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Moooovelous: Cattle Rancher Wins $245k on Heartland Poker Tour
Runner-up Carla Sabini Becomes HPT’s Highest-Earning Woman
Another Philly Mobster Sentenced for Illegal Gambling, Loan Sharking
South Philadelphia mobster, Martin Angelina, 50, has been sentenced to nearly five year in a federal prison for racketeering related to loan sharking and illegal gambling.
Angelina had already plead guilty last month to a racketeering conspiracy and admitted to using extortion to collect on loans.
Feds Dispute Cardroom International’s Rights to Full Tilt Poker Software
The US Government has filed a response to Cardroom International’s assertion that it has rights to control Full Tilt Poker’s software. Full Tilt Poker, which was acquired by PokerStars this summer, is set to come back online the first week in October.
Cardroom had previously filed a Civil Racketeering Influenced and Corruption Organization Act (RICO) suit alleging wrongdoing by Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars last month.
Guilty Plea for Woman Accused in Poker Pro Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion
LONGUEUIL, Que. – (Canadian Press) - A lawyer says there will be a guilty plea in the beating and robbery of a world poker champion.
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Poker Maximus II – Final Day Recap
The final Sunday of the Poker Maximus II series brought plenty of action as the series wrapped up its 11-day event with two co-main events as well as two smaller tournaments available to players. After 35 great events we would like to congratulate all the players that took part in Poker Maximus II and look forward to seeing you for Poker Maximus III. Here’s how the final day’s action concluded: Play Online Poker for Free or Real Money at Carbon Poker Here
Bad Beat Jackpot Pops Three Times in Four Days at Americas Cardroom
It looks like it's not just Americas Cardroom's monthly leaderboard competition The Beast that pays out players ridiculously frequently. The online poker site's Bad Beat Jackpot game was popped three times in just four days as 18 players shared in close to $100,000 as a result of losing hands.
Snow Job: ‘New’ Owners of Defunct Online Poker Room Purple Lounge Speak Out for First Time
The “new” management of Media Corporation, parent company of the now defunct online poker site Purple Lounge, have spoken out for the first time about the long established Web card room’s closure.
In an interview with InfoPowa, Management admitted that the handling of Purple Lounge’s closure has not been particular smooth.
Perth Australia Barrister Mistress Tells of ‘Gambling Problem’ on Horses at Murder Trial
A once prominent Perth barrister, Lloyd Rayney, is on trial for the murder of his wife. In recent days, his daughters testified that their father was “not fit enough” to drag their mother’s body across the front yard into her car.
Pamela Anderson Wants to Challenge for Top Tier Spot in Online Poker Market with BamPoker
Actress and activist Pamela Anderson is the face behind BamPoker, a social gaming company looking to secure the number two spot in the online poker market by next year.
“We are looking to build a community,” noted Elton Pereira, Co-founder and CEO of BamPoker.
Zynga, the world’s number one free-to-play online poker social gaming site may be talking “real money” gambling now, Bam is happy with the “free play” model for the time being.
Poker Maximus II – Day 10 Recap
The last Saturday of Poker Maximus II wrapped up yesterday as players are gearing up for the two main events on Sunday. Day 10’s events had three different No Limit Hold’em tournaments take place as the end of Poker Maximus II is near. Learn more about Poker Maximus II and play online poker for FREE or for REAL MONEY at Carbon.
Event #29: $40,000 Guaranteed NLH unlimited rebuys and add-on – ($55+5 buy-in)
‘Weeds’ Producer Matt Salsberg Wins 2012 World Poker Tour Grand Prix De Paris
Matt Salsberg has won the €7,500 buy-in main event of this year’s World Poker Tour Grand Prix De Paris and the $515,720 that went with that honor.
This weekend’s win brings Salsberg’s live circuit record to just shy of $1 million.
Salsberg is an Executive Producer for the television series “Weeds”. He has also produced the HBO hit “Entourage”.
Salsberg beat one of the biggest poker players on the circuit today, Dane Theo Jorgensen.
Here were your finalists and cashouts.
Matthew Salsberg $515,720
Theo Jorgensen $341,149
Asian Gambling Boom Targets Filthy Rich
(Associated Press) - In the Philippines, a $4 billion casino will soon rise from reclaimed land on Manila Bay. In South Korea, foreign investors are expected to break ground next year on a clutch of casino resorts offshore. And on the eastern edge of Russia, authorities plan a resort zone aimed at drawing Chinese high-rollers.
Poker Maximus II – Day 9 Recap
Day 9 of the Poker Maximus II series had three of the smaller buy-in events of the series but that doesn’t mean there still wasn’t plenty of money up for grabs. Combined, there was $65,000 in guaranteed money on the table in three events that played out through the night. Learn More About Poker Maximus Here. FREE PLAY ONLINE POKER AVAILABLE - SIMPLY SIGN UP HERE TODAY
Comparing US Federal Online Poker Legislation to State
There are arguments on both sides of the equation as to which might be better for the player community in the US when it comes to legalizing online poker.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Senator Dean Heller want to push through federal legislation that would benefit their home state of Nevada. Casinos there want to become the hub of online poker in the US.
But will a federal bill as it reads now really make things better for those players currently residing in America?
New Jersey Ok’s Plan for Mohegan Sun to Run Resorts Casino in Atlantic City
Absent from the Atlantic City casino market for more than 30 years, Native American tribes have recently turned a close eye on the seaside gambling resort, with two tribes taking very different paths.
On Friday, New Jersey regulators gave approval to the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority to run the day-to-day affairs of Resorts Casino Hotel and to buy 10 percent of the company. The decision came just two days after the Seminole Indians scrapped a plan to build a new "boutique" casino, citing the poor economy and cutthroat competition from gambling halls in neighboring states.
Philly Mobster Gaeton Lucibello Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison
Gaeton Lucibello, 59, of Philadelphia, was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy involving extortion and illegal gambling, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and George C. Venizelos, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division.
FSS Grand Finale This Weekend at Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom is pulling out all the stops this weekend to get more online poker players into the Punta Cana Poker Classic. The Grand Finale tournament of its Freeroll Super Series, which will see the top 500 poker players since February compete for three Punta Cana Poker Classic packages, gets underway on Saturday at 3pm ET.
Poker Maximus II – Day 8 Recap
Thursday’s events in the Poker Maximus II series brought plenty of variety to players as there was another HORSE event as well as a PL Omaha tournament. In the end, three more winners were determined as the Poker Maximus II series gears up for its final weekend. Learn More About Poker Maximus Here
Poker Pro Jonathan Duhamel Ex Girlfriend Beat Up in Prison, Home Invasion Trial Delayed
The ex-girlfriend of 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event champ Jonathan Duhamel has had her trial delayed after suffering a beating in prison.
Bianca Rojas Latraverse, who is accused of orchestrating a brazen home invasion of Duhamel’s suburban Montreal home last December, was involved in an altercation that left her face visibly marked. Latraverse attempted to shield her face upon leaving the courtroom Friday.
Chief of Staff Stewart Bybee: ‘Still Possible to Pass Internet Poker Bill’
Though Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Senator Dean Heller publicly argued over the prospects of any Internet poker bill to be passed prior to the Congressional lame duck session, Chief of Staff Stewart Bybee told Steve Sebelius of the Las Vegas Review Journal: It's still possible to pass a bill.
UBS Rogue Trader Labeled as ‘Naked Gambler’
(Reuters) - Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli put the Swiss bank's survival at risk through naked gambling that risked up to $12 billion, cooking the books and lying to his bosses until his "pyramid of fraud" collapsed, a British court heard on Friday.
Adoboli, 32, is on trial by jury in London accused of fraud and false accounting that in the end cost UBS $2.3 billion. He has pleaded not guilty.
Phil Hellmuth Auctions Off Prize - Himself
Poker pro Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. recently held an auction to auction off a very valuable prize.
The prize was--Phil Hellmuth!
Yes, in what could be a new low in egomaniacal behavior by a poker player, even a self-styled publicity-seeking "brat," Hellmuth has auctioned off himself!
And what value does the "Poker Brat" assess to a night of his company?
How does $25,000 strike you?
All can be forgiven in this case, however, because Hellmuth did it for charity.
So what was the prize exactly?
Poker Pro David Benyamine Now on Board with International Stadiums Poker Tour
The Groupe Bernard Tapie funded International Stadiums Poker Tour has brought on yet another powerful spokesperson in the form of David Benyamine.
The event, slated to begin next May, is forecast to bring in some 30,000 players from around the globe who will play from the stands online. The field will then dwindle down to a specified number who will play live. To date, only 3337 players have registered, a mere fraction of the 30,000 goal.
Full Tilt Poker Set to Re-Launch November 6
Full Tilt Poker has begun verifying the authenticity of customer accounts as it prepares for a re-launch on November 6.
New Jersey State Senator Opposes Federal Online Gambling Legislation
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak, who has been pushing to legalize online gambling in the Garden State, has come out against a federal measure currently under consideration.
Poker Maximus II – Day 7 Recap
Day 7 of the Poker Maximus II event had three more great events take place and the first HORSE tournament was played. Three more talented poker players came away with titles and here’s how it happened: Learn More About Poker Maximus Here
Nevada Video Game Company 3G Studios Becomes First to Enter Online Gambling Market
Video game developer 3G Studios filed with the Nevada Gaming Control Board for multiple Online Service Provider’s licenses, making them the first video game company to move into the U.S. online gambling market. With this move, 3G Studios will be the first video game company to be approved for real-money gambling in the U.S.
Nebraska State Senator Charged for Using Funds for Gambling
A Nebraska State Senator has been charged with using $63,000 in campaign funds to fuel her gambling addition.
Omaha’s Brenda Council was charged on Thursday with two misdemeanor counts of abusing public records.
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning's Offices investigated subpoenaing bank and casino records.
The funds in question were spent at various state casinos during the period 2010-2012.
Council is running for a second term and has shown no indications of dropping out at this time.
- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com
Poker Pro Nancy Todd Gets Second Shot at Taking Control of Casinos in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — (Associated Press) - An attorney for a woman seeking exclusive rights to operate casinos in Arkansas says the state has turned the initiative process into an “obstacle course” by rejecting her proposed ballot measure.
Prairie Meadow New Home to Heartland Poker Tour
Heartland Poker Tour (HPT), a major nationally-syndicated television show available on in over 100 million homes, will film two episodes of season eight at Prairie Meadows. The tournament will take place from October 12 through October 21, and will attract poker players from across the region and beyond.
The tournament has drawn 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Greg Raymer (“Fossilman”), and Lon McEachern, the renowned play-by-play official commentator for ESPN’s World Series of Poker.
