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EU Court Advice Concerns Local Gambling BusinessesGIBRALTER CHRONICLE read more
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 07:59 AM
Many Online Poker Rooms Are Springing Up in USGambling911.com last month told its readers about a pair of online poker rooms that are operating legally from the U.S. read more
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 06:56 PM
Hard Rock Hotel Hotel Executive Dead From Gunshot WoundThe CEO of The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was found dead from a gunshot wound. read more
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 06:47 PM
High Stakes Online Poker: Isildur1 Wins $785KPopular high stakes online poker player, Isildur1, has beaten Cole South out of a whopping $785K. read more
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 06:30 PM
Is Online Gambling a Good Bet for Florida?TAMPA, FL -- Online casinos are based in Antigua, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles, pretty much anywhere you can think of except for the United States. read more
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 06:18 PM
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$2,000 PokerNews Cash Freerolls at PokerStarsThe PokerStars $2,000 cash freerolls are running through April. Just sign up for a PokerStars account through PokerNews and earn at least 150 VPPs in March to receive a ticket which can be used to register for the $2,000 freeroll of their...
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 06:00 AM
The Nightly Turbo: PartyPoker Women's World Open IV, Ladbrokes Poker's Newest Team Member, and MoreThe PartyPoker Women's World Open IV has just confirmed a few players, the Ladbrokes Poker Team has just signed its newest member, and more, all in tonight's Nightly Turbo.
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 04:35 PM
The Online Railbird Report: Wild Weekend for Dwan, Sahamies and Isildur1Full Tilt Poker hosted some huge action this weekend, largely driven by the presence of everyone’s favorite online poker punching bag “Isildur1.” There were epic heads-up matches, swingy six-max games, and as many as eight tables of $300/$600...
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 02:00 PM
World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star Day 1a: The Sharks Smell Bounty BloodThe unique format of the World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star makes it stand out from the tournament crowd during this blossoming springtime poker season. Day 1a of the $10,000-buy-in event ran on Monday, and the Bay 101 Casino in San Jose...
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 09:24 AM- The "durrrr" Challenge: Dwan Widens Lead to $1.75 MillionPatrik Antonius capped off a miserable day at the online tables with another losing session in the durrrr Challenge, his tenth in their last eleven meetings. Antonius and Tom durrrr Dwan met for only a bit over an hour and 364 hands, but the...
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 07:00 AM
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Vanna Tea, A Woman, Leads WPT Bay 101 Day 1AA total of 136 entered Day 1A of the World Poker Tour’s Bay 101 Shooting Star event, with 56 making it to Day 2. Vanessa Tea, a woman, ended the flight as chip leader, stacked at 143,900. She’s followed by Greg Mueller with 132,800. Of the 17 “shooting starsTM” who started Monday, six survived (the…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 08:46 AM- Epic Thread AlertAbout once a year or so, 2+2 or donkdown produces an epic thread that you waste a good hour clicking through the pages and laughing your ass off. On Saturday, a thread that started off as an epic fail: “Why Esfandiari can never beat Laak *PIC*” quickly was saved by 2+2’s photoshop kings, then offici…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 07:41 AM - Annie Duke Post-Match InterviewWatch Annie Duke Wins 2010 Heads Up Poker Championship on RawVegas.tvAnnie Duke’s post-match interview was a little more reserved than what our reaction would be…which basically would consist of two middle fingers up in the air and reciting a list of names of people who can “suck it.” Watch the abov…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 08:11 AM - Annie Duke, A Woman, Wins NBC National Heads-Up Poker ChampionshipAnnie Duke, a woman, has won the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The woman Duke defeated long-time friend Erik Seidel 2-1 for the title. She banks $500,000 for the win, boosting her career tourney earnings to over $2.1M. That number of course doesn’t include the $2M she took home for…
Sun, 7 Mar 2010, 10:19 PM - Brunson, YANG Advance to NBC National Heads-Up Elite 8 (UPDATES)The Elite 8 is set at the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. For most, the biggest shocker is probably Jerry Yang. Given he has exactly one cash since winning the 2007 WSOP Main Event–and that was in 2007–nobody had Yang advancing far in their brackets. Good for him though, as now he’ll…
Sat, 6 Mar 2010, 10:35 PM
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WPT: Greg Mueller Near the Top of Day 1A in San JoseIf you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world in which poker pros are treated the same way preteens treat a Jonas Brothers concert, you may want to travel to San Jose for the World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star event. The residents of Silicon Valley are fervent [...]
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 09:24 AM- Power Rankings: Jason Mercier Still on TopWhile our Player of the Year honors are designed to pay tribute to the player who sustained the top level of success over the course of a calendar year, our Power Rankings try to keep an eye on who are the hottest players of the moment. For those who need a quick reminder, the [...]
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 11:26 PM - Online Poker: Durrrr Has a Killer Week at the TablesThe action in the durrrr Challenge over the past week may not have been lengthy, but it was certainly noteworthy. Over the course of one 4-hand session and another 364-hand session, Tom “durrrr” Dwan added an additional $343,157 to his winnings and extended his overall lead to $1,755,708. With 33,24…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 12:34 PM - Online Poker: MAE9690 Wins Sunday MillionIf the Sunday Million continues this trend of drawing 10,000 players each week PokerStars may just end up upping its guarantee to $2 million instead of the $1.5 Million it currently stands at. This week PokerStars’ flagship event once again drew more than 10,000 runners, generating a prize pool in e…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 09:38 AM - NBC Heads-Up: Annie Duke Wins 2010 TitleThis year’s 2010 NBC National Heads Up Poker Championship was a year of upsets, surprises and all-around bracket busters, it was only fitting that the final match came down to two players who have historically not done well in this event. The two longtime friends, Erik Seidel and Annie Duke, seemed…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 12:25 AM
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Bounty Hunting at Bay 101Created by Bay 101 owner Marco Trapani 14 years ago, tournament director Matt Savage says the concept was based on the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, which draws some of the best golfers in the world, a host of celebrities and thousands of spectators to the Northern California coast every ye…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 09:30 AM- durrrr Challenge: Antonius in TroubleOther than four hands on Saturday (where Dwan lost $1,000) the durrrr Challenge picked up where it left off on February 15th with an hour-long 364 hand session Monday. The session started with Antonius in the midst of an epic down-swing which has cost him over $3.2 million so far this year. Three po…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 04:00 AM - Isildur1 Steps on SahamiesIlari Ziigmund Sahamies would be the first player to take on the unknown Swedish pro. After 451 hands of $300/$600 Pot-Limit Omaha, with Sahamies losing over $487k, the two moved their game to $500/$1,000 PLO, where they remained for 40 minutes. By the end of the 259-hand nosebleed session, Sahamies…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 03:30 AM - Women’s World Open Dates ConfirmedThe PartyPoker.com Women's World Open IV will take place in London, England March 23 and 24 featuring 24 of the best female poker players on the planet. Amongst those already confirmed to take part are Team PartyPoker's Kara Scott, Betfair pro Annette Obrestad, Women's World Open III winner Aisling…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 02:00 AM - Women Rule the Day at Bay 101After all, Bay 101 has seen deeper runs by women than any other venue on the World Poker Tour. At the 2007 edition of the popular bounty event, Joanne Liu made runner-up to Ted Forrest in an attempt to become the WPT's first female champion. Then last year, veteran pro Kathy Liebert matched the feat…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 08:30 AM
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World Poker Tour -- Bay 101 Shooting Star Day 1Both day 1A and 1B at the World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star $10,000 no-limit hold’em main event have come to a close and the official size of the …
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 11:23 PM
Tiger Woods Turns Down $75 Million Poker OfferNo matter how many corporate sponsors decide to distance themselves from the embattled Tiger Woods, one thing is perfectly clear — he’s not exactly hurting for the money.
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 01:24 PM- More Games and Tables Added to California Grand CasinoIt’s been less than a year since the new California Grand Casino has opened, but the Northern California property is already offering patrons a wide selection of games and numerous …
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 04:55 PM - Poker Hand Discussion -- What Would You Do with a Straight?In this weekly series, CardPlayer.com and the Card Player Pro poker video training site (powered by PokerSavvy Plus) are giving you a free, full-length training video.
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 04:36 PM - Online Poker -- Tom 'durrrr' Dwan Dominates High Stakes Cash GamesMillion dollar days are becoming increasingly commonplace among the high stakes cash games on Full Tilt, but when Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan hits seven figures twice within
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 02:59 PM
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- February 2010 NewsletterFeb 2010 Newsletter Table of Contents -State Updates -PPA Spotlight -Tweet For Poker -Contact Us QuickLinks -Join -Donate -Member Benefits -Member Forums PPA Applauds Poker Players’ Efforts to Aid Haiti The PPA commends the generosity of poker players in contributing to support relief efforts in H…
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 11:47 AM - [Press Release] PPA Testifies Before MA Committee on Poker as Game of Skill (02/23/10)[Press Release] PPA Testifies Before MA Committee on Poker as Game of Skill (02/23/10)
Tue, 23 Feb 2010, 09:17 AM - PPA White Paper: Games of Skill and Games of Chance: Poker as a Game of SkillPPA Massachusetts White Paper on Skill vs Chance
Mon, 22 Feb 2010, 03:00 PM - [Press Release] PPA, Greg Raymer to Highlight Advocacy Efforts at the Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (02/16/10)[Press Release] PPA, Greg Raymer to Highlight Advocacy Efforts at the Annual Conservative Political Action … [...]
Tue, 16 Feb 2010, 09:57 AM - [Press Release] PPA Testifies Before CA Senate Committee (02/09/10)[Press Release] PPA Testifies Before CA Senate Committee (02/09/10) [...]
Tue, 9 Feb 2010, 01:37 PM
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Online Poker weekend – Dwan, Sahamies and Isildur1 in actionThe weekend saw some pretty hectic online poker action at Full Tilt Poker, where the nosebleed tables came under fire by Tom Dwan, Ilari Sahamies and Isildur1. Building on his excellent form, Tom Dwan added $1.3 million in winnings to his tally on Saturday alone. That means the New Jersey Wonderkid…
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 03:31 AM
Durrrr challenge – Dwan widens lead againThe much hyped Durrrr Challenge, now in its second year, looks like it’s finally approaching a quiet downhill roll to the end. The two players involved in the series, Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius had another session the other day, which resulted in yet another loss for the Finn. This latest loss mea…
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 02:00 AM
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star – Day 1A reportBarely had the dust settled in the wake of the last WPT event, the Bay 101 shooting star took over the headlines almost immediately. The unique format of the poker tournament made it possible for participants to make serious money without ever reaching past the money bubble. 136 players showed up fo…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 10:00 PM- Weekend online poker actionThe online poker weekend saw plenty of action again. PokerStars’ Sunday Million attracted a starting field of over 10,000 players again and a monster prize-pool developed. No fewer than 4 players took home 6-figure hauls in this poker tournament. The largest share of the prize-pool went to player “M…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 01:49 PM - EPT Berlin – Things return to normal as Kevin MacPhee winsAfter 4 days of green felt battles, a robbery and several spectacular comebacks from the edge of extinction, Idaho’s own Kevin MacPhee took down the PokerStars EPT Berlin Main Event, pocketing the €1 million top prize and lifting the trophy above his head. The American battled his way through a 945…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 10:31 AM
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overbet bluffing vs supernit 50nlvillain is 5/3 over 150. i wouldnt often bother tangling with this guy except when i steal his blinds every single orbit, but i felt he's just so...
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 03:33 AM
KK OOP horrible flopFull Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, 5.5 Tournament, 15/30 Blinds (9 handed) - Full-Tilt...
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 01:53 AM
how bad can my luck behave been playing stud for the last 3 days with good profits at the cash tables on pokerstars first hand tonight i played was this how unlucky can i...
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 01:48 AM
How much to raise preflop?I've been thinking that I raise by too small amounts. I'm considering to make a rule when I raise: Raise 3 big blinds plus 1 blind for every...
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 11:34 PM
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- The Asian Poker Tour 2009- online pokerOnline Titan Poker is supporting the 2009 Asian Poker Tour Philippines Main Event that is currently underway and runs until the 1st of February. It takes place as the Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila. It started on the 27th of January and is a six day festival of poker with extremely lively action.
Sun, 1 Feb 2009, 04:04 AM - Larger payouts - online poker as seen by a college studentThe world of online poker has drawn those who are compelled by the online poker competition and the potentially large cash payouts that can be won. Mike Brinker from the US is an online poker success who used his cash winnings to gain independence and survive.
Sat, 31 Jan 2009, 11:00 PM - The Russian online poker communityBetfair announced in a Wednesday press release that it has opened its online client to the Russian poker community.
Sat, 31 Jan 2009, 10:59 PM - Reality TV meets online pokerA new Reality television series is being introduced by the Emmy award winning American talk show host Montel Williams. He will be introducing the International Team Poker League to viewers in November.
Tue, 27 Jan 2009, 06:55 AM - Online Poker room invites Seinfeld's comic actor Jason AlexanderOnline poker rooms are employing new tactics to differentiate their sites from others and to individualize themselves in the growing competition.
Mon, 26 Jan 2009, 08:32 AM
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Harrah’s Entertainment Reduces Debt by $1 BillionThe gaming giant Harrah’s avoids a once predicted bankruptcy by making and extension agreement with their creditors to reduce the companies corporate debt from 6.5 to 5.5 billion dollars. The gaming company also had their return date extended out an additional two years until 2015. Harrahs began chi…
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 06:25 AM
Hard Rock Hotel Hotel Executive Dies From Gunshot WoundThe CEO of The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was found dead from a gunshot wound. Police Officer Bill Cassell says police responded just before 10 a.m. to a report of a man dead of a gunshot wound at a home in northwest Las Vegas. The individual was later identified as Randy [...]
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 05:56 AM- Poker Tournament Robbed on Live TVWe all know that a giant pile of money sitting on a table could be considered a target for a robbery attempt. This is usually why you see six to eight large shotgun wielding security guards ushering the money out to the table. However this was apparently not the case during an European Poker Tour [.…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 06:40 AM - River City Casino Brings Gaming Excitment, New Dining and Nightlife Experiences to South St. Louis County$380 million Casino Offers More than 2,100 Slots, Non-Stop Gaming Action ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March4, 2010—River City Casino, the first casino complex in south St. Louis County, opened its doors at 2 p.m. Thursday, bringing a new level of gaming action, tempting restaurants and sizzling nightlife to…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 06:15 AM - Over 800 Penny Slots Reel 16th President to Beau RivageBeau Rivage made headlines when Abe Lincoln was apparently sighted on the casino floor. It Seems he could’nt resist the penny slots, with over 800 - including a large number of brand new machines - Who could blame him? Mr. Lincoln seems to be enjoying himself at the Beau Rivage, scores of people ha…
Fri, 5 Mar 2010, 07:26 AM
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Poker tips – you can’t have enough of themThere are many different variants of poker. If you follow these tips, it can save you a lot of trouble. There is a golden rule for newcomers: familiarize yourself with the game!
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 11:18 PM
Hollywood is Place Not a Poker StrategyYou have heard the term Hollywood many times before. The one unfortunate thing that has been a result of the televised exposure of poker tournaments is the Hollywood effect. This occurs when a player knows he has to fold and goes into his deep thinking act before finally releasing the hand. Trust me…
Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 08:24 PM- Change Gears FrequentlyDid you ever wonder why you seem to get called all the time when you are bluffing a pot? Usually there are two reasons for this. The first reason is because you simply have run into a hand that is much stronger than your own. The second and most prominent reason is because you have become predictabl…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 09:02 PM - Annie Duke WINS NBC Heads-Up Poker ChampionshipIt's that time of the year again. The NBC Heads-Up poker championship has begun. Although the structure is ridiculously fast it is still a great event to see some of our favorite poker players go at it head to head. I love the format in that there is a featured table with two headliners and then the…
Mon, 8 Mar 2010, 08:05 AM - High Stakes Robbery on EPTImagine sitting in EPT minding your own business when all of the sudden you are asked to leave the poker tournament and whisked away by security. Well that is exactly what happened to players on the European Poker Tour in Berlin, Germany. Once the tournament had played down to the last twenty four p…
Sun, 7 Mar 2010, 11:37 AM
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Tiger Woods Turns Down $75 Million Poker OfferCardPlayer.com by Stephen A. Murphy | Published: Mar 10, 2010 | No matter how many corporate sponsors decide to distance themselves from the embattled Tiger Woods, ... See all stories on this topic
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 07:36 AM
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 07:36 AM
Poker And Prop Bets Leave Phil Ivey HungryUSA Online Gambling News Any poker fan who follows the televised high stakes poker games are aware that poker is not the only game that occurs at the felts. ... See all stories on this topic
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 07:36 AM
Annie Duke Helps Promote Women In Poker After National HU Poker Championship ...Online Poker News Following her amazing victory at the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, poker pro Annie Duke has been talking candidly about how she managed to ... See all stories on this topic
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 07:36 AM
Paddy Power Poker's $12000 Guaranteed Tournament March 10thPaddy Power Poker are hosting their $12000 GP Double Stack No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament on Wednesday March 10th at 4:25pm ET. ... See all stories on this topic
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 05:17 AM