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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.
Andy Murray Helps Betfair Smash Record After Slow Football Start
Betfair, the world’s largest betting exchange, revealed on Tuesday that the Wimbledon final was its biggest ever market following reports that the company has gotten off to a slow start with Premier League wagering.
Betfair.com reports that more than £58 million of bets were taken on the July tennis match in which Murray lost to Roger Federer but ultimately went on to secure his first ever Grand Slam title in New York.
Ole Schemion Wins 2012 Partouche Poker Tour
German poker player Ole Schemion has won the 2012 Partouche Poker Tour Final.
Tension Brewing Between Harry Reid and Dean Heller Over Online Poker Bill
Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston reports that he continues to hear murmurs that an online poker bill is “moving” but that tension may be brewing between Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, one of the bill’s co-sponsors, and Republican Senator Dean Heller, who is reportedly in charge of soliciting support from fellow Republicans.
Sheldon Adelson Backed PAC Goes After U.S. Rep. John Tierney for Family Gambling Troubles
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Tierney is the target of a new television ad from a political action committee bankrolled in part by billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.
The ad focuses on the Salem Democrat’s family troubles.
Record Attendance at 2012 Borgata Poker Open: $1.9 Million Prize Pool
A record 3,705 players are taking part in this year’s Borgata Poker Open at the Atlantic City casino with the same name.
The 10th annual tournament will feature just shy of a $1.9 million prize pool.
Last year, a mere 1,8000 took part in the $500 buy-in tournament.
Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Awarded $20 Million in Slander Suit Against Joe Francis
A jury has awarded casino magnate Steve Wynn $20 million in his slander suit against porn purveyor Joe Francis.
An L.A. Count Superior Court jury determined that the “Girls Gone Wild” video franchise owner, Francis, had knowingly made false statements against Wynn. Francis had told reporters that Wynn threatened to kill him with a shovel over the head and bury him in the desert. The jury found that Francis acted maliciously in making such statements.
"He told lies. He used the media to get it out there," said Wynn's lead lawyer, Barry Langberg, in lauding the verdict.
Poker Maximus II – Day 4 Recap
The first Sunday of the Poker Maximus II series brought plenty of action as it was the first time there were 4 different events to play and it also had the first $500 buy-in tournament of the series. Learn More About Poker Maximus at Carbon Poker Here
2012 EPT Barcelona Champion Mikalai Pobal is August’s Poker Player of the Month
Quadjacks.com has named 2012 EPT Barcelona champion Mikalai Pobal as their August Poker Player of the Month.
The Belarus-born player managed to beat out Finnish online poker phenom Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies to take the EPT honor last month.
Zynga Looks at Mobile Gambling and Online Gambling to Diversify
(NASDAQ) - Zynga ( ZNGA ) is expanding into mobile gaming and is looking to enter into real money online gambling. It recently tied up with Nokia to add Draw Something and Zynga Poker to Nokia feature phones such as Nokia Asha Touch and the Nokia Series 40 range. The games will feature in the phones released in Q3 and will cover nearly 100 million users. Zynga game apps are already available for smartphones and the company plans to expand into feature phones to increase its user base and target emerging economies.
Partouche Poker Tour Blames ‘External Media’ for Prize ‘Confusion’ but Will Honor €5 million
The Partouche Poker Tour has decided to honor its initial €5 million guarantee after quietly cutting the guarantee down by €750,000.
Everest Poker Moves to iPoker Network
Everest Poker and its Bet-Click brand have confirmed a move to the world’s number two most trafficked online poker network, iPoker, after weeks of speculation.
Poker Maximus II – Day 3 Recap
Day 3 of the Poker Maximus II Series saw three more winners crowned in Events #7, 8, and 9. Congratulations to all the players that competed and cashed in these events, but here is how the champions earned their trophies. Learn More About Poker Maximus II at Carbon Poker Here
Poker Maximus II – Day 2 Recap
The action was at a break neck pace during Day 2 of the Poker Maximus II series as three more events claimed champions. Here’s how they finished. Remember to take part in Poker Maximus II at Carbon Poker here to take advantage of this massive prize pool.
Poker Room at Gulfstream Casino Now Open Following Fish Tank Fiasco
The poker room at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in South Florida has finally reopened after a ruptured 13,000 gallon fish tank caused extensive damage to the facilities last Sunday.
New carpeting, walls, artwork and furniture have been installed since the flooding occurred, according to Mike Couch, Gulfstream's Director of Gaming.
"It's unfortunate we had to close five days, but we're very grateful to our guests for their patience and understanding," Couch said in a Saturday release.
New Jersey Says Professional Leagues do Not Have Standing in Sports Betting Suit
TRENTON, N.J. — (Associated Press) - A court filing claims sports gambling is so widespread already that New Jersey’s plans to implement it won’t cause any harm to college and pro sports leagues.
The argument is contained in a court filing that seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the four major pro leagues and the NCAA.
Poker Maximus II – Day 1 Recap
The first day of Poker Maximus II was phenomenal as the “can’t miss online poker tournament series” of the fall got underway. There were three great events, all No-limit Hold’em Freezeout tournaments with various buy-ins. Here’s how they finished. Learn More About Poker Maximus II Here
Belterra Casino Resort to Host HPT 2012 Championship Open
Florence, Indiana - One of the most popular events on Heartland Poker Tour is getting a new home for 2012. The year-end Championship Open will again be centralized in the Midwest, this time at Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana. HPT champs from throughout Season 8 will descend on Belterra for their final run at the coveted Player of the Year title. The tournament is open to the public and expected to draw poker enthusiasts from around the country, including legend of the game Scotty Nguyen. Players can take their shot at the anticipated six-figure firs
Poker Maximus II Gets Under Way With Top Cash Prizes
Poker Maximus II gets under way today (Friday, September 7, 2012) and continues through the 16th when top cash prizes will be rewarded. Carbon Poker is the flagship brand of the Merge Gaming Network, which is hosting Poker Maximus II.
Terror in Costa Rica as More Earthquake Videos Surface (Video)
San Jose, Costa Rica, is, and has been for over 15 years, the epicenter of online gambling. Up until recently even PokerStars, the world’s largest “real money” online poker firm, maintained a base there.
San Jose is an epicenter for something else.....EARTHQUAKES!
WSOP and Punta Cana Classic Staff Fund Rising for Family of Late Poker Dealer Casey Jones
The poker community is still mourning one of its own following the tragic death of 29-year-old father of three-year-old twin daughters, Casey Jones. While traveling with his family in the Southwest USA succumb to a mysterious disease that rendered him unconscious and ultimately took his life.
William “PokerMonkey” South explained Jones role in the poker community on his blog:
Partouche Poker Reneges on €5 Million Prize Guarantee: Claim No Such Prize Advertised
Billed as the “biggest poker tournament in Europe,” The Partouche Poker Tour (PPT), now in its 5th year, will no longer be “guaranteeing” a €5 million prize pool but has since altered that “guarantee” to €4.3 million, much to the chagrin of those already playing in the event. This begs the question: “What’s the point of guaranteeing something that you can’t guarantee”?
Lock Poker Premiers Knights of Skill Leaderboard: Win iPads, iPhone 4s, More
As Gambling911.com reported Wednesday night, Lock Poker’s latest September 2012 online poker promotions include two new ramped up leaderboards, one of which is discussed below and players can learn more about here at Lock Poker.
Not only is Lock Poker ranking players on ROI, but they will also be giving away 2 ME seats to the Aussie Millions as well as iPads and much, much more.
Fed Paves Way for Legalized Online Poker in US
Some of the online poker’s foremost experts tell Michael Shapiro of the San Francisco Chronicle that this “game of skill” is well on its way to becoming legalized in the US. But don’t look towards the federal government and a GOP platform that wants extended Web gambling prohibition as the main obstacle getting in the way. The states will have the final say and some just say “No”.
Lock Poker September Promos Include Free iPads, Aussie Millions Packages, 110k GTD, More
One of the more exciting Lock Poker September promos includes leader boards that, will not only be ranking players on ROI, but Lock Poker will be giving away 2 ME seats to the Aussie Millions as well as brand new iPads. Watch Gambling911.com for more details shortly. Currently running promos appear below.
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WSOPE 2012 to Include €50,000 re-entry High Roller Non-Bracelet Event
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has announced it will be adding a €50,000 re-entry high roller non-bracelet event.
The WSOPE 2013 kicks off in Cannes, France on September 21 with the €50,000 re-entry High Roller beginning on October 2 and taking place over a three day period.
The WSOPE bracelet events appears below and, as could be expected, Gambling911.com will be bringing its readers regular updates as they come in:
Sept. 21, Six Handed No Limit Hold’em (3 day event), €2,500 + €200
NFL Hypocrites Go All In for NFL Season Opener With Gambling-Themed Halftime Song
A song whose title is one of the most famous phrases in gambling is to be heard at half-time of tonight's opening game of the NFL--a league which claims to abhor gambling in any form!
Zynga Introduces Sports Betting With Las Vegas Style Sportsbook Game
Zynga has teamed up with developer RocketPlay to deliver a “Vegas-like” sportsbook experience for its customers just in time for the new NFL season.
According to a release, Sports Casino offers "an authentic Las Vegas-style sportsbook experience" wherein players can bet on live sporting events like baseball and football as well as play video poker, slots, and blackjack.
Outdoor Gambling in Atlantic City as Golden Nugget Offers First Exterior Casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - For the past few years, Atlantic City's casinos have been thinking outside the box when it comes to ways to drum up new business and compete with gambling halls in neighboring states.
But the Golden Nugget Atlantic City is doing so literally by becoming the first casino in New Jersey to offer outdoor gambling.
Final English Poker Open $5k Prize to be Awarded at Cake Poker
The 2012 English Poker Open takes place 18th September thru 21st September at the Fox Poker Club in London and there is still an opportunity to win a package to this huge tournament online at Cake Poker here.
Costa Rica Earthquake Causes Significant Damage: Online Gambling Businesses Fine
The hub for several dozen online gambling businesses, San Jose, Costa Rica, was spared any significant damage from Wednesday’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake just 100 miles to the west.
