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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.
$13 Million Prize Pool in Upcoming Poker Events at Seminole Hard Rock
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has released its upcoming poker events through August 2016. The AAA Four Diamond-Rated resort will host five series that will pay out over $13 million in guaranteed prize pools. Signature events include the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (January), Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown (April) and Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (July/Aug.) In addition to the signature line-up, a $1 Million Escalator Series (February) and Deep Stack Series (May) will be held.
'Mr. HPT' Wins Second Title and $153k
Mt. Pleasant, MI - Craig Casino has seen plenty of success with Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) since he won his first title over four years ago. He's won more money, been to more Final Tables, and cashed in more tournaments than any other player in HPT history. However, that second title has always eluded him. Until now. On Monday, the certified arborist from Winfield, Illinois defeated a star-studded Final Table that included a reality TV star and a former world champion to earn $153,323 at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Poker Pro Alex Jacob Crowned ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions 2015 Winner
LOS ANGELES — (Associated Press) - There’s a new "Jeopardy!" champion to add to the quiz show history books.
Alex Jacob, a currency trader from Chicago, won the $250,000 top prize on the syndicated TV show's "Tournament of Champions" finale that aired Friday.
Shift Card Bitcoin Debit Card Availability for Online Gambling Sites Unclear
The Shift Card, a first ever Bitcoin debit card for American customers, will soon be available to those residing in select states and could one day be utilized for gambling online.
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Bitcoin: How it Works for Betting Online
Most online betting sites have now incorporated the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin with great success, however, only about a quarter of the wagering population actually know how it works.
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North American Gambling News: Quebec Looks To Block Online Gambling Sites
Gambling911.com has all your latest North American gambling news including that from the United States and Canada.
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Rake-Free Six-Handed Texas Hold’em Online Unveiled by TonyBet
The open-face Chinese online poker site Tonybet Poker has upped the ante by unveiling its new rake-free six-handed Texas hold’em and pot-limit Omaha games.
$2.6 Million on the Table in Americas Cardroom's OSS V November 27 through December 6th.
San Jose, Costa Rica – November 19, 2015 – Forget about sleeping during the day after Thanksgiving. Poker players in the United States are going to want to practice their bluffing skills all day long in preparation for the OSS V. Americas Cardroom today announced the return of its Online Super Series. The fifth installment of the online tournament series features a $1 million Main Event, a total of 76 tournaments, and over $2.6 million in guarantees.
Australian Poker Pro Shane Warne Charity Under Investigation for Misspending
Australian poker pro and one-time spin bowler Shane Warne is currently under investigation for alleged inappropriate spending.
Pennsylvania House Committee Pushes Through Online Gambling Bill
The Keystone state is one step closer to passing a measure that would make online gambling legal within its borders.
The Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee backed a measure that would require land-based casinos in the state to license Web casinos.
In an 18-8 vote, representatives elected to advance the proposition to its chamber’s floor for further discussion and additional voting.
The measure is authored by the Oversight Committee Chairman State Rep. John Payne (R-District 106)
Poker Pro Alex Jacob Moves to Final on ‘Jeopardy!, ‘What is Aleve’
Poker pro Alex Jacob is vying to win this year’s Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions and he just moved one step closer with a victory Tuesday night. Now one of the quiz show’s most popular contestants moves onto the finals.
Jacob, a stock trader from Chicago, faced off against Brennan Bushee and Vaughn Winchell on Tuesday.
With the final question and the most money, Alex guessed “What is Aleve” when posed the question in the category “African Countries”: “These 2 6-letter countries rhyming countries derive their names from rivers & were once controlled by rivers”.
Alex Jacob Advances in ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions
Poker pro Alex Jacob was brought back on the television quiz show “Jeopardy” to take part in The Tournament of Champions this past Friday following an April run that earned him $151,802.
Now a Chicago currency trader, Jacob has advanced into this week’s semi-final founds.
The winner of the Tournament of Champions will receive a cool $250,000.
Jacob has earned just over $2.5 million in his live poker tournament career to date.
Battle of Malta Side Events Promise Sweet Payouts for 2016
In addition to the main event, which allowed for three separate buy-ins, the record breaking 2105 Battle of Malta featured side events offering up an excellent opportunity for poker players to make a few extra bucks after busting out. A more expansive list of side events should be available for Battle of Malta 2016.
16 Players Emerge From The Cage With Cash in Wednesday Night's 4-Hour Cash Game
San Jose, Costa Rica – Another installment of The Cage is in the books and this week’s time-based cash game saw six winners walk away with over $4,000. TerryRash left The Cage with the top prize of $5,232, but second place winner pas2h0ff wasn’t far behind with $5,133. A total of 16 players walked away with a piece of the $46,000 prize pool. Great prizes to the top 5 and a great number of "in the money" players is getting to be the standard.
PokerStars Cash Game Traffic Drops 3.3 Percent Following Loyalty Program Revamp
Following PokerStars controversial announced adjustment of its long time loyalty program, site traffic has dipped 3.3 percent. It was not immediately clear if the drop had anything to do with the changes.
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Amaya Gaming 2015 Q3 Earnings Results
MONTREAL, Amaya Inc. ("Amaya" or the "Corporation") (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) Tuesday reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, all references to"$" and "CAD" are to the Canadian dollar, "US$" and "USD" are to the U.S. dollar and "€" and "EUR" are to the Euro.
Joe McKeehen Wins 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event
LAS VEGAS (Aassociated Press) — Pennsylvania poker pro Joe McKeehen never gave up his lead in the World Series of Poker's championship event, and took home $7.68 million Tuesday night as the victor.
The 2015 Punta Cana Poker Classic Shatters Participation Record
San Jose, Costa Rica – Nov 10, 2015 –This year’s sixth-annual Punta Cana Poker Classic is in the books with its biggest turnout ever. Luis Yepez, of Venezuela, was the overall winner, finishing atop of a record-high field of 567 players who combined for an $824,985 prize pool.
‘Shrimp Boy’ at Center of Mob Gambling Ring Say Prosecutors
The trial of Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow,55, in a racketeering and murder-for-hire case began in San Francisco Monday.
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Software Exec Neil Blumenfield Tells G911 He is Computing a Way to Win WSOP Main Event
LAS VEGAS -- If it wasn't for the presence of 72-year-old Pierre Neuville of Belgium at the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event--which resumes Sunday--the oldest player at the table would be 61-year-old Neil Blumenfield of San Francisco.
Blumenfield, a Silicon Valley software company executive, is no stranger to the WSOP Main Event. Three years ago, he finished in 285th place in the WSOP's signature event, earning nearly $35,000.
Three Remaining at WSOP Final: Max Steinberg Eliminated
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Well-heeled Max Steinberg who has made tailored suits his trademark at poker tables populated with hoodies and sneakers won't need to find another suit for day three of the World Series of Poker finale.
And the 2015 Battle of Malta Winner Is....
Nicolas Proust has won the 2015 Battle of Malta and a cool €165,000 that comes with it. That low €550 really paid off.
The only drawback to winning, Proust couldn’t participate in all the great parties associated with BOM as the poker continued way into the early morning hours, beyond the time we were even out partying.
The 29-year-old former tennis coach from France is now etched in the Maltese history books for claiming the title at the biggest live poker tournament ever held on Malta.
Battle of Malta Final Table Dwindling Down With Three Remaining
The Battle of Malta Final table is starting to dwindle down with just three players left.
Hendrik Koops Henrik Jacobsen and Nicolas Proust
Nicolas Proust has won around $20,000 on the live circuit to date. The other two players have barely registered in live tournaments. Each is guaranteed to win at least €70,200 from this tournament.
Restore Americas Wire Act Gets Another Hearing for December
Gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson’s pet project, Restore Americas Wire Act or RAWA, will receive a second hearing in December.
World Series of Poker Down to Six Players
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — The man to beat at the World Series of Poker Main Event had an unrivaled tower of chips by night's end and luck on his side.
WSOP 2015 Final Table Dwindling Down
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Call him the dream-slayer. Joe McKeehen, the 24-year-old poker pro from Pennsylvania who held an enormous lead going into the final World Series of Poker matchup, ousted Italy's Federico Butteroni late Sunday leaving seven players left to battle for a $7.6 million top prize.
First Female to Ever Make Battle of Malta Final Table is Finland's Anne Meri
Add Finland’s Anne Meri among poker’s female players to watch as she has landed a spot at the final table of Battle of Malta 2015. She is the first female poker player to do so since the event’s inception four years ago.
The country makeup for this year’s final has five Scandinavians (two Norwegians, one from Denmark and Meri from Finland). What happened to all those Swedes?
The rest of the Final Table is made up of an Italian, Israeli, a Frenchman and Bulgarian.
The BOM2015 Final Table is…
Uri Gilboa: 8,520,000
Henrik Jacobsen: 6,640,000
Battle of Malta After Parties - Sky Club Lounge Photos
Talk about a fabulous party, our good friend Ivonne from PokerListings.com helped organize one of the best parties we have been to at the just reopened Sky Club Lounge (and by "just reopened" we are talking the night we were there).
We will have so many photos below from this great party so enjoy and be sure to register for Battle of Malta 2016 here
Day 5 Coverage of Battle of Malta 2015: Final Table Determined
It's the "final" day of Battle of Malta with a Final Table possibly decided as early as dinner time but more likely before midnight.
Depending on the time it is determined, there could be a final table played out on Monday as casino rules in Malta dictate closure at 5 am.
The folks from PokerListings.com outdid themselves with another fabulous party Saturday night as the Sky Club Lounge reopened its doors just for the Battle of Malta.
Battle of Malta 2015: The Best Parties on the Tournament Circuit
Our Day 4 coverage of Battle of Malta CONTINUES HERE but away from the tables the folks from PokerListings.com are doing things up right with some of the hottest parties we have ever been to. We have tons of great photos from one of those parties at Malta's fabulous Club 22 below.
