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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.
Will 2015 Finally be the Year for Online Poker in California? Bill Introduced
They are trying again in California as yet another online poker bill has been introduced in the Golden State, which just happens to be the world’s eighth largest economy.
It’s a new set of characters behind the wheel this time. On Thursday, Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer unveiled his version of past bills calling it the Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
Malaise in Malaysia as Government Officials Clash Over Phua FBI Letters
It just keeps getting uglier in the world of Malaysian politics as it pertains to millionaire businessman and poker pro Paul Phua.
All In Star-Studded Super Bowl Party to Feature Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, The Roots
The stars will be out in full force at the All In Super Bowl Oasis & Ultimate Tailgate Party, a three-day star-studded event featuring the likes of George Clooney, John Elway, Phil Hellmuth and Phil Ivey among others. All In Media House has partnered with Rolling Stone to deliver this magnificent event.
The event will take place at a private estate in Paradise Valley, far from the chaos you’ll find in other locales like the Las Vegas Strip.
2015 Super Bowl $25000 GTD Tournament Exclusive to Gambling911.com Readers
While the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots polish their gameplans on the road to Arizona, at Full Flush Poker they’re gearing up for the “Big Game” with some throwdown Super Bowl Sunday poker action. That means kicking up the prize money on offer to a supersized $25,000 GTD tournament on Super Bowl Sunday.
Judge Drafts Decision in Phau Case Involving FBI ‘Cable Repair’ Ruse: Appeal Likely
A federal judge says she will issue a ruling over the next few days as to whether it was illegal for undercover FBI agents to shut off Internet service and pose as cable repairmen in an effort infiltrate a global World Cup betting ring.
Sports Agent Drew Rosenhaus’ Wife Partied Hard With Dan Bilzerian Before Fight
A Sunday night altercation between sports mega agent Drew Rosenhaus and his estranged wife Lisa Thompson may have been spurred on by her hard partying with poker and Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian.
Police were called to the Rosenhaus Miami Beach residence Sunday night to calm the situation.
The New York Daily News obtained a copy of the police report.
Las Vegas Ticket Drive Shows NHL Team Viable: Daniel Negreanu Pushing Hard
Efforts to bring a National Hockey League (NHL) team to Las Vegas gained support in recent days following an “unofficial” ticket drive campaign that was met with great success.
The actual ticket drive to determine whether a hockey team in Sin City to be feasible is set to begin February 10 but potential owners Bill Foley and members of the Maloof family (owners of the Palms Casino) have already hosted two receptions over the past week to identify business and civic leaders placed in charge of making sure word gets out about the ticket drive.
DOJ Settles in Fake Facebook Case: All Eyes on Paul Phua Cable Tech Ruse
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reached a $134,000 settlement with a New York woman after federal drug agents used information from her cellphone to set up a fake Facebook page in her identity, a tactic that raised privacy concerns and led to a federal government review of the ruse, according to court papers filed Tuesday.
New Credit Card Code for Online Gambling in New Jersey Should Reduce Decline Rate
A new credit card code is set to be introduced for online gambling in New Jersey come Springtime, thus helping to reduce decline rates.
Reports suggest that the approval rate for Visa cards has been around 73% on average for Visa with a dismal 44% for Mastercard. American Express does not allow transactions for online gambling at this time.
While online gambling is legal in New Jersey, many credit card issuing banks, including Wells Fargo, have refused to allow transactions for Web gambling due to federal legislation.
First GPI's World Cup : Global Poker Masters 8 Teams Revealed
Sliema, Malta - The Global Poker Index (GPI), poker’s ranking authority, has officially announced dates and full event details for the first-ever Global Poker Masters (Masters) -
Man Sentenced for Internet Poker Fraud: Ordered to Return £1 million
Poker pro Darren “DooshCom” Woods has been sentenced to 15 months prison time for an online poker fraud he committed between the period January 2007 to 2012. His father was also implicated in the criminal activity.
Bitcoin is 10 Percent of Americas Cardroom’s Business Right Now Reveals CEO
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy tells Gambling911.com, the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin has thus far impressed at his online poker business.
“Bitcoin is doing good for us,” he told G911 this week. “It is 10 percent of our overall business right now.”
Latin American Poker Tour 2015 Season 8 Unveiled
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the schedule for season eight of the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT). Latin America’s richest poker tour will be visiting two new destinations, introducing new game formats and increasing the LAPT Main Event buy-in.
Amaya, PokerStars Second Quarter Sportsbook Rollout Planned
Amaya Inc. ("Amaya" or the "Corporation") (TSX: AYA) on Thursday provided an update on its PokerStars online gaming consumer business and that Chairman and CEO David Baazov will make a speech at an investment conference in Toronto.
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Ilkin Garibli Wins Record-Breaking $25K PCA 2015 High Roller
Ilkin Garibli has won the record-breaking $25k PCA 2015 HIgh Roller for $1,105,040 after beating American pro Joe Kuether heads-up. The pair chopped the event at 10.30pm but battled on for over two hours in a bid to win the title, the trophy and “Steel and Rose Gold” watch from SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for the PCA Main Event, High Roller and Super High Roller.
Garibli, 26, from Azerbaijan, is normally a cash game player but just happened to be holidaying in the Bahamas when the PCA hit town. Some poker friends persuaded him to stay on and lo, he’s a million bucks up.
Americas Cardroom CEO Talks DoS Attacks, Million Dollar Event, More (Archived)
America's Card Room will be offering the Online Super Series IV Rematch from February 13th to February 22nd. This event will feature 10 days of jam packed excitement leading up to the $1,000,000 Guaranteed prize pool.
The Main Event on February 22nd at 3pm ET is being billed as the single biggest online poker tournament for US players in 4 years!
Wife of French Poker Pro Philippe Ktorza Caught Up in Paris Terror Attacks
French poker pro Philippe Ktorza relayed to the BBC how his wife just barely escaped the terror attack last week at a kosher market in Paris, France.
Savard Leads Final 11 Players at Record Breaking $25K PCA 2015 High Roller
Jean-Pascal Savard is leading the final 11 players in the record-breaking $25k PCA 2015 HIgh Roller. There were 269 entries for the event (200 unique players and 69 re-entries) generating a $6,456,000 prize pool. This is the biggest PCA High Roller ever held, and the seventh largest $25,000 buy-in tournament in poker history.
Chance Kornuth Leads PCA Main Event 2015 as Final Table Set: WATCH LIVE
American pro Chance Kornuth is leading the final six players in the 2015 $10k PCA Main Event. The 28-year-old, who already has $1.7m in live tournament winnings, returns tomorrow with 7,860,000 in chips. He will be cheered on by fiancee Emily who flew in this morning from Florida to surprise him.
$1.3 Million 1st Prize for a Poker Tournament Side Event Almost Unheard of
Everybody is buzzing about this year’s $6.4MM Prize Pool For the $25K High Roller event at the PCA 2015. The grand prize: A cool $1,294,460.
#PCA2015 High Roller Prize Pool: Winner to Get $1,294,46
The winner of the record-breaking PCA 2105 $25k High Roller will receive $1,294,460. There were 269 entries for the event (200 unique players and 69 re-entries) generating a $6,456,000 prize pool.
Billionaire Businessman Eugenio Mattar Leads PCA Main Event 2015: 24 Players Left
Billionaire businessman Eugenio Mattar is leading the final 24 going in to Day 5 of the PCA Main Event. The 62-year-old, who is CEO of Brazilian firm Localiza Rent a Car, one of the largest car rental companies in the world, has 2,673,000. American pro Chance Kornuth is currently second with 2,026,000.
Washington State to Introduce Online Poker Bill: Currently It’s a Felony to Play
Washington, the only state that makes playing online poker an actual Class C felony, is looking to change course.
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Juan Etcheverry Leads After Day 4 of the 2015 PCA Main Event
Juan Etcheverry is leading for Day 4 of the PCA Main Event. The 29-year-old Argentinian from Buenos Aires has 1,705,000. The 56 other survivors, all guaranteed at least $24,140, include Team PokerStars Pros Jason Mercier and Jonathan Duhamel, finishing with 447,000 and 266,000 respectively.
Walter Fisher Leads After Day 3 of PCA 2015 Main Event
Walter Fisher is leading for Day 3 of the PCA Main Event with 175 players left. The 33-year-old American, who finished 12th in the LAPT Bahamas Main Event, has 497,000. There were 816 entries in total, generating a massive $7,915,200 prize pool. As well as the $1,491,580 cash prize & coveted PCA 2015 trophy, this year’s champion will also receive a “Steel” watch from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for the PCA Main Event, High Roller and Super High Roller. We start Day 3 just 56 players off the money; 119 players are getting paid with a min-cash worth $17,800.
Dietrich Fast Leads After Day 2 of #PCA2015 Main Event
German player Dietrich Fast is chip leader going in to Day 2 of the #PCA2015 Main Event. His 208,200 stack beats last night's chip leader from PokerStars Team Online - who has 169,000. Millar is now third in chips just behind American Konstantinos Pantaridis with 184,000.
Josh Kay Wins First LAPT Bahamas for $367,928
American player Josh Kay has won the first ever LAPT Bahamas event for $367,928 after beating EPT Prague/EPT London Super High Roller champion Martin Finger heads-up. The 28-year-old from Michigan, who normally plays cash games, tweeted “I love tournaments” immediately after his win.
Americas Cardroom Officially Begins Accepting Bitcoin Deposits
San Jose, Costa Rica – Getting money onto an online poker account has now officially become more convenient. Leading US online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced a groundbreaking move in payment processing. The poker site today becomes one of the first poker rooms to accept Bitcoin for deposits, with maximum daily transactions as high as $1,000 and minimum deposits as low as $5.
Joshua Kay Leads LAPT Bahamas Final 11 Players
Joshua Kay will come as the chip leader on tomorrow’s LAPT Bahamas Final 11 players. The US player will take out of the bag 2,541,000 chips to fight for the first LAPT Bahamas trophy. A total of 183 players started Day 2 today from the 532 who entered. Overall there were 736 entries for the first LAPT Main Event to be held at the PCA, generating a $1,945,248 prize pool. The winner will get $367,928 with 111 places paid. After 11 levels of play, only these 11 players are coming tomorrow:
