I'm a graduate student in communication and will be doing two papers this semester related to the Absolute Poker scandal, as the topic is something I'm interested in (obv) and fits well into my classes. I was hoping I could get some quick info from you guys in order to help me with this.

-The first paper will be related to media coverage of this matter. Has this issue received any international coverage whatsoever? Poker is so big in Europe, what is being said there about this, if anything?

-The second paper will be a textual analysis of Absolute's official statements that were released, starting with the blanket denials and leading through the rest. Is there anywhere easy that I can find all statements released by Absolute? When was the earliest (nothing improper was found) released, and when was the latest released?

Also just some quick info:

-Approx how many people were playing/still play on Absolute at one time?

-Approx how many people a day play online poker throughout the world?

Thank you so much guys!

Pete