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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.
Caesars Looming Bankruptcy: Can’t Make Debt Payments
Caesars Entertainment Corp confirmed in a regulatory filing that it is contemplating bankruptcy as it will be unable to repay debts by the fourth quarter of 2015 without restructuring.
Retired Congressman Ron Paul Rips Into Adelson Over Online Gambling Bill
Retired Republican Congressman and two-time US Presidential candidate Ron Paul has come out swinging against “crony capitalism” and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to ban online gambling.
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Ultimate Poker Closes Its Nevada Online Gambling Site
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Ultimate Gaming officials say they have shut down the company's online Ultimate Poker site in Nevada.
Chairman Tom Breitling said in a statement Friday that online poker revenue fell short of expectations and operating the sites in just a few states where it's legal has made the business costly.
Online poker is legal in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware.
Players in one state can only go head-to-head with other players also physically in that same state.
Breitling says that made making a profit difficult.
Jose Canseco Finger Falls Off During Poker Game
Former Major League Baseball player Jose Canseco tweeted that his surgically repaired finger had fallen off in the middle of a poker tournament this past week. Canseco had accidently shot off the finger two weeks ago.
He tweeted:
Dan Colman Says Phil Hellmuth ‘Spineless Cancer to the World’
Seemingly out of nowhere, this year’s One Drop winner, Dan Colman, lambasted 13-time World Series of Poker record bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth on the TwoPlusTwo.com forum.
Americas Cardroom Adds $32,500 to Sit & Crush Leaderboard
The industry's top Sit & Go points race is getting a serious injection of cash once again. Americas Cardroom today announced Sit & Crush Reloaded, a 90-day promo that will see an extra $2,500 in cash added to each weekly Sit & Crush leaderboard for a total of $32,500 in extra money.
Bwin.Party Shares Plunge Thursday in Late Day Trading
Bwin.Party witnessed more than a 12 percent decrease in its share price following a 10 percent rise Wednesday on news that it was in early takeover talks. The price rose slightly Thursday morning peaking at 121.82 before the late afternoon plunge just shy of 104.
The statement issued Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange entitled "media speculation" said:
PokerStars Introduces The Billionth Tournament Carnival
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the Billionth Tournament Carnival – a series of promotions to celebrate Tournament Number One Billion on the world’s largest poker site – that will take place from November 17-30.
iPoker New Rake Structure Yet Another Deterrent to Grinders
Online poker grinders may be an extinct breed if the current trend of scaring them off is to continue. The world’s third largest poker network, iPoker, has decided to follow in the footsteps of PokerStars by restructuring its rake formula as a means of attracting strictly recreational players. Ahem fellow grinders: Americas Cardroom still we
Martin Jacobson on Winning 2014 WSOP Main Event: ‘Feels Really Surreal Right Now’
The newest World Series of Poker Main Event winner Martin Jacobson told PokerNews.com immediately following his big win “it feels really surreal right now”.
Bwin.Party Confirms Takeover Talks
(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party said on Wednesday it was in early talks with a number of parties over a "variety of potential business combinations", which could result in an offer being made for the firm.
Shares in Bwin.party, which made the statement in response to recent media speculation, jumped almost 17 percent on the news to 126 pence.
The company has faced pressure from U.S. activist investor Jason Ader's Spring Owl vehicle to shake-up its board, improve its growth strategy and reduce infrastructure costs.
Who Won the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event?
Jorryt Van Hoof was eliminated in 3rd place leaving Felix Stephensen going up against Martin Jacobson at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event. And the winner is.......Martin Jacobson.
Tribes Starting to Come Together to Offer PokerStars Online Poker in California
Sacramento, CA, and Montreal, Canada - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Amaya Gaming Group (TSX: AYA) announced today that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has agreed to join the existing business agreement between the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California’s three largest card clubs – the Commerce Club, the Hawaiian Gardens Casino and the Bicycle Casino – and Amaya which owns and operates PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site.
2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table Down to Three
The 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table had dwindled down to three individuals with Jorryt Van Hoof leading the pack. One thing is certain heading into Tuesday night’s action: There will be a European WSOP Main Event champion this year.
Van Hoof, a poker pro and online instructor from Eindhoven (The Netherlands), has high hopes of becoming the first Dutch world poker champion in history.
Billy Pappas Thrilled With 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Finish
Billy Pappas didn’t win the 2014 WSOP Main Event Final but don’t tell him that. He still walked away with a cool $2.1 million.
Following his elimination, the Lowell, Massachusetts native with just two cashes prior to Tuesday morning’s finish was all smiles.
"This was a real rush for me just to be here," Pappas said. "I wouldn't change anything. Sure, I would loved to have won. But this whole year for me has been amazing. I can't wait to come back again."
William Tonking, Dan Sindelar, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas Out at WSOP Final Table
It’s “Good Bye” Bruno Politano, Dan Sinclair, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas and William Tonking at this year’s World Series of Poker Final Table. All four were eliminated overnight and into the early morning hours of Tuesday following the first elimination of Mark Newhouse.
FBI Defends Ruse to Shut Off to Shut Off Internet in Gambling Case
WASHINGTON – (Associated Press) - An elaborate FBI ruse to shut off the Internet in three luxury Las Vegas suites and then send undercover agents into the rooms to fix the problem was a legitimate law enforcement practice, an assistant U.S. attorney wrote in a court filing defending the practice.
Mark Newhouse Gets Booed Over ‘Softer Field’ Comment: Out at 9th Again
During a break from the 2014 World Series of Poker Final Table Monday night, November Niner Mark Newhouse found himself getting jeered by the crowd.
The reason for the sudden disdain?
"....It's a softer field this year," Newhouse said matter-of-factly when asked to compare this year’s field to last year.
The interview was taped earlier but had been shown during the break in front of some 5000 spectators. Those jeers eventually turned into massive boos.
Daniel Negreanu Poker Hall of Fame: ‘A Combustible Powder Keg of Personality’
40-year-old Poker pro Daniel Negreanu and Bellagio poker room director Jack McClelland, 63, were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame Sunday night.
Full Flush Poker Serves Up Over $500,000 in Prize Money This November
San Jose, Costa Rica – FullFlushPoker.com‘s (“FFP”) special $50,000 GTD BIRTHDAY BASH tipped the monthly tournament prize money over the $500,000 mark for the first time in the recreational poker site’s one-year history.
Dan Bilzerian Plays Poker With Mini Me, a Gorilla
Poker playboy Dan Bilzerian recently teamed up with Mini Me star Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) and a tuxedo-wearing gorilla named Gerald to shoot a commercial for the online casino group BGO.com.
Seth Palansky Talks 2014 WSOP Final Table, Phil Ivey Cheating Scandal and Potato Chips
As the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event resumes Monday, the WSOP’s Seth Palansky talks to Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach about who will win, why potato chips matter and what’s up with poker pro Phil Ivey losing a casino cheat lawsuit.
Phil Hellmuth Becomes a Rapper: Predicts Mark Newhouse to Win WSOP Main Event
Some lucky folks (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it) got to hear poker pro Phil Hellmuth take to the mic Friday night and start rapping.
Hellmuth performed before a crowd that included nine-time NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick.
The record World Series of Poker bracelet winner was appearing at the Chicago Poker Challenge this weekend.
The Cage Anticipates Even More Players With Americas Cardroom 2nd Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Cage is opening its doors again in less than one week with expected more players, more money and more ferocity. The Cage takes place on November 12th at 8:00pm EST and will last exactly four hours, up from three for the first go-around. Players can buy in directly for $5,000+100 or qualify via one of the many satellites running now, and costing as little as $1.65.
Subpoena Fight Resolved Over FBI-Caesars Search in Phua Sports Betting Case
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A federal judge in Nevada heard defense attorneys allege Thursday that the FBI improperly enlisted Caesars Palace officials to obtain a crucial search warrant before arresting eight men now charged with setting up an international Internet gambling hub at the Las Vegas Strip resort.
EPT Prague 2014 Set to be One of PokerStars Biggest Ever Live Poker Festivals
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Poker Festival is set to be one of the biggest live events PokerStars has ever held, when it kicks off at the Hilton Prague on December 7, 2014.
Joining forces with the Eureka Poker Tour yet again, this year’s festival will feature 59 separate events including a wide range of new tournament formats. There will be 228 tournament staff working at the event (a PokerStars live event record), more than 140 poker tables, and EPT-run cash games operating around the clock.
California Indian Tribe to Offer Online Gambling in New Jersey Through Borgata
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - New Jersey gambling regulators have approved a California Indian tribe's request to offer Internet gambling in conjunction with Atlantic City's top casino.
The state's Gaming Enforcement Division has authorized Pala Interactive to team with the Borgata to offer online gambling in New Jersey.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians will be the first Indian tribe to engage in online gambling in New Jersey. The enforcement division signed an order approving the arrangement last Friday.
Backlash Over PokerStars Rake Increase as Pros Speak Out: ‘Will Hurt Bottom Line’
A handful of poker pros offered their opinion of the recent rake increase at the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars.
Speaking to PokerNews.com, the likes of Phil “OMGClayAiken” Galfond, Shannon “basebal1b” Shorr and la “Odd_Oddsen” Amundsgard spoke publicly about the changes now taking place at Stars, all of which seem to be embracing a more “recreational” model similar to that found at Bodog Poker.
Yahoo Real Money Online Poker Site?
A new Yahoo free-to-play online poker site could become a serious contender in the realm of real money online poker in the foreseeable future.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Approved to Operate Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Vegas
Las Vegas City Council members approved 26 medical marijuana dispensaries, one of which will be operated by poker phenom Phil Ivey.
They approved 26 pot dispensaries, more than double the number set aside for the city by Nevada regulators, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported. Ivey and the others await a final go-ahead from the state health department.
