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PokerStars Eliminates Bumhunting, Ratholing
The world’s largest real money online poker room, PokerStars, announced this week it will no longer permit the practice known as bumhunting.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:54
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Pat Steele Wins $155k on Heartland Poker Tour
Just before play began Monday at Heartland Poker Tour’s nationally-televised Final Table, 37-year-old Pat Steele said he was “going to have a lot of fun here.”
Submitted by Press Release on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:32
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Federation Internationale de Poker Association New 2013 International Poker Rules
The Federation Internationale de Poker Association (FIDPA) announces the launch of the revamped fidpa.com website, featuring the 2013 International Poker Rules...
Submitted by Press Release on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:16
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Jamie Gold Auctions Off His World Series of Poker Bracelet
The biggest World Series of Poker (WSOP) winner of all time, Jamie Gold, has sold his bracelet.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 23:19
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Annie Duke: ‘I Never Used Tool That Gave Me Access to Hole Cards’
Annie Duke released a statement on her Facebook page over the weekend insisting she never used a tool that allowed her to see other players hole cards while online.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:08
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UltimatePoker Peaks at Near 350 Players Over Weekend
The 24-hour peak traffic for UltimatePoker.com was coming in at 350 over this weekend, decent numbers considering they only take customers from the US state of Nevada.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 22:19
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US Federal Online Poker Bill to be Introduced by End of Month
The Poker Players Alliance is reporting that a federal bill to legalize online poker could be presented as early as this month (May 2013).
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 17:35
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Bitcoin Online Poker Room Infiniti Poker Launch Pushed Back to August
Infiniti Poker has delayed its launch another few months after originally targeting an early spring debut. The room will allow US players via the digital currency Bitcoin.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 12:20
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Paul Leggett, Phil Hellmuth Absolved From Wrongdoing in UB.com Poker Scandal
Former UB.com COO Paul Leggett and poker pro Phil Hellmuth have been absolved from any wrongdoing.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 23:41
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Max Altergott Wins €100,000 Super High Roller at EPT Grand Final 2013
German player Max Altergott wins prestigious €100,000 Super High Roller event at the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final.
Submitted by Press Release on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 23:17
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Lock Poker Accelerates Payouts
Following an exclusive Gambling911.com interview with Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson this week.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 22:11
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Gambling911 World Exclusive: The Russ Hamilton Recordings, Who Knew What
COO Paul Leggett apparently left out in the dark based on information gathered by Gambling911.com reporters.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 13:26
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Partouche Online Poker Parts Ways, Closing Shop
France online poker venture, Partouche, is shutting down.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:31
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Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau Season 7 Schedule Released
The PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) has released its APPT Macau* Season 7 schedule.
Submitted by Press Release on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:10
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Tribes in California Craft Own Draft Legislation for Internet Poker
Tribes in the state of California have put together their own draft legislation to legalize online poker.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 23:45
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Tiger Woods to Host $10k Buy-in Poker Tournament This Weekend
The world number one golfer Tiger Woods is set to host a $100,000 buy-in poker tournament this coming weekend in Las Vegas.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:13
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Minted Poker Moves to Fledgling Plutos Poker Network
Everleaf Poker Network’s flagship room, Minted Poker, has jumped ship to the newly started Plutos Poker Network.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:31
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Hedge Fund Tycoon Talal Shakerchi Loses £850,000 in Poker
A London tycoon, Talal Shakerchi, has lost more than £850,000 in a poker game held over the past weekend.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:19
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Jason Mercier Leads at Final Table of 2013 Super High Roller EPT Grand Final
Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier is chip leader for the final table of the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final
Submitted by Press Release on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 22:41
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Paul Leggett Hiring by Amaya Under Review by Nevada Gaming Commission
Former UB.com COO Paul Leggett has been tagged as the next head of gambling firm Amaya but the Nevada Gaming Commission might not be too happy.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 15:23
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Atlantic Club Claims it Knew Nothing About PokerStars Running Afoul of US Law
Responding to a lawsuit filed by PokerStars, Atlantic City casino The Atlantic Club insists it knew nothing about PokerStars legal problems in the United States...
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:45
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Interview With Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson Part II
Gambling911.com continues its interview with Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson.
Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 23:36
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Jason Mercier Leads Super High Roller EPT Grand Final 2013
Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier is chip leader in the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final €100k Super High Roller at the end of Day 1.
Submitted by Press Release on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 20:12
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Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke Revealed as Part Owners of Defunct UB.com Poker Site
Shocking revelations have come out over the past week regarding poker pros Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke’s affiliation with shuttered UB.com.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 16:47
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Crockford’s Claims Phil Ivey Exploited Cards: Won’t Pay £7.8m in Winnings
Following news that poker pro Phil Ivey has sued London’s oldest casino, Crockford’s, that establishment has fought back claiming that Ivey won £7.8m by 'reading' the back of cards.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:21
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