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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.
Pokertox: Botox for Poker Players…and We’re Not Bluffing
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you haven’t. Introducing Pokertox or…Botox for poker players.
A New York doctor who specializes in aesthetic medicine, Dr. Jack Berdy, wants to create the perfect "poker face" using the botulinum toxin.
PokerStars MicroMillions III Halfway Point Passed: $5 Mil Guarantee to be Topped
The halfway point has passed with 53 events completed, and MicroMillions III is on course to demolish the $5 million guarantee, having already paid out more than $4 million to players.
The biggest winner yesterday was ‘Kareke151’ from Kazakhstan, who scooped the first prize of $12,780.72 after triumphing in the $2.20+R NL Hold’em [Ante-Up, Turbo] event.
South Carolina High Court Rules Organized Poker Games Illegal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Associated Press) - South Carolina's high court says that organized poker games are illegal, even when they happen in a private home.
The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that state law prohibits wagering on Texas Hold 'Em, even though it's a game of skill.
During a raid on a home near Charleston in 2006, police seized several thousand dollars in cash and a small amount of marijuana, ticketing about 25 people for illegal gambling.
World’s Most Dangerous Occupation: Swedish Poker Pro
It’s not easy being a Swedish poker pro these days.
Justice Department to Appoint Administrator in Full Tilt Poker Matter This January
Those awaiting payment from Full Tilt Poker for more than a year-and-a-half from Full Tilt Poker may have reason to be optimistic.
Federal Internet Poker Bill Could be Challenged in Court if Passed
Opposition to a possible bill to legalize Internet poker at the federal level is growing with the possibility that any law could be challenged in court and potentially be ruled unconstitutional.
A “penalty box” mentioned as part of the draft legislation being pushed by two Nevada Senators would prohibit overseas operators from obtaining licenses over a period of five years.
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MicroMillions III Reaches Half-Way Point: Already Surpasses $3.5 Mark
As the half-way stage of MicroMillions III approaches, the total prize pool has already surpassed $3.5 million mark, which means it’s on course to smash the series’ $5 million guarantee.
Heartland Poker Tour Wraps Up The Year of Greg “FossilMan’ Raymer
Florence, IN – Season Eight on Heartland Poker Tour will go down in history as the Year of FossilMan. World champion Greg “FossilMan” Raymer went on a winning streak like no one has ever seen in poker. He won three HPT events in three months, and then followed up his hat trick with a spectacular finale at HPT’s Championship Open at Belterra Casino Resort to win the year-end title for $106,030.
“I’m overwhelmed,” said the champ.
Danish Poker Pro Gus Hansen Loses $1.5 Million: Durrrr Returns to Full Tilt
Gus Hansen, one of Denmark’s most well known poker pros, reportedly dropped around $1.5 million over the weekend.
Poker Maximus III Freeroll Giveaway at Carbon Poker
Carbon Poker is excited to announce a brand new promotion in conjunction with the forthcoming Poker Maximus III tournament series and it is coming up quickly (November 29th - December 9th).
3G Studios Invests $20 million in Online Gambling (Video)
James Kosta, CEO of Reno, Nevada based 3G Studio, revealed on Fox Business this past week that his company has invested $20 million in online gambling as it prepares for legalization either on the federal or state front.
In an interview with Gambling911.com back in September, Kosta said that 3G Studio was already forming partnerships with operators to offer its vast suite of casino-oriented games, including a poker product.
Online Poker Phenom Takes in Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies Wins Nearly $1 Mil Past Week
Finnish high stakes poker phenom Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies managed to win close to $1 million this past week alone.
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Lock Poker Pro Annette Obrestad Booked for Aussie Millions 2013
Lock Poker, which will be offering online satellites for the Aussie Millions 2013, already had one of its pros confirmed for the big event.
Annette Obrestad revealed on Saturday she has booked her tickets for Aussie Millions. Obrestad won the first ever World Series of Poker Europe in 2007.
The Aussie Millions (also known as the Crown Australian Poker Championship) is considered the Southern Hemisphere’s richest poker tournament and one of the most prestigious in the world. Last year, the first prize award paid out $1.6 million.
Disgraced Former Full Tilt Poker Head Howard Lederer Files Motion to Dismiss
Attorneys for poker pro and one time part owner of Full Tilt Poker Howard Lederer on Friday filed a Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss the Verified Second Amended Complaint with the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York.
The Notice of Motion in part reads:
Three More Companies Obtain Nevada Online Gambling Licenses
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Three more casino operators have been issued a Nevada online poker license.
The state Gaming Control Board on Thursday approved interactive gambling licenses for MGM Online LLC and boutique firms Z4Poker LLC of Las Vegas and Cams LLC of Los Angeles.
Spain Court Upholds PokerStars Right to Operate Online Poker room
A Barcelona court has ruled in favour of PokerStars and reaffirmed that the world’s largest online poker company has operated legally in the country ever since it began offering its services in 2001.
Nick DiVella Stopped From Circulating 'Ban Howard Lederer' Petition at Aria Poker Room
Poker pro Nick DiVella doesn’t believe Howard Lederer should be able to play in live events, at least not at the Aria Poker Room in Las Vegas.
BestBet Poker Room St. Johns to Close While Jacksonville Room Thrives
The BestBet St. Johns County poker room in Florida is set to shut down due to declining revenues with much of the staff to be relocated to venues in either Orange Park or Jacksonville.
Tribes Want In On Internet Gambling: ‘Preparing to be Active Participants’
Connecticut tribes reacted to news that Rep. Stephen Dargan, co-chairman of the legislative public safety committee, wants to re-evaluate the state’s role in legalized Internet gambling.
Nun of That Now: Archdiocese Principal Responds re Daniel Negreanu Threat
Following Gambling911.com’s report earlier in the day that one Nicholas Cusato had posted about knocking poker pro Daniel Negreanu’s teeth out via Twitter, Neumann-Goretti High School Principal Robert Selg was quick to insist the man in question is not employed by their High School despite Cusato’s assertion on his Twitter page.
Your Daily Dose of Poker Pro Matt Marafioti Rants: Says ‘F*** You’ to TwoPlusTwo
Poker pro Matt Marafioti continues to rant on via Twitter. And it we didn’t know any better, it might appear as if Marafioti were auditioning for the next “Rocky” flick.
His latest spat(s) involve 25-year-old Montreal-based player Pascal Lefrancois, who has won close to $1.3 million in live tournaments to date.
Lefrancois questioned Marafioti regarding his perceived dislike of fellow poker pro Chanracy Kuhn.
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Top Poker Pros Confirmed for 2012 DeepStacks Poker Tour at Mohegan Sun
Friday November 23 will mark the start of the 2012 DeepStacks Poker Tour at MoheganSun. A $400 No Limit Hold'Em Tournament gets the action started at 11:00am hosted by Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.
This tournament is a $125,000 guarantee. From there, multiple tournaments follow, all the way up to the main event with the DeepStacks Poker Tour Mohegan Sun National Championship starting on December 1st. $500,000 makes up this main event prize pool and plenty of big names will be on-hand for this huge tournament. Confirmed poker players include:
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow
High School Coach Wants to Knock Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu’s Teeth Down His Throat
Outspoken poker pro Daniel Negreanu has gotten into it this time with none other than High School Assistant Basketball coach a la Twitter, or so he claims.
The principal of Neumann-Goretti High School in Philadephia confirmed to Gambling911.com following publication of this piece earlier Thursday that one Nicholas Cusato only volunteered briefly at the school and was never employed as an Assistant Basketball Coach as he claims on his Twitter page.
Cusato somehow managed to get into a Twitter spat with Negreanu, though the origin of this spat was not immediately known.
Noah Schwartz Wins 2012 WPT Jacksonville
Poker player Noah Schwartz won the 2012 WPT Jacksonville this week and the $402,970 cash prize that came with that honor.
$67k Up for Grabs at Americas Cardroom as Part of Mini Online Super Series
It's not just the iPad mini that's stealing headlines for packing a huge amount of excitement into such a small package. Americas Cardroom announces the Mini Online Super Series. The five-day event runs from November 15th through 19th and features more than $67,000 in prize money, $25 bounties on online poker pros, four big leaderboard competitions, and a special $1k guaranteed event for the four top performers.
2013 World Series of Poker Schedule Unveiled
The 44th running of the World Series of Poker will begin on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The action-packed schedule which includes gold bracelet events, satellites, cash games and daily deep stack tournaments will run for 49 consecutive days, concluding with the final nine players of the WSOP Main Event on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
Gambling911.com to Attend Social Gaming & Gambling Summit in Los Angeles
One of the biggest events in social gaming is taking place December 13-14 in Los Angeles, the Social Gaming & Gambling Summit, and Gambling911.com, the worldwide leader in Gambling news, has announced it will be in attendance.
The two day event will feature some of the biggest names in social gaming including Facebook, Rocket Play, Bunker Mode, Abode, Bees and Pollen, Blitzoo and so many more.
MicroMillions III Madness Starts Thursday with $5 Million Guaranteed
PokerStars, the world’s largest real money online poker room, has announced that its MicroMillions III Madness series is set to begin Thursday November 15, 2012.
Social Gaming & Gambling Summit to Take Place in Los Angeles Next Month
The two-day conference will explore the convergence of social gaming and gambling, as well as its impact on the industry.
