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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.
Chris Christie Says He Supports Gambling, But Does He?
Gambling911.com has previously reported on the major Republican presidential candidates' records on gambling issues.
We revealed how Texas Governor Rick Perry, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney would be no friend to the gambling industry should any of them be elected President of the United States, all of them having stymied or attempted to stymie the expansion of gambling during their respective political careers.
But those are all declared candidates for the presidency.
Full Tilt Poker Hearing Postponed Again
There has been yet another postponement in the hearing to determine whether or not Full Tilt Poker is granted its license back.
Greg Mueller Foils Chip Robbery Following Play at Epic Poker League Pro/Am
Greg Mueller was the chip leader following Day 1b play at the Epic Poker League Pro/Am and he also became a target of an attempted robbery.
Epic Poker League Pro/Am #2 Chip Leader is Greg Mueller After Day 1b
11 out of 53 of the starting players remained after Day 1b of the Epic Poker League $1,500 Pro/Am #2. Greg Mueller was chip leader with 140,500 in chips.
Subcommittee Key to Expediting Legalization of Internet Poker
All Omaha, 7 Stud and 32 Card Poker Tables at DoylesRoom Taking Max $2 Rake
Ilari Sahamies Stops the Bleeding
Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies got back to his winning ways this week after getting taken by Viktor “Isildur1” Blom over the weekend for quite a bit of loot.
Full Tilt Poker Attorneys Requests Motion for Leave to Withdraw From Case
Martin Schleich Wins EPT Barcelona 2011
German poker pro Martin Schleich has won the EPT Barcelona 2011, which this week became Spain’s biggest poker tournament ever.
“I can’t take it in right now,” an exhausted Schleich said after the event. “I’m very tired and my flight leaves in two hours!! I’m really happy but it’s too early to think about what I’ll do with the money.”
The final cashes were as follows:
1. Martin Schleich, Germany, €850,000
2. Dragan Kostic, Spain, €532,000
3. Eugene Katchalov, Team PokerStars Pro, Ukraine, €315,000
4. Raul Mestre, Spain, €244,000
SunFirst Bank Could Go Belly Up After Online Poker Indictments
SunFirst Bank, which is alleged to have processed online poker transactions and disguising them as dog food and golf ball purchases, appears to be on life support.
EPT Barcelona 2011 Final Table Set: Eugene Katchalov Makes Final Cut
The EPT Barcelona 2011 Final Table has been set with Tomeu Gomila of Spain leading the way in the biggest poker tournament in Spain’s history.
US First Legal Online Poker Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny by Council Members
Three Washington, D.C. Council members intend to re-examine the $38 million D.C. Lottery contract that helped make the District the United State’s first legalized online poker hub.
Council member Michael Brown slipped the online poker provision into the budget bill while failing to disclose earnings from a firm with an interest in online gambling.
From the Washington Times:
Two Decades in the Making: Will “The Thrill” Failla Wins First Major Title
Will “The Thrill” Failla is the winner of the World Poker Tour’s Legends of Poker main event. It has taken Failla two decades to win a major event.
DigiBookie Kicking Off The New Online Gambling Trend: BitCoin Deposits
Lock Poker Malta Licensing Update
As Gambling911.com reported on Tuesday, Lock Poker continues to be licensed by both the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and the Curacao Netherlands Antilles licensing agency for online gambling.
Tomeu Gomila Leads EPT Barcelona 2011
24 players remained out of 811 at the EPT Barcelona 2011 Wednesday with Tomeu Gomila of Spain leading the way with 2,547,000 chips.
Team Poker Stars Pros Matthias De Meulder and Eugene Katchalov were also doing especially well,both in the top ten. Other familiar names in the Day 4 line-up include Raul Mestre and Tome Moreira.
The European Poker Tour Barcelona this past week became the biggest poker tournament in Spain’s history last week.
Tomeu Gomila
Spain
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Forbes on Why Full Tilt Poker Can’t Pay: Massive Theft and US Cash Seizures
Forbes.com reported on Full Tilt Poker’s statement Tuesday elaborating further on why it has failed to pay back customers millions of dollars.
The one-time second largest online poker room in the world claims it was robbed by a payment processor in addition to funds being seized by the US Government on April 15 as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and bank fraud. They blame everybody but themselves.
The US Government contends FTP can and should pay out its customers, implying these funds should have been segregated.
Poker Elite Annie Duke a CBS Panelist Talks Jay-Z, Beyonce Baby News and Hurricane Irene Jokes
Will "The Thrill" Failla Leads WPT Legends
Will “The Thrill” Failla led the WPT Legends Tournament as of Tuesday.
Melanie Iglesias Resigns as WPT Royal Flush Girl
A tearful Melanie Iglesias announced her resignation as the World Poker Tour Flush Girl at the Bicycle Casino on Monday, citing other commitments such as a stint with MTV.
Spain Poker Players Dominate at EPT Barcelona 2011 With 79 Remaining
Five poker players from Spain sat among the top 10 ship leaders at the EPT Barcelona 2011.
79 players still remained out of a pool of 811.
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Suffers Third Heart Attack at Age 30
Outspoken poker pro Dan Bilzerian has suffered a third heart attack and he’s just barely 30-years-old.
Bilzerian tweeted this weekend:
Full Tilt Poker had Given Players $128 Million in Loans
