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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.
Christie, Sandoval Talk Combining Online Poker Players: No Sports Bets at Caesars
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval discussed possibly combining both states online poker player pools during a gaming conference in the Garden State on Monday.
California Man Turns $200 Into $74000 at HPT Main Event
Rancho Mirage, CA (September 8, 2014) - Monday morning, Raffi Der Gregorian listed his total career poker earnings at $0. By the end of the day, the Glendale, California man outlasted the field in the Heartland Poker Tour Main Event at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa to join the elite club of HPT Champions. He can now adjust his earnings total to $74,276.
Woman Who Killed ‘Elvis’ Due in Court: Popular Poker Dealer Shot Dead
Joseph 'Elvis' Levine, 56, nicknamed for his uncanny resemblance to the late singer Elvis Presley, was fatally shot last week in his Las Vegas home. Now his killer has appeared in court.
Twilight Zone: Adeslon Favors Online Poker and Wants to Throw Hat in Ring
Las Vegas casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson praised lawmakers who have taken on a pro-Internet gambling position and proclaimed: "(We are) pleased that the Nevada Legislature has taken the lead in regulating internet casinos" and added, "Our hat will be in that ring.”
The Las Vegas Sun also reported:
More Trading Activity at Bwin.Party Raises Eyebrows
As first reported by Gambling911.com on Friday, at least one Director in publicly traded Bwin.Party bought shares immediately after earnings. Within a day of those shares purchases, the company started to buy back shares in the open market.
Helmut Kern, Non Executive Director, bought 60,000 shares in the company on the 3rd September 2014, just one day prior, at a price of 92.42p. The Director now holds 60,000 shares.
“On the surface, there should be red flags raised here,” a Gambling911.com source following the unusual trading activity suggested.
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Reputation in the Online Gambling Industry
In online gaming – and any other business, little is more important to a company than their reputation. It drives sales, brings in new customers, and allows a business to flourish.
The problem is that many businesses make several mistakes while trying to build their reputation. These mistakes sabotage their efforts, and, in many instances, lead to a reputation that is far worse than the one their company had when they began their public PR efforts.
Remembering Joan Rivers vs. Annie Duke: Poker Pro Mum on Twitter re Death
Doyle Brunson and other poker players have tweeted their respects for the caustic comedian extraordinaire Joan Rivers, who passed away at 81 Thursday afternoon. In the poker community, Rivers is known for appearing along side female poker pro Annie Duke in the 2009 season of “Celebrity Apprentice”, making for one of the better reality feuds on television. She also lashed out at the poker playing community, at one point suggesting they were all tax evaders. But that was just classic Joan.
Trump Plaza Might Try to Keep Betfair Online Gambling Relationship After Closure
(Associated Press) - Two Trump casinos in Atlantic City are in turmoil as the closing of Trump Plaza nears.
Trump Plaza is considering keeping its Internet betting operation online after the physical casino closes Sept. 16, and the Taj Mahal is experiencing money problems.
In a petition to New Jersey casino regulators, Trump Entertainment Resorts says it might try to keep its Internet gambling operation with online partner Betfair going after Trump Plaza closes on Sept. 16.
Comedian Joan Rivers Dead at 81: The Woman Who Beat Up Annie Duke
Perhaps the second most hated female in the world of poker, Joan Rivers, managed to beat arguably the most hated in the world of poker, Annie Duke, in the 2009 installment of “Celebrity Apprentice”.
Americas Cardroom Debuts Groundbreaking $5,000+$100 Cash Game: The Cage
San Jose, Costa Rica – Put your poker chips down and your fists up, America. The blood is about to fly in online poker's fiercest cash game ever. Americas Cardroom today announced The Cage, a no-holds-barred cash game with a time based tournament format where the battle for poker chips is on.
For November Nine’s Mark Newhouse, WSOP Final Table is Old Hat
The odds of making the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event--the so-called "November Nine"--are pretty long.
The odds of doing it two years in a row are astronomical.
But that's just what Mark Newhouse, a 29-year-old poker pro from North Carolina who now lives in Las Vegas, has done.
Anti-Web Gambling Crusader Adelson May Buy the US Senate: $100m Up for Grabs
Gambling magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson may be looking to try to buy the US Senate. He is spending $100 million of his own cash on the mid-term elections through various untraceable conservative groups, The Daily Beast is reporting.
Latin Poker Series se Prepara Para el Cierre del LPS Millions II
San José, Costa Rica – Se aproxima el cierre de uno de los eventos más esperados por los latinoamericanos. El segundo LPS Millions con garantía de USD $1 millón y tan solo $850 de buy-in. Las posibilidades de ganar un paquete cerraron el fin de semana pasado en la red Winning Poker Network. Los últimos "outs" serán en Ciudad de Panamá los días 14, 15 y 16 de Setiembre con los días 1L, 1M y 1N respectivamente.
LPS Millions II Poker Tournament With $1 Million Guaranteed: Limited Time Only
San Jose, Costa Rica – Online qualifiers at the Winning Poker Network for the upcoming LPS Millions are over, but poker players still have a number of outs if they want to take a seat. Americas Cardroom today confirmed that poker players can still buy in to the $1 million tournament onsite in Panama for $750+$100 or purchase a $2,050 package in advance.
UK Suspends PokerCent.com License, Service
The United Kindgom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the license of a small independent online poker room, PokerCents.com. Service has also been shut off as a result. PokerCents.com hopes to have its service restored on October 1 once it comes into compliance.
The online poker company claims its license was suspended due to not having the proper certificate.
The Commission was vague in its own statement issued Monday.
Credit Suisse Gives Playtech ‘Neutral’ Rating
Online gambling software company Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) had its stock reinstated by stock analysts at Credit Suisse as “neutral” with a current price target of GBX 780 ($12.94). Credit Suisse’s target price points to a potential upside of 8.24% from the company’s current price.
Other analysts, including Canaccord Genuity this past Thursday, have either reinstated or raised their price target on shares of Playtech PLC to a “buy” rating. In the case of Canaccord Genuity, their price target on shares rose from GBX 825 ($13.69) to GBX 840 ($13.94).
More Poker Players in Sweden Become Targets of Violence
Swedish poker players over the years have become targets of enterprising criminals. Last week, four armed bandits held up 15 players at a private game in Strömstad. The victims in this case happened to all be Norwegian.
From PokerNews.com:
The robbery began as four masked men armed with guns forced their way into the poker game at the Hogdal Bygdegård farm. Robbers then forced the poker players to the floor before robbing them.
The LPS Millions II is back! $1,000,000 GTD – Buy-in $850
September 13 – 20 at the Majestic Casino in Panama. IMPORTANT: US players can buy their package with Americas Cardroom here. They will also have one last $55 online Satellite on Sunday at 8:30pm ET. Two Packages Guaranteed on AmericasCardroom.com
Back by popular demand - $50,000 up for grabs at BetOnline.ag
BetOnline.ag, running on the Chico Poker Network, are currently placed number 18 on Pokerscout.com in August 2104, making them the 2nd biggest US-facing brand right now.
‘Bad Actor’ Clause Might Get Dumped When California Renews Online Poker Efforts
The so-called “bad actor” clause that deters California from permitting online poker rooms that have previously ventured into the US market could be erased from future Web poker legislation in that state, according to a report in iGaming Business.
‘Cribs’ Daniel Negreanu Style: ‘Austin Powers, PeeWee Herman Type Abode’
Daniel Negreanu shows us around his mansion, described by PokerStrategy as a "Austin Powers meets Pee-Wee Herman" style abode.
We concur.
Full Flush Poker Announces “Game of Poker Thrones” Promotion
Three Roads, Three Houses, and Nine Different Battles Lead to the G.O.P.T. $100K GTD
Paddy Power Profits Plummet Unfavorable Sports Results Contribute
DUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) - Paddy Power's operating profit fell sharply in the first half of the year after a run of unfavourable sports results, but the Irish gambling company said a second-half rebound should deliver full-year earnings growth.
Paddy Power, which has more than doubled its annual profits since 2009 on an overseas expansion and a strong performance online, leads the industry in smartphone and tablet betting.
Gus Hansen vs. Viktor Blom ‘Best-of-Threes” With a Twist at Full Tilt Poker
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – As two of the most exciting players in poker face off in a best-of-three contest for $50,000 and to avoid a forfeit, Full Tilt Poker is inviting players to cash in on the action with a further $50,000 for qualifiers to win.
Interview with EPT 100 Barcelona Main Event Winner: Entrevista a Andre Lettau
Below are interviews with Germany’s Andre Lettau, both in England and in Espanol.
The 27-year-old online pro won the record-breaking 100th EPT Main Event in Barcelona for a life-changing first prize of €794,058. This was his first European Poker Tour.
Ihar Soika Wins EPT 11 Barcelona High Roller: Mercier Finishes 2nd
Jason Mercier finished second at the EPT 11 Barcelona High Roller event, taking home a cool €473,500.
The eventual winner was Ihar Soika from Belarus who took home €747,200.
The event had a total of 393 entries and became the biggest High Roller in the history of the EPT.
Study Finds Gamblers Brains Are Similar to Those of Pigeons
Psychologists at Warwick University, in the United Kingdom have concluded that gamblers brains are similar to those of pigeons.
Don't fret gamblers.
888 CEO Brian Mattingley to Step Down
(Reuters) - 888 Holdings Chief Executive Brian Mattingley will step down from the day-to-day running of the online gambling company next year and become chairman in a management restructuring, 888 said on Wednesday.
888, which offers casino, poker and bingo games, will promote its Chief Operating Officer Itai Frieberger to a seat on the board in January and he will run the business with Chief Financial Officer Aviad Kobrine when the changes take effect.
Lettau Wins EPT 100 Barcelona Final: Bonus Video of Stapes Princess Challenge
Germany's Andre Lettau has won the EPT 100 Barcelona Final Plus we have bonus footage of poker commentator Joe Stapes (Stapleton) dressing as a princess.
It camedown to Sam Phillips vs. Andre Lettau.
EPT 100 Barcelona Final: Hossein Ensan Leads the Pack
At the start of #EPT100, Hossein Ensan, 50, took down the first ever EPT Seniors Event for a best live cash of €4,535. He then won a seat in a live satellite to the record-breaking EPT Barcelona Main Event and is going in to the final as chip leader with 10,295,000.