Poker
Trick or Treat: Tiny Delaware to Launch Online Poker on Halloween
The First State, Delaware, will live up to its nick when it becomes the first US state to offer real money online gambling to its residents.
To date, Nevada has offered real money Web poker but is prohibited from offering other forms of online gambling. Delaware will feature other casino games such as blackjack and slots. New Jersey is set to launch real cash Internet gambling by the end of November.
24 Remaining in This Year’s WSOPE Main Event
These days when the poker world hears the last name "Steinberg", the first person they likely htink of is gold bracelet winner Max Steinberg. Back in 2010 though, it was Danny Steinberg who was the more notable of the twin poker players. Danny final tabled the WSOPE Main Event that year, taking sixth place the last year the series was held in London.
New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Could Expand Across State Lines
Legislation proposed earlier this year could see New Jersey developing online gambling compacts with other states, said state Assemblyman John Amodeo durng a conference of gambling leaders and regulators Tuesday.
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Reginald Roberts Repeats HPT Victory
Wyandotte, OK - When Reginald “Shawn” Roberts of Springfield, Missouri walked into Indigo Sky Casino for Monday’s taping of Heartland Poker Tour, he tried to keep his expectations in check. “Honestly, I just feel grateful to be at the Final Table,” he said, “You never know how many times you will get to do this.” Last year, Roberts became one of just a few players to return to HPT’s televised Final Table. He finished fifth in Missouri after a win in Oklahoma in 2010.
The Latest Poker Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Scotty Nguyen and Tom McEvoy will be the 45th and 46th inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame.
A ceremony for the induction will take place on November 3. Celebrations take place at the 2013 WSOP Main Event.
Scotty Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American, is a five-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner. Nguyen is perhaps best known for winning the 1998 World Series of Poker Main Event. He is the first and currently only player to win both the WSOP Main Event and $50,000 Players' Championship.
Depositing on WSOP.com Hasn’t Been Easy Say Players
The second real money online poker site to begin accepting players from the US within the US hasn’t had the easiest time getting money in (or off the site) according to complaints that have cropped up on the TwoPlusTwo.com message boards.
MTOPS Gets Under Way
While there are plenty of high-stakes poker games on tour at the moment, the Micro Turbo Online Poker Series is also back, and claims to be bigger than ever before.
The tournament kicked off on the 13th October 2013, the series is played throughout 15 days of jam-packed poker with over $1 million to play for.
Tropicana Casino Approved for NJ Online Gambling License
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - New Jersey casino regulators continued their march toward Internet gambling Monday, awarding the state's fifth online gambling permit to the Tropicana Casino and Resort.
The state is preparing for the launch of online gambling in New Jersey, which will begin Nov. 26 after a five-day invitation-only test period to make sure all the systems work properly.
The awarding of the permit came as detailed regulations for Internet gambling took effect Monday.
Negreanu, Scott Clements, Ludovic Lacay Still Going Strong at WSOPE 2013
With just 71 players left at press time Monday evening, Daniel Negreanu was among the big names still hanging in there at the 2013 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event (WSOPE).
Some of the biggest money earners including Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari busted out of this year’s event.
Big international money earners were among the chip leaders heading into the overnight hours Monday.
375 Players Enter 2013 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
This year's World Series of Poker Europe Main event has 375 entries, a €3.6 million prize pool, and €1 million payout to the champion.
Remaining players from the first two days will be combined to kick off Monday’s play.
Among the more familiar names still taking part: Phil Ivey, Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Martin Finger, Max Steinberg, Shannon Shorr and Noah Schwartz.
$1 Million Big One for One Drop Returns in 2014
After a one year hiatus, the $1 Million Big One for One Drop will be returning in 2014 as part of the World Series of Poker.
“It was a terrific inaugural event in 2012 with One Drop raising nearly $5.7 million from the Big One event,” One Drop founder Guy Laliberté said in a press release. “There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure access to water for all. I have no doubt that the poker community will once again live up to its reputation for generosity by helping to transform lives sustainably.”
Gambler Archie Karas Extradited to CA for Casino Cheat Case: Pleads Not Guilty
One of the most well-known and successful gamblers of all time, Archie Karas, was extradited from Nevada to California to face charges he cheated a San Diego casino out of more than $8000. He entered a “Not Guilty” plea on Friday.
Americas Cardroom to Host $350k ‘The High Five’ Poker Tournament Series
US facing online poker room Americas Cardroom (ACR) will be hosting a new tournament series called the High Five Tournament Series (HFTS). The series of tournaments runs from November 20th to 24th and promises 5 major guaranteed tournaments each night along with smaller events for a series guarantee of $350,000.
888 Holdings Anticipates Dramatic Revenue Rise in 2014 With US Web Gambling
(Reuters) - London- listed 888 Holdings is expecting to start to see the benefits from next year as a number of U.S. states ease a ban on Internet gambling.
888, which runs online gambling and poker sites, is already operating in Nevada, with markets in Delaware and New Jersey expected to go live in the coming weeks.
"In 2014, we should start to see some meaningful revenues come through," Chief Executive Brian Mattingley said, talking about prospects in the American market.
Golden Nugget Obtains Second NJ Online Gambling Permit
The Golden Nugget is the second Atlantic City casino operator to be granted an Online gambling permit.
New Jersey anticipates launching its Web gambling industry on November 26 with real money play permitted by those physically located within the state’s borders.
Lisa Spengler, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, said there is no competitive advantage to being issued a permit early as the launch date is the same for all casinos.
Last week the Borgata was the first casino property to receive a permit.
Betfair Launches LetsPlayNJ.com for Web Gambling but Can’t Play Yet in Garden State
While New Jersey prepares to begin allowing online gambling by the end of next month, European powerhouse Betfair has mostly been left out in the cold.
Embezzlement Scheme Uncovered at Bodog: Several Employees Allegedly Involved
The online gambling firm Bodog has accused a number of high-ranking company officials of perpetrating a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars from its Asian operation.
Poker Pro Annie Duke: ‘Smart’ People are Manipulating Us
Female poker pro Annie Duke says we should be careful about what we read as smart people control the news and, as such, manipulate it.
Florida HPT Championship Goes to Cong Pham
Daytona Beach, FL - When Heartland Poker Tour turned on the lights and the cameras at their nationally-televised Final Table from the Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room, Cong Pham had a commanding chip lead. Six hours later, stacks were even as the 29-year-old poker pro from Naples, Florida stared down his final opponent, James Calderaro. Both players were confident and the risks were calculated. It took 46 hands of heads-up play before an all-in and a call took place. “I hope viewers enjoy this.
Prostitution Charges Dropped Against Poker Pro Greg Raymer
Prostitution charges have been dropped against one of poker’s biggest stars, Greg Raymer, after he successfully completed 75 hours of community service at a local non-profit.
Americas Cardroom Multi-Tabling Option With $100k, Punta Cana Entries Up for Grabs
Americas Cardroom players have a staggering multi-tabling opportunity this Sunday October 13th as the U.S.-friendly online poker site has scheduled two major tournaments alongside one another. 12-Package Punta Cana Poker Classic Guarantee and a $100,000 Guaranteed.
Robin Ylitalo Wins PokerStars EPT London Main Event for £560,980
Swedish pro Robin Ylitalo has won the £5,250 PokerStars.com EPT London Main Event today for a £560,980 first prize.
The 27-year-old from Gothenberg, who made the final of EPT8 Campione, beat Greek player Georgios Karakousis heads-up to win his first EPT title and a stunning watch from Official EPT 10 Main Event Watch Sponsor SLYDE.
He said: “It’s amazing to win this, the best feeling. I absolutely thought I could do it... I thought I was able, but it didn’t happen. I can’t put words to how great it feels. I have been dreaming of this for a long time.”
EPT London Final Table Determined
The EPT London Final table is set with many unfamiliar names but with many international flavors from the local UK to Greece, Australia, Scandinavia and Slovakia. This event is sponsored by PokerStars.com.
PokerStars Live Macau Announces MPC20
Macau Poker Cup celebrates 20th installment with special HK $8 million guarantee for the Red Dragon Main Event
MACAU, CHINA – October 11, 2013 – ‘PokerStars LIVE Macau’ today announced its plans for the 20th installment of the Macau Poker Cup (MPC), which takes place from January 10-21, 2014.
In celebration of MPC20, the legendary Red Dragon Main Event has been given a massive HK $8 million (US $1 million) guarantee.
Ben Affleck Knew ‘Runner, Runner’ Would be an Epic Failure
“Runner, Runner” star Ben Affleck was so worried over the outcome of the online gambling flick that he brought in his go-to-film editor, Academy Award winner William Goldenberg, to spruce things up.
Borgata Claims First Internet Gambling Permit
(Associated Press) - On an otherwise cloudy day in Atlantic City, a bright spot of news: New Jersey's first Internet gambling permit has been issued to the Borgata in Atlantic City.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement says the casino was the first to complete the application and must wait until Nov. 21 to actually make use of the permit.
On that date a 5-day trial period begins. If that goes well, state residents and visitors will be able to access Internet gambling on Nov. 26.
Chris Moneymaker: Full Tilt Poker Likely to be Sold
PokerStars team pro Chris Moneymaker, the man credited for starting the online poker revolution, offered up a daring prediction regarding Full Tilt Poker’s future.
EPT London 2013 Prize Pool Close to £3 Million
There were 604 entries for this season's EPT London Main Event, creating a £2,929,400 prize pool.This is the first PokerStars.com London Poker Festival to be held at the glamorous Grand Connaught Rooms in London's West End - a fitting setting for a spectacular 11 day, 36-event schedule combining the very best of the UK & Ireland Poker Tour and the EPT.
Less Than 2 Percent Owed Money by Full Tilt Poker Have Filed Claims
Good news for those Americans still owed money by Full Tilt Poker. With only 2 percent of those reportedly having filed claims, those who have stand a better chance of receiving all their funds.
PartTimePoker.com noted the discrepancy in those sent emails via the claims administrator versus those who actually responded.
Online Poker Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Bombs at the Box Office
The Ben Afleck-Justin Timberlake film about online poker, “Runner, Runner”, has bombed at the box office.
The film, which was widely panned by critics, finished third behind “Gravity” and “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” (there was a number one?).
