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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.
Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming
The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds.
Daniel Negreanu: Epic Poker League Will be Epic Failure
Never afraid to speak his mind, poker pro Daniel Negreanu has spoken out against the newly formed “pro-only invitational” Epic Poker League.
Negreanu has decided to sit out the newborn event and it is no secret that he and Epic Commissioner Annie Duke have little love for one another. A few months back, he referred to Duke as a “f***ing c***”.
Negreanu wrote on his blog:
Online Poker News – August 11
Here is the latest online poker news for August 11, 2011, everything in briefs.
Finland High Roller Poker Titles go to Sami Kelopuro and Jens Kyllönen
Haseeb Qureshi Responds Following Cheating Scandal
After CardRunners.com released talented poker coach Haseeb Qureshi from his duties this week, Qureshi took to his blog to explain his transgressions.
The poker instructor was found to be using the account of a notorious cheat, Jose “Girah” Macedo as was pro Daniel “jungleman12” Cates. Macedo admitted to cheating players out of a five-figure amount from his Lock Poker account (Lock has since locked it and booted Macedo).
Online Poker Ban: Where The Pros Are Heading Now
With Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com out of the US market, hundreds – perhaps thousands – of poker pros have been left homeless.
What to do?
Pack up and move elsewhere, whether it be Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean or Europe, just as long as it’s not the USA. The online poker sites left catering to US players are almost entirely recreational-based (DoylesRoom, Cake Poker, BetOnline, Bodog, Everleaf, and, it appears, Merge is re-entering the fray).
Poker coach Jade Lane told our own Jenny Woo this week he picked up and headed on down to Mexico.
PartyPoker Oktoberfest Rake Race Promotion Should Move Online Poker Room Back to Number 2
Merge Poker, Sportsbook.com Begin Accepting New US Players Again
CardRunners Gives Haseeb Qureshi The Boot
CardRunners.com, the popular poker training website, has decided to give instructor Haseeb Qureshi his walking papers.
Ben Lamb, Eugene Katchalov Still Hot at Epic Poker League Day 1
Mental Health Specialist: Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo is a Pathological Lying Sociopath
Bookmaker Online Poker Free Cash Promos, Freeroll Friday’s and Punta Cana
European Internet Gambling Firms Will Attend Retreat With Vegas Execs, Tribes
iPoker Overtakes PartyPoker in World Traffic Rankings: First Time in Second Place
For the first time in its history, the iPoker Network has landed in the second place spot of the world’s most trafficked online poker rooms.
Booze Binges Out, Poker Nights in for Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association believes that its poker nights at the Mar Hall hotel have contributed to an increased morale amongst the team.
Poker Player, Coach Jade Lane Talks War and Black Friday
Jenny Woo had the opportunity to interview an American hero and poker player and coach, Jade Lane.
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America’s Cup of Poker Countries Advance: Venezuela, Canada, Brazil and Mexico
Fall Deficit Deal Could Provide Forum for Internet Poker Advocates in US
Supporters of legalizing Internet poker are hopeful that a fall deficit deal could provide the perfect forum for their efforts.
I. Nelson Rose: “If Washington DC Online Poker Works, Other States Will Follow”
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Listed Among “Most Punchable” Athletes
The Bleacher Report has listed poker pro Phil Hellmuth (aka “The Poker Brat”) among its list of “Most Punchable” Athletes.
EPT Season 8 London Festival of Poker Schedule Announced
The EPT Season 8 London Festival of Poker schedule has been announced by sponsor PokerStars.
Portuguese Poker Protigy Jose “Girah Macedo Gets Busted Again: Dropped by Lock Poker
Over this past weekend, Gambling911.com noticed an influx of searches pertaining to Portuguese poker prodigy Jose “Girah Macedo”, and now we know why.
Full Tilt Poker Pays Licensing Fee to Alderney Gambling Control Commission
WickedChopsPoker.com is reporting that troubled online poker firm Full Tilt Poker has paid the $450,000 owed to the licensing agency Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
A-Rod Not Banned From Baseball Over Poker Allegations
Major League Baseball has decided it will not ban Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) from the league following allegations he participated in underground high stakes poker games.
A-Rod has been linked to games tied to an elaborate ponzi scheme. Spiderman actor Toby Maguire has been sued by investors for his participation.
Poker Pro Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Gets Breeders Cup Sponsorship
Last year’s World Series of Poker finalist Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has received a Breeders Cup sponsorship.
Mizrachi, who just last year was in such dire financial straits he lost two homes to foreclosure and owed a few hundred thousand in back taxes, is the youngest poker player on the top 10 all time money list. To date, he has won more than $11 million in live poker tournaments. Mizrachi won a few million dollars at last year’s WSOP in multiple events including his top nine finish in the main event.
Uruguay Takes Center Stage Again, This Time at LAPT Punta Del Este Final Table
Alex Gustavo Komalomi from Uruguay led the way at the LAPT Punta Del Este Final Table, placing that South American nation in the spotlight once again.
