Poker
Gambling Shares A Beacon in Tough Economy
While there continue to be few bright spots in the world economy, gambling shares both online and in the Asian gaming Mecca of Macau, continued to defy the trends.
3rd quarter results this past week at major online gambling venues and the introduction of betting exchange Betfair to the London Stock Exchange with an IPO of $2.84 billion have many investors excited.
Latest Poker News for October 21, 2010
Here are the latest poker news headlines from Gambling911.com for Thursday October 21, 2010.
6 Online Poker Players Sued For Winnings
6 individuals have been sued as a man from Florida is seeking to recover “illegal poker gambling losses”.
Dan Harrington, Erik Seidel Newest Members of Poker Hall of Fame
Gambling911.com would like to congratulate both Dan Harrington and Erik Seidel for their induction into the Poker Hall of Fame this week.
South Carolina Supreme Court To Determine If Poker Is Game Of Skill
A South Carolina Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in order to determine whether poker is considered a “game of skill” or “one of luck”.
The justices will be hearing arguments on Tuesday as part of an appeal of a local judge's ruling that Texas Hold'em is a game of skill, not chance. Circuit Judge Markley Dennis had ruled that poker games in private homes did not violate state gambling laws. His ruling tossed out convictions of five individuals who had been charged with playing poker in a private home game.
Punta Cana Poker Classic Excitement Builds: Flights Are Tough Find
Gambling911.com will be attending next month’s Punta Cana Poker Classic (November 10 thru 14) in what promises to be one of the most exciting poker tournaments of the year.
A full slate of attendees has not officially been announced as of yet, however, the Brunson 10 and Mr. Doyle Brunson himself will be in attendance. (learn more about DoylesRoom.com here)
The event will take place at the fabulous Moon Palace Hotel & Casino in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
No Legalized Online Gambling Any Time Soon Says Schneider
Long time online gambling industry advisor, Sue Schneider, has said that the activity will not become legal in the United States, at least not by year’s end.
Ziigmund’s Red October
The popular high stakes online poker player Ziigmund is reportedly down close to $2 million in the month of October.
Weekly Prizes in UB’s ‘Perfect Play’ For Micro-Stakes Online Poker Players
UB’s month-long Perfect Play promotion is already awarding big cash prizes to small-stake players, with the first Weekly Leaderboard winners announced.
MIAMI, FL (Marketwire) – Monday, October 11, 2010 – This month at UB.com, low-limit online poker players are reeling in the rewards across the entire 31 days of October, and the best part is, the Perfect Play promotion is already dealing out the cash prizes in two separate Weekly Leaderboard competitions.
