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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.
Latest Federal Internet Gambling Bill Proposes Taxation: Reid Working on Measure
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - If Congress makes no progress on a national framework for online gambling this session, it won’t be for a lack of legislation.
Sounding Off Over Adelson: “Would Give Up Poker to Wipe Smile Off Snarky Ginger’s Face’
Poker players on the popular PocketFives.com website have blasted casino magnate Sheldon Adelson regarding his stance on legalized Internet gambling in the US. Adelson announced he will be ratcheting things up a notch by hiring lobbying groups in a feeble-minded effort to ban Web gambling at t
Countdown to Legalized Real Money Online Gambling in New Jersey – Starts Nov
Real money online gambling is set to launch on November 26 in the state of New Jersey following an initial trial. We can only hope this launch goes off better than what we witnessed with the much ballyhooed Affordable Healthcare website kickoff back on October 1, a site that still doesn’t quite work.
Full Tilt Poker Customers Expected to be Paid by March 31
Full Tilt Poker customers living in the US were expected to see their monies by March 31 (2014), nearly three years after that online poker company shut its doors to Americans. A few million dollars is owed to former Full Tilt players.
Guillermo Olvero of Mexico Wins 2013 Punta Cana Poker Classic: 'Bears' All
Mexican poker player Guillermo Olvero has won the coveted 2013 Punta Cana Poker Classic Main Event. He is the first poker player representing Latin America to win the Classic, now in its 4th year. Until now, two Canadians and an American have been crowned.
Gambling Magnate Sheldon Adelson to Battle Online Gambling as NJ Sites Set to Launch
One of the biggest GOP donors, casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is preparing to leverage his power by approaching Congress in an effort to ban Internet gambling in the US.
Professional Poker Player Vadim Trincher Facing Up to 27 Months in Prison
A professional poker player has confessed to his role in running an illegal sports betting operation that catered to wealthy gamblers in the United States, Russia and the Ukraine.
Former Utah AG Mark Shurleff Denies Role in Online Poker Payment Scheme (Video)
In 2009, St. George-based SunFirst Bank began processing payments to online poker players to the tune of $200 million dollars, resulting in what would ultimately become known as “Black Friday”. The US Attorneys Office in the Southern District of New York indicted a number of key executives at three big US-facing online poker rooms including the co-owner of SunFirst Bank, Jeremy Johnson.
Full Tilt Poker Remission Process Deadline Looms: Affiliates Welcome to File Claim
The Full Tilt Poker Claims Administration, as authorized by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is accepting Full Tilt Poker remission requests until November 16, 2013.
Some Visa and Mastercard Credit Card Issuing Banks Won’t Process for US Online Gambling Sites
American Express Co., Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC), Credit card issuers, Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) and eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)’s PayPal won't be permitting transactions for online gambling sites located in the United States, at least for now.
Patent Suit Against Caesars Entertainment Corp, MGM Others Dismissed
Case 3:12-cv-00741-CWR-FKB Document 76 Filed 10/23/13: A patent infringement lawsuit filed by MGT Gaming late last year against MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, and Penn National Gaming, Inc. has been dismissed in a Mississippi District Court.
Top 50 players Will Share a 712,950 Prize Pool
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Forget the $500,000 Gtd prize pool. This year's Punta Cana Poker Classic Main Event features $712,950 on the table, with $171,100 going to 1st place and the top 50 spots getting paid. After 10 levels of Day 1B action, 62 players will join the 87 from Day 1A to compete for the Main Event title and attempt to join Peter Cross, Demo Kiriopolous, and Matthew Weber in the record books.
Ya Poker Joins Winning Poker Network: Will Target Latin America
The seemingly ever-expanding family of Winning Poker Network sites will add another member this with week with the launch of Ya Poker (www.yapoker.com).
Helly Nahmad Admits to ‘Crossing Line’ in Russian Mob Run Sports Betting Ring
New York City art gallery owner Helly Nahmad, as reported earlier in the week, has plead guilty to a single count of gambling in Federal court and will have to fork up $6.4 million in restitution. That won’t be very difficult as his family is worth approximately $3 billion.
Poker Pro Mike ‘Little Man’ Sica Passes Away
“Little Man” Mike Sica has passed away following a long bout with cancer.
The retired teacher and long-time poker veteran from North Brunswick, NJ amassed over $1.2 million in tournament earnings during his playing career.
Skrill Wins Right to Operate in New Jersey: Will be Only eWallet for Online Gambling
Leading online payments provider Skrill has been approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and will be the only company to offer a digital wallet for regulated gambling in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Releases Online Gambling Guidelines
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has released policies as they apply to online gambling marketing and promotions in the Garden State.
Ultimate Gaming’s UCasino.com Set to Open: Now Accepting Pre-Registrations
LAS VEGAS - Ultimate Gaming encourages anyone age 21 and over to pre-register now for Ultimate Casino by visiting UCasino.com.
Notable Pros Outlast 274 Entries in Day 1A of Punta Cana Poker Classic
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Busting out of a poker tournament is never fun, but when you have a spectacular beach at your doorstep, 24-hour room service, and all-you-can-handle everything, it stings a little less. That's if they decide to call it a day, players that bust on Day 1A can still play Day 1B. Also, during late registration period a player can still re-enter Day 1B after getting knocked out.
How The Mighty Have Fallen in the World of Poker
4Flush this week has a good piece about how the mighty have fallen in the world of poker since the days of the mid-2000’s poker boom. Some are obvious like Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson and Russ Hamilton. Another big name, Annie Duke, seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth after being propelled to stardom as a finalist on Donald Trump’s “Apprentice” (Joan Rivers, who some would say saw right through Ms. Duke, ended up being hired in the end).
2013 WSOP Runner Up Jay Farber to Purchase Ferrari, Aston Martin (Video)
What to do when you’ve just won a whopping $5 million and change? Buy a Ferrari and an Aston Martin. That’s what 2013 World Series of Poker runner up Jay Farber is about to do…in addition to a new house.
And to think, Farber was actually the loser.
He’s also one of the more riveting figures to come out of this year’s WSOP Main Event, considering nobody had heard of him prior to this year.
Punta Cana Poker Classic Gets Underway – Day 1 2013
Playing poker has never been hotter—literally. The temperature in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 86 F, but it feels like 109 F with the humidex. And is if that weren't warm enough, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the hottest place to be from now through November 17th as the Punta Cana Poker Classic Main Event has the entire country gripped.
Gallery Owner Hillel Nahmad to Plead Guilty in Russian Mob-Linked Gambling Case
Overnight, Gambling911.com brought you the story of how “Donovan” producer Bryan Zuriff was begging for leniency as he is due to be sentenced for his role in a Russian mob-tied online sports betting and poker ring. Today we are learning that one of the alleged key figures in the ring, art gallery owner Hillel Nahmad, is set to plead guilty later today (Tuesday, November 12, 2013).
Ari Engel Scores Biggest Career Win on HPT
St. Louis, MO - Las Vegas-based poker pro Ari Engel has made a name for himself in poker with 91 career cashes totaling over $1.16 million since 2006. His enviable live tournament resume includes 39 Final Tables and a dozen wins. He’s got more World Series of Poker Circuit rings than he could wear on one hand. The 30-year-old has traveled the world collecting paychecks in London, Prague, and Manila, but it was a stop in America’s Heartland that earned him his biggest payday to date. Engel took down a record field at River City Casino and Hotel in St.
‘Donovan’ Producer Tied to Russian Mob Run Gambling Ring Begs Judge for Mercy
“Ray Donovan” star John Voight along with Hollywood film directors Judd Apatow and Peter Berg have penned a letter asking a judge for leniency when sentencing former “Ray Donovan” producer Bryan Zuriff.
Mr. Zuriff has also begged for mercy from Los ANgeles Judge Jesse Furman.
Formal Complaints Issued With Curacao Licensing Authority re: Ugly Revolution Split
Today, Gambling911.com is learning that Lock Poker has officially submitted a series of complaints to the Curacao Licensing Authority related to its breakup with the Revolution Poker Network, operating under the license of IAA Services, Ltd. Lock Poker has since developed its own online poker site, based on software used by the former Partouche Poker Network out of France and incorporates the one time Partouche skin Mypok.FR.
Lipparelli Talks Legalized Web Gambling in US, Sheldon Adelson and Colbert Probe
Former chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board (GCB) Mark Lipparelli sat down with our own Jenny Woo for a Gambling911.com world exclusive to discuss, among other things, what he sees as the future for legalized online gambling in the US. Hint: These won’t be anything happening at the federal level. “The opportunity to act has passed,” Lipparelli tells G911.
Bwin.Party Given Waiver to Operate in Atlantic City
European online gambling firm Bwin.Party has been given the green light to begin offering Web poker and casino games for real money to New Jersey residents and visitors by month’s end via a partnership with the Borgata Hotel and Casino.
The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement awarded the firm a waiver to begin operating.
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Heritage Sports Joins the Equity Poker Network
San Jose, Costa Rica, – The EquityPokerNetwork.com (“EPN”) announced today that the new Cooperative poker network has inked an agreement with the premier online Sportsbook and gaming destination, Heritage Sports. The deal has seen HeritageSports.eu expand its gaming portfolio to offer poker to their community of sports bettors and casino players in soft launch mode since September 27th, and will join the EPN as of November 8th, 2013.
Bitcoin Currency Hits All Time High of $309: Silk Road Resurfaces
The anonymous digital currency known as Bitcoin hit an all time high of $309 Thursday (November 7, 2013).
