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Brian Hastings Wins First WSOP Bracelet: Financial Struggles Behind Him Perhaps
Popular online poker player Brian Hastings has won his first ever World Series of Poker bracelet, beating Jason Mo in the Heads-Up No Limit Hold’em Event 12.
Hastings also pocketed $371,498 with the win.
Family Values Group Want UIGEA Strengthened
Despite close to a dozen states pushing forward to legalize online poker, some groups are looking to further strengthen existing prohibition such as the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
UIGEA essentially makes it illegal for US banks to process payments for online gambling companies. The US Justice Department, meanwhile, has given the green light to states to regulate Internet poker.
Something to Peru-oove: 213 Poker Players Taking Part in LSOP
Welcome to the 2012 Latin Series of Poker Lima Main Event! The quest for the first LSOP trophy has just begun at the stunning Casino Atlantic City in Lima, Peru. Crazy Julius is covering this event for us here at Gambling911.com.
Brian Hastings, Tommy Chen Top WSOP Event 12 Head’s Up No Limit Hold’em
4 out of 512 players remained at the World Series of Poker Event 12 Head’s Up No Limit Hold’em including popular online player Brian Hastings and Tommy Chen, who was chip leader coming into Thursday.
Hastings was the second biggest chip leader after Jeffrey Gross overnight but Gross would eventually go on to be eliminated.
Lock Poker pro Michael Drummond cashed out in 8th place with $56,380.
Vanessa Selbst also enjoyed success in this event, cashing out at $20,674 in 9th place.
Merge Poker Falls Two Spots: Revolution Gaming Just 60 Players Off
Merge Gaming has fallen from the number 8 spot of most trafficked online poker rooms to number 10 early Thursday morning while Revolution Gaming was now within a mere 60 players average.
Vincent van der Fluit Wins World Series of Poker Event 11: Pot-Limit Omaha
Dutch poker player Vincent van der Fluit has won Event 11: Pot-Limit Omaha. He takes home $265,211 and a bracelet, van der Fluit’s first.
Some 970 players entered the tournament and only nine returned for the final day.
Bally Technologies Becomes Nevada’s First Licensed Online Poker Site: Will Hill Still Shut Out
Bally Technologies, which earlier in the year partnered up with France online poker venture Chili Gaming, has been granted the first license to operate a Web poker site by the state of Nevada. For now the fee is $125,000 but could be reduced at a later date.
Sid Rosenberg’s New Gig: No Room for Error
Zero. That’s the number of chances radio sports commentator Sid Rosenberg has if he f***s up again.
California Amends its Online Poker Bill
The state of California has further amended its online poker bill as a means of appeasing the powerful Tribal casinos.
An initial version of the bill would have required Tribes to waive their sovereignty rights as a requirement for obtaining a license.
Applicants must be in “good standing” with the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) for three years but will be able to establish partnership agreements.
PokerStars Cancels Macau Poker Cup August Events
No reason was given as to why PokerStars abruptly cancelled its Macau Poker Cup August events on Wednesday.
The world’s largest real money online poker company and sponsor of the European Poker Tour (EPT) only cited “events beyond our reasonable control”.
Future Macau Poker events remain in limbo.
Everleaf Gaming Attempts to Pay Back US Players Not Genuine Claims Processor
A payment processor is claiming that the Everleaf Gaming Network was offered the opportunity to pay back US players but declined to do so.
Chuck Kidd, head of Costa Rica-based PICCLUB, an online payment processor, told PokerFuse.com he offered to facilitate payment to US customers through his company but that they refused.
William Hill Shuts Down Australia Website: May be Trying to Appease Nevada Regulators
England’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has shut down its Australian website this week as a means of protecting its pending application for a Nevada Gaming license.
Cuomo Denies Influences Related to Gambling Expansion Efforts in New York
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied any outside influences from gambling interests when it comes to his efforts to expand gambling in that state.
The New York Times on Tuesday published a report that The New York Gaming Association donated $2 million from gambling interests to a lobbying group created specifically to support Cuomo.
"Mr. Cuomo’s support for expanded gambling, which he made a centerpiece of his State of the State address in January, had a profound impact," the newspaper noted.
John Monnette Wins World Series of Poker Event Number 10: Seven Card Stud
John Monnette has won the WSOP Event 10: Seven Card Stud. The US poker player pocketed just over $190,000.
Finishing behind Monnette were Huu Vinh, Timothy Finne, Perry Friendman and Jeff Lisandro.
This is Monnette’s second World Series of Poker bracelet. He had previously won the 42nd WSOP Eight Game Mix and the $278,144 that came with it.
World Series of Poker Director Ty Stewart Addresses WSOP Controversies (Video)
World Series of Poker Executive Director Ty Stewart sat down with Quadjacks.com to talk about four early controversies surrounding the WSOP events.
Among those controversies, WSOP Twitter administrator Seth Palansky personally attacking poker pro Jon Aguiar by referring to him as a “complete bitch” . Palansky later apologized and announced he would no longer be overseeing the WSOP Twitter feed.
Online Poker Rakeback to be Paid Hourly at Revolution Gaming, Lock Poker
The Revolution Gaming Network entered the online poker industry last week with a bang, offering 36 percent rakeback and now comes word rakeback will be paid hourly at rooms such as Lock and Cake.
Revolution debuted following Lock Poker’s acquisition of the Cake Poker Network. Cake itself remains a pivotal skin on the network and still features its own brand of casino games.
Blaze Poker, the Latest Fast Online Poker Variant Comes to BetVictor, Ladbrokes
Following in the footsteps of Rush Poker, Zoom and Fast, BetVictor.com has introduced Blaze Poker, the latest variant that allows players to join a communal pool then reseat seamlessly at a new table once they complete or fold. This is online poker network Microgaming’s entry into the speed poker sector.
Up to 300 hands can be played per hour with Blaze, that is four to five times more than under traditional rules. Initially Blaze Poker is available at six-handed tables.
First Ever Latin Series of Poker Trophy to be Rewarded
Peru has been designated the country to crown the first LSOP Poker Champion. In this its inaugural event the $500,000 Guaranteed No Limit Hold’em tournament - takes place in MiraFlores, a district of Lima, boasting a variety of cuisine, known for its hotels, shops, restaurants, pubs and casinos.
New York City School Teaches Kids to Play Poker: Beat Harvard Students in Tournament
A lower East Side Manhattan public school is teaching its students how to play poker. That’s right!
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Daniel Negreanu Parks Trailer Outside WSOP
Daniel Negreanu is one of a handful of poker pros who has his own trailer and he’s parking it right outside the Rio in Vegas while taking part in the 2012 World Series of Poker events.
Negreanu’s trailer has its own fridge and a bed of course to take naps.
“I'm a vegan, so I have a fridge full of stocked foods with a microwave so I never have to worry about going hungry, and also in between breaks I'm double dipping a lot of these tournaments,” he notes in his blog.
Aubin Cazals Beats 2010 November Niner Joseph Cheong in WSOP Event
Aubin Cazals won the Event 6: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max Monday night, beating 2010 November Niner Joseph Cheong.
Cazals traveled from Malta all the way to Las Vegas for the 2012 World Series of Poker, and, thanks to winning Event 6: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max, he's not going to leave empty handed.
Seth Palansky Removed From WSOP Twitter Duties Following Jon Aguiar Complete Bitch Tweet
Seth Palansky has apologized and will no longer be managing the World Series of Poker Twitter account after admitting to use of foul language.
Bail Denied for Second Suspect in Kidnap Plot to Avenge High Stakes Poker Losses
Pavlos “Paul” Kaimacliotis, a citizen of both the US and Cypriot, won’t be granted bail following accusations that he conspired to kidnap a wealthy Palm Beach Gardens businessman for $20 million in order to avenge losses from high stakes poker games.
Revolution Gaming Officially Almost 2nd Largest US-Facing Online Poker Network
It is expected to happen within the next 24 hours (by the end of June 5, 2012) that the Revolution Gaming Network will become the 2nd biggest in the US market.
2012 WSOP Results: Herbert Tapscott Wins Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better
Herbert Tapscott has won his first ever World Series of Poker bracelet and the $264,400 cash prize that came with it at this year’s Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better.
The 71-year-old from Alabama has won $322,250 on the live circuit to date with a total of 20 cashes. This is his second 1st place finish.
Cannibal, Poker Playing Porn Star Arrested in Germany
A self-proclaimed porn star who dabbled in poker, Luka Rocco Magnotta, 29, has been arrested in Germany, Canadian authorities confirmed on Monday.
Never Before Seen Episodes of Poker After Dark to Begin Airing Tonight
Two weeks worth of “Poker After Dark” episodes taped back in 2010 will air for the very first time on the NBC Sports Network (check your local listings) beginning Monday night, June 4, at 12:30 am ET.
Event 6, the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max: Joseph Cheong vs. Aubin Cazalis (Video)
The championship match set for Event 6, the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mixed-Max goes off at 3 pm ET between Joseph Cheong and Aubin Cazalis (Monday June 4, 2012).
This World Series of Poker event will result in $480,564 for the winner and a sweet $296,956 for second place.
PokerStars Obtains Spain Gaming License
PokerStars has been awarded a license to operate in Spain and will launch www.PokerStars.es on June 5 to serve the Spanish online poker market, the company announced today.
Will The Thrill Failla thrown Out of WSOP Event After Entering a Third Time (Video)
Poker pro Dutch Boyd believed it to be an ‘honest mistake” whereby Will “The Thrill” Failla ended up thrown out of the World Series of Poker Event 9 $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry for a third time.
Boyd told Quadjacks.com: “It’s kind of a shame too, he had a nice little stack.”
Failla appeared to believe he could re-enter the tournament for a third time.
