When asked on Monday night's episode of Jeopardy where he got his smarts, professional sports bettor James Holzhauer joked he attended the University of Illinois "where I majored in online poker". $89229 was his winnings Monday night alone.
Poker
What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
Massive Showing Anticipated at Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Hearing Likely
In anticipation for a showdown between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the burgeoning multi billion dollar online gambling industry, Gambling911.com can report that the media will be at Tuesday's
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/03/2008
2008 WSOPE Winner: John Juanda
Multiple bracelet winner John Juanda has just walked off with another having become the second person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.
Even after a grueling 22 hour final table, John Juanda could not wipe the smile off his face as he held his fourth WSOP bracelet aloft and posed for the throng of waiting photographers. Cool and implacable, Juanda never lost his focus, went on tilt, or lost his temper on his way to victory tonight.
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/03/2008
Danish Poker Pro Pulls Plug on Disastrous Website
Danish poker pro Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen is truly a great poker player, having won nearly six million dollars in career poker tournament earnings.
But when it comes to running a website-even one about poker-he is just as inept as the next clown who thinks anyone can sit down at a computer and create and operate a successful website. Hansen's website, at www.theplayr.com (that's "player" without the "e"), has announced it is pulling the plug.
A press release sent to gambling media and also posted on the website reads:
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/03/2008
Daniel Negreanu Fails to Grab WSOPE Win
It was down to the wire between John Juanda and Stanislav Alekhin at this year's World Series of Poker Europe.
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/02/2008
$750,000 Guaranteed Super Stack Tournament
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2008) - Straights, pocket pairs and smooth calls will highlight the action in October at Mohegan Sun's new 42-table poker room located in the 64,000 square-foot Casino of
Submitted by Guest on, Oct/02/2008
Seeing is Believing as Full Tilt Blind Poker Pro Reveals His Techniques
Several weeks ago, AintLuck.com broke the news that Full Tilt Poker was signing blind poker professional, Hal Lubarsky to their poker team.
Submitted by Guest on, Oct/02/2008
Five Remain at 2008 World Series of Poker Europe
Nine finalists now down to five remaining at the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/02/2008
An Online Poker Room Operating Legally From the United States? You Bet!
PurePlay.com's CEO, Jason Kellerman, sat down with Yours Truly while at Barcelona's European i-Gaming Congress and Expo and answered some questions about the subscriber based online poker company t
Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Oct/01/2008
Russian Players Have Impact on World Series of Poker Once Again
Russia's Ivan Demidov was listed with +425 odds at BetCRIS.com to win the 2008 World Series of Poker.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2008
2008 WSOPE Final Table Decided: Three Multiple Bracelet Winners Make Cut
With 363 entrants - the exact same number as last year - the second ever World Series of Poker Europe was about to conclude. By Thursday evening the 2008 WSOPE final 9 table was determined.
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/01/2008
Daniel Negreanu Tries for First World Series of Poker Main Event Win
It's hard to imagine that one of the poker world's most recognizable faces, Daniel Negreanu, has yet to actually win a World Series of Poker main event.
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/01/2008
Poker Players Alliance Praises Robert Menendez Bill
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nation-wide, today commended Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing S.
Submitted by Guest on, Oct/01/2008
Legalized Online Poker Will Most Certainly Boost US Economy
The numbers are staggering: Poker pro John Juanda has $7,100,000 in total career total winnings to date.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2008
New Online Poker Bill to be Introduced by Controversial Senator
New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez intends to introduce a new bill that would regulate online poker and other "games of skill".
The Senate bill's introduction follows a 30-16 vote on Sept. 16 by the House Financial Services Committee that would require federal agencies to define unlawful Internet gambling before completing regulations to enforce a current ban on the activity.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2008
Annette Obrestad Won't Repeat 2007 WSOPE Win
The second annual World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event will not have a repeat winner.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/01/2008
WSOPE Update Has Daniel Negreanu, Johnson Juanda Among Chip Leaders
The 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) was down to 26 players from 363 entries with some familiar names among the big chip leaders.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/30/2008
BodogLife.com Complaints Mount: Slow Pays Continue
Customers are getting paid albeit slowly....very slowly.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/30/2008
Youth in Spain Apparently Yawn at Prospect of More
In Barcelona Spain a group that tracks social trends has released a statement that over the last two years, the popularity of poker with younger adults is waning.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/30/2008
WSOPE Main Event Cut Down to 179 from 362
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu was enjoying early success at this year's World Series of Poker European main event. Negreanu was the second biggest chip leader heading into Day 2.
The Canadian - voted one of Gambling911.com Jenny Woo's Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players of 2008 - has total live tournament winnings exceeding $10,400,000, behind Jamie Gold, Joseph Hachem, and Phil Hellmuth and has the most tournament earnings of any individual who has not won the WSOP Main Event.
Jamie Rosen has career winnings of $131,428 in live tournaments.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/29/2008
World Series of Poker Winner Russ Hamilton UltimateBet Poker Cheat
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission today released its findings into a very high profile cheating scandal involving Absolute Poker and, later, the company's sister site, UltimateBet.com.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/29/2008
AllinLatino.com Launches for Latino Poker Community
Like Gambling911.com, only with Latin spice and a little less Investigador Nacional, introducing AllinLatino.com.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/29/2008
2008 WSOPE Day 1a Chip Leaders
Everyone is so excited about the 2008 WSOPE main event in London, England. It's the second year this event has taken place.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/28/2008
UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic Gets Into Full Swing
If you thought the world's best vacation spot was already enticing enough, wait until you see the $4 million we've stacked under a palm tree.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/28/2008
NHL Players for Luc Robitaille/Shelter for Serenity Celebrity Poker Tournament
Saturday night, the Avalanche and Kings played a pre-season game at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It's the annual game in Las Vegas and the Avs won the game 4-3 in a shootout.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/28/2008
Bodog WSOP Winner Jamie Gold Just Can’t Win: Barcelona Poker Raid
2006 World Series of Poker winner and one time Bodog representative, Jamie Gold, was scheduled to be the key speaker at this week's Casino Affiliate Poker conference and Affiliate Poker World Serie
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2008
CAP Poker Tournament Raided by Police in Barcelona
According to numerous reports, an online gambling affiliate convention poker tournament has been shut down by Barcelona police.
Police raided the Hotel Princesa in Barcelona Spain this weekend where the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) poker tournament was taking place. (see news here)
All gambling equipment was confiscated. Gambling911.com was also being told that the organizers were detained.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2008
John McCain’s Gambling Problem: Team May Have Ties to Gambling Industry
As the online gambling industry fights to gain its legal stature in the United States through a challenge waged by the The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, the New York Tim
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2008
Theo Jorgensen Wins Event #3 of 2008 WSOPE
Danish poker player, Theo Jorgensen, walked away with his WSOP first bracelet and GBP 218,626 ($400,000 USD). Jorgensen's total career tournament winnings so far amount to just under $1.2 million.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/27/2008
Irish Poker Masters, Winter Festival 2008 Poker Tournament
Citywest Hotel, Dublin, is where players have a chance to take part in the Irish Winter Festival of Poker 2008 via the
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/27/2008
Doyle Brunson Shows Whose Boss Against Youngster Poker Prodigy
Poker legend Doyle Brunson went up against the youngest World Series of Poker bracelet winner and proved he still has his A Game.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/27/2008
Breaking News
Maine Vote on Sports Betting Coming Shortly
Maine legislators say they are 95% there but it is the other 5% they need to hash out, at which point sports betting could soon become a reality in the New England state. Seven bills have been reduced to one.
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