Rumors that the Merge Gaming Network is planning to launch its own speed poker product called Dash Poker are untrue. The false reports first surfaced yesterday but have now been irrevocably denied by the Merge CEO.

A lucky, unlucky player today hit the bad beat jackpot on the Merge Network after his quad sevens fell short to an opposing player's quad queens. The massive jackpot had crawled above $1 million before being distributed among the players.

The iPoker Network is once again the second largest online poker network in the world, according to new numbers from PokerScout's tracking service. The top spot continues to be held by PokerStars.

The Merge Gaming Network will once again be taking in American players from tomorrow, whispers in the industry say. It will be the first time since summer Merge opens to the American market.

The U.S. Department of Justice is planning action against the Merge Network, following halfhearted attempt from Merge to comply with U.S. law. Payment processors are also in the line of fire.

The Merge Gaming Network has been granted a license from Malta's Lotteries and Gaming Authority. The new license will move the fast-growing network closer to the European market and its players.