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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.
Merge Poker Payouts Begin Hitting After Serious Logjam
Following weeks of backed up payment processing that forced Merge Poker to temporarily halt accepting new clients from the US, the online poker network this week appears to be catching up.
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15 Punta Cana Poker Classic Packages Guaranteed in One-Day Event at DoylesRoom.ag
Above the lobby entrance of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana sits the legendary Eddie Money song in quotes, “I’ve got two tickets to paradise.” For DoylesRoom.ag players, the number two should be replaced with 15. The online poker site is guaranteeing 15 Punta Cana Poker Classic Premium packages on June 19th in a special $100+9 online poker tournament at DoylesRoom.ag.
Federated Sports + Gaming Acquires Heartland Poker Tour
Federated Sports + Gaming (FS+G) on Tuesday announced its acquisition of the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT).
PokerNewsDaily.com Website Up For Sale
The poker news website PokerNewsDaily.com has been put up for sale.
Philanthropist Jeremy Johnson Arrested for Mail Fraud: Lost $1.5 Mil at Full Tilt Poker
A well known Utah philanthropist, Jeremy Johnson, has been arrested while attempting to fly from Phoenix to Costa Rica, a popular hub for online gambling websites.
Johnson is charged with mail fraud and is accused of duping customers out of $289 million by making false claims about their ability to help consumers obtain government grants.
Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams Tennis Match for $300K While Rome Burns
The much anticipated Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams tennis match took place this week with a $300,000 bet.
Meanwhile the online poker company Antonius represents is yet to pay US players in the millions. The majority of Full Tilt Poker players living in the States are unable to attend this year’s World Series of Poker while their money is being held in limbo by Full Tilt Poker.
Quadjacks.com host Agent Marco expressed outrage over the event.
Unlike Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer, Other FTP Pros at WSOP
2011 WSOP Updates: Aaron Steury Wins $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. Championship
Fort Wayne, Indiana resident Aaron Steury has won the 2011 WSOP $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E Championship.
Questionable Online Gambling Firm Signs Poker Pro Jeffrey "Iceman" Lisandro
Greg Raymer, John Juanda Fight Phil Hellmuth at 2011 WSOP $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship
Phil Hellmuth is Close to Getting 12th Bracelet at World Series of Poker
The all-time leading World Series of Poker bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is gunning for bracelet number 12 at the 2011 WSOP.
Jesus Arrives in Vegas: Resurrected Two Months After Full Tilt Poker Indictment
Spencer Bachus Supports Legalized Online Poker: Welcome to the Twilight Zone
Australia is Cracking Down on Sports Betting in Wake of Match Fixing Concerns
Subscription-Based Online Poker Room Donates to USO
A new online poker room will be up and running with a special Independence Day free roll tournament July 4 (check with local laws regarding sweepstakes).
Sean Getzwiller Wins World Series of Poker Stimulus Special
Sean Getzwiller turned his $1,000 investment into $611,185 by winning the 4,178-player Event 8 “Stimulus Special”
"I feel amazing," he said after his victory. "I mean, I won a bracelet in a 4,000-player event. How much better can I feel? I ran really well. I won a great tournament. If you're going to win a 4,000-player event you've got to feel really good and run really well. I'm just happy that I'm here."
The 33-year-old former real estate agent currently resides in Las Vegas.
