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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.
Italy has a Billion Dollar Gambling Epidemic
The Daily Beast on Monday reported that the nation of Italy has a billion dollar gambling epidemic, no doubt fueled by the recent explosion of regulated Internet poker.
Patti Hart Purge: IGT Proxy Fight Makes the Wall Street Journal
An intense proxy fight at online gambling behemoth IGT has made it to the pages of the Wall Street Journal.
Mike Matusow Beats Phil Hellmuth in NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship
Mike Matusow beat Phil Hellmuth in the highly anticipated NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship, taking in $750k.
The National Heads Up Championship returned to the Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the period January 24-26, 2013 following a year-long hiatus. This event will be broadcast on NBC.
In a tweet sent out by Matusow, the self-proclaimed “mouth’ pondered his big win.
Mike Matusow @themouthmatusow
Dylan Honeyman Wins 2013 Aussie Millions No Limit Holdem Bounty
The transition from online poker to live poker is an interesting one. It may be the same game, but it’s an entirely different beast. Many people in the online poker community would be familiar with the name Dylan Honeyman, or better yet, by his screen name “WhiteRabbito”. In the live poker world however, Honeyman is virtually unknown. That changed today.
Adrián Mateos Díaz Wins 2013 Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid
After five intense poker action days, the Estrellas Madrid finished with Spanish player Adrián Mateos Díaz as the winner of the event. Andrián Mateos Díaz won the ESPT Madrid event for € 103.000 after making a three-way deal with runner-up Jose Alvarez Alvarez and third-placed Scotland player Richard Milne.
Lock Poker Grind for Glory $1 Million Rake Chase Announced
Lock Poker has announced its Grind For Glory 1 million dollar rake chase Saturday January 26, 2013.
This is a Lock exclusive promotion giving you the chance to win up to $75,000 directly into your account as well as a chance to experience Vegas with the Lock Pros.
Additionally the top position on the leader board gets 1 World Series of Poker ME Buy-in, Helicopter Tour of the Grand Canyon, 10 Hours coaching from any ELITE Pro and Dinner with the LockPROs in Vegas during the WSOP.
Don’t Call It Piracy: Antigua to Begin Copyright-Free US Media Downloads
The tiny Caribbean island of Antigua is set to begin selling copyright-free US movies, DVDs, CDs, games, software a more beginning this coming Monday January 28, 2013.
The move is in response to the USA’s failure to adhere to a World Trade Organization ruling made several years ago in regard to online gambling.
Rafa Nadal Wins First Poker Tournament
There are some people who simply have winning in their blood. Tennis legend Rafa Nadal is one of those people, and he proved it again Wednesday as he won his very first PokerStars tournament.
Nadal beat out 47 other players in a €10 freeze-out tourney on PokerStars.es. It took him just a little more than two hours to beat the field for a €152.40 first prize.
Americas Cardroom Sets $200k Guaranteed OSS II Main Event
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Main Event to the biggest Online Super Series Americas Cardroom (ACR) has ever hosted gets underway this Sunday January 27th at 7:00pm ET. The $200,000 GTD Prize Pool caps off the largest online poker tournament series that the US facing network has ever put on. OSS II is guaranteeing $1 million in tournament prize pools this year and it is currently on track to surpass the $1 million mark.
Wells Fargo Analysts: Online Gaming Bill Could Save Atlantic City
Could Be a Positive Catalyst for BORGATA, BYD & CZR
Maintaining Existing Recommendations
German Federal Court Suspends Internet Gambling Case
The German Federal Court set down a ruling on Thursday suspending its decision related to the legality of its State Treaty of Gaming.
The current online gambling treaty only allows for 20 licensed operators.
Opposition groups and gaming firms have argued that the German restrictions fail to adhere to European Union trade laws.
Black Diamond Poker Open is Back at Bodog
The popularity of the 2012 Black Diamond Poker Open (BDPO) meant it was an easy decision for Bodog Poker Network to bring it back and make it even more accessible to recreational players. Traditionally, online tournaments are seen as the domain of the seasoned pro but the BDPO is different. The BDPO is designed specifically with new players in mind but also includes a Series for the more advanced as well.
Bitcoin Casino SatoshiDice Results Raise Eyebrows in Online Gambling Sector
The numbers don’t lie. Bitcoin casino SatoshiDice, based out of Dublin, Ireland, has recorded a daily profit of ฿135.96 (£1,527) per day, and those numbers continue to grow as more and more Web gamblers become acquainted with the alternative anonymous online currency.
Not only is Bitcoin a sort of niche currency, SatoshiDice itself falls into the niche category, making these numbers all the more impressive.
Cake Poker Introduces Cake Dice: Will Launch With Games Cee-Lo and 1-4-24
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) is introducing Cake Dice, the latest addition to Cake’s growing menu of gaming options including Poker, Casino, Tournament Blackjack, WAR and Russian Roulette. Cake Dice will launch with popular games, Cee-lo and 1-4-24.
EPT Barcelona Wins Tournament of the Year at European Poker Awards
EPT Barcelona Wins Tournament of the Year at European Poker Awards
EPT Barcelona, the first event of European Poker Tour Season 9, won Tournament of the Year at last night’s prestigious GPI European Poker Awards ceremony in Paris.
Why Legalized Internet Gambling in New Jersey Will Help Boost Atlantic City
On Tuesday night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed his concerns over legalized Internet gambling in the state, primarily will Web casinos and poker rooms keep gamblers from going to Atlantic City?
Mississippi Exploring Legalized Online Gambling Once Again
One of the least likely states, conservative Mississippi, is once again exploring options to legalize online gambling.
Mississippi considered seriously flawed legislation last year that called for – among other things – allowing cash and credit as deposits with little oversight and the confiscation of inactive funds by the state.
An almost identical bill is being re-introduced by state Rep. Bobby Moak. He once again asserts that legalized online gambling in the state would result in countless numbers of jobs created.
Bitcoin Online Casinos Report Impressive Results: Triple Digit Growth
SatoshiDice.com, the largest bitcoin online casino in terms of overall volume, has reported impressive earnings on the year.
Chris Christie Expresses Concerns Over Legalized Internet Gambling in NJ
Answering a question as to whether he will sign an Internet gambling bill into law by early February, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed apprehension.
Christie took questions live Tuesday night during an “Ask The Governor” session.
Win a Job at Caesars Entertainment by Playing Poker
Caesars Entertainment has a job opening but you have to win a game of poker to get hired.
The innovative casino company screened applicants during a poker tournament they called the MBA Poker Championships and Recruitment Weekend. Caesars believes those who understand poker are best suited to run their casinos and hotels.
2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational Players Announced
The highly anticipated 2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational has announced those poker players participating, and these are certainly some of the biggest names in the game.
Doyle Brunson, Jonathan Duhamel, Andy Bloch, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan, Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Jennifer Harman and Brian Hastings just to name a few. You can’t go wrong with this crowd.
Lizzzz Hurley Comatose at Shane Warne Poker Tournament
Liz Hurley was photographed falling asleep at her hubby Shane Warne’s poker tournament.
Warne’s event was full of celebrities (none of whom were seen snoozing), all playing for a good cause.
UK is Looking at Requiring Ring Fencing of Funds by Online Poker Operators
UK regulators may require online poker operators to ring fence funds in light of the April 2011 debacles involving Full Tilt Poker and UB.com, not to mention a handful of European-based Web poker rooms that have gone under since.
From LegalPokerSites.com:
BitCoin Poker Coming: Reddit Reactions
Gambling911.com on Sunday featured an article in regard to the slated premier of new Bitcoin friendly online poker room Infiniti Poker. The readers of social media behemoth Reddit.com picked up on the story and offered their reactions…
PokerStars TCOOP 2013 Daily Round-Up - Jan 21
This is your PokerStars TCOOP 2013 daily round-up for January 21 courtesy of PokerStars.com.
- Paul ‘padjes’ Berende wins his second ‘COOP’ title with victory in event 17
- Team PokerStars Pro Matthias De Meulder goes close with third place in event 11
- Last year’s TCOOP Player of the Series finishes third in event 18
IGT CEO Patti Hart Fighting to Stay in Control
Will Patty Hart Lose Her Ability To Serve on IGT’s Board?
In further news about the International Game Technology (IGT) proxy fight which was initiated by the New York based Ader investment group, Gambling911 has exclusively learned that IGT CEO Patti Hart may lose her ability to serve on the board of a publicly traded gaming company due to statements she swore to be accurate on gaming applications that have now come into question.
Infiniti Poker Set to Go Live in February: Will Use Bitcoins for Americans
A new online poker room is set to go live next month (February 2013). Infiniti Poker began beta testing in November and will open to the public, becoming the first Web card room offering both Bitcoins and other currencies.
Yoshitaka Okawa Wins the Macau Poker Cup Red Dragon 2013
Yoshitaka Okawa of Japan is the winner of the Macau Poker Cup Red Dragon 2013.
Starting a final day with two tables, as opposed to just the final table, is always a daunting task. It's a simple equation of having to bust twice as many players to make it through the day. Well, to say that today went twice as quick as expected is an understatement.
Interstate Online Poker in the US: Nevada Governor Sandoval’s Plea
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval wants to pass legislation that would permit Interstate online poker through the formation of compacts.
He insisted Nevada lawmakers should move forward quickly and that the Nevada Gaming Control Board create a measure eliminating Nevada's statutory barriers to interstate online poker.
"Other states are moving quickly on this issue, and I ask you to pass a bill within 30 days," he said.
Sunday's $150,000 Guaranteed Tournament Heats Up at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – Americas Cardroom's second Online Super Series is proving to be an incredibly lucrative tournament series for US poker players. After just five days of nightly tournaments, the online poker site has paid out $430,370 in tournament prize pools, eclipsing the $312,000 that was guaranteed over the last five days by over $118,000. On Sunday the US-friendly site will host a $150k GTD tournament at 7:00pm ET.
