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Poker Pro Mike Matusow Denies $700k Full Tilt Poker Debt Accusations

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:35:49 +0000

This week, the French suitors who are looking to acquire Full Tilt Poker blame its pros for essentially “holding up the deal”.

Sex Offender Michael DeVita Ordered to be Compensated by Palms Casino Resort

Ace King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:14 +0000

The Nevada Gambling Control Board has order the Palms Casino Resort to compensate poker player Michael DeVita $18,500

Berndsen12 Battles Isildur1: Wins $299k

Patrick Flanigan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:26:06 +0000

Online poker player Sander “Berndsen12” Berndsen has been in a heated battle with Swedish sensation Isildur1, whose real name is Viktor Blom.

Vadzim Kursevich Wins the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event (Video)

Ace King — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:37 +0000

Belarus-born Vadzim Kursevich has won the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event and the €875,000 reward that comes with it.

Phil Hellmuth’s $21k Super Bowl Loss

Ace King — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:18:35 +0000

Poker pro extraordinaire Phil Hellmuth is also a sports bettor and he was tweeting throughout Super Bowl Sunday about placing wagers on the big game.

Gus Hansen has Returned to Macau for the Big Games

Nagesh Rath — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:20:37 +0000

After enjoying some success Down Under at the Aussie Millions, Danish poker superstar Gus Hansen is back in Macau for the big cash games.

Lock Poker Signs Pedro "pls3betme" Maia

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:50:52 +0000

Lock is excited to announce the new addition to their LockPRO ELITE team.

Police Recover Funds Stolen During Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion

Ace King — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:15:35 +0000

Police announced Wednesday that they had uncovered approximately half of the funds belonging to 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel stolen from his home.

Chris Ferguson ‘Very Positive Dialog’ With DOJ

C Costigan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:14:59 +0000

One of three individuals alleged to have taken part in an elaborate “ponzi scheme” while acting as a stakeholder in shuttered Full Tilt Poker believes he will soon have his case settled.

Late Alan Meltzer Leaves $1.5m Fortune to Doorman, Driver: Nothing to Wife

Ace King — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:09 +0000

The late music mogul and high stakes poker player Alan Meltzer left $1 million to his driver and $500,000 to his doorman, it was reported this weekend.

2012 Aussie Millions Main Event Winner is Oliver Speidel

Ace King — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:41:08 +0000

The 2010 Aussie Millions Main Event has been won by Olver Speidel of Melbourne, Australia.

Phil Ivey Wins 2012 Aussie Millions $250,000 Super High Roller: Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen Cash

Ace King — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:22:17 +0000

Poker phenom Phil Ivey has just won the 2012 Aussie Millions $250,000 Super High Roller event after getting knocked out of the Main event early morning Sunday.

Barry Denson Looking to Beat Phil Laak’s Record for Most Straight Hours of Playing Poker

Nagesh Rath — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:08:30 +0000

Barry Denson announced he is readying to beat Phil Laak’s old Guinness record of 115 straight hours playing poker.

Phil Ivey Down But Not Out at 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event

Ace King — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:38:16 +0000

With just 12 players left at the 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event, Saturday afternoon will featured six-handed play until only seven players remain.

Phil Ivey Going Strong at 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event

Ace King — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:22:17 +0000

Poker pro Phil Ivey is among remaining 26 players at the 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event.

Tom Dwan on Full Tilt Poker: “There was Enough Mischievousness That They Did”

Ace King — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:14:41 +0000

Tom Dwan talks Full Tilt Poker in exclusive interview with PokerNews.com.

Full Tilt Poker’s Chris Ferguson Allegedly Funneled $45 Million

Ace King — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:51:26 +0000

US Feds allege Full Tilt Poker stakeholder and professional poker player Chris “Jesus” Ferguson was embroiled in an elaborate ponzi scheme.

Poker Pro Thor Hansen has Terminal Cancer

Ace King — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:32:36 +0000

Norwegian poker pro Thor Harald Hansen has terminal cancer, it was revealed on Wednesday.

Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event: Daniel Negreanu, Joe Hachem and Erik Seidel Out

Ace King — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000

The third and final day of the Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event signup period witnessed the largest number of players at 317, bringing the total field to 657.

Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared Hubbard’s j-HU-b’s Challenge

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:46:04 +0000

Online poker phenomenon and Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared ‘Jhub’ Hubbard is inviting his fans to battle with him Heads Up at any stake they wish every day this February.

Golden Opportunity: Jamie Gold’s $1000 an Hour Poker Coaching Gig

Ace King — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:57 +0000

2008 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jamie Gold is now charging a $1000 per hour fee for his poker coaching

Low Turnout to Kick Off Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event

Nagesh Rath — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:38:00 +0000

Speculation is that the $100k Challenge may have acted as a distraction for a number of the big name pros in attendance at this year’s Aussie Millions.

Buyer of Peter Eastgate WSOP Charitable Bracelet Identified as William Haughey

Patrick Flanigan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:27:49 +0000

Until recently, the buyer of 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Peter Eastgate’s bracelet has remained anonymous.

Dan Smith Wins Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge

Patrick Flanigan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:38:03 +0000

Poker pro Dan Smith beat the likes of WSOP Main Event champ Joe Hachem and Danish pro Gus Hansen to win the Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge and the $1,012,000 that goes with it.

Phil Ivey Knocked Out of 2012 Aussie Millions $100K High Roller Event

Nagesh Rath — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:20:29 +0000

Phil Ivey is the latest poker pro to make an appearance down under, taking part in the 2012 Aussie Millions $100K High Roller Event.