poker rooms in the world.

The robbery was dramatic, but the loot less so.

This week, two countries have announced that are taking vastly different approaches to online gambling. While the Netherlands has decided to license and regulate online poker — and online poker only — South Africa's courts have banned online gambling completely.

GPWA Managing Editor Vin Narayanan is joined by Itsik and Dorrit from Everest Affiliates for a talk about the new regulations for online poker in France and what it means for affiliates.

The French government issued 17 online gambling licenses to 11 different operators Tuesday for betting on sports, horse racing and poker.

Following regulatory changes, William Hill pull out of the French online gambling business.

Right2Bet discusses European regulations in general and takes a closer look at France's new online gambling law in its first article for the GPWA and APCW.

The Remote Gambling Association says the remote gambling law adopted by the lower House of the French Parliament does not adhere to EU rules.

Tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and the imposing Southern Alps, Palais Stéphanie reopens following the most extensive renovation of any hotel in Cannes in decades...

A French court ruled that a disputed slot machine jackpot should be shared between both parties.

Many online gambling operators expect a boost for their business from the 2010 scheduled opening of the French market.

International news brief: Montcourt, who had just begun a five-week ban for gambling on other players' matches, suffered cardiac arrest.

MEPs will on Monday debate whether online gambling should be regulated at a national or European level.