Thursday, September 29, 2011

Player Reactions to Last Week's Full Tilt Poker Allegations

Player Reactions to Last Week's Full Tilt Poker Allegations
As Full Tilt Poker became mainstream, front-page news last Tuesday, we took to Twitter and Facebook to gather reactions from players and other members of the poker community.
Source: www.pokernews.com

Monday, September 26, 2011

The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Poker Statement, Sure Bet Poker Signs Trishelle, and More

The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Poker Statement, Sure Bet Poker Signs Trishelle, and More
Which online poker site has signed Trishelle Cannatella and what did Full Tilt Poker say in its latest statement?

The Weekly Turbo: Lederer, Ferguson, Furst Headline the Week, and More
The Weekly Turbo will get you caught up on the top poker stories of the week, including news on Rafe Furst, Howard Lederer, and Chris Ferguson.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Bobby Oboodi Dominates Borgata Poker Open - betting.betfair.com (blog)

Bobby Oboodi Dominates Borgata Poker Open - betting.betfair.com (blog)

Poker News Report

Bobby Oboodi Dominates Borgata Poker Open
betting.betfair.com (blog)
The name Bobby Oboodi may not be one that you are familiar with but if his performance at the final table of the record-breaking WPT Borgata Poker Open is anything to go by then you will soon be hearing it many times over the next few years. ...
2011 World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open Day 5: Bobby Oboodi WinsPokerNews.com
Bobby Oboodi Wins WPT Borgata Poker OpenInternet-Poker.co.uk
Bobby Oboodi Wins WPT Borgata Poker OpenPoker News Report
Poker News Daily -CardPlayer.com
all 28 news articles »

Friday, September 23, 2011

A Hand Matchup from the 2011 Epic Poker League Season 1 Series 2 Main Event - CardPlayer.com

A Hand Matchup from the 2011 Epic Poker League Season 1 Series 2 Main Event - CardPlayer.com

A Hand Matchup from the 2011 Epic Poker League Season 1 Series 2 Main Event
CardPlayer.com
CardPlayer.com is the world's oldest and most well respected poker magazine and online poker guide. Since 1988, CardPlayer has provided poker players with poker strategy, poker news, and poker results. Today, CardPlayer.com is the best poker ...

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Source: news.google.com

PlayPokerOnline.com: New Jersey Could Legalize Online Poker - MarketWatch (press release)

PlayPokerOnline.com: New Jersey Could Legalize Online Poker
MarketWatch (press release)
After all the bleak news from the US, there could be some positive news as well, as there is a chance that New Jersey may legalize online poker. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 23, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Thanks to New Jersey's democratic senator, ...

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Source: news.google.com

On poker: Aggressive play lets you control action and sets up big payoffs - San Jose Mercury News

On poker: Aggressive play lets you control action and sets up big payoffs
San Jose Mercury News
When you're considered a maniac, this is especially true, as Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier showed in this hand from the World Poker Tour's $10000-buy-in Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio in Las Vegas in 2010. ...

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Source: news.google.com

2011 World Poker Tour Malta Day 2: Pescaglini Crushing - PokerNews.com

Poker 777

2011 World Poker Tour Malta Day 2: Pescaglini Crushing
PokerNews.com
Day 2 of the 2011 World Poker Tour Malta took place on Thursday with 154 players returning to action. At the end of the day, 30 remained with Cecilia Pescaglini leading the way with a stack of 976000. She's well ahead of the rest of the field, ...
WPT Malta: Start of the tournament in Portomaso casinoPoker 777
Cecilia Pescaglini Bluffs to the Top of WPT Malta Day 2Poker News Report
Pescaglini Leads WPT Malta Going Into Day 3betting.betfair.com (blog)
UK Casino Times
all 13 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Poker legend Scotty Nguyen, in Immokalee for two weekend tournaments, tells ... - Naples Daily News

Poker legend Scotty Nguyen, in Immokalee for two weekend tournaments, tells ...
Naples Daily News
Sunday: “Poker Gives” tournament, 2 pm Buy-in is $75 with a $75 charity re-buy for the tournament that will benefit Special Olympics, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Step by Step and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. ...

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Source: news.google.com

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Casinos support legalized online poker : 2011-09-20 - Washington Times

Casinos support legalized online poker : 2011-09-20 - Washington Times

Washington Times

Casinos support legalized online poker : 2011-09-20
Washington Times
The nation's largest casino trade group is going all in to legalize online poker, calling Tuesday for a proposed regulatory framework even as the Justice Department continued its crackdown on offshore gambling websites. ...
AGA Releases Online Poker Code of Conduct, Unveils Online VideoSacramento Bee
GUEST COLUMN: License poker as educational gameAttleboro Sun Chronicle
Casino industry lobbies Congress for Internet pokerThoroughbred Times
VEGAS INC
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Source: news.google.com

2011 WPT Borgata Poker Open Day 2: David Williams Takes the Lead - Poker News Daily

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2011 WPT Borgata Poker Open Day 2: David Williams Takes the Lead
Poker News Daily
Day 2 of the 2011 World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Poker Open is in the books and with just 170 players of the original 1313 remaining, the money bubble is starting to appear on the horizon. The top 100 finishers in the $3300 ...
David Williams Takes Lead at WPT Borgata Poker OpenInternet-Poker.co.uk
Five Thoughts: DiVita's Drama, Rainey Runs, Kelly Crushes, Borgata BoomsPokerNews.com
Borgata Poker Open Breaks World Poker Tour Record For Field SizeCardPlayer.com
Atlantic City Weekly (blog) -Poker 777
all 24 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Celebrities and Poker Pros to Battle for Expected £4 Million Prize Pool at ... - Sacramento Bee

PokerStars.com (blog)

Celebrities and Poker Pros to Battle for Expected £4 Million Prize Pool at ...
Sacramento Bee
By PokerStars.com The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT), Europe's richest and most popular poker tour is coming to London this month. In its' eight year history, almost 40000 players have hit the felt, and the EPT has paid out over £200 million ...
Celebrities and Poker Pros to Battle for Expected £4 Million Prize Pool at ...MarketWatch (press release)
UK poker bloggers: So, you wanna blog at EPT London...PokerStars.com (blog)

all 14 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

JARDINE: Synagogue deals in poker champ - Modesto Bee

Modesto Bee

JARDINE: Synagogue deals in poker champ
Modesto Bee
Congregation Beth Shalom is holding a poker tournament Saturday, the proceeds of which will benefit the synagogue's education program. They'll play Texas Hold 'em, a game named for a state that's in the thick of the immigration debate. ...

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Source: news.google.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Feds: Full Tilt Poker site was Ponzi scheme

Feds: Full Tilt Poker site was Ponzi scheme
An Internet poker company that was blocked from operating in the U.S. in the spring as part of an online gambling crackdown was "not a legitimate poker company, but a global Ponzi scheme," federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Poker Site Misused Players’ Money, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors said a major online poker site, Full Tilt Poker, was accepting millions of dollars in bets but paying out the money in profits to its executives.
Source: www.nytimes.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

World Series of Poker champ Scotty Nguyen hosting Immokalee tourneys this weekend

World Series of Poker champ Scotty Nguyen hosting Immokalee tourneys this weekend
World Series of Poker champion Scotty Nguyen will host two poker tournaments at Seminole Casino Immokalee this weekend.
Source: www.naplesnews.com

Friday, September 16, 2011

Rep. Winslow files plan for Internet poker

Rep. Winslow files plan for Internet poker
State Rep. Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk)  filed an amendment on Friday to the Massachusetts gaming legislation to allow for Internet poker.     Under his plan, if approved, the state would be the first in the U.S. to regulate Internet poker and would tap into a significant revenue source, Winslow said. The South Walpole representative filed his amendment at 3 p.m. Friday, the deadline to propose ...

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Romney: Perry is a poker player dealt 4 aces

Romney: Perry is a poker player dealt 4 aces
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is likening Texas Gov. Rick Perry and his job creation record to a lucky poker player who is dealt four aces.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Balwyn North poker player jailed over cocaine bust
A PROFESSIONAL poker player has been jailed for 14 years for smuggling cocaine into Australia.
Source: progress-leader.whereilive.com.au

Online poker amendment sparks sharp rebuke
A Republican lawmaker’s plan to explore the introduction of Internet poker in Massachusetts provoked a fierce rejection Friday from Treasurer Steven Grossman, who called the plan “reckless and irresponsible,” as well as a violation of federal law.
Source: www.wickedlocal.com

Poker pro jailed for cocaine plot
A PROFESSIONAL poker player has been jailed for 14 years for his role organising a major cocaine shipment to Australia.
Source: www.theaustralian.com.au

Saturday poker run boosts Beef for Troops
Saturday poker run boosts Beef for Troops The American Legion Riders take off for the Fifth Annual Poker Run on Saturday morning from American Legion Post 163. The ride, which took cyclists from North Platte to Mullen, to Hyannis, Lake McConaughy and finally back to North Platte, raised funds for Beef for the Troops.
Source: www.nptelegraph.com

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Man pleads guilty for operating illegal poker games at his home in Republic - KY3

Man pleads guilty for operating illegal poker games at his home in Republic - KY3

Man pleads guilty for operating illegal poker games at his home in Republic
KY3
A man from Republic pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday for his role in a conspiracy to conduct an illegal gambling business by operating poker games in his home. Donald Bishop, 66, pleaded guilty before US District Judge Richard Dorr to the ...
Man pleads guilty to running poker game out of Republic homeSpringfield News-Leader
Republic Man Pleads Guilty to Gambling ConspiracyOzarksFirst.com
Republic man pleads guilty to gambling conspiracyHouston Chronicle

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Expect More. Performance, Innovation, Entertainment - Only from IGT - PR Newswire (press release)

Expect More. Performance, Innovation, Entertainment - Only from IGT
PR Newswire (press release)
A long-time market leader in Video Poker action, IGT will add to its award-winning line up of games with titles such as the new Build A Wheel Poker® game. This next generation of wildly successful video poker wheel games offers the first-ever dynamic ...

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Source: news.google.com

US Well On The Way To Legalize Online Poker? - Tight Poker

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US Well On The Way To Legalize Online Poker?
Tight Poker
By Renee | September 8, 2011 Caesar's Entertainment Group Chairman Gary Loveman claims that his contacts within the Congress have informed him that the US federal government is well on the way to legalizing online poker. He is absolutely sure that US ...
The Nightly Turbo: UKIPT Dublin Update, DC Online Gambling Editorial, and MorePokerNews.com

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Junior returns to Iowa State after career as professional poker player - Iowa State Daily

Junior returns to Iowa State after career as professional poker player
Iowa State Daily
Ask any student at Iowa State and the majority would say they have tried their luck at playing poker. Whether betting small stakes casually with friends, visiting a local casino or even playing in Las Vegas on vacation, the thrill of betting is ...


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WCOOP: Karamalikis and Mason Big Winners in Early Action - Bluff Magazine

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WCOOP: Karamalikis and Mason Big Winners in Early Action
Bluff Magazine
By The Numbers: EPT Barcelona By The Numbers: WPT Legends of Poker The expectations for PokerStars' 2011 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) were tempered. Last year, the biggest online tournament series of the year generated over $63 million in ...
Daniel Negreanu Aiming High At World Championship of Online Poker 2011Online Poker.net
WCOOP Day 4: Andrei "extasyman" One Wins Event #9 for $216000PokerNews.com
Aussies At The WCOOP: The Early DaysPokerNetwork
NoLimitStrategy.net -PokerStars.com (blog) -Poker Player
all 9 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

US Government Releases PokerStars Bank Account - Internet-Poker.co.uk

US Government Releases PokerStars Bank Account - Internet-Poker.co.uk

Bookmakersinc.co.uk

US Government Releases PokerStars Bank Account
Internet-Poker.co.uk
Sphene was allegedly involved with the PokerStars payment processing procedures, which were a major part of the case brought against PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and the Cereus Poker Network back in April. According to the deal, PokerStars now has ...
Some Poker Pros Could Leave US in Aftermath of Black Friday - PlayPokerOnline.comOnline PR News (press release)
Lawyers Representing Full Tilt Poker Defendants Want Out from Class ActionNoLimitStrategy.net
The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Poker Hearing, PokerStars Agreement with DOJ, and ...PokerNews.com
Bookmakersinc.co.uk -UK Casino Times -Poker News Daily
all 11 news articles »


Attorneys: State Taking Right Tack On Web Poker
Attorneys from one of Nevada's largest law firms said Wednesday the state is taking the correct approach by getting into the game early should the federal government legalize Internet poker. Nevada gaming regulators will consider the first set of proposed

Friday, September 2, 2011

Gary Johnson Could Be Who Poker Players Need in Office

Gary Johnson Could Be Who Poker Players Need in Office
Why does Gary Johnson, Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential election, think he's good for poker?

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Titan Poker holding heads-up championship

Titan Poker holding heads-up championship
LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Titan Poker , the leading online poker room in Europe, is staging its first-ever Heads-Up Championship as part of its 6th year anniversary poker promotions during the month of September.

Full Tilt Poker Makes Its Case For Why It Has Been Unable to Pay Back Players
Full Tilt Poker, which was the world?s second-biggest online poker company until two of its founders were indicted by the U.S. government in April, on Tuesday released its most detailed explanation for why it has been unable to pay back poker players who bet on its site. In a one-page statement,

Top-10 ideas that improved poker on TV
Televised poker has come a long way since Johnny Chan beat Erik Seidel for the WSOP title in 1988. It has improved because producers of televised poker came up with great ideas to make the product better.

Full Tilt Poker Makes Its Case Explaining Why It Has Not Paid Back Players
Full Tilt Poker, which was the world's second-biggest online poker company until two of its founders were indicted by the U.S. government in April, on Tuesday released its most detailed explanation for why it has been unable to pay back poker players who bet on its site. In a one-page statement, Full Tilt blamed the ...

Poker run through Medina benefits Lytle Foundation
The day was great Aug. 28 for a poker run. It was a good day to ride and to help a worthy cause.