Poker
South Carolina Judge Sees Poker as Game of Skill
Though he hasn't rendered a decision just yet, a South Carolina judge did say he believed Texas Hold ‘Em Poker is a game of skill following closing arguments in a nearly three year old case.
The Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge Larry Duffy's final decision could change the way in which poker is viewed in South Carolina. The state laws prohibits games of chance played with cards or dice.
"I have determined in my mind that Texas Hold ‘em is a game of skill," Duffy said toward the end of the hearing.
NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker
David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's
PokerStars to Deal 25 Billionth Hand
It is quite an exciting time to be a player of PokerStars. The site is currently running one of it's most generous promotions ever.
Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room
An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.
Poker Icon Recounts Days of Police Brutality and Raids
Poker icon Doyle Brunson believes things are way better on the poker law enforcement from than they were, say, 40 years ago when Doyle was a young lad (yes, he once was a young lad).
Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge
Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players. While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.
Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500
On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?). The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video
WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at
Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case
The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight. On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.
UltimateBet Teams Up With WWE WrestleMania XXV
UltimateBet.net is once again matching the all-in excitement of Texas Hold ‘em with the best value in entertainment - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.
Poker Club Becomes the Poker Bomb
The first poker-themed movie of 2009 is called "The Poker Club."
Most movies about poker are bombs, and this one is likely no exception.
Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Soars to $500,000
Miami, FL (PRWEB) Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - Just in time for Valentine's Day, players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker are falling "hea
8 Arrests Made in Michael Phelps Bong Case
The notorious bong Olympian gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps was photographed smoking has been found and 8 were arrested in an investigation by the Richard County Sheriff's Department. Phelps hi
Bernard Madoff Scammed Professional Poker Player
A professional poker player who is in the Poker Hall of Fame is among the thousands of investors who were scammed out of money by con man financial manager Bernard Madoff.
South Carolina Will Rule if Poker is a Game of Skill
South Carolina will be the latest state to determine if poker is a game of skill or game of chance. After victories in Pennsylvania and Colorado, the poker community took it on the chin when a We
GoDaddy.com Now The Friend of Poker?
It seems like only yesterday the online gambling was fighting to keep 141 domain names from being seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky. Thanks to an impressive effort by the The Interactive Med
Poker and Beautiful Latin Girls Combine for Veneto Tournament
The Veneto - A Wyndham Grand Hotel, and the Veneto Casino announce their Weekly Poker Tournament at the exclusive Veneto Poker Room.
Michael Phelps Will Get Back on Track Says Poker Icon Brunson
Poker legend Doyle Brunson, who worked with Michael Phelps over the fall to help him better play the game of poker, believes the Olympic gold medal swimmer will recover from the fallout associated
Tom Durr Dwan Has Big Weekend in Wake of Big Poker Challenge
Amid reports that he was leaking money at the highest levels of cash games on Full Tilt Poker,
Oklahoma to Welcome World Series of Poker Academy
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional camps where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, will head to Thackervi
Online Gambling and the Economy: The Media Stimulus
Throughout these trying times, Gambling911.com will be highlighting ways in which a fully legalized online gambling industry can help to stimulate the U.S.
PokerStars Makes Guinness World Record Book
The biggest online poker room has managed to break a Guinness World record.
Jamie Gold Signs on With Merge Poker’s Aced.com
"I am looking for, and will find a (poker) site that we can all trust, accepts US players, and will teach and support their players without worry of impropriety or monies not being safe,"
Michael Phelps Might Need to Become a Poker Pro… Fast!
Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, was dropped by one sponsor this past week following the fallout of his "marijuana" usage at a party this past fall.
Kellogg Co became the first major consumer firm to terminate an endorsement relationship with Michael Phelps. The world's largest cereal maker said on Thursday it would not extend a contract with Phelps, who won 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last summer. The company said the Phelps "bong incident" was inconsistent with its public image.
Poker Pro Layne Flack Gets Heat: Plays Golf With The Devil
Back in December, poker pro Layne Flack implied poker legend, Doyle Brunson, may have bought his earlier World Series of Poker bracelets.
Could Jamie Gold be Joining Ultimate Bet Poker?
A lot of speculation has been raised as to how well 2006 World Series of Poker winner, Jamie Gold, is doing financially when it comes to his poker career.
Much of the talk began in early January when, on the new episode of PokerRoad, they briefly spoke about Jamie Gold and there was mention by Ali Nejad mentioned how Gold has gone from having $8 million to nothing.
No Predators at This Year’s LA County Sheriff’s Dept Poker Classic
The sheriffs have learned their lesson.
Finally.
Jennifer Harman Will Host Charity Poker Tournament
One of poker's elite celebrity woman players, Jennifer Harman, will be hosting a Charity Poker Tournament (CPT) and Vendor Faire benefiting the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) starting at noon on
Russ Hamilton The Most Hated Man in Online Poker?
Following WickedChopsPoker (WCP) Raw Vegas exclusive video interview with online poker cheat and one ti
Play Online Poker in Your Sleep... And Win!
First Steve Martin disclosed on late night television that he had stopped playing online poker due to fears and confusion over recent legislation, now we learn he quit after playing the game in his
