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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.
Gambler Archie Karas Extradited to CA for Casino Cheat Case: Pleads Not Guilty
One of the most well-known and successful gamblers of all time, Archie Karas, was extradited from Nevada to California to face charges he cheated a San Diego casino out of more than $8000. He entered a “Not Guilty” plea on Friday.
Americas Cardroom to Host $350k ‘The High Five’ Poker Tournament Series
US facing online poker room Americas Cardroom (ACR) will be hosting a new tournament series called the High Five Tournament Series (HFTS). The series of tournaments runs from November 20th to 24th and promises 5 major guaranteed tournaments each night along with smaller events for a series guarantee of $350,000.
888 Holdings Anticipates Dramatic Revenue Rise in 2014 With US Web Gambling
(Reuters) - London- listed 888 Holdings is expecting to start to see the benefits from next year as a number of U.S. states ease a ban on Internet gambling.
888, which runs online gambling and poker sites, is already operating in Nevada, with markets in Delaware and New Jersey expected to go live in the coming weeks.
"In 2014, we should start to see some meaningful revenues come through," Chief Executive Brian Mattingley said, talking about prospects in the American market.
Golden Nugget Obtains Second NJ Online Gambling Permit
The Golden Nugget is the second Atlantic City casino operator to be granted an Online gambling permit.
New Jersey anticipates launching its Web gambling industry on November 26 with real money play permitted by those physically located within the state’s borders.
Lisa Spengler, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, said there is no competitive advantage to being issued a permit early as the launch date is the same for all casinos.
Last week the Borgata was the first casino property to receive a permit.
Betfair Launches LetsPlayNJ.com for Web Gambling but Can’t Play Yet in Garden State
While New Jersey prepares to begin allowing online gambling by the end of next month, European powerhouse Betfair has mostly been left out in the cold.
Embezzlement Scheme Uncovered at Bodog: Several Employees Allegedly Involved
The online gambling firm Bodog has accused a number of high-ranking company officials of perpetrating a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars from its Asian operation.
Poker Pro Annie Duke: ‘Smart’ People are Manipulating Us
Female poker pro Annie Duke says we should be careful about what we read as smart people control the news and, as such, manipulate it.
Florida HPT Championship Goes to Cong Pham
Daytona Beach, FL - When Heartland Poker Tour turned on the lights and the cameras at their nationally-televised Final Table from the Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room, Cong Pham had a commanding chip lead. Six hours later, stacks were even as the 29-year-old poker pro from Naples, Florida stared down his final opponent, James Calderaro. Both players were confident and the risks were calculated. It took 46 hands of heads-up play before an all-in and a call took place. “I hope viewers enjoy this.
Prostitution Charges Dropped Against Poker Pro Greg Raymer
Prostitution charges have been dropped against one of poker’s biggest stars, Greg Raymer, after he successfully completed 75 hours of community service at a local non-profit.
Americas Cardroom Multi-Tabling Option With $100k, Punta Cana Entries Up for Grabs
Americas Cardroom players have a staggering multi-tabling opportunity this Sunday October 13th as the U.S.-friendly online poker site has scheduled two major tournaments alongside one another. 12-Package Punta Cana Poker Classic Guarantee and a $100,000 Guaranteed.
Robin Ylitalo Wins PokerStars EPT London Main Event for £560,980
Swedish pro Robin Ylitalo has won the £5,250 PokerStars.com EPT London Main Event today for a £560,980 first prize.
The 27-year-old from Gothenberg, who made the final of EPT8 Campione, beat Greek player Georgios Karakousis heads-up to win his first EPT title and a stunning watch from Official EPT 10 Main Event Watch Sponsor SLYDE.
He said: “It’s amazing to win this, the best feeling. I absolutely thought I could do it... I thought I was able, but it didn’t happen. I can’t put words to how great it feels. I have been dreaming of this for a long time.”
EPT London Final Table Determined
The EPT London Final table is set with many unfamiliar names but with many international flavors from the local UK to Greece, Australia, Scandinavia and Slovakia. This event is sponsored by PokerStars.com.
PokerStars Live Macau Announces MPC20
Macau Poker Cup celebrates 20th installment with special HK $8 million guarantee for the Red Dragon Main Event
MACAU, CHINA – October 11, 2013 – ‘PokerStars LIVE Macau’ today announced its plans for the 20th installment of the Macau Poker Cup (MPC), which takes place from January 10-21, 2014.
In celebration of MPC20, the legendary Red Dragon Main Event has been given a massive HK $8 million (US $1 million) guarantee.
Ben Affleck Knew ‘Runner, Runner’ Would be an Epic Failure
“Runner, Runner” star Ben Affleck was so worried over the outcome of the online gambling flick that he brought in his go-to-film editor, Academy Award winner William Goldenberg, to spruce things up.
Borgata Claims First Internet Gambling Permit
(Associated Press) - On an otherwise cloudy day in Atlantic City, a bright spot of news: New Jersey's first Internet gambling permit has been issued to the Borgata in Atlantic City.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement says the casino was the first to complete the application and must wait until Nov. 21 to actually make use of the permit.
On that date a 5-day trial period begins. If that goes well, state residents and visitors will be able to access Internet gambling on Nov. 26.
Chris Moneymaker: Full Tilt Poker Likely to be Sold
PokerStars team pro Chris Moneymaker, the man credited for starting the online poker revolution, offered up a daring prediction regarding Full Tilt Poker’s future.
EPT London 2013 Prize Pool Close to £3 Million
There were 604 entries for this season's EPT London Main Event, creating a £2,929,400 prize pool.This is the first PokerStars.com London Poker Festival to be held at the glamorous Grand Connaught Rooms in London's West End - a fitting setting for a spectacular 11 day, 36-event schedule combining the very best of the UK & Ireland Poker Tour and the EPT.
Less Than 2 Percent Owed Money by Full Tilt Poker Have Filed Claims
Good news for those Americans still owed money by Full Tilt Poker. With only 2 percent of those reportedly having filed claims, those who have stand a better chance of receiving all their funds.
PartTimePoker.com noted the discrepancy in those sent emails via the claims administrator versus those who actually responded.
Online Poker Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Bombs at the Box Office
The Ben Afleck-Justin Timberlake film about online poker, “Runner, Runner”, has bombed at the box office.
The film, which was widely panned by critics, finished third behind “Gravity” and “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” (there was a number one?).
PokerStars to Welcome Players to Isle of Man for First UKIPT Festival
Players to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse behind the world’s leading online gaming company while competing for £500,000 guaranteed Main Event prize pool
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced an exciting series of events beginning October 30 as part of the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) visiting the Isle of Man, bringing hundreds of poker players to the home of its corporate headquarters.
EPT London £50K Super High Roller Final Table Determined: Finger Leads
Final table chip counts Martin Finger, 4,770,000 Johannes Strassmann, 2,215,000 Bill Perkins, 2,060,000 David Benefield, 1,320,000 Christoph Vogelsang, 1,220,000 Timothy Adams, 1,140,000 Tobias Reinkemeier, 850,000 Patrik Antonius, 750,000
Somach Exclusive: McDonald’s Hamburgers and an Illegal San Francisco Online Poker Room
Over the past five years, more than a dozen online poker rooms that allowed Americans to play Internet poker for cash have been busted by the U.S. Justice Department. Websites were shut down, website owners and operators were arrested and millions of dollars were seized. Party Poker, Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet were among the sites targeted by the Feds.
European Poker Tour Prague Schedule 2013 to be Unveiled
Event Will be a 47-event schedule that features EPT-run cash games for the first time
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour today released the schedule for the forthcoming EPT10 Prague Poker Festival in December and announced that Main Event qualifiers will start tomorrow (Saturday October 5).
Henri Balcazar Wins Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival Main Event
Ontario Man Wins Record-Breaking Main Event At Montreal Festival
Montreal, Canada – Henri Balcazar is the inaugural Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival Main Event champion, taking home C$194,044 for being the last player standing in a record-breaking field.
After just three hands of heads-up play, the 32-year-old from Kitchener, Ontario hoisted the trophy, beating local player Eric Despres to the top spot.
Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation Blasts AGA for Hypocrisy re ‘Runner, Runner’
The Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation has come out swinging against the Nevada lobbying group, American Gaming Association (AGA), for its advertisements suggesting the new film “Runner, Runner” is a cautionary tale depicting the ills of an unregulated online gambling industry.
PokerStars to Construct $10 Million Poker Room at Resorts Atlantic City
The world’s largest real money online poker company, PokerStars, plans to develop a $10 million poker room inside Resorts Atlantic City.
Stars entered into a partnership with Resorts this summer to host an online poker site for New Jersey residents.
Over $1.25 Million in Guaranteed Prize Pools Up for Grabs at WPT Regional Series
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Time to tune-up the poker strategies for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open returning November 13 – December 2, 2013. During this World Poker Tour® (WPT®) Regional event, players can win their share of over $1,250,000 in guaranteed prize pools in a challenging 20-event series that will take place in The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
‘Runner, Runner’ May Have You Running Out of Theatre Before Film Ends
As first reported by Gambling911.com last week, initial reviews for the online gambling themed film “Runner, Runner” were not especially good. The film continues to be widely panned by critics.
“’Runner, Runner’ Stumbles, Stumbles” reads the headline from the Orange County Register.
Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival Main Event 2013 Final Table Determined
Day 4 of the Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival Main Event saw 25 players return and in just six hours the final table of nine was found.
The unfortunate player to bubble the final table was Jeremie Trepanier. Trepanier took the defeat with a smile and left the tournament in an agonizing 10th place (C$21,121).
Poker Pro Jonathan Duhamel Gets Beaten Up by Another Woman (Video)
2010 World Series of Poker Main Event champ Jonathan Duhamel is preparing to take on fellow Full Tilt Poker sponsored female pro Danielle Andersen in Canadian Football League drills at the Alouettes practice field.
It certainly wouldn’t be the first time Canadian Duhamel has been tackled and beaten by a woman.
