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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.
Poker Player Killed in Plane Crash: Passenger Seriously Injured
A Canadian poker player was killed Saturday while attempting to take off in his ultralight aircraft when it crashed into a neighbor’s barn. His passenger was seriously injured.
Norman Overdijk of Middle River, Victoria County had won $121,952 in live career tournament play.
Bluff.com Closing Down: Media Firm Once Dominated Poker Market
Bluff.com, now a mere remnant of itself after being purchased (and some would say, mismanaged) by Churchill Downs a few years ago, is about to wind down its operations.
Bwin.party Sees Shares Skyrocket Friday Following Blockbuster Deal
Shares in Bwin.party Digital Entertainment were up following Friday’s confirmation that 888 Holdings had agreed to buy the stock in a cash and stock deal worth around £898.3m, beating a rival offer from GVC.
The news of the sale was all but certain after the Financial Times and Gambling911.com received notice from key people within the organizations on Thursday afternoon.
Jason Ader, a major shareholder of the company, and New York based hedge-fund owner issued the following statement to Gambling911.com earlier Friday:
Investor Jason Ader Issues Statement re: Bwin.Party 888 Deal
It’s official as Gambling911 told our readers yesterday. Online gambling company 888 Holdings will take over rival Bwin.party in a cash and stock deal valued at about £898m.
Jason Ader, a major shareholder of the company, and New York based hedge-fund owner issued the following statement today:
Bwin.Party to be Purchased by 888: G911 Profiled Investor Plays Key Role
Today’s Financial Times reports that “888 close to victory in £900m Bwin bid battle.” A deal is expected to be announced in the next few days – or sooner.
Sheldon Adelson Rallies More Support for Anti-Online Gambling Bill
Gambling magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has aligned himself with a few more politicians to support his legislation that would ban most forms of online gambling, including poker, at the federal level.
Adelson’s measure, Restore America’s Wire Act or RAWA for short, was co-authored by South Carolina Republican Senator and US Presidential candidate Lindsey Graham and Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz.
Old Fogies, Daily Fantasy Sports Pro and a Unibomber Dominate November Nine
Until this year the oldest player to ever make it into a World Series of Poker November Nine was 57.
2015 WSOP November Nine Determined: Daniel Negreanu Out
Gambling911.com has the breakdown of this year’s November Nine with Daniel Negreanu knocked out in 11th place. Alexander Turyanksky followed, making way for this year's November Nine.
Daniel Negreanu on Verge of Elimination
Poker’s biggest money earner may soon make history if he can outlast another 13 individuals at the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event with his hopes of making it into the November Nine potentially dashed.
At 8 pm EST, Negreanu had the lowest chip count.
Daniel Negreanu Keeps Things Interesting at WSOP Main Event
The top money earner in poker was still hanging in there at the 2015 World Series of Poker Main event with just over 30 players in the mix.
The "November Nine" will have outlasted a field of 6,420 card players who began playing July 5 and wagered $10,000 each for the chance to be poker's next champion.
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2015 WSOP Main Event Winding Down
The 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event was down to 237 players as we are within approximately 48 hours of determining which seven players will re-emerge at November’s Final.
Of all the former WSOP Main Event winners, none remain alive in this year’s championship.
Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Becomes Head of ‘Big Brother’ Household: Opts Out of WSOP
While most poker pros are participating in this week’s World Series of Poker Main Event, Vanessa Rousso, a former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, is appearing in that experiment known as “Big Brother”.
She’s among the front runners to win and was just nominated Head of the Household.
Phil Ivey Knocked Out of 2015 WSOP Main Event
One of the greatest modern day poker players, Phil Ivey, has busted out of the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event.
Ivey's pair of nines were no match for another player's kings Thursday.
Third Time’s a Charm for ACR’s Million Dollar Sundays
Early last year when I was told that we’d be hosting a $1,000,000 GTD tournament, I had mixed feelings. It was a healthy mix of excitement and sheer terror.
Man Accused of Bringing Counterfeit Chips to Poker Tournament Indicted on Theft
TRENTON, NJ (Associated Press) - A North Carolina man accused of bringing millions of dollars in counterfeit poker chips to a tournament in New Jersey has been indicted on theft charges.
Aaron Paul the Next Hans Solo? He’s Mum at World Series of Poker
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul is rumored to be playing Hans Solo in an upcoming “Star Wars” spinoff. Paul is currently participating in the World Series of Poker Main Event and has yet to respond to said rumors.
He did, however, provide a hint on his Instagram page of the official “Star Wars” handle.
2015 WSOP Main Event Payouts Announced: 1st Place Prize Lowest in Ten Years
World Series of Poker officials announced the payouts for this year’s Main event as a total of 6,420 have entered to create a prize pool of $60,348,000.
The first place prize of $7,680,021 may seem like a lot but it is the lowest since 2005.
New Jersey Online Gambling Sites Hit by Cyber Attack: Bitcoin Ransom Demanded
New Jersey online gambling sites are not immune to cyber attacks that have long plagued offshore wagering companies and those based out of Europe. That was demonstrated this past weekend after four of the state’s Web casino sites were hit.
Poker Players Continue to be Questioned in Slain Tycoon’s Death
Four poker players who remain suspects in the murder of a wealthy nightclub owner have been brought back for questioning.
The individuals reportedly owed a Bt4-million gambling debt to Thai tycoon Somyot Suthangkool.
The suspect list is not limited to just these poker players, however. Somyot's office had been handling 10 lawsuits, most of which were drug-related.
Vanessa Selbst Favorite to Win 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event Top Female
Sportsbook.ag has Vanessa Selbst as the one to beat among the women at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event, which kicked off Sunday. Her odds were set at 10-1.
Jay Farber and Tatjana Pasalic Get Dirty in Pickup Before WSOP Main Event
What does Jay Farber do when he is not at the poker table or in the club? He gets dirty with poker babe Tatiana Pasalic….real dirty. And this happens in the desert outside of Vegas. …in a pickup no less. Here were were thinking Croatian Pasalic was a real “clean” girl. Now we know otherwise.
Man Once Charged With Possession of 20,000 LSD Hits Wins WSOP Event
The first ever WSOP.com Online Championship has been won by Long Island City, New York resident Anthony Spinella, who long time Gambling911.com readers may recall was arrested back in October 2012 for possession of 20,000 LSD hits with intent to sell. The arrest occurred in Framingham, Massachusetts. Hopefully Spinella has turned his life around especially now that he has won $197,743.
“It feels good to win this,” Spinella said of the gold bracelet victory. “I’ve been playing for a long time now and always want to win one, so this really feels great.”
PokerStars Launches Let California Play Pro Tour in the Golden State
ONCHAN, Isle of Man –PokerStars, the Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand has announced that some of the world’s best-known poker players will tour around California this summer meeting with fans, playing in tournaments and games and raising money for charity as part of a campaign to create awareness and support for legislation to authorize and regulate online poker in California.
Asian Tycoon Shot Dead Monday: Motive May Have Been Poker Debt
Thai former night-entertainment tycoon Somyot Suthangkool was shot dead Monday night with the motive likely stemming from a Bt4-million gambling debt four poker players owed him.
Other possible motives included his line of work as the owner of a lawyer's office and conflict over the purchase of a plot of land on which Rama IX Cafe was located.
Feds Won’t Appeal Poker Pro Paul Phua Gambling Case After Rights Violation
Federal prosecutors have confirmed they will not be appealing a judge’s dismissal of an illegal gambling case against wealthy businessman Paul Phua. Daniel Bogden, Nevada U.S. Attorney, confirmed this news to the Las Vegas Review Journal on Thursday.
History is Made Today as WSOP Holds First-Ever Online Poker Tournament
LAS VEGAS -- Today is an historic day for Internet gambling.
For the first time ever, an online poker tournament will be an official bracelet event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Officially 2015 WSOP Event #64, the three-day tourney, whick kicks off at noon local time today, Thursday, July 2, 2015, is a no-limit Texas hold 'em tournament with a buy-in of $1,000.
Poker Players Making Out Big in Americas Cardroom WSOP Jackpot SNG
Three players Americas Cardroom players just won a $12,500 package to take part in the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event with only a $3 entry fee.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open to Hold Four-Event Final: $7.5 Mil
HOLLYWOOD, Fla - The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. July 30 – August 19, 2015. The series schedule, available on www.SHRPO.com, features an exciting line-up of tournament play, including the Big Four – a first ever four-event finale.
'No Agenda' in Marco Rubio Backing of Adelson Web Gambling Bill, Candidate Says
Florida Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Republican Marco Rubio insists his recent support of a measure to ban most forms of online gambling at the federal level has nothing to do with the man who is pushing said legislation, GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
The Restoration of America’s Wire Act, drafted by another Republican Presidential hopeful South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week. Rubio brings much higher name recognition to that piece of legislation.
