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.
New Jersey Clarifies Online Gambling Affiliate Arrangements
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has expressed the importance of affiliate relations to the growth of its state-run online gambling industry. On Tuesday, it sought to clarify the types of relationships and activity said affiliates can and cannot engage in.
Daniel Negreanu Closing in on Another WSOP Final Table
Finishing 2nd in the 2014 World Series of Poker Event #3, poker pro Daniel Negreanu is hoping to make a serious run in the Event #22: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship.
Heading into the last day before the final table is determined, Negreanu was within striking distance of the top nine players.
€242,230 Seized From 2010 Paddy Power Irish Open Runner Up Proceeds of Crime
Poker player Paul Carr, 34, will not be getting his €242,230 back. Authorities seized the money as part of two separate probes and determined last week that funds were derived through criminal activities.
Ifrah Law Wins Dismissal of Online Poker Trademark Infringement Suit
U.S. District Court applies Supreme Court’s Daimler v. Bauman ruling to narrowly define general jurisdiction
WASHINGTON - A federal court has dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a foreign internet poker news site in a ruling that signifies a win for Internet businesses at large by narrowing the types of contacts that would confer general jurisdiction against these foreign companies.
George Danzer Wins 2014 WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Razz Championship
Team PokerStars Pro George Danzer won the $10,000 Seven Card Razz Championship at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas a few hours ago. Team PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu was eliminated in tenth place.
This is Danzer’s first WSOP bracelet and tenth cash at the WSOP. Of those 10 cashes, Danzer has gone on to make the final table eight times, which is a remarkable record. He has been in great form recently, winning his fourth SCOOP title online at PokerStars last month.
PokerNews.com Banned From Covering Poker Tournament at Venetian
One of the largest poker news venues, PokerNews.com, has been banned from covering the Mid-States Poker Tour at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on grounds that it promotes online poker sites. PokerNews.com was unaware of the reasons behind the ban until this weekend.
The Venetian is run by Sheldon Adelson, who is currently on a mission to stop the proliferation of Web poker in the United States.
Phil Hellmuth: ‘Crazy Frenchman is Going to Cost Me My 14th Bracelet’
Gunning for his 14th World Series of Poker bracelet, poker pro Phil Hellmuth went up against Frenchman Davidi Kitai….and it wasn’t going to be pretty. Not only was Hellmuth eliminated, Kitai ultimately won the Event #15: No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Selling Himself for $16,700: More Than a 2014 Ford Fiesta
Sexy, dark, brooding at times, temperamental on other occasions....likes fine dining restaurants, hanging out with celebrities, very big hands (er..ego). Going rate: $16,700 a night.
A good escort might go for over $1,000 an evening.
Phil Hellmuth?
Yep, he’s charging $16,700.
Oh, and you won’t even get the sex!
WSOP No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball Fina - Negreanu vs. Volpe: So Who Won?
A handful of big name poker players have made the final table of the World Series of Poker Event #13: No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball with the top three finishes all having some degree of name recognition. These included the likes of Daniel Negreanu and Paul Volpe, the later of whom ultimately won. All of those playing at the final table had enjoyed past success on the live tournament circuit.
Pennsylvania Hears Testimony On Internet Gambling
A five-hour Senate hearing was held Wednesday to determine whether real money Internet gambling should be allowed in the state of Pennsylvania.
High Five Poker Tournament Returns to Americas Cardroom
It hasn't even been three months since the last tournament series captivated poker players across the US and around the world, but Americas Cardroom is giving players another reason to celebrate. The online poker site today announced that its popular 5-day series featuring five big events a day will return to the site on June 11th.
2014 World Championship of Online Poker Main Event Offers $10 million Guaranteed
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars announced today that satellites to the 2014 World Championship of Online Poker Main Event – which will feature a $10 million guaranteed prize pool – are now running, with buy-ins starting from just $1.65. The $5,200 Main Event is scheduled to take place September 28, 2014.
The $10 million guaranteed prize pool will ensure that the World Championship of Online Poker Main Event is the biggest online poker tournament of the year and will continue to build on its reputation as one of the most sought-after titles in the poker world.
Dreyfus Announces American Poker Awards to be Held in LA
Global Poker Index (GPI) head Alex Dreyfus has announced the first annual American Poker Awards.
The event will be held in Los Angeles, California, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 27, 2015.
The event looks to celebrate the poker industry and help develop the game worldwide by bringing some of the biggest names in the industry together.
"I think we are at the eve of a new boom," Dreyfus told PokerNews explaining how he believes this to be "the perfect time" for an initiative like the American awards."
Jonathan Dimmig Wins 2014 World Series of Poker Millionaire Maker
New York State native Jonathan Dimmig has become the latest poker millionaire after winning the 2014 WSOP Millionaire Maker event.
He bested the 2nd biggest player field in World Series of Poker tournament history to win $1,319,587 in the $1500 buy-in Millionaire Maker.
Tribes Reach Agreement on Internet Poker in California: Opposition Remains
California’s 13 tribes have reached an agreement to allow real money online poker in the state after five years of standoff. The catch: Only current brick and mortar casinos will be permitted to operate on the Web and that remains a sticking point with other key groups.
$10m Top Prize for WSOP Main Event Gets Lukewarm Support From Barry Shulman
LAS VEGAS -- Controversies at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) are like pimples on a teenager's face--they are always there, and there are a lot of them.
Martin Meciar Wins Eureka 4 Rozvadov for €87,600
PokerStars Qualifier Martin Meciar became Slovakia's first ever Eureka champion after beating a 493-player field in Rozvadov to scoop €87,600. The original first prize was six thousands more but Meciar made a heads up deal with Michael-David Passy and then it took him only couple of hands to eliminate his last opponent and seize even €10,000 left for the winner.
Forbes: Sheldon Adelson Winning His War Against Online Gambling
Forbes.com’s Nathan Vardi argued on Tuesday that casino billionaire and mega GOP donor Sheldon Adelson is now winning his war against Internet gambling.
It was a war mounted last fall that included slickly produced so-called public service messages coupled with lobbying efforts from some big name former politicians the likes of one time New York Governor George Pataki and former Arkansas Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
2014 WSOP Millionaire Maker Final Table Determined
Las Vegas, Nevada - The event with the second largest player pool in World Series of Poker history has come down to the final nine. The WSOP Millionaire Maker, which promises a cool $1,319,587 first-place prize, is being led by Stephen Graner with 12,005,000 chips.
Phil Hellmuth Just Misses 14th WSOP Bracelet Win: Ted Forrest Wins 6th Bracelet
It happened three times during the 2011 World Series of Poker, record bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth oh so close to winning another bracelet before bowing out in 2nd place.
It’s happened again in this year’s $1,500 Razz event, which drew 352 players, resulting in a $475,200 prize pool.
Eureka 4 Rozvadov Main Event Final Table Determined
Final table of the €1,100 Eureka 4 Rozvadov Main Event is set with eight players (out of 493) remaining in a race for a€93,600 first prize. Martin Meciar from Slovakia will start the finale as a chip leader, he finished day 3 with 2,200,000 chips after he bust Ismail Kalkan in 9th place.
World Series of Poker Charges $16 for a Salad: Smith & Wollensky Salad Just $9.50
What a mighty pricey salad!
$16: That’s what the Rio is charging for a salad in what is referred to as the “poker kitchen”.
$16? Really?
Lee Davy of PokerListings.com had the same reaction and that’s what initially prompted Gambling911.com to take note of this very expensive plate of greens.
A few days ago I joined the PokerNews UK Editor, Matthew Pitt, as he looked for something healthy to eat.
2014 Millionaire Maker Draws Second Largest Turnout in WSOP History
This year’s Millionaire Maker tournament has made history as having the second-largest turnout in World Series of Poker history.
An amazing 7977 individuals entered the event, which featured a $1500 buy-in. The No-Limit Hold’em tournament will pay out $1,319,587. Only the 2006 Main Event attracted more entries.
Bert Green Leads Last 24 Players Into Eureka Rozvadov Day 3
Eureka 4 Rozvadov Main Event is down to just 24 players who will return tommorow to play for a chair at the final table. They made impressive run to advance into day 3 in a 493-player field with the eventual champion taking home €93,600.
Poker Players Set to Rake in Winnings With $50,000 up for Grabs at BetOnline.ag
Responding to requests from their poker player base, BetOnline.ag have decided to re-run the $50,000 Single Table Tournaments, with a $50,000 prize pool at stake, and two chances to claim it, in the month of June 2014. Clearly this promotion proved to be highly popular with their players, and BetOnline.ag is only too happy to oblige, as they feel it is great to get such positive feedback.
Eureka 4 Rozvadov Attracts 493 Players
Eureka 4 Rozvadov hits 493 players for the €1,100 Main Event making it the biggest stand-alone stop in tour's history.
Vanessa Selbst is on Fire! Wins 3rd World Series of Poker Bracelet
There are few who would argue that Vanessa Selbst is the greatest female poker player of our time and she just proved it again. Selbst won her third World Series of Poker bracelet and that is huge for any poker player, regardless of one’s sex.
Poker Player Defrauds Bank Out of A$100 Million: Faces 142 Charges
Professional poker player William Jordanou, 55, is accused of providing false documents to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in order to get about $100 million in loans with three other men. He faces 142 charges.
Jordanou was acting as a financial adviser to a Scoresby-based accounting firm between the years 2004 and 2013. He is alleged to have provided the bank with false tax documents, letters of employment and invoices.
His lawyer George Defteros asserted his client would strenuously fight the charges. ‘
Phil Ivey And The 2014 WSOP: Is He In Or Is He Out?
Hamlet famously once asked, "To be or not to be?"
For the folks who run the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the question seems to be, "Ivey or not Ivey?"
That's Ivey as in Philip Dennis Ivey Jr.--Phil to his pals--one of the best professional poker players on the planet.
And one of the most controversial.
Three years ago, Ivey skipped the WSOP for the first time in his career because he was involved in a huge controversy.
Happy Hours Announced at Americas Cardroom Awards 2x Points for Sit and Crush
The online poker site known for making players happy is upping the ante again. Americas Cardroom today announced the launch of Happy Hours, an extension of its popular Sit & Crush points race. During select hours, poker players will automatically earn double points towards the Sit & Crush leaderboard.
