bwin.party digital entertainment has announced the launch of a real-money poker app for the iPad. The release of the iPad poker app comes roughly one year after the company released its first mobile real-money app for smart phones.

Bwin.party has officially applied for a Nevada online gaming license through its partnership with MGM/Boyd. If approved, the license could mark the return of PartyPoker to the American market after three years' absence.

Las Vegas-based slot machine manufacturer Shuffle Master has confirmed the takeover of bwin.party's Ongame Network. The deal will cost the company €19.5 million plus possible increments over the next five years.

Shuffle Master, a slot machine manufacturer and Nevada gaming license applicant, is reported to be lining up a takeover of the Ongame Network. The network could go for as little as €13 million, according to industry whispers.

A Portuguese court has ordered bwin.party to remove all advertising and sponsorship from Portuguese sports competitions after labeling the company's activities as illegal. bwin.party claims the ruling is against EU law.

Pokerroom.com - one of the oldest online poker rooms around - has relaunched today with real-money play. The return comes after three years of hiatus from the site, which helped start the online poker boom.

PokerStars, PartyGaming and 888 Holding are ready to enter the Danish market once new legislation come into effect on January 1st. The three giants are among 38 entities that have been granted a Danish online gambling license.

One of the web's oldest online poker rooms, Pokerroom.com, is rumored to be close to reopening for real-money play. The return would mark a comeback for the room following a two-year break.

Bwin.Party has announced a new partnership with MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming Inc. The casino companies will join forces with Bwin.Party to create online poker sites for a regulated U.S. market.

Bwin.Party is gearing up a campaign to find potential investors as the company eyes a return to the U.S. market. Co-Chief Executive Jim Ryan believes that the company has a clearcut edge against competitors.

Bwin.party is getting ready to enter the U.S. market as soon as legalization of online gambling becomes reality. The company is already negotiating with several U.S. partners.

bwin.party could be facing a takeover attempt from one of the biggest land-based casino groups in the U.S. Speculations suggest that Wynn Resorts may be ready to bid.

The Ongame Network has become the first network to offer cash game play to Italian players after a new cash game decree came into force last night. Several other rooms and networks are expected to follow suit.

Bwin.party shares surged by almost 35% this morning as a consequence of Friday's announcements by the U.S. Department of Justice. The weekend also saw traffic on Bodog Poker rise by 25%.

The newly merged Bwin.party has found itself shaken after the announcement of a series of betting taxes in Germany. Bwin.party shares dropped a full 16% upon the announcement of the new taxes.