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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.
$1 Mil Buy-in Royal Poker Challenge High Stakes Tournament Looks Like a Fake
An advertised high stakes poker tournament, the $1 million buy-in winner take all $50 million Royal Poker Challenge, might not be real.
The casino where the event is supposed to take place has never heard of this tournament.
London Affiliate Conference 2014 Registrations Massively Up (Video)
Alex Pratt of London Affiliate Conference (LAC) tells CalvinAyre.com the event is so far seeing record numbers over past years.
“We are seeing between 50 and 100 registrations per day,” he relayed.
The event, now celebrating its 8th year, will take place on February 7-9 (2014). Over 3000 people attended last year’s LAC with that number to be higher this year, based on Pratt’s estimates.
32Red.com Seeing Black With Record Profits Up 21 Percent in 2013
32Red.com, which has become one of the biggest online casino brands in the world, has reported an increase in revenues of 21 percent during the last 12 months (£38.8m in 2013 compared to £32.1m in 2012).
Ukrainian Network Nearly Took Control of Bitcoin Last Week
As Bitcoin, the alternative anonymous digital currency, becomes more widely accepted within the online gambling community (Americas Cardroom became the first major poker network to implement the option last week), operators remain skeptical….and perhaps with good reason.
Robert Gustafsson the Bodog Raid Instigator: Hungry Tigers, Smashed Penises, Oh My
The murky drama surrounding the November raids on Bodog Asia's Manila offices got a little clearer last week after CalvinAyre.com posted a copy of the affidavit that led to the raid. Turns out the affidavit was signed by former Bodog Asia CEO Robert Gustafsson.
Breaking News: Online Gambling in New Jersey Sees $8.4 Million Gambled
$8.4 million has been gambled online in New Jersey since the Garden State launched real money online gambling in late November, according to figures released Tuesday afternoon.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa far outpaced the other six Atlantic City properties in online gaming revenue, bringing in $3.7 million, nearly half of the total. Ceasars Interactive Entertainment, which operates online gambling through the Bally’s and Caesars properties in Atlantic City, came in next at $2.4 million.
Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Keeps Getting Richer: Adds $14.4 Bil to Net Worth
Sands of Las Vegas Chairperson Sheldon Adelson has just added $14.4 billion to his net worth. He was already among America’s richest billionaires.
He’s now the richest casino billionaire according to Forbes.
No.1 Sheldon Adelson, $39 billion
Dominik Panka Wins PCA Main Event 2014 for Over $1.4 Million
The European Poker Tour got its first-ever Polish champion today when PokerStars online qualifier Dominik Panka defeated Mike McDonald heads-up to take down the $10,000 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event. Panka, who received a life-changing $1,423,096 for his win, was the ninth Pole to make an EPT final table.
Jake Schindler Wins $25k PCA 2014 High Roller: Selbst Comes in 3rd
American pro Jake Schindler has won the $25k PCA High Roller for $1,192,624 after cutting a heads-up deal with 2012 world champion Greg Merson. Merson received $948,996 for his runner-up finish. As well as the huge cash prize, Schindler also received a prestigious trophy and Steel and Rose Gold watch worth €12,800, courtesy of SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor of PCA 2014.
Adelson Draft Legislation to Stop Online Gambling: He’s Not Even in Congress
There are two things we can be assured of in this life: Death and that casino magnate Sheldon Adelson will not go away quietly. He is the gift that keeps on giving. The relentless billionaire continues to push his agenda against legalizing Web gambling in the US, but this time he may have gone way over the line (so to speak).
Dan Bilzerian Backed ‘Lone Survivor’ Wins at Box Office
After a limited theatrical opening, “Lone Survivor” began showing nationwide throughout North America and the results outperformed expectations.
European Poker Tour to Host Europe’s Largest-Ever Poker Festival
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour (EPT) today announced that it will stage Europe’s largest-ever poker festival in Barcelona this August to celebrate its 100th event.
Poker players and fans will not want to miss this historic celebration which will likely set European prize and attendance records from August 16 – 27, 2014 at the Casino Barcelona.
Poker Tournament Photographer Outfoxed at Foxwoods: Charged With Larceny
A well-liked poker tournament photographer, Jay “WhoJedi” Newnum has been charged with larceny in the state of Connecticut for allegedly stealing dealer tips at the Foxwoods Casino.
PCA 2014 Final Table Determined
Estonian pro Madis Muur has done it again, and is narrowly ahead of would-be two-time EPT champion Mike McDonald for the overnight chip lead - going in to the final of the of the $10k PCA 2014 Main Even with 6,205,000.
All eight players in tomorrow's final are guaranteed at least $173,220, but a life-changing prize $1,820,420 first prize awaits the winner, along with the title of PCA 2014 champion, a trophy and stunning “Steel and Black” design watch worth €5,550 from SLYDE, the Official Watch Sponsor of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure 2014.
Madis Muur Leads at PCA 2014 Main Event
The prospect of a $1,820,420 first prize and the title of PCA 2014 champion is looming ever closer for 20 players here at Atlantis in the Bahamas.
British Poker Pro Max Silver Leads at PCA 2014 Main Event
British pro Max Silver is leading the last 72 players in the $10k PCA 2014 Main Event bagging up 1,453,000 for Day 4. The 23-year-old former Full Tilt Poker employee, here at the PCA with fiancee Lisa, has been on a tear in the last few months, ending 2013 with a sixth place finish for €160,200 at EPT Prague - which pushed his lifetime tournament winnings to more than $1 million.
20 LSOP Millions Packages on the Line in Two Separate Tournaments
San Jose, Costa Rica – If there was any indication that online poker in the US is shaping up to be double rewarding in 2014, this is it. Popular online poker site Americas Cardroom is hosting two separate tournaments that guarantee 10 packages each for the $1 million guaranteed LSOP Millions, a land-based poker tournament set to get underway this March in Panama.
Poker Pro Justin Smith Sentenced for Role in Russian Mob Run Gambling Ring
Kissimmee, Florida resident Justin “BoostedJ” Smith has been sentenced to probation for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring with ties to the Russian Mob. The poker pro, who has won over $2.1 million in live tournaments to date, was sentenced to three months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service.
Devils, Sixers Boss Not Worried Over Online Poker Sponsorship
NEWARK, N.J. — (Associated Press) - The chief executive of the NHL's New Jersey Devils and NBA's Philadelphia 76ers doesn't believe the teams will be cast in a bad light by agreeing to a multiyear sponsorship deal with one of the world's leading online poker companies.
Scott O'Neil, who runs the teams and the Prudential Center for groups led by leverage buyout specialist Josh Harris, and Norbert Teufelberger, the chief executive of bwin.party digital entertainment that operates partypoker, announced the historic deal Thursday.
Pascal Lefrancois Leads for Day 3 of PCA 2014 Main Event
There were 1,031 players at this year's PCA, hailing from 65 countries. Remarkably, given the horrendous weather conditions in the States, 346 Americans managed to get to the Bahamas accounting for 34% of the field, with 143 Canadians also present (14% of the field).
The players (295 on Day 1a, 710 on Day 1b yesterday, 12 new entries before start of play today and 14 no-shows) have generated a $10,000,700 prize pool. The winner will get $1,820,420 with 150 others also getting paid.
Dan Bilzerian: ‘Poker Players Are Kind of a Degenerate Group’
Colorful poker pro Dan Bilzerian gave few details on that $10.8 million session he tweeted about recently other than that it was a $5,000-$10,000 no-limit event. But in an exclusive Card Player interview, Bilzerian talks about how he got into poker and readily admits there is "nothing normal about winning or losing $10 million in a single night".
Heartland Poker Tour Expands Into Mississippi
Vicksburg, MS – Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) continues to push the boundaries of the Heartland by adding a tour stop at Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi. HPT’s first visit to Mississippi is expected to draw hundreds of participants from across the country. The series will kick off with a deep stack tournament on March 14th and conclude with a nationally-televised Final Table in the Main Event on March 24th.
76ers, Devils Ink Online Gambling Sponsorship Deal
NEWARK, N.J. (Associated Press) — The Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL have become the first major U.S.-based professional teams to sign a sponsorship deal with an online gambling company.
Gambling911.com World Exclusive: Americas Cardroom Now has Bitcoin Option
As first reported by Gambling911.com Monday, the biggest online poker room to date will begin offering bitcoin deposit and withdrawal options. Depositing via bitcoin will be available as of today (January 8, 2014). Withdrawal availability will follow shortly.
Ameristar Casino to Host First Televised Poker Tournament in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Poker enthusiasts will have an opportunity to play on national television in Kansas City for the first time when Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) visits Ameristar Casino April 25-May 4, 2014. The 10-day series will include several preliminary events, satellite opportunities, and a two-day televised Main Event. The first-place prize is anticipated to be six figures, which is consistent with other HPT stops across the country.
NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Goes All-In and Becomes Professional Poker Player
Big name former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was one of 295 poker players to take part in day 1A of the $10,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event of the 2014 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure or PCA.
Arenas was eliminated halfway through the first day after accidentally raising a pot (when he was merely trying to call).
PokerStars Announces Schedule for Third Turbo Championship of Online Poker
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – PokerStars today announced the schedule for the third annual Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP), which will take place from January 23 to February 2 and guarantee $15 million across 50 events.
World Poker Tour Makes ‘Monster’ Mistake Says Caro: Fury Over Headphones
Legendary poker pro and strategy expert Mike Caro believes that the World Poker Tour may have just made a “Monster” mistake.
PCA 2014 Main Event Kicks Off With 275 Poker Players
There are at least 275 players in seats for the $10k PCA 2014 Main Event which started today at noon.
New Jersey Internet Gambling Accounts Reach 150,000
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - The number of Internet gambling accounts created in New Jersey continues to grow and is nearing 150,000.
New Jersey online gambling was authorized last year to give a boost to Atlantic City’s struggling casino industry, which has been beset by increasing competition for the past seven years. It began with a five-day trial period on Nov. 21 and launched publicly on Nov. 25.
