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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.
Oh Crap! Poker Scammer Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo Now Cleaning Toilets
One of the most notorious poker players in recent times, Portugal’s Jose “Girah” Macedo, is now reportedly cleaning toilets.
Once considered a "poker prodigy" among other players, Macedo got caught up in an internet cheating scandal that he later admitted to.
In the past year, Macedo has started his own cleaning business along with a group of friends. The business has reportedly made €240,000.
Another Man Tied to Russian-Mob Connected Gambling Ring Sentenced
NEW YORK — (Associated Press) - A man who ran an illegal sports gambling operation with a Manhattan art gallery owner has been sentenced to six months in prison.
Illya Trincher was ordered to forfeit $6.4 million in illegal profits. The 28-year-old also ordered to six months of house arrest after completing his prison sentence.
The scheme catered to billionaires in New York and Hollywood.
Last week, his father, Adam Trincher, was sentenced to a five-year sentence in a related scheme.
The Manhattan dealer, Hillel Nahmad was sentenced to one year in prison.
High Stakes Poker Pro, Olympian in DUI Accident: Totals Car
A professional high stakes poker player from Norway has apologized for crashing his car and leaving the scene of the accident last week.
Petter Northug was intoxicated at the time he totaled his Audi A7.
Northug may be better known as an Olympic medalist skier. He initially denied being the driver. The 28-year-old won two gold medals at the Vancouver Winter Games in 2010.
"Petter Northug has confirmed to the police in Trondheim that it was he who drove the car that was involved in an accident on Sunday morning," his manager Are Soerum Langaas said on Sunday.
A09509 Introduced in New York State Assembly to Legalize Online Poker
New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon) on Thursday introduced A09509 that would legalize online poker in the Empire State.
Washington Post: Adelson Political Beneficiaries Adopting Online Gambling Cause
Tom Hamburger of the Washington Post claims that casino billionaire and GOP megadonr Sheldon Adelson has in the midst of quietly deploying a state-level political network to abolish online gambling at both the state and federal level.
James Thackston on 'Years Long Revenge Trip to Damage Online Gambling Co’s’
iGaming.org columnist Haley Hintze calls him “a jilted would-be software entrepreneur on a years-long revenge trip to damage companies that wouldn’t purchase his software products or theories.”
She’s referring to one James Thackston, for whom Hintze details the release of public emails exposing his apparent agenda.
Libertarian CEI Blasts Attempt to Revive Online Gambling Prohibition
The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a powerful Libertarian organization that this week sued the White House science and technology office, has attacked efforts to revive online gambling prohibition.
Court Upholds Nearly $60K Against Poker Player Dutch Boyd for Infringement
A panel of a federal appeals court has upheld a judgment of nearly $60,000 against poker player Dutch Boyd, whose real first name is Russell.
The popular poker posting forum and publishing company TwoPlusTwo.com had brought the action claiming Boyd infringed on its trademark through the registration of “TwoPlusTwoPoker.com”.
The three-judge panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday found that Boyd had acted in “bad faith” by registering the domain name. The “TwoPlusTwoPoker.com” domain name does not direct to any current website.
Poker Book ‘Alligator Blood’ to be Made Into Movie: ‘Rat’ Tzvetkoff to the Big Screen
The James Leighton book “Alligator Blood” will be heading to the big screen, it was revealed Monday.
Adelson to UNLV Students: ‘I Don’t Want a Casino Put on Every Kitchen Table’
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson urged students to challenge the status quo, made a moral case against online gambling and extolled Republican virtues during a talk about leadership Monday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands and the ninth richest man in the world according to Forbes magazine, was part of the school's "Conversations on Being Successful" series. The company's president and chief operating officer, Michael Leven, also spoke.
Ader Highlights ‘Case for Change’ at Bwin.Party: Current Board on ‘Destructive’ Path
Activist investor Jason Ader of SpringOwl on Monday made available its initial presentation highlighting the need for change at Bwin.Party, one of the largest online gambling firms in the world.
Batman Banned: Ben Affleck Banned From Playing Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino
Hollywood star Ben Affleck has been banned from playing blackjack the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas because he is “too good”.
The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in various gambling themed films, was stopped from playing the popular casino table game Friday night and was advised he could continue playing other games.
Philipp Gruissem Wins EPT Grand Final €25K High Roller
EPT London High Roller champion Philipp Gruissem has won the €25k High Roller for €993,963 at the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final after beating PCA Super High Roller champion Scott Seiver. After the elimination of Belgian #1 Davidi Kitai in third place, Gruissem, 27, and Seiver, 29, cut a heads-up deal and then went all-in blind in the final hand. Today’s victory puts Gruissem at the top of the German all time money list, ahead of 2011 world champion Pius Heinz.
Monte-Carlo EPT Grand Final Main Event 2014 Final Table Determined
Seven of Friday’s eight finalists in the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final Main Event won their seats on PokerStars for just €1,700 between them - and stand to win up to €3.7m.
Man Gets 3 Years in Russian Mob Gambling Case: Penchant for Violence Revealed
An associate of a notorious Russian Mob boss was sentenced this week to three years for his role in a sports betting ring that generated around $100 million. His sentence came just one day prior to the same judge ordering a wealthy art gallery owner to one year behind bars.
How to Fund an Online Betting Account in New Jersey: Firm Claims It’s Been Tough
Wayne Parry, New Jersey-based Associated Press writer, reports that funding an online betting account in the Garden State has not been easy despite the activity being legal for nearly 6 months now.
Funding by credit card has been among the most difficult.
Art Gallery Owner Gets One Year in Jail for Roll in Russian Mafia Gambling Ring
NEW YORK (Associated Press) — A wealthy Manhattan art scion was sentenced to a year and day in prison on Wednesday for illegal gambling after a judge accused him of trying to avoid punishment by offering to use his family's fortune to fund an art appreciation charity for disadvantaged children.
Americas Cardroom Adds $20K Guaranteed Weekly High Roller Tournament
The online poker site that's famous for paying grinders extra cash through two generous point races is at it again, this time delivering something big for high rollers. Americas Cardroom today announced the addition of a weekly High Roller tournament with a $500+$30 buyin to its already packed lineup of big weekly guarantees.
Malte Moennig Leads at EPT Grand Final 2014
EPT and PokerStars online regular Malte Moennig, who won his seat to the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final in a PokerStars 25,000 Frequent Player Point VIP Bash, is chip leader going in to Day 4. The 27-year-old from Cologne has 1,150,000, ahead of German player Sebastian von Toperczer who has 996,000. There are 41 players still left in the event which attracted 650 entries, generating a prize pool of €6.5 million.
Equity Poker Room Shuts Down Accounts Due to 'Growing Pains'
The newly formed online poker network Equity Poker has begun to shut down player accounts of those it deems to be “too aggressive”.
HPT Adds Two More Stops to Season X Schedule
Fargo, ND – Building off a record year, Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) is raising the bar with even more tour stops in 2014. With two more nationally-televised tournaments added to the schedule, HPT’s Season X will now extend into December. Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino Hotel in Altoona, Iowa will host HPT for the fourth time with a ten-day series starting on November 28th. From there, the tour will wrap up the year with a ten-day series at Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Play at Indigo Sky will kick off on December 5th with the M
Vladimir Troyanovskiy Leads EPT Grand Final 2014 After Day 3
PCA High Roller runner-up Vladimir Troyanovskiy is chip leader going in to Day 3 of the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final. There were 650 players this season (compared to 56 last year) generating a prize pool of €6.5 million. As well as a gigantic €1,240,000 first prize, the winner will also receive the coveted champion’s trophy as well a stunning watch from luxury Swiss brand SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT10 Main Events and High Rollers.
68 Percent of Californians Want Online Poker
A recent survey conducted by the Coalition for Consumer & Online Protection (C4COP) has found that 68% of California residents are in favor of online poker legalization.
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Poker Player, Former Stock Broker Does Not Have to Pay Child Support
A United Kingdom appeal judge, Lord Justice Longmore, has ruled that a professional poker player and former stock broker will not have to pay child support since his income is not from ‘gainful employment’.
Keven Stammen Wins the WPT Championship 2014
There are few soft spots in a field as talented as the 328 that entered the World Poker Tour World Championship sponsored by partypoker at the Borgata Hotel and Casino, and so it is fitting that there were no soft spots at the final table of six.
The table included Keven Stammen, Byron Kaverman, Tony Dunst, Ryan D'Angelo, Curt Kohlberg, and Abe Korotki, and in the end a large starting stack proved to be the difference in a relatively even collection of top poker talent.
Daniel Coleman Wins €100K Super High Roller at EPT 10 Grand Final
WCOOP Heads-Up champion Daniel "mrGR33N13" Colman has won the €100k Super High Roller for €1,539,300. The 23-year-old American, currently living in Rio, Brazil, beat high stakes online cash games pro Dan “jungleman12“ Cates after a one-hour heads-up battle. As well as his cash prize, Colman also receives a stunning bracelet worth €10,000 from Shamballa Jewels, the Official Braclet Sponsor of EPT Season 10 Super High Roller events. The tournament attracted a record-breaking 50 players which, with 12 re-entries, created a €6,015,240 prize pool.
Macau Regulars Dominate in Super High Roller Final 2014
Seven Macau high-stakes cash game players came to compete in this year’s €100k Super High Roller - and three of them have made the final. They include chip leader Rono Lo (aka Lo Shing Fung) who has 4,558,000, some distance ahead of Germany’s sensational Ole Schemion who has 2,818,000. Lo’s friends Richard Yong and Paul Phua will also be back in the Salles des Etoiles at 1pm tomorrow, having outlasted 42 of the entrants (so far) and now all guaranteed at least €241,000.
Fit News Exposes Lindsey Graham, Nikki Haley Online Gambling Agenda
FitNews.com, a site that purports to expose the “unfair” and “unbalanced” in South Carolina politics, has blasted Republican Senator Lindsey Graham along with Governor Nikki Haley for their sponsorship of a bill to prohibit online gambling at the federal level. This is an excellent piece exposing what really lies behind their efforts.
Miles Austin Now Ranks Among Top Athletes to Become Celebrity Poker Players
Two big names were out of the 2014 WPT World Championship Thursday. Dallas Cowboys player Miles Austin and World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth were ousted after going deep into the remaining 42 players. Austin did outlast Hellmuth for the recod.
