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Fresh Domain this stretch: .Poker

Fresh Domain this stretch: .Poker

Afilias launches .poker this stretch, and it is the only fresh TLD launch I could find.

DotPokerI can only find one fresh top level domain name on Calzone.org that’s launching this stretch, so it will get a little extra focus.

Afilias launches .Poker on Tuesday with support from regarding 70 registrars. Retail pricing appears to be in the $40-$50 range.

Heading into today, there are regarding 540 domain names in the .Poker zone file, so it’s off to a fairly good start through sunrise and landrush. Some of the good domain names that are by now taken include: 7CardStud.poker, Bluff.poker, Live.poker and Watch.poker.

Many of the registrations so far are brands, some related to poker and others not. Gambling firm domains registered so far include: PokerStars.poker, FullTilt.poker, Bodog.poker and Bellagio.poker.

Other brands protecting themselves include the usual suspects: Apple.poker, TDameritrade.poker and XBox.poker.

Afilias beat Donuts, Famous Four Media and Dot Poker LLC to win rights to the .Poker domain name.

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