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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.
Erik Seidel Tops Daniel Negreanu as Winningest Poker Player of All Time
By winning the 2011 National Heads-Up Poker Championship Sunday at Caesars Palace, Erik Seidel surpasses Daniel Negreanu as poker’s top earner of all time (in live tournaments).
Ernie Scherer Craigslist Ads for Women After Murder of Parents Referred to as “Cheat Sheet”
Wall Street Journal: 78 Percent Say Internet Gambling Should be Legalized
Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible
Online Poker: One Star Rises While Another One Crashes
The bigger they are, the harder they fall…the cream rises to the top…The rich get richer. All three of these statements are pretty common figures of speech. Additionally, all three are good descriptions of the last 24 hours in the nosebleed online poker games as one poker legend reminded all why he is arguably the greatest, while the hottest young player in the game reminded us all that he is just as likely to lose an obscene dollar figure as he is to winning.
Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling
Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override
UB.com Pays Online Poker Players Just to Show Up in Vegas for Main Event
Break out the Belgian Waffles: Belgium as a Winner at Celebrity Poker Tournament
Belgium, annually voted the most boring country in Europe, has something to shout about.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play
Steve Gross Looks to Become First Team Brunson Poker Player to win WPT Title
All is on the line for Team Doyle Brunson player Steve Gross who is looking to become the first member of the elite “Brunson 10” to win a World Poker Tour (WPT) title.
The Brunson 10 was assembled last year to create a talent pool of young players representing arguably the oldest player in the world and his online poker room – DoylesRoom.com.
Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure
Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.
“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”
Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight
Revenues Way Up At PartyGaming
PartyGaming has reported a huge rise in revenues for the year 2010.
Revenues rose by 15 percent from 2009 to €357.3m (£300m) to €310.1m, with casino revenues jumping to €151.4m from €136.3m, bingo revenues more than doubling to €51.4m from €22.8m and sports betting climbing to €20.8m from €13.2m. Poker revenues fell to €124.8m from €136.8m. Pre-tax profits fell to €43.8m from €57.4m.
Poker Player Accused of Killing Parents: “Being Deceptive is Part of My Job Description”
PokerStars Abruptly Pulls Branding from North American Poker Tour LA Stop
The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, has pulled its branding from the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Press Conference on Internet Gambling (Live)
Press of Atlantic City Confirms NJ Governor Chris Christie to Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill
Prosecutor to Ernie Scherer: “Did you Give Your Mother Time to say Your First Name Before you hit her?”
Wall Street Journal: Once a State Legalizes Online Gambling, Others Will Quickly Follow
Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill
Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey. It would be the first US state to do so.
Governor Chris Christie has until that time to veto or sign off on a bill that could bring a much needed $28 million – if not more – to his state yearly. It’s not just the millions of dollars, it’s the many new jobs that will ultimately be created.
Lock Poker and Bluff partner again! World Is Invited to 2011 Bluff Pro Challenge
UB.com Invites Heavy Metal Fans & Poker Players to Slash the Tables for Big 4 Festival Tickets
Poker Player Ernie Scherer Says He Didn’t Bludgeon Parents
Testifying in his murder trial, poker player Ernie Scherer III insisted he did not beat and stab his parents to death in their Alameda County, California home three years ago this month.
Online Poker: Battle of the Ronin Rake Chase With $500,000 In Total Prize Money Up For Grabs
