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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.
Alex ‘Kanu7’ Millar Leads #PCA2015 Main Event End of Day 1A
Alex “Kanu7” Millar is leading the 139 players left at the end of Day 1a of the #PCA2015 $10k Main Event. The Team PokerStars Pro Online member has 169,100. Best known for his heads-up skills, Alex’s position in poker’s upper tier comes from countless winning sessions. He has worked his way to the highest online limits from the ground up: freerolls and low buy-in tournaments.
Paul Phua and Son Prohibited From Playing Poker: Judge’s Order
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A judge says a Malaysian businessman and his son can't play poker at Las Vegas casinos while they await a ruling on whether the FBI illegally entered their hotel suites to investigate what prosecutors say was a $13 million illegal Internet gambling ring.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Carl Hoffman said Thursday he won't lift an order for Wei Seng "Paul" Phua and his son, Darren Wai Kit Phua, not to gamble while they're free on a combined $2.5 million bail.
Steve O’Dwyer Wins Record-Breaking PCA 2015 $100K Super High Roller
EPT9 Grand Final champion Steve O'Dwyer has notched up yet another massive victory, this time at the PCA where he has taken down the $100k Super High Roller tournament for a lifetime best cash of $1,872,580.
He said: “I ended Day 1 not very happy about it and now I‘ve ended the tournament feeling pretty good about it. I don’t really care about the money ever, I just want to play against the best players and prove to myself that I can do this at the highest level. “
Day 1a #PCA2015 $10k Main Event in the Books: Day 2a Live Coverage
At least 200 players are competing on Day 1a of the #PCA2015 $10k Main Event today including Team PokerStars SportStar Fatima Moreira De Melo, Team PokerStars Pro Online's Roy Bhasin, Naoya Kihara, Alex Millar, Marc-Andre Ladouceur and Isaac Haxton plus Team PokerStars Pros George Danzer, Leo Margets, Chris Moneymaker and Vanessa Selbst. Today's field also includes several players who qualified just a handful of $$ plus Scottish player Luke Stirling who is here for free after winning a Team Pro Online competition.
Sorel Mizzi Leads at 2015 PCA $100 Super High Roller Event
Canada's Sorel Mizzi is leading the final seven in the record-breaking PCA 2015 $100k Super High Roller. The 28-year-old has 4,800,000, followed by American Roger Sippl (playing his first PCA Super High Roller) with 3,255,000. Play will resume at 1pm tomorrow, with "as live" cards-up coverage starting at 2pm (subject to a one-hour security delay).
Sorel Mizzi, Canada, 4,800,000 Roger Sippl, USA, 3,255,000 Steve O`Dwyer, Ireland, 2,925,000 Bryn Kenney, USA, 2,410,000 Chistoph Vogelsang, Germany, 1,540,000 Andrew Robl, USA, 1,370,000 Sam Greenwood, Canada, 705,000
Mukul Pahuia Leads at 2015 $3K LAPT Bahamas
American poker pro Mukul Pahuja is leading for Day 2 of the debut $3k LAPT Bahamas Main Event. The 28-year-old from New York has 244,000, closely followed by EPT regulasr Roger Tondeur with 228,600 and Mustapha Kanit with 228,500.
$100K Super High Roller Breaks PCA and PokerStars Records
The PCA 2015 $100k Super High Roller has broken all PCA records for the event, as well as the PokerStars record for a $100k tourney.
There were 50 unique players in the event, with 66 entries overall, generating a $6,402,000 prize pool. The winner will get $1,872,580, along with a $15k Steel and Diamond SLYDE watch. Nine players will get paid.
Americas Cardroom Reschedules $2 Million OSS IV Rematch This February
After a few bumps in the road during December's OSS IV, Americas Cardroom is declaring a rematch. The US-facing online poker site today announced that it's bringing back its Online Super Series IV poker tournament series this February. Dubbed OSS IV Rematch, the online tournament series features $2 million in guarantees, spread out over 63 separate events, and includes a $1 million guaranteed Main Event February 22nd.
Malaysian Official Accused of ‘Atrocious English’ Paul Phua Letter: G911 Investigates
The soap opera involving Malaysian poker pro Paul Phua continues and keeps getting more surreal by the day.
PokerStars Signs on First Sponsored Pros From Japan, India
POKERSTARS signs first sponsored team pros from india and japan Asian ambassadors highlights global expansion of the game
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the signing of the site’s first Team Pros from India and Japan, highlighting the ongoing growth of poker around the world.
Aditya Agarwal is the first Indian Team Pro, having shown demonstrable success in PokerStars’ biggest online tournaments, while Kosei Ichinose is the first Japanese Team Pro, having previously become Japan’s first Supernova Elite player.
Poker’s Biggest Winners and Losers of 2014
PokerStrategy.com released its Poker’s Biggest Winners of 2014 with some obvious standouts for anyone who has followed the poker scene over the past twelve months.
Daniel Colman was by far the biggest winner of 2014. He walked away with a cool $15 million at the World Series of Poker One Drop.
Full Flush Poker Rising Star is Crowned: Wins $10,000
San Jose, Costa Rica – FullFlushPoker.com (“FFP”) announced today the winner of the online poker site’s inaugural Leaderboard Competition, the Full Flush 2014 Rising Star.
Pokerstars Caribbean 2015 Adventure Gets Set to Kick Off
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – More than 400 players have already registered for the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) which kicks off tomorrow. This year’s PCA festival features a total of 35 events at Atlantis, running from January 6-14.
The schedule includes the first ever $3k LAPT Bahamas Main Event, the flagship $10k Main Event, the $25k High Roller, the $1k Ladies Event and the Americas Cup, plus the introduction of the new concept Double Bubble, where half the field gets paid, nightly turbo tournaments and a ton of Sit and Go and cash game action.
Oregon Man Nearly Trampled to Death by Bull During Poker Game
An Oregon man was hospitalized after being trampled by a bull during a game of poker. The New Year’s Eve game was appropriately named “Bull Poker”.
Malaysian Police Were Wrong Regarding Paul Phua 14K Triad Connections
Officials are pointing the finger at Malaysian police for “getting it wrong” about gambling czar and poker pro Paul Phua’s alleged involvement with the Hong Kong-based transnational organized criminal outfit 14K Triad.
Malaysian Official Intervenes in Federal Case Against Poker Pro Paul Phua
A high ranking Malaysian government official has intervened in a federal case involving poker pro Paul Phua and his son Darren. Phua is a Malaysian businessman who is facing prison time and potential deportation back to his native country.
The Beast Roars With $80,000 In Add-On Cash This January
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Beast has always been ferocious, but this January Americas Cardroom's unique progressive points race is downright out of control. Americas Cardroom today announced The Beast Roars, a promo that's putting $80,000 in additional cash into the prize pools of four weekly races in January. $20,000 are being added every week to The Beast cash leaderboard between January 3rd and 30th.
Dan Bilzerian, Sheldon Adelson and Phil Ivey: The Year in Gambling 2014 Top Stories
It’s that time of year that everybody dreads – the Top 10 Stories of the past 12 months. But everyone is doing it, regardless of the industry, so we shall as well.
Art Dealer Helly Nahmad Spotted for First Time Following Release From Prison
Billionaire art dealer Helly Nahmad has been spotted for the first time since serving a brief stint for his role in a high stakes $100 million gambling operation with ties to the Russian Mob.
WSOP Flatter Payouts Better Than $10 Mil Guarantee Say Hellmuth, Negreanu
Two of the biggest names in poker, Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu, would like to see flatter payouts at future World Series of Poker Main Events as opposed to the $10 million guaranteed to the winner regardless of how many players entered.
Paul Phua Trial Delayed Pending Ruling on FBI Tactics
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Trial has been postponed pending a federal judge's ruling on whether the FBI improperly entered Las Vegas Strip hotel suites without a warrant before arresting and accusing a Malaysian businessman and his son of illegal Internet gambling.
Court records show a Jan. 12 trial date was vacated Monday for Wei Seng "Paul" Phua and his son, Darren Wai Kit Phua. No new date was immediately set.
Poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian Could Face Up to Six Years in Prison
The so-called “King of Instagram” and poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian is facing up to six years behind bars if charges against him hold up.
Judge to Rule on FBI Ruse Involving Poker Pro Paul Phua and Son
(Associated Press) - It's now up to a federal judge to decide whether the FBI improperly entered suites at a Las Vegas Strip casino in an illegal gambling investigation involving a Malaysian businessman (Paul Phua) and his son.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen said Thursday she'll make a ruling soon.
Americas Cardroom's Spin To Get In Feature a Huge Draw
It turns out online poker players really like the idea of turning a penny into a seat in a major poker tournament. Americas Cardroom today announced that online poker players have won 3,000 seats through the site's new Spin To Get In feature. The slot machine-like feature invites players to spin three reels to win a seat in a poker tournament instead of playing a satellite.
Andrey Zaichenko Wins EPT Prague €10K High Roller
Andrey Zaichenko won the record-breaking EPT11 Prague €10k High Roller, beating a record-breaking 309-strong field. The Russian took home €487,180 after agreeing on a 3-way deal together with Laurynas Levinskas and Francois Billard.
3-way deal in €10k High Roller: Andrey Zaichenko - €448,180 Laurynas Levinskas - €412,910 Francois Billard - €405,200
Computer Tech in Paul Phua Gambling Ruse Case Didn’t Know Lapel Camera Used
A computer technician took to the stand Wednesday to testify regarding an FBI ruse to gain access into gambling high roller suites of poker player Paul Phua and his son Darren at Caesars Palace.
The technical consultant Michael Wood told a judge he did not know a Nevada Gaming Control Board agent used a lapel camera to record them delivering a laptop to a suite the government later raided.
FBI agent Minh Pham already acknowledged in court that Internet service to the suites had intentionally been disabled.
Defense attorneys maintain the ruse was unconstitutional.
Stephen Graner Wins EPT 11 Prague Main Event for €969,000
American Stephen Graner flew through the final day of EPT11 Prague to grab a massive €969,000 first prize along with the EPT Prague champion's title, trophy and watch from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT Season 11 Main Events and High Rollers.
Graner turned a massive chip lead into victory at the 102nd EPT stop in just under five hours of play on the final day. The Hawaii-born 26-year-old beat PokerStars qualifier Anton Bertilsson heads-up after entering the final battle with a huge chip advantage.
Nevada Casino Regulator to Testify in Paul Phua FBI Ruse Case
A Nevada casino regulator was scheduled to testify Wednesday regarding a ruse employed by the FBI to gain access into gambling high roller suites at Caesars Palace.
State Gaming Control Board Agent Ricardo Lopez is expected to take the stand Wednesday.
Poker pro and high roller Paul Phua and his son Darren Phua are accused of running an elaborate World Cup betting ring from the suites in question. Agents dressed up as cable repairmen to gain access after deliberately cutting off Internet access.
Stephen Graner Leads Last 7 Players into EPT Prague Final Day
Stephen Graner leads at the Final Table of EPT 11 Prague after dominating for the past three days.
Oleksii Khoroshenin Leads Final 23 in €10K EPT Prague High Roller
EPT Vienna champion Oleksii Khoroshenin from the Ukraine is chip leader going in to the final day of the €10k EPT Prague High Roller with 2,015,000. EPT Player of the year Ole Schemion is next with 1,752,000.
