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Lock Poker Payment Processor: ‘Things Will Get Better Soon’

Lock Poker Payment Processor: ‘Things Will Get Better Soon’
Lock customers in Europe and the rest of the world outside the US have wondered why payouts might be slower than the industry average, a la Skrill and Neteller.   
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 17:00
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First Real Money US Online Poker Room UltimatePoker.com Averaging 100 Players

First Real Money US Online Poker Room UltimatePoker.com Averaging 100 Players
With all the talk of the first ever real money online poker room launching within the United States, we now have a clearer picture of just how many people are beginning to play.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 21:47
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Backpack Controversy Emerges as World Series of Poker Considers Door Check

Backpack Controversy Emerges as World Series of Poker Considers Door Check
World Series of Poker organizers have confirmed they are, at the very least, studying the issue as to whether backpacks should be checked at the door.
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 14:16
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Lock Poker Addresses New Player to Player Transfer Policy, Looks to Stamp Out Fraud

Lock Poker Addresses New Player to Player Transfer Policy, Looks to Stamp Out Fr
Lock Poker recently came under fire for cracking down on some player to player transfers. 
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 08:03
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PokerStars Guangdong Asia Millions to be One of Biggest Poker Tournaments Ever

PokerStars Guangdong Asia Millions to be One of Biggest Poker Tournaments Ever
Macau, China will play host to this year’s PokerStars Guangdong Asia Millions, a HKD $1 million buy-in tournament set to attract over 100 players with a likely prize pool to be over USD $10 million 
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 07:45
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Breaking News: PokerStars Attempts to Salvage Atlantic Club Deal

Breaking News: PokerStars Attempts to Salvage Atlantic Club Deal
The British parent company of the PokerStars website says it still wants to buy an Atlantic City casino,
Submitted by Associated Press on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 20:41
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With Casinos Coming Online in US Lawyers Plot Gambling Addiction Suits

With Casinos Coming Online in US Lawyers Plot Gambling Addiction Suits
States and casinos racing to legalize online gaming may find some unwelcome visitors on their websites: product liability lawyers.
Submitted by Rueters on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 14:35
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Lindsay Lohan Joins Poker Pro Eric Lingren at Morningside Rehab

Lindsay Lohan Joins Poker Pro Eric Lingren at Morningside Rehab
So, it seems the “winner” of the Lindsay Lohan rehab is Morningside Recovery Center in Newport Beach, which media has widely reported is the center she will be checking in to...
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:09
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Stratosphere Named Vegas Home of HPT

Stratosphere Named Vegas Home of HPT
Heartland Poker Tour, one of the longest-running brands in poker, is making its annual trip to Sin City and its going to the top.
Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 21:50
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EPT Grand Final Super High Roller Prize Pool Tops €3 MILLION

EPT Grand Final Super High Roller Prize Pool Tops €3 MILLION
Over 30 players already registered for €100,000 buy-in event in Monaco
Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 19:50
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PokerStars Calls Off Purchase of Atlantic Club Casino

PokerStars Calls Off Purchase of Atlantic Club Casino
Overnight Gambling911.com reported that an initial contract between PokerStars and the Atlantic Club Casino had expired. 
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 14:54
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The Final Latin Series of Poker Super Satellite Hits Americas Cardroom

The Final Latin Series of Poker Super Satellite Hits Americas Cardroom
It turns out the "LS" in LSOP stands for "last shot" for poker players looking to win their Latin Series of Poker seat.
Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 14:21
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2013 World Poker Tour BestBet Open Won by Mike Linster (Video)

2013 World Poker Tour BestBet Open Won by Mike Linster (Video)
Beating a field of 351 players, Mike Linster was crowned the 2013 World Poker Tour BestBet winner Tuesday.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 01:45
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Poker Pro Matt Roth Commits Suicide: A ‘Black Friday’ Casualty

Poker Pro Matt Roth Commits Suicide: A ‘Black Friday’ Casualty
Many a US-based poker pro has struggled since indictments were handed down against the big 3 American facing online poker rooms on April 15, 2011. 
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 21:36
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No PokerStars in Atlantic City for Now

No PokerStars in Atlantic City for Now
A deal that would have allowed the world’s largest real money online poker room to take over a troubled Atlantic City property is dead for now.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 20:42
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Busted High Stakes Poker Ring had Ties to NYC Murder Suicide

Busted High Stakes Poker Ring had Ties to NYC Murder Suicide
A busted Russian mob linked high stakes poker and sports betting ring had ties to a murder suicide, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday. 
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 09:18
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First Real Money Online Poker Based in US Open for Business

First Real Money Online Poker Based in US Open for Business
Poker devotees will soon be able to skip the smoky casino and legally gamble their dollars away on the couch — at least in the state of Nevada.
Submitted by Associated Press on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 07:51
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WSEX Founder Left Suicide Note: Hated Having to Stiff Customers

WSEX Founder Left Suicide Note: Hated Having to Stiff Customers
World Sports Exchange founder Steve Shillinger reportedly left a suicide note behind prior to taking a gun to his head last week.
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 03:26
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Obama’s Choice of Ambassador to France has Ties to High Stakes Poker Bust, Mob

Obama’s Choice of Ambassador to France has Ties to High Stakes Poker Bust, Mob
That reputed Russian crime figure, Illya Trincher, has a strong working relationship with one Marc Lasrey. And just who is Marc Lasrey you might ask?
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 18:41
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Internet Gambling Bill in Illinois Would be Standalone

Internet Gambling Bill in Illinois Would be Standalone
Whether this reduces the chances of passage remains to be seen but an Internet gambling measure in Illinois will now be presented as a standalone. 
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 13:31
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Insane from Isildur1

More Insanity From Isildur1 as Poker Phenom Wins Another $900k Thursday’s $470k just wasn’t enough for the young poker pro known as Isildur1, real name Viktor Blom.
Submitted by Payton on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 23:25
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Canadian Government Caught Off Guard by Bitcoin Emergence

Canadian Government Caught Off Guard by Bitcoin Emergence
Canadians buying and selling an emerging digital currency are running afoul of established banks and operating in uncharted territory for financial regulators.
Submitted by Canadian Press on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 16:54
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Daniel Pidun of Germany Wins EPT Berlin 2013 for €880,000

Daniel Pidun of Germany Wins EPT Berlin 2013 for €880,000
It’s the third time he’s run deep, but this time German businessman Daniel Pidun achieved his dream and won EPT Berlin – for a massive payday of €880,000.
Submitted by Press Release on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 16:36
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Witnesses Testify in High Stakes Poker Game Killing

Witnesses Testify in High Stakes Poker Game Killing
Eight men involved in a Saginaw Township, Michigan high stakes poker game testified against Quintel A. West this week.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 19:48
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Zynga Upgraded From ‘Sell’ to ‘Hold’ After Disastrous Week

Zynga Upgraded From ‘Sell’ to ‘Hold’ After Disastrous Week
TheStreet Ratings upgrades Zynga from a “sell” to “hold” and its share price rebounds.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:29
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