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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.
Wikileaks Exposes Sheldon Adelson: Cable Discusses ‘Missteps’ in China
Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands Corp. is under federal investigation into whether it has complied with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and a recently uncovered Wikileaks cable suggests Adelson may be in some hot water in China as well.
Adelson is alleged to have “bribed” foreign officials in exchange for lucrative business deals. His casino empire enjoys a massive presence in the Asian gambling Mecca of Macua.
From Salon.com:
Bwin.Party Responds to DOJ Megaupload.com Complaint
The world’s largest Internet gambling company, Bwin.Party, responded to the US Department of Justice complaint that mentions its role as part of the high profile Megaupload.com indictment. Megaupload.com, a file hosting service, was taken down two weeks ago. The DOJ has accused the website of engaging in copyright infringement and pirating.
Bwin.Party had advertised on the service and was named in the complaint as a result. The gaming firm insisted it had terminated the contract with Megaupload.com once it became aware of the file sharing company’s activities.
Online Poker Tournament Double Guarantees Return to Americas Cardroom: Back by Popular Demand
How do you top a double guarantee promo that caused 12,000 online poker players to shuffle up and deal? By doing it again for a whole week. Americas Cardroom today announced the launch of Double Guarantees Week, slated to run for an entire week starting February 6th. All major tournaments on the online poker schedule will see its guarantee doubled.
Online Poker Freeroll: $25k Bankroll Booster at Carbon
Carbon Poker has just announced it latest online poker freeroll, the $25k Bankroll Booster.
Fertitta Interactive the Latest Company Seeking to Run Online Poker Room
Fertitta Interactive, which late last year purchased California online gaming company CyberArts Licensing LLC., announced Thursday it is seeking a license to operate a real money online poker room within the United States.
Satellites for Poker Maximus Events - 2012
With the news of Poker Maximus coming to the online poker world in March, players at Carbon Poker are already planning out which events they will enter over the three week time frame. Buy-ins for these events range from $3 to $530 so there is plenty of opportunity for every Carbon player to get in on some action.
Latin Series of Poker 2012 Announced: To Take Place in Lima, Peru
From the folks who brought you the uber popular Punta Cana Poker Tour (which heads into its third year this coming November), comes the Latin Series of Poker 2012.
Weekend Rake Races at Americas Cardroom Online Poker Site Offer Great Cash Opportunity
Americas Cardroom will continue offering its weekend marathon rake races using the popular dealt-distribution method throughout the month of February. The top prize awarded will be $2000 with $750 awarded to the 2nd place finisher. Everyone who finishes in the top 125 cash out in fact.
Online Legal Research Database Firms Updating Info on Internet Gambling Defendant
On Thursday morning it was revealed that various online legal research firms were in the process of updating their databases as it relates to a cooperating witness in an investigation related to Web gambling that many believe was about to begin wrapping up in the coming weeks. News organizations like Gambling911.com utilize the services of these firms as a means of monitoring case law activities.
Online Poker Promotions – February 2012
As always this time of the month, Gambling911.com previews current and upcoming online poker promotions available at Cake Poker. What follows are promotions available throughout the month of February 2012.
ESPN World Series of Poker Reporter Gets Reprimanded by Judge for Tweeting During Trial
Long time ESPN reporter and sports personality, Norman Chad, was reprimanded by a judge on Wednesday for tweeting during a burglary trial.
Odds on Whether US Law Enforcement Takes Down Online Sportsbook for Super Bowl 2012
Gambling911.com has been covering all the hundreds of 2012 Super Bowl betting props that are currently out there. Each year there are always a few novel prop bets such as this year’s What Color Will Madonna’s Hair Be and we’re still waiting on those Gisele Bundchen bets.
So with the US Government’s aggressive action against online gambling websites over this past year, we couldn’t help but wonder what the odds might be for a Super Bowl surprise.
Washington DC Won’t Allow Internet Poker After All
A Washington, D.C. Council committee has rejected plans to allow Internet poker in the District.
The Committee on Finance and Revenue voted 3-2 in favor of a bill to repeal the program, known as iGaming, which created controversy from the moment it was passed as part of a budget bill in December 2010, the Washington Times reported on Wednesday.
Had D.C. gone through with plans to allow online poker, the jurisdiction would have been the first in the US to do so.
2012 WSOP Schedule Released: New $1 Million Buy-in Revealed
Among the many surprises revealed with the release of the 2012 WSOP schedule, new events include a $1 million buy-in, re-entry, mix-max and four-handed formats. Also, as Gambling911.com reported earlier on Wednesday, there will no longer be a November Nine event.
This year’s World Series of Poker schedule features a total of 61 events.
No More November Nine: World Series of Poker Scraps Delayed Final Table for 2012 Schedule
The World Series of Poker was set to release its 2012 schedule. In advance of the announcement, the WSOP tweeted that the November Nine will not be found on this year’s schedule.
This past year near live coverage of the WSOP turned out to be a pretty huge success. Rumors of the November Nine demise had surfaced for months.
The tweet:
“A few hints on WSOP schedule coming tomorrow…you won’t find the November Nine returning.”
The November Nine was added in 2008 and went through 2011.
A few other teases via Twitter included:
Bet The 2012 Super Bowl and Play Online Poker at the Same Time
Americas Cardroom has incorporated a sportsbook into its expansive platform so gamblers can now place a bet on the 2012 Super Bowl and play online poker at the same time. It’s called multi-tasking.
Police Recover Funds Stolen During Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion
Police announced Wednesday that they had uncovered approximately half of the funds belonging to 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel stolen from his home.
Third Straight Week Drop for Online Poker Traffic
Online poker traffic the world over fell 0.6 percent this week according to PokerScout.com.
Chris Ferguson ‘Very Positive Dialog’ With DOJ
One of three individuals alleged to have taken part in an elaborate “ponzi scheme” while acting as a stakeholder in shuttered Full Tilt Poker believes he will soon have his case settled.
Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared Hubbard’s j-HU-b’s CHALLENGE
Online poker phenomenon and Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared ‘Jhub’ Hubbard is inviting his fans to battle with him Heads Up at any stake they wish every day this February. The contest was announced by PokerFacePR (www.pokerfacepr.com) CEO Matthew Spurr.
Should the fan defy the odds and get the better of Jared he is graciously admitting defeat by offering them 30 minutes free coaching in whatever discipline they desire.
Magic KingDOME: Wife of Purple Lounge Casino Director Must Stand Trial After Disney 'Toilet" Incident
The wife of Media Corp PLC Non-Executive Director Chris Gorman will be forced to stand trial after an alleged sexual encounter and assault in an Orlando, Florida nightclub bathroom this past August.
Breaking News: Full Tilt Poker Class Action Suit Thrown Out
The Ifrah law firm won a favorable ruling on behalf of Full Tilt companies and the individual poker professionals who were named as defendants in the first class action suit brought by former U.S. Players in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York last summer.
888 Holdings, Caesars Extend Online Gambling Agreement
Online gambling firm 888 Holdings and Caesars Entertainment Corp on Tuesday announced they have extended a licensing agreement that would allow Caesars to utilize 888’s Internet poker software in the United States.
888 said the agreement would see its arm, Dragonfish, power a selection of private poker brands of Caesars, one of the largest casino operators in the United States and owner of the famed Caesars Palace, once online gaming is permitted under the new regulatory regime.
Another Mysterious High Stakes Online Poker Player Surfaces: Nasud 11
A yet-to-be-identified high stakes online poker player is capturing the imagination of other players. He (or she) goes by the name of Nasud 11. The mystery player had Saturday’s biggest payday: $96k.
From HighStakesDB.com:
Player Panel Comes to Terms With PokerStars Over Rake Structure Change
After weeks of planned player boycotts and outrage in the online poker community over PokerStars change in its rake structure, a panel assembled by members of the popular poker forum TwoPlusTwo.com have arrived at a compromise.
New York Judge Rules Mah Jong a Game of Skill: Could Help Internet Poker Cause
Mah Jong, the ancient Chinese tile-based table game, is not gambling at least not according to a New York judge.
On January 19, 2012, Criminal Court Judge John H. Wilson declared in People v. Feng that “the court declines to declare Mah Jong to be a per se ‘contest of chance.’ ”
Online Poker Room Bad Beat Jackpot Surpasses $500k
Americas Cardroom’s online poker Bad Beat Jackpot has just surpassed $500,000 and the excitement is building. The Jackpot is quickly inching its way towards $600k territory.
Late Alan Meltzer Leaves $1.5m Fortune to Doorman, Driver: Nothing to Wife
The late music mogul and high stakes poker player Alan Meltzer left $1 million to his driver and $500,000 to his doorman, it was reported this weekend.
“I don't know what to do exactly with the money, but one thing I know for sure - every year, I'm going to bring the guy some flowers at his grave," chauffeur Jean Laborde, who received $1 million, or 10 per cent, from boss Alan Meltzer's $10 million estate, said.
"He was always joking. He never looked down on anybody,'' Laborde added. “He left me money, but it's not a good deal for me because it means he's no longer here.''
Entraction Latest Online Poker Network to Rebrand: Now Known as IGT Poker Network
Entraction is the latest online poker room to change its name, following quickly in the footsteps of the Yatahay Network, which announced earlier this month they would be rebranded as the Winning Poker Network.
Entraction’s name change comes as a result of the Swedish company being acquired by gaming manufacturer IGT for $115m last March. It will now be named the IGT Poker Network. It is currently the 14th largest Internet poker network in the world.
Legalized Internet Poker in Washington D.C. Unlikely Any Time Soon
After becoming the first jurisdiction in the United States to legalize Internet poker, Washington, D.C. is looking less likely to allow the activity for its half million residents any time soon.
The District of Columbia’s move to legalize Internet poker was met with accusations of cronyism with contentious hearings taking place this past week.
From The Washington Times:
