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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.
Ladbrokes Cuts Head of Products Trading Richard Ames as Company Struggles
The United Kingdom’s second largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, has released Richard Ames, Head of Products Trading, in what appears to be a major transitional period for the company. Ladbrokes said he will remain on the board for now but that he "has ceased to perform his executive duties with immediate effect."
Chili Poker CEO Big News Coming This Week: Zynga Puts Blame on Facebook for Losses
Looks like Chili Poker's CEO is about to make an exciting announcement this week. It's not about Chili Poker, per sey, Alexandre Dreyfus tells Gambling911.com, but rather a new venture he is involved with. Dreyfus sold the Chili Poker database to Poker770 back in March and the technology to Bally Technology in April.
Alexandre Dreyfus @alex_dreyfus
ready for a new venture related to #Poker - more news soon.
Frustrated US Online-Poker Players Bet on Costa Rica
By TIM JOHNSON
McClatchy Newspapers
JACO BEACH, Costa Rica -- From his oceanfront balcony, Tyler Forrester glanced out at the Pacific surf on the beach. Palm trees rustled in the breeze.
"Tough life I'm living," Forrester said, cackling at his own humor.
Estrellas Poker Tour San Sebastian 2012 Final Table Determined
The Final Table for the Estrellas Poker Tour San Sebastian 2012 has been determined with all but one player coming to us from Spain.
Lucian Tofan, a 22-year-old PokerStars.com online qualifier will be representing his native Romania.
Today’s eight finalists – all eying up a first prize of € 65.800 - are as follows:
Borja Gonzalez Urteaga, 24, Bergada, Donosti, Spain, 1,310,000 chips
Emilio Jose Beldarrain Oleaga, 25, Bilbao, Spain, 788,000 chips
Romney Obama Neck and Neck in Nevada: President Still Favored at 1-2 Odds
LAS VEGAS – (Associated Press) - They're called "the cooler crowd," and Las Vegas is greeting them with ambivalence: A stream of post-recession tourists ready for fun but watching their wallets.
[Obama was coming in at 1-2 odds to take Nevada while Romney was at 8/5 odds at Sportsbook here]
Eolis: Full Tilt Poker Software to Re-launch in November
As reportedly Friday, Gambling911.com has independently confirmed that PokerStars will be given the green light to move ahead and purchase shuttered Full Tilt Poker following a settlement arrangement made with the US Attorney in the Southern District of New York. This deal also includes the payment of Full Tilt Poker players who have been owed monies for more than a year now.
I Say ‘Punta!’ You Say ‘Cana!’ –Punta Cana Poker Classic Just Around the Corner
This Poker Festival has been designed to make sure everyone plays poker yet still has time to enjoy a holiday.
Breaking News: Full Tilt Poker Players to be Paid in Full, US Attorney Grants Deal
Gambling911.com has confirmed that a deal for PokerStars to acquire Full Tilt Poker has been given approval by the US Attorney’s in the Southern District of New York. An announcement was forthcoming perhaps as early as next week from the US Attorney’s Office and US Attorney Preet Bharara, who has made it a top priority to ensure that affected customers of Full Tilt Poker be made whole.
Preet Bharara Receives ‘Person of Year’ Award Ahead of Positive Full Tilt Poker News (Video)
US Attorney for NY Southern District Preet Bharara recently received the India Abroad Person of the Year Award.
India Abroard is a New York City-based newspaper founded by Gopal Raja in 1970 and is the oldest magazine in the United States focusing on Indian-American affairs.
Since 2002, the publication has been honoring Indian-American achievers at the annual India Abroad Person of the Year award ceremony. Past winners include PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and Nobel Prize winner Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.
888 Holdings 2012 Q2 Revenues Up 17 Percent
(Reuters) - Online gaming company 888 Holdings said revenues in July were up by 10 percent so far but added that it was not yet clear what effect the London Olympics would have on its business.
Second quarter revenues rose 17 percent to $92 million, the company said. Earlier this month 888 raised its forecast for full-year core profit thanks to a stronger performance at its casino and poker business.
Third quarter trading started in line with expectations, with July's average daily revenue 10 percent above a year ago, the company said.
Beth Shak Goes on ‘The View’ and Full Tilt Poker Questions Are Out of Bounds
America had a chance this week at hearing some insight into the Full Tilt Poker fiasco from an insider, but the clueless women of "The View" TV show dropped the ball and instead focused exclusively on footwear.
Defendant in ‘Black Friday’ Online Poker Case Gets 3 Years Prison Sentence
A defendant involved in processing millions of dollars in payments for three online poker rooms in the US has been sentenced to three years prison.
Ira Rubin pleaded guilty in January to money laundering, bank fraud and other gambling offenses. He faced up to 55 years in prison, however, prosecutors recommended 18 to 24 months.
Rubin was indicted along with 10 others in April 2011. Four of those named in the indictment still remain at large.
Tribes Want Federal Government to Stop States From Legalizing Online Gambling
WASHINGTON — (Associated Press) - With some states readying to start online gambling, Native American tribal leaders are calling on the federal government to step in as it did with brick-and-mortar gambling and establish regulations that ensure tribes get a piece of the action without having their revenue taxed and their sovereignty compromised.
Eight Analysts Cut Price Target on Zynga as Texas Hold’em Poker Maker Sees Sharp Decline
Zynga witnessed a 42 percent drop in its share price following less-than-rosy news about the company’s future. This has prompted eight different analysts to cut their target price on the maker of popular games such as “Farmville” and “Texas Hold’em Poker”. Of the 24 who follow the company, only give have a ‘buy’ rating on the stock with an average price target set at US$5.
First Online Poker Sites Expected to be Operating in Nevada Within 90 Days
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli told the Las Vegas Review Journal Thursday (July 26, 2012) that the first licensed online poker rooms could be operating within that state in 60 to 90 days.
Record Number of PokerStars Qualifiers Set for European Poker Tour Season 9 in Barcelona
LONDON, UK – July 26, 2012 – PokerStars, the world’s largest poker site, today said a record number of players will qualify online for seats to the European Poker Tour Main Event in Barcelona next month. An expected 300 players will win their seats online, nearly 130 more than last year.
Players can learn more about how to qualify and to register for tournaments here: http://psta.rs/EPT.
Zynga CEO Confirms Real Money Online Poker in 2013 During Conference Call
Following a late afternoon collapse of Zynga’s share price Wednesday, CEO Mark Pincus confirmed reports featured on Gambling911.com earlier in the week that the company will be offering “real money” online poker in the first half of 2013.
Gay Poker Players Head Into The Closet With New Shirt Line
High profile gay poker players the likes of Jason Somerville and Vanessa Selbst have increased interest in the game within the LGBT community.
And now there’s a merchandise line that is looking to capitalize on this trend.
It’s Poker Pride!
Zynga Earnings Miss: Las Vegas Sands Falls Short Too
Zynga, which runs the world’s biggest free-to-play online poker room, slashed its outlook after trading.
Pendula: ‘If Zynga Stock Gets Nailed, I Intend to Add Aggressively to My Position’
All eyes are on Zynga later this afternoon (July 25, 2012) as that popular social gaming firm is set to release its financials.
ISPT the Biggest Tournament Ever: Michael Mizrachi Rep for Bernard Tapie New Venture (Video)
The International Stadium Poker Tour is a poker tournament that is slated to take place every year in a world-famous stadium with the 2013 event slated to take place a Wembley.
It claims to be the biggest poker tournament in the world consisting of 30,000 players, a prizepool of 20 m€ and is broadcasted on the Television in more than 28 countries.
The name behind the venture is one many online poker players – especially those screwed out of their funds by Full Tilt Poker – might be familiar with. That would be Bernard Tapie and his son, Laurent.
Alderney Gambling Control Commission to Require Segregated Funds, Monthly Reports
Following the Full Tilt Poker fallout from this past year, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission is looking to help repair its image by revising its licensing policy.
From PokerFuse.com:
Zynga Earnings May Surprise Wednesday: Investors Eagerly Await Las Vegas Sands Numbers
Wednesday July 25, 2012 will be a big day in the world of gambling stocks as investors eagerly await earnings reports from both Zynga and the Las Vegas Sands.
Gambling Sector Anxiously Awaiting Las Vegas Sands 2012 Q2 Earnings Wednesday
Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands (LVS) earnings report for 2012 Q2 was to come out on Wednesday, expected after the market closes.
Early forecasts from Wall Street call for an 11 percent increase in earnings per share, to 60 cents while revenue is expected to jump almost 19 percent for $2.783 billion.
'Poker Princess' Molly Bloom has Memoir Deal
NEW YORK (Associated Press) — Molly Bloom, who ran high-stakes, exclusive poker games involving some of Hollywood's biggest names, playboys and sports stars, will have a memoir coming out next year.
Online Poker Movie ‘Runner Runner’ Filming Throughout San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gambling911.com is here in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico where “Runner Runner” has begun filming in locations throughout the island.
Zynga to Report Earnings on Wednesday: Online Poker Could Provide Big Boost
Yesterday, Gambling911.com reported on how Zynga was already in the process of negotiating “real money” platforms for its uber popular Texas Hold’em online poker game. On Wednesday (July 25, 2012), the company is set to report earnings.
‘Kite Marks’ for Online Gambling Could Encourage Operators to Obtain License in UK
Regulators in the United Kingdom have proposed using a “kite-marking system” as a means of encouraging operators to seek regulation there.
Absolute Poker Exec Brent Beckley Gets 14 Month Prison Sentence
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An owner of Absolute Poker, one of the three largest Internet poker companies, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Monday after admitting to deceiving banks over the processing of gambling proceeds.
Brent Beckley, 32, joined Costa Rica-based Absolute Poker in 2003 and became its head of payment processing. Last December, he pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to break U.S. laws against gambling on the Internet. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud.
First Family of Poker’s Barry Shulman Talks WSOP, Blasts Dealers and Rival Jamie Gold
Are the Shulmans the First Family of Poker?
At the recent World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, three members of the Shulman family each made the final table of a WSOP tournament--in the same week!
That's never been done before in the history of the WSOP.
In the same week, Barry Shulman, his wife Allyn and their son Jeff all made final tables, with Allyn the only one in the family to go on to win a tournament.
In her case it was the WSOP seniors tournament, which was open to men and women aged 50 or older.
