Last week's hacker attack on the TwoPlusTwo forums seems to be was worse than first assumed. The forums have postponed their reopening and will now remain closed at least until next week until all security breaches have been patched.

PokerStars has yesterday added a number of new games and stakes to its new Zoom Poker format. Players will now be able to play with stakes up to $0.50/$1 on both NLHE and PLO, as well as a $0.10/$0.20 FLH table has been launched.

PokerStars has officially launched its newest game invention, the fast paced Zoom Poker. The game is available already ready now, although beta testing is only taking place at the nano stakes and play-money levels.

A UK private equity firm is rumored to be interested in buying the Full Tilt Poker software if a takeover deal with Groupe Bernard Tapie falls through. The rumors for now remain unconfirmed.

Students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be competing in a special Pokerbots Competition next month. The contest will see teams build poker bots to battle in a tournament with prizes worth more than $30,000.

PokerStars has confirmed to be approaching a beta launch of its new speed poker product, set to be named "Zoom Poker". The new poker variation will hit the first computer screens already at the end of February or beginning of March.

Bodog is prepared to introduce a new software update that will allow players to request hand histories with hole cards for all opponents at the table. Bodog argues the feature will help fight collusion and make games safer.

PokerStars has taken an unusual step and will be blocking all heads-up play leading up to the next milestone hand. The initiative comes after two German players managed to beat the system for the last celebration.

Bodog Poker has released a new software update which masks all players in both cash game and tournament play. The change means that Bodog will be the first poker room to offer 100% anonymous play.

The world's largest online gambling software developer Playtech is looking to raise £100 million through a public offering of company shares. The money will be used for future investments and joint ventures.

Titan Poker has upgraded the site software to include a new BackBet function. The BackBet addition allows players to engage in prop bets, wagering on various kinds of action at the tables.

Bodog Poker has stepped up the fight against data mining and heads-up displays by blocking access to site data. The move will secure more even games and benefit recreational players, Bodog says.

PokerStars is ready with a new software update, which will add several new features to the PokerStars client. Timed Tournaments and Show-One-Card-Only are among the most exciting changes.

PokerStars is ready to launch a new set of social media features, which will allow players to connect their accounts with Facebook and Twitter. The new features will be made available to all players this month.

Full Tilt Poker has intensified the fight against data tracking sites by blocking sit'n'go database Sharkscope.com. The block is a major blow to Sharkscope after several years as industry leaders.

A computer hacker from Paignton, England, has admitted stealing $12 million worth of poker chips from social game developers Zynga. The 29-year-old man is now awaiting trial.

The Microgaming network is ready to launch a new real-money poker app for Android phones. The network is confident that the app will be warmly welcomed and will present it already this spring.

No Bad Beats Poker will launch this weekend, ready to take up the fight against poker's most frustrating aspect. The new site promises to refund players that get hit by bad beats.

Software updates have brought new features to both Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars. A new shorthanded bonus scheme and an automatic "find a seat" request are among the new initiatives.

The newly launched Full Tilt Rush Poker app for Android mobile phones has been withdrawn, officially due to maintenance issues. The application only managed to stay on the market for a single week.

PartyPoker has followed Ladbrokes' example and has introduced anonymous tables. The new tables are just one in a series of new features introduced by the world's third largest poker site.

Social games developer Zynga has revealed that the company's first application for Google's Android powered mobile phone platform will be the popular Texas Hold'em, already known from Facebook.

Full Tilt Poker has sent an email to an undisclosed number of players this week, revealing that the site has completed an investigation on the use of bots. Several users have been banned as a consequence.

Ladbrokes has introduced a new type of poker table that allows players to remain anonymous while playing online. The new tables guarantee players freedom from poker trackers.