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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.
The Atlantic: Where The Card Sharks Feed
The Atlantic has a very well written article published overnight Wednesday that discusses how poker “fish” have migrated to land-based casinos ever since a handful of top online poker sites exited the US market back in 2011.
Atlantic City Casino Suffers Fake Chip Scam in Poker Tournament
A casino in New Jersey has been at the heart of a scandal that saw them host a poker tournament to only have to suspend the action following the discovery of fake chips that had been introduced into the tournament by one participant.
With one player of a 2,100 strong player field thought to have been feeding fake chips into the tournament, the casino decided that they needed to suspend play pending an investigation as the man from North Carolina is questioned over his role within the deception.
EPT SanRemo Poker Tournament Winner to Get €476,100
The prize pool for this season’s EPT Sanremo Main Event prize pool has now been announced and it’s a €476,100 prize for the winner – along with a trophy and stunning watch worth more than €5,000 from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT Season 10 Main Events. There were 556 players creating a €2,480,872 prize pool with 79 players paid.
PokerStars Unveils Biggest Ever SCOOP Championship With $40 Mil Guaranteed
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today released the official schedule for the Spring Championship of Online Poker 2014, which at 45 events – 135 tournaments across Low, Medium and High stakes – will be the biggest ever.
SCOOP 2014 will run from May 4-18 and guarantee $40 million. For the first time ever there will be three events every day of the championship, re-entry tournaments, and Progressive Super-Knockouts, which have proved very popular in recent online championships.
Florida Bookie Tied to Legends Sports Bust Avoids Additional Jail Time
A Florida man tied to what authorities call a billion dollar illegal sports betting ring was sentenced in a New York State district court to time already served.
G911 World Exclusive - Gambling Law Expert Says Phil Ivey Not a Cheater
The man known as the world's foremost expert on gambling law tells Gambling911.com in an exclusive interview that what Phil Ivey did while playing baccarat at the Borgata casino is not cheating because, "It's up to the casino to make sure that there are no readable markings on the backs of cards."
David Yan Leads for Day 2 of EPT Sanremo 2014
There were 381 entries for Day 1b of the EPT Sanremo Main Event today which, combined with yesterday's 175 Day 1a entries gives a total field of 556 so far - however players have until start of play on Day 2 to buy in.
Leading the 316 players going in to Day 2 is David Yan from New Zealnd with 179,100 chips. The Day 1a chip leader was Cristiano Guerra who had 148,700. EPTLive kicks off at noon with daily coverage from the Main Event from now until the cards-up final table on April 20 (subject to a 1-hour security delay). Watch it live on Facebook or on PokerStars.tv
Borgata to Pay Out $1,721,805 to Affected Players in Chip Scandal
The Borgata Casino will pay out $1,721,805 to those affected by a scandal earlier in the year in which fake chips were detected during the Borgata Winter Open.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Entries Exceed Guarantee
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - The televised WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, which kicked off April 10 and continues through April 16 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, has drawn 1,795 entries, surpassing the $5 million guarantee and generating a $5,788,875 prize pool – the largest ever for a $3,500 buy-in tournament. First place will award $1,081,184 plus the coveted WPT Championship trophy. The televised Championship Final Table will take place at Hard Rock Live on Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m.
Why Phil Ivey is Not a Cheater Despite Borgata Claims
This week’s hot story without a doubt has to do with poker pro Phil Ivey’s alleged cheating at the posh Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. That establishment has filed a nearly $10 million lawsuit against poker’s biggest money earner.
Cristiano Guerra Leads at EPT Sanremo 2014
There were 176 entries for Day 1a of the EPT Sanremo Main Event today and 103 remain, led by IPT Venice finalist Cristiano Guerra.
Also through to Day 2 are Team PokerStars Pros Vanessa Selbst and Pier Paolo Fabretti plus PokerStars.fr Team Online member Ronan Monfort as well as EPT Prague winner Julian Track and GPI European Rookie of the Year Adrian Mateos who both qualified online on PokerStars.
Why Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Doesn’t Have Enough Money to Stop Online Gambling
Slate featured an article Monday morning suggesting that casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson does not have enough money to stop Internet gambling.
Phil Ivey Gets Support From Poker Community in Wake of Borgata Allegations, Suit
The poker community by and large voiced support for one of the game’s most recognized players, Phil Ivey, following allegations by Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Casino that he had taken advantage of card defects during games of baccarat.
Marcello Miniucchi Leads Final Nine in EPT SanRemo Main Event IPT High Roller
Marcello Miniucchi is the current chip leader with 4,540,000 in the €770 IPT Sanremo Main Event which has stopped play tonight with an unofficial final table of nine players.
iGame and Plus One Dreams Online Gambling Firms Merge
Two Finnish online gambling firms based out of Malta have announced a merger in an effort to better compete with the likes of fellow Scandinavian wagering companies Betsson and Unibet. The combined company will use the iGame name.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Sued by Borgata for Nearly $10 Mil Over Playing Card Scam
Poker pro Phil Ivey is being used by Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Casino over an alleged playing card scam.
The suit is asking for $9.8 million claiming fraudulent winnings during a series of visits to the casino in 2012.
Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Gives Israel $16.4 million to Go to Moon
Casino billionaire, GOP mega donor and friend to Israel, Sheldon Adelson, has just donated $16.4 million to that country so it could become only the 4th nation to land on the moon.
Which Online Poker Rooms Welcome Grinders: A Look at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – Poker players who love to grind have suddenly been shunned by recent changes in the poker landscape. Some US-friendly poker sites are reducing the number of tables during multi-table play leaving a bad taste in the mouths of players and drastically affecting their earning potential. One online poker site has responded by letting the world know that it's business as usual.
Poker Pro Cyril Mouly, Murdered Driver Were on Trial for Fraud
A 38-year-old French poker player who claimed he and his driver were attacked by two masked assailants upon leaving a poker game was arrested in 2011 and charged with fraud.
French Poker Pro Cyril Mouly Attacked by Masked Men: Driver Killed
French poker player Cyril Mouly was brutally attacked after leaving a Paris tournament Tuesday night.
Activist Investor at Bwin.Party Questions Chairman Appointment
Jason Ader, the activist investor who works extensively in gaming, continues to make waves in the industry. As featured today in the Daily Telegraph, New York-based Ader feels bwin.party is tremendously undervalued.
Ader has reportedly told confidants that bwin needs some changes to meet its full potential in the gaming arena.
Online Super Series III Pays Out a Record $1,176,445 in Prize Money
It's not just the upcoming LSOP Millions II that has online poker players excited about the concept of a million bucks. Leading online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced that its $900,000 online poker series paid out nearly $300,000 more than what had been guaranteed, handing out a record $1,176,445 in prize money.
Borgata Using High Tech Chips at Spring Open in Wake of Scandal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — A cheating scandal at a casino poker tournament has led to new security measures, including chips that are more intricate, have more colors and include an authentication element that can be checked under ultraviolet light.
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa told The Associated Press it was using new chips for its Spring Open poker tournament that began Tuesday.
Technical Error at PokerStars Causes Massive Overlay for Tournament
The world’s leading real money online poker site, PokerStars, is blaming a technical error for a massive overlay in its Sunday $500,000 guarantee tournament. Less than half of that sum had already been generated prior to PokerStars abruptly shutting down the tournament for late registrations.
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Summer Poker Open Tournament Series Announced
Scheduled for May 29 to June 18, 2014, the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Summer Poker Open Tournament Series will Feature $1 Million Guaranteed Championship, June 12-18.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will be hosting the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Summer Poker Open tournament series, which will feature a $1 million Guaranteed Championship.
Playtech Gets ‘Buy’ Rating From 12 Agencies
Online gambling software firm Playtech has received a “buy” rating from 12 different agencies that cover the stock.
From the MidEast Times:
Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 816.10 ($13.53).
Famous Poker Comebacks
The great thing about poker is that there’s always a possibility that you can come from behind to win, even if you're down to your last chip. And there have certainly been quite a few spectacular poker comebacks over the years in both land-based casinos and online.
A well-known poker phrase is "a chip and a chair," and that refers to what is undoubtedly the most notable poker comeback of all time. This honor is reserved for the legendary Jack Straus.
1. Jack Straus
Mississippi to Study Online Gambling Pros and Cons
(Associated Press) - Mississippi's chief gambling regulator is leading a group that will gather data on how Internet gambling and sports betting are working other states.
Allen Godfrey, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, is chairman of the task force.
State Rep. Richard Bennett, a Long Beach Republican and chairman of the House Gaming Committee, asked Godfrey to take the job and provide an unbiased look at the pros and cons of Internet gambling and sports betting.
WSOP Circuit National Championship 2014 to be Held at Bally’s Atlantic City
The WSOP Circuit National Championship 2014 will be held at Bally’s in Atlantic City from May 22-24 it was announced this week. This is the 10th season of the circuit.
With a total of 100 players eligible for qualification, the World Series of Poker today announces how the additional six remaining at-large seats will be awarded.
In May, WSOP.com websites in both Nevada and New Jersey will host an online freeroll tournament in their respective states, where the winner of each tournament will automatically qualify (2 seats total).
Can I Play On New Jersey Online Gambling Websites If I Live in New York?
Live in New York State but you wish to play on one of New Jersey’s online gambling websites? You can do so, with a catch.
All of New Jersey’s licensed and regulated Internet gambling websites incorporate geolocation technology that prevents individuals from placing real money bets from outside the Garden State.
