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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.
Michael Phelps Suspended From USA Swim Team After DUI, 8-Hour Gambling Spree
US gold-medalist swimmer Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps was suspended by the national team for 6 months following last week’s arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
The 18-time Olympic champion also lost six months of funding from the sport’s national governing body as a result of his second DUI. A previous arrest was made in 2004.
Bovada Sportsbook Bonus vs. BetPhoenix.ag
The Bovada Sportsbook bonus is a 50% bonus up to $250. Compare that with BetPhoenix.ag, which offers a special 175% bonus up to $1500. Which to choose?
Bovada, while a reputable online gambling site, appeals more to a recreational (or “square”) player base compared to BetPhoenix.ag, which does welcome high rollers as well.
Phil Ivey vs. The Mob: Who Will Come Out on Top
Tuesday night (October 7, 2014) is a poker and sports betting fanatic’s dream when it comes to what’s on television.
Survey Finds Casino Slots Players Obese, Poker Players the Skinniest
Jackpot.co.uk has released a riveting – and some would say shocking – report detailing the various physical fitness attributes and contributory lifestyles of various casino players based on the game of choice.
Poker Playing Dog Passes Away at Age 17
A poker playing dog by the name of Jilli Dog has passed away at the age of 17 (or possibly older). Her exact age was not known as Jilli Dog’s owner rescued her as a UK stray nearly 17 years ago and she was beyond being a puppy at that time. In dog years, she was at least 40 years older than the Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson.
Two Get Jail Sentences for Illegal Poker Game in New Jersey
TRENTON – (Associated Press) - Two southern New Jersey men have received jail terms for running an illegal poker club inside a storefront.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey on ’60 Minutes’: ‘Being Called a Cheater is Very Bad’
One of the most recognized professional poker players in the world, Phil Ivey, sits down with CBS Sports James Brown in a candid “60 Minutes” segment on Showtime October 7, 2014. Ivey is not known for giving many interviews.
Winning Millions Seats Available at Americas Cardroom for Just $10
San Jose, Costa Rica – Who says you have to win at poker to earn a seat in the biggest online poker tournament to hit US shores in nearly four years? Americas Cardroom today invited players to lock in their $540 seat by making a $10 deposit for first depositors or $25 for reload depositors. The seat is unlocked just by playing poker and the $1 million tournament gets underway on December 14th at 3:00pm ET.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Engaged in Trickery to Win £7.7m Casino Tells Court
Poker pro Phil Ivey is alleged to have “stitched up” London’s Crockfords Club Casino by taking advantage of a minor flaw in playing cards, the High Court heard on Thursday.
Martin Short Talks Awkward Poker Game With Johnny Carson, Clooney Wedding Crasher
On Thursday night’s episode of Conan 11 pm ET/10 pm CT, actor Martin Short talks poker and George Clooney’s wedding.
The video will be live online Friday. Watch for it here.
Martin Short On George Clooney's Wedding
Seminole Hard Rock ‘Rock N Roll Poker Open’ Series Kicks Off: $2 Mil Up for Grabs
HOLLYWOOD, Fla – Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” (RRPO) returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida November 13 – December 3, 2014 held in the resort’s ballrooms. The series will feature 20 main events along with several secondary events and qualifiers. The exciting live poker action culminates with the live streamed and televised $2 Million Guaranteed RRPO Championship from November 28 – December 3.
Major $5,000 Cash Game, The Cage, Breaks $100K Mark at Americas Cardroom
Six days from today, poker players from across America and around the world will step into The Cage at Americas Cardroom to make history in one of the biggest, most innovative online poker cash games of all time. If the competition for the $5,000 tournament wasn't already fierce, today's announcement will turn things on its head.
Molly’s Game Poker Animation Video
Look who’s coming to the party this Halloween. It’s Spiderman, Batman and Dan Bilzerian.
The new book Molly's Game lifts the lid on the high stakes games played in Hollywood by the likes of Tobey Maquire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and A-Rod.
Molly Bloom (AKA the Poker Princess) hosted underground high stakes poker games in Hollywood that had ties to the Russian mafia.
You can also see Phil Ivey and Dan Bilzerian in action as part of this video produced by the folks at PokerStrategy.com.
PokerStars Launches Casino Games for First Time Ever
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today launched casino games in Spain on the brand’s marketing leading gaming site www.PokerStars.ES, marking the first time PokerStars has offered games other than poker on its platform.
The addition of casino games to PokerStars will allow Spanish players to enjoy the thrill and excitement of casino games, with the fairness, trust, integrity, world-class customer support and product innovation that distinguishes PokerStars in the online gaming industry.
The World’s Most Notorious Chip Dumpers in Poker: Where Are They Now?
In light of Tuesday’s news that the Equity Poker Network has put an abrupt stop to an online chip dumping scheme, Gambling911.com has decided to take a more in depth look at some of the world’s most notorious chip dumpers of our time.
Fedor Holz Becomes World Champion of Online Poker: Wins $1.3 Mil
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Fedor ‘CrownUpGuy’ Holz, from Vienna in Austria, was named 2014 World Champion of Online Poker in the early hours of Tuesday morning, winning $1.3 million. The 21-year-old topped a field of 2,142 players in the $5,200 Main Event to win the largest share of the $10,710,000 prize pool.
Equity Poker Network Quick to Shut Down Fraud Foursome: 5Dimes Player Chip Dumping
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles - Some quick action from the Fraud and Security Team at Equity Poker Network (EPN) has successfully shut down an isolated incidence of collusion between four Network player account holders. The Team identified the suspicious conduct between the four players, who more specifically have been caught engaged in the fraudulent activity of “Chip Dumping”.
Christman Dominates HPT for $165k at Thunder Valley
Lincoln, CA - Joseph Christman lived the dream of many poker players Monday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. With 16 cameras capturing his every move, he led the way from start to finish at a nationally televised Final Table. Under the bright lights on the Heartland Poker Tour set, Christman earned a championship title worth $165,130.
It took the Pacifica, California poker player 29 hands to dispose of his final opponent, Jon Des Pois. The last hand saw Christman call a river bluff from Des Pois to win all the chips with a pair of queens.
CineSport and Global Poker Index Bring Poker Coverage to Sports Audience
New York, NY – Global Poker Index(GPI) and CineSport have launched a partnership to distribute poker-centric video content to CineSport’s audience of over 7 million viewers across its network of leading news and information sites.
Jason Somerville Confirms Departure From Ultimate Poker: ‘I’m Not a Cheap Date’
Embattled Ultimate Poker has lost another of its team pros but unlike last week’s ugly departure of William Reynolds, Jason Somerville’s departure from UP does not appear to be quite as contentious.
“I’m not a cheap date,” Somerville said upon confirming his severed ties with Ultimate Poker.
From F5Poker.com:
WSOP Finalist Billy Pappas Tells G911 ‘If He Wins, He’ll Buy Mom a House’
Even if 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event final table member William Pappaconstantinou doesn't do another thing at this year's WSOP, he's already got one record under his belt.
His last name contains 17 letters, giving him the longest last name of anyone who has ever made the WSOP Main Event final table.
(He's probably got the longest last name of anyone who has ever played in the WSOP, but that's still being checked.)
So that's why Pappaconstantinou, 29, from Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, goes by the handy moniker "Billy Pappas."
Former Ultimate Poker Pro William Reynolds Trashes Company on Twitter
A former pro for the first US-regulated online poker site, Ultimate Poker, took to Twitter to bash the company after it pulled out of the New Jersey market.
Globe and Mail: David Baazov Positioned to Rule the Online Poker World
Few have heard of David Baazov, yet he’s about to become the head of the world’s largest online poker firms.
PokerStars Terminating Affiliate Agreements
If you are an affiliate of the world’s largest online poker site, PokerStars.com, it appears you won’t be for much longer. The company has begun terminating affiliate contracts. Whether this will affect everybody remains to be seen.
PokerStars was purchased by Amaya Gaming over the summer and it was widely rumored then that major changes would be on the horizon, some of which would adversely affect business relations.
Inside PokerStars – A Look at the Inner Workings of the World’s Largest Poker Site
PokerStars.com has introduced a new series entitled “Inside Poker Stars” where we actually get a glimpse of the inner workings of the world’s largest online poker site.
The site services a total of 63 million registered users, the vast majority of whom play for real money, though the site also offers a free-to-play platform.
The company has also dealt more than 110 billion hands since it first came online a day that will forever live in infamy – September 11, 2011.
Poker Player Confesses to Scamming Others Out of Nearly $300K
Poker player Justin Archuleta has admitted to scamming the poker community out of nearly $300,000.
Everleaf Poker Network Owner Charged With Misappropriation of Player Funds
A Maltese court has charged the founders of the now shuttered Everleaf Poker Network with misappropriation of player funds. The company still owes an undisclosed amount of monies to players.
From PokerSites.com:
Congress May Consider Online Poker Exemption: War Should Quash Those Hopes
A Sheldon Adelson-backed online gambling prohibition bill, the Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA), is reportedly gaining some steam in Congress though the odds are against passage during the so-called “lame duck” session.
According to media reports, Bally Tech’s John Connelly was quoted during a recent conference that he expects a federal push to make “everything other than poker illegal” this November.
Poker Night in America Episode 11 - Gavin Smith, Bacon Jackets, Bar Fights
“Poker Night in America” Episode 11 can be viewed below with the chief star of this episode being the one and only Gavin Smith.
Last Entrant is Last Man Standing on Heartland Poker Tour
Commerce, CA - Jonathan Chen was the final player to register for the Heartland Poker Tour Main Event at The Commerce Casino this weekend. When it was all said and done, he was also the last player with chips. Chen finished off a tough field at the nationally-televised Final Table on Monday to earn $159,780 and an HPT title.
