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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.
Naughty Poker a ‘Tasteful and Classy’ Kind of Online Strip Poker Game Claims Founder
"It is naughty, but it's a tasteful and classy kind of naughtiness combined with fast-paced game play that makes Naughty Poker a thrilling experience beyond any other online strip poker," says David Shiller, a Toronto-based software engineer who developed the new online strip poker site aptly titled “Naughty Poker”.
Sure there is some degree of skill we suppose.
Here's how the game works:
Amazon Enters Social Gaming Fray
Amazon.com is the latest company to enter the social gaming sector, though no word yet as to whether the online retailer will introduce poker.
For now, Amazon plans to kick off its social gaming with a product line called “Amazon Game Studios” while introducing a Facebook game titled “Living Classics”.
A company statement was released late Monday.
Facebook Launches Real Money Online Gambling in UK with Bingo Friendzy App
Breaking News 5:45 am EDT: Facebook announced this morning that it will begin to offer real money online gambling to UK residents 18 years and up beginning today, August 7, 2012, via a new Bingo Friendzy
app in conjunction with Gamesys, one of the UK’s largest online gambling operators.
“Gambling is very popular and well regulated in the UK . . . for millions of bingo users it’s already a social experience [so] it makes sense [for us] to offer that as well,” said Julien Codorniou, Facebook’s head of gaming for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Legalized Online Poker in California Faces Long Odds in Final Weeks: Bill Not Likely to Pass
The deadline to get an online poker measure passed in the California legislature is looming.
That August 31 date leaves little wiggle room to pass such legislation that would make the activity legal online within the Golden State.
Tiffany Michelle to Host 8th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship Finals
Poker babe and TV personality Tiffany Michelle has been announced as the host of the 8th annual Arizona State Poker Championship Finals.
Imprisoned Poker Pro Ernie Scherer III Beats UFC On Fox 4 With 48 Hours Mystery Repeat
The re-airing of a “48 Hours Mystery” episode on the Ernie Scherer III bludgeoning of his parents in 2008 managed to beat “UFC On Fox 4” in the Saturday night ratings.
Bodog Poker Exits Eastern European, Portions of Asian Market
Bodog Poker this weekend announced it was exiting the emerging online poker market of Eastern Europe and portions of Asia.
Wynn to Introduce 6 Max Cash Game August 10, 2012
Wynn Resorts continues to strive for excellence and distinguish themselves from other Las Vegas properties. This becomes apparent with the introduction of 6 Max Cash Games.
A TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum member broke the news:
Indian Tribes More Willing to Back Internet Gambling Though Some are Screwed
Indian Tribes see the writing on the wall. When it comes to Internet gambling, if they can’t beat ‘em, they might as well join them.
Case in point, Washington State’s Tulalip Tribes condemned the idea of legalizing Web gambling just eight months ago. On July 26, the Tulalip Secretary, Glen Gobin, told a Senate panel that tribes "must have equal footing to participate".
World’s Top Poker Player Cheers on World’s Top Swimmer: Hellmuth Boost Phelps
The man with the most career World Series of Poker bracelets just got back from cheering on the man with the most career Olympic medals!
48 Hours Mystery Profiles Ernie Scherer III Murder Case Saturday Night
A repeat of the “48 Hours Mystery” story on poker player Ernie Scherer III murder case airs Saturday evening (August 3, 2012) at 10 pm EDT on CBS.
Scherer III was sentenced for brutally murdering his parents in their Alameda, California home in 2008 in order to obtain an inheritance. The younger Scherer was said to have owed significant gambling debts.
Barry Greenstein to Pay Back Full Tilt Poker Loan
Poker pro Barry Greenstein has agreed to pay back a $400,000 loan made to him by Full Tilt Poker prior to last year’s indictment against company officials and subsequent closure. This past week, the US Government entered into a deal with PokerStars that allows the world’s largest “real money” online poker site to acquire Full Tilt Poker and all its assets.
From PokerNews.com:
More Headaches for Zynga as EA Lawsuit Claims Farmville Game Violates Copyright
NEW YORK — (Associated Press) - Electronic Arts Inc. has sued online game maker Zynga saying that its new game “The Ville” infringes its own game, “The Sims Social.”
EA said Friday that “The Ville” is “unmistakable” in its similarity to “The Sims Social,” which launched more than a year earlier. EA says the games are “largely indistinguishable” to a casual observer.
The Beast Tops $132k in July: Online Poker Progressive Points Race
It turns out online poker player GiFt oF Gab knows how to talk the talk and walk the walk. The online poker player took control of The Beast leaderboard in July, earning $10,400 in cash for taming The Beast. GiFt oF Gab is one of 501 poker players who shared in The Beast's $132,646 combined cash and tournament prize pool for July.
86 Percent of Respondents Would Play ‘Real Money’ Online Poker if Legal in US
A survey conducted by GoldenNuggetPoker.com revealed that 86 percent of its customer base would play online poker for “real money” should the activity become legal in the US.
GoldenNuggetPoker.com currently offers a “free-to-play” platform only.
PokerStars Settlement Great for Everyone Except Bwin.party Investors
While nearly everyone in the poker community seemed elated by news of a settlement between the US Government and PokerStars paving the way for that company to some day re-enter the US market, executives and shareholders at one betting firm may have been cursing out all those involved.
Bwin.party it seems has taken quite a hit by the news in recent days. The company has witnessed a 10 percent decline in its share price over the past three days.
Lawmakers in Maryland Gather for Special Session Next Week to Discuss Internet Gambling
ANNAPOLIS -- (Associated Press) - As the battle for gamblers' dollars intensifies in the mid-Atlantic region, the possibility of developing Internet games in Maryland will be considered when lawmakers gather for a special session next week to expand gambling, the House speaker wrote in a memo.
Courier Mail: Daniel Tzvetkoff Would Have Been Better Off Going to Jail
In a very well written article by Paul Toohey of the Courier Mail, the question is raised as to whether online poker payment processing “Wiz Kid” Daniel Tzvetkoff would have been better off spending a year or two behind bars as opposed to “snitching”.
Maryland Indicts Bodog for Internet Gambling and Now Wants Piece of the Pie, Oh My
For those of you who have been reading the Gambling911.com website in recent days, you may have been following coverage of Maryland’s decision to institute a special session for the sole purpose of expanding its casino industry.
Oh the hypocrisy! It’s so thick you can cut it with a knife. It’s thicker than the smog in my native India.
PokerStars Will Have Tough Time Obtaining License in Nevada
In a report filed by CardPlayer.com’s Brian Pempus this week, it was revealed that PokerStars will have some serious “credibility issues to overcome” should it want to obtain a license to operate an online poker site from the state of Nevada.
Moore Games Accuses Playtech ‘s iPoker Network of Holding Funds, Not Paying Players
Playtech and its iPoker Network arm went on the defensive this week, denying claims made by its former Swedish poker skin Moore Games, that they are the one’s holding player funds.
David Baker Leads 2012 ‘Player of the Year’ Race
PokerNews.com has announced that David “ODB” Baker is currently leading as 2012 “Player of the Year”.
[Lock Poker Increases Their Sunday GTD's from 100k to 110k]
Dusty ‘Leatherass’ Schmidt Becomes First Americas Cardroom Elite Pro
Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt will represent Americas Cardroom at poker events (including the upcoming Punta Cana Poker Classic in November), and will also create blogs for the site's members. He will also be closely involved in the selection of other pros for the ACR Elite team, seeking players who are dedicated to the online game and are active in social media.
Poker Phenom Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies Wins 403k
29-year-old Finnish online poker player Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies managed to win $403,000 Wednesday to kick offf the month of August (2012) following an impressive early week’s take by Viktor “Isildur1” Blom.
Latest Online Poker Promos – August 2, 2012
Here are your latest online poker promos as of August 2, 2012. Watch Gambling911.com regularly for all the latest promos and bonuses.
Carbon Poker VIP Race Points (Introduced August 1 – Limited Time Only)
Carbon Poker has just announced it is giving away over $100,000 during the month of August with its VIP points race.
Screwed: Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Corp 'Prostitution Strategy' Docs Under Scrutiny
Former Sands CEO Steven Jacobs alleges that casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his company, the Las Vegas Sands, engaged in all kinds of illegal activities in Macau, the most notable being a Chinese “prostitution strategy”.
Ladbrokes Vows to Fix Online Woes as Poker Revenue Dips, Shares Drop
(Reuters) - Ladbrokes, Britain's second-biggest bookmaker, pledged on Thursday to fix its ailing digital operations where profits halved in the first six months of 2012 in contrast to a strong online performance by its rivals.
Its British high street business and an improved performance in European retail and telephone operations helped to fuel an 11 percent rise in group operating profit to 106.9 million pounds ($166.6 million) in the first half, just ahead of forecasts.
Shares in Ladbrokes added 1.8 pence to 156.5 pence by 0810 GMT.
Shamballa Jewels Renews Partnership with European Poker Tour for Season 9
EPT President Edgar Stuchly today announced that the European Poker Tour will partner with Shamballa Jewels for a third consecutive year and confirmed the luxury jewellery brand as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of the European Poker Tour Season 9 High Roller and Super High Roller events.
This announcement marks the second major EPT Season 9 sponsorship deal after Slyde by HD3 watches was confirmed as the Official Watch Sponsor of the European Poker Tour Season 9 Main Events.
Online Poker VIP Points Race for $100,000
Carbon Poker, one of the largest online poker rooms, is giving away over $100,000 during the month of August with its VIP points race.
Big Surprise! WSOP Main Event Chip Leader Favorite to Win
Online sportsbooks have started posting odds on which of the nine 2012 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table members will win the tournament--and the odds are as predictable as the winner of an eating contest between Annette Obrestad and Kate Moss.
