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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.
Attendance Records Set at 2013 World Series of Poker: Record 79,471 Entries Overall
LAS VEGAS – The 44th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas established a host of new records as poker enthusiasts from 106 nations traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the game’s grandest spectacle. The WSOP remained the industry standard-bearer, with 79,471 entries in 62 events and awarding the second largest prize pool in WSOP history: $197,041,468.
World Series of Poker Day 1C Likely Record Breaker for Single Day Entries
Today marks the final starting flight of the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event, and already the record for the largest one-day Main Event field in history (3,418 players) looks to be in jeopardy. Earlier today, Ty Stewart of the WSOP tweeted that there were already 3,000 players registered for the third and final starting day, and this was three and a half hours prior to play starting and eight hours before registration closes.
‘Closeted Skeletons’ Complicate Legalization of Online Gambling in US
Joshua Brustein of BusinessWeek.com wrote an article Monday dealing with what he calls the “closeted skeletons” getting in the way of online gambling legalization in the US.
Online Poker Phenom Daniel Cates Among Chip Leaders at WSOP Main Event
One of online poker’s biggest names, Daniel Cates, was one of the chip leaders ending Day 1b of the 2013 World Series of Poker.
Cates had the 3rd biggest stack by the end of Day 1b.
PokerStars New Security Measure Implemented
SMS Validation will protect the security of PokerStars player accounts
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN –PokerStars is pleased to announce ‘SMS Validation’, a new feature in the software to protect the security of PokerStars player accounts. The new feature is designed to reduce the vulnerability of player accounts to unauthorised hackers.
Free to Play Online Poker: Ivey Poker Facebook App Review
When it comes to free to play online poker websites, none are likely to come close to the new Ivey Poker, which recently launched on Facebook.
Big Name Busts at the 2013 WSOP Main Event
Day 1b of the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event got underway on Sunday and there were already some notable eliminations.
Saying “Good Bye” after Day 1a play included the likes of funnyman Jason Alexander, Soi Nguyen, Abe Mosseri, TJ Cloutier, Chino Rheem, Sopranos actor Robert Iler, Sam Barnhart, and 2011 Main Event Champ Pius Heinz.
2013 World Series of Poker Main Event Kicks Off
The 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event kicked off on Saturday with The first of three starting flights in this year’s event, the opening day of action is already drawing some big names from both the poker world and the sports and entertainment industries, according to WSOP.com. The event requires a $10,000 buy-in. Last year's Main Event paid winner Greg Merson $8,531,853.
World Series of Poker Real Money Online Poker Site to be Up by Late Summer
Caesars Interactive Entertainment CEO Mitch Garber is a busy man these days.
Roberto Luongo Heads to WSOP, Won't Talk Canucks
Canucks hockey star and PlayNow.com poker rep Roberto Luongo cancelled an appearance on a radio show Friday fearing the discussion would revolve around his NHL future.
Luongo will be taking part in the World Series of Poker Main Event but hockey fans don’t care about that….they just want to know if Luongo is returning to the Vancouver Canucks.
Rumors are swirling that he will not be.
NHL reporter Renaud Lavoie notes:
Matthew Ashton Wins 2013 WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship
UK poker player Matthew Ashton has won the 2013 World Series of Poker $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship Friday. This is his 3rd first place finish and 1st WSOP bracelet.
Ashton walks away with $1,774,089 for his efforts. Don Nguyen of Chino Hills, California, had led much of the way and managed to finish second with $1,096,254.
Seminole Hard Rock 2013 Poker Open Schedule
The Seminole Hard Rock 2013 Poker Open schedule has been released with events kicking off August 8. This event takes place in Hollywood, Florida, just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Satellite Tournaments
Hollywood, FL
Mondays - Wednesday in July @ 2PM
Mondays - Wednesday in July @ 8PM
Poker Player May Have Used Funds From Casino Heist to Enter WSOP
A Washington State poker player who placed 11th in a recent World Series of Poker event may have used proceeds from a casino heist to pay his way into this year’s WSOP, according to authorities.
Jonathan Duhamel, David Benyamine at Final Table of Poker Players Championship
Poker superstars Jonathan Duhamal (the 2010 WSOP Main Event champ) and David Benyamine were among those making the final table of the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship heading into Thursday.
All eyes were on relative unknown, Don Nguyen, however. He enters the day with a rather large chip lead.
Zynga Pays New CEO $5 Million Signing Bonus
(Associated Press) - Struggling Web game maker Zynga gave new CEO Don Mattrick a $5 million signing bonus and stock awards valued at $40 million to lure him away from his previous job overseeing Microsoft's Xbox console for video games.
Poker Community Reacts to PokerStars Re-entry Into US Market
The poker community is rejoicing news that PokerStars will be re-entering the US online poker market by way of New Jersey.
It’s On! New Jersey Takes on Nevada to Control Large Chunk of Online Gambling Market
News Wednesday that PokerStars and Resorts Casino had entered into a deal to bring online poker to New Jersey residents will have a dramatic impact well beyond the Garden State’s own borders.
Breaking News: Resorts and PokerStars to Offer Online Gambling in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY - Resorts Casino Hotel and The Rational Group, operator of PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, have reached an agreement to provide online gaming in New Jersey, the companies announced today.
The agreement links the first casino to open in Atlantic City with one of the biggest online gaming companies in the world.
Trump Daughter Talks Online Gambling With Bloomberg: Initiative is Complicated
This week it was announced that Ultimate Gaming would begin offering real money online gambling to New Jersey residents through a partnership with the Trump Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal retains online gambling rights to the Trump name but the Donald himself may want to jump directly into the US-legalized Web gambling fray.
Duhamel, Hachem, Benyamine Still Going Strong at Players Championship
26 players remained in this year’s World Series of Poker Players Championship coming into Day 4. The event will pay out close to $2 million to the winner and more than a million dollars to runner up. The winner will also receive the coveted Chip Reese Trophy.
Don Nguyen led with chips coming into Wednesday while Mike Gorodinsky sat with the second largest stack.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Vancouver to Open Later This Year
(Las Vegas) - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is pleased to welcome Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Casino (HRHH) family and looks forward to the unveiling later this year.
Reputable for its unrivaled offerings influenced by the love of music, the announcement of the Canadian property follows shortly after the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was selected to be the brand new casino offered in Sioux City, set to open summer 2014.
Doyle Brunson Busts Out of 2013 Poker Players Championship
It was a good run while it lasted by the Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, busted out of this year’s WSOP Poker Players Championship in 53rd place.
Both David Benyamine and 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel, continued to sit among the top 5 chip leaders heading into the overnight hours Tuesday.
Carbon Poker Looking Closely at Bitcoin
A rep for Carbon Poker, the flagship Internet poker room on the Merge Gaming Network, has confirmed that the company is looking very closely at offering the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin as a payment option.
Doyle Brunson Makes it to Day 3 of 2013 Poker Players Championship
The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, is back and better than ever! He is one of 78 people to advance in the Poker Players Championship (2013), not to mention he was right up in the top 40.
Son Todd Brunson also made it to Day 3.
David Benyamine and Jonathan Duhamel enter the day as the top two chip leaders, respectively. Duhamel was the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner.
Mark Pincus Steps Down as CEO of Zynga
NEW YORK (Associated Press) -- He's not heading out to pasture, but the CEO of "FarmVille" maker Zynga Inc. is stepping aside as the troubled online game company looks to revive itself and lift its stalled stock price.
Mark Pincus will be replaced on Monday, July 8, by Don Mattrick, who was most recently head of Microsoft's Xbox division. Zynga said Monday that Pincus, who founded Zynga Inc. and named it after his American bulldog in 2007, will stay on as chairman and chief product officer.
All Atlantic City Casinos Applied for Online Gambling Licenses by Deadline
The Newark Star Ledger on Monday reported that all Atlantic City-based casinos have made the deadline to apply for an online gambling license. That deadline came and went on Monday.
Man Steals $220k From Kindergarten to Support Gambling Habit
Periclis Telios, 41, of Bentleigh, Australia, has been charged with the unthinkable…
Stealing from a kindergarten.
PayNoRake Begins Making Payouts After Ten Month Wait
Following a settlement agreement first reported on Gambling911.com last week, Chico Poker Network’s PayNoRake began making payouts to players who have been waiting in excess of ten months.
GOP Bigwigs Adelson, Trump Won’t See Eye to Eye on Internet Gambling
With news breaking Monday morning that Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal will soon unveil its own real money online gambling site, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson can’t be too happy.
Ultimate Poker to Enter NJ Online Gambling Market Through Trump Taj Mahal Deal
(Las Vegas) - Ultimate Gaming, America’s first regulated online gaming operator, announced today that it has signed an online gaming operations agreement with Trump Taj Mahal Associates LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, Ultimate Gaming will supply a wide range of real money online casino games and poker, using its proprietary technology platform and the Ultimate Brands.
