Poker
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.
UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre to Endorse Online Poker Room 888.com
One of the UFC’s most recognized names, Montreal’s own Georges St-Pierre, has been announced as a new global ambassador for the popular online poker site 888.com.
ScAYREy Fact: Bodog Founder’s Attorney Slotnick had Not Lost a Case in 12 Years
News of Bodog founder Calvin Ayre hiring the father-son tandem of Barry and Stuart Slotnick to represent him in a criminal case filed by the US Attorney’s Office in Maryland might not have resonated throughout the industry the way it should have. Hardly any industry media outside of Gambling911.com really reported on this story.
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu on Annie Duke: ‘Liar, Cheat, Thief, Will Screw People Over’
Hey Daniel Negreanu, how do you really feel about your professional poker playing counterpart, Annie Duke?
Can You Be Poker Chip King for a Month? $25,000 Chip King Freeroll Promo from Carbon
The promo staff at Carbon Poker is at it again as they have got a great $25,000 Chip King Freeroll promo running for the month of April (2012).
New Jersey Internet Gambling: What They’re Saying
The excitement continues to build as New Jersey inches its way to becoming only the second state in the US after Nevada to legalize Internet gambling. The Garden State has more grandiose plans when compared to Nevada as they have hinted at forming state compacts and taking bets from other countries that allow it. State Senator Raymond Lesniak, a co-sponsor of the bill, wants New Jersey to become the “Silicon Valley of Internet Gambling”.
Rock Gaming of Ohio Invests $60.8 Million Into Caesars Internet Poker Arm
Just days after it was revealed that Donald Trump’s camp was in talks with 888 Holdings, the Las Vegas Review Journal on Wednesday reported that Caesars Entertainment Corp. has sold an undisclosed percentage of its online poker subsidiary to its partner in two Ohio casinos for $60.8 million.
Bad Beat Jackpot Goes Off at Carbon Poker Again
The Bad Beat Jackpot at Carbon Poker went off again today as players cashed in on hitting it at over $210, 000. It happened at a $1/2 NL Hold’em table as it was quite the river card for one lucky “loser.”
Carbon Poker Takes Over Poker Nordica Accounts
As reported by Gambling911.com yesterday, online poker site Poker Nordica has closed its doors. But now for the good news: Carbon Poker is now allowing affected players to move their accounts from Poker Nordica over to Carbon and there are plenty of incentives to do so.
iMEGA Files Notice of Appeal Regarding Kentucky Domain Seizure
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (IMEGA) has submitted a Motion of Appeal regarding the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s attempt to seize 141 Internet domain names related to online gambling, some of which are no longer being utilized or have since been seized by the US Justice Department.
On March 8, Judge Thomas Wingate ruled that no party with adequate standing had presented themselves to contest the forfeiture order issued nearly four years ago.
8th Straight Week of Online Poker Traffic Decline: iPoker Network Takes Over Number Two Spot
This week marked the 8th consecutive fall in traffic among the worldwide online poker websites, according to PokerScout.com, a site that monitors “real cash” play for most virtual card rooms.
Traffic overall fell 3.5 Percent. A further drop off can be expected due Easter and Passover occurring this week.
Zynga, Wynn in Talks to Offer ‘Real Money’ Online Poker in US
The world’s biggest free-to-play online poker venture, Zynga, is rumored to be joining forces with one of Las Vegas’ most recognized names, Wynn.
The New York Post first broke the story early Wednesday morning with the caveat that “odds may not favor tie-up”:
Palms Casino Prepares to Open New Sportsbook
The fabulous Palms Casino is preparing to open a brand new state-of-the-art sportsbook.
BetOnline.ag Opens Its Doors
BetOnline is excited to announce that on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 they will transfer all of their accounts to the website www.BetOnline.ag.
Full Tilt Poker is Hiring: Company Still Owes Millions
Shuttered Full Tilt Poker may be closer to a resurrection.
PokerFuse.com reported on Tuesday that a jobs posting out of FTP’s home base of Dublin, Ireland, sought out “multiple multi-lingual customer service positions need to be filled”.
Man Who Bilked Charity Poker Events Out of $6k Gets 5 Years
A former Warrenville Adelman, Chris Halley, has been sentenced to 5 years for bilking $6000 from charity poker events.
The 28-year-old pleaded guilty last month to two counts of theft. Authorities say he accepted money to help two men run the events in Naperville last year.
New Jersey Plans to Take Online Bets From Across US but Utah Can Fugetaboutit
A signature piece of legislation that would make New Jersey the second state to offer online gambling within its own borders made it through a state Senate subcommittee with ease despite earlier concerns of potential opposition. Nevada became the first late last year but its law hinges heavily on a federal ban on Internet gambling being lifted.
Online Poker $500,000 Series Marks Black Friday With Liberty Weekends
As the poker world gets ready to mark the 1-year anniversary of Black Friday later this month, it appears that online poker has changed for the better—at least at one US-friendly online poker site. Americas Cardoom's Liberty Weekends promotion is proving to be an incredible success, with hundreds of poker players joining the tables for the kickoff weekend of the $500,000 series.
New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Passes Senate Committee
(Associated Press) - An Internet gambling bill approved by a New Jersey Senate committee Tuesday would let Atlantic City casinos take bets from gamblers in other states and even other countries, as long as federal and state authorities agree it’s legal.
New Jersey has been racing to try to get Internet gambling up and running and stake an early claim to leadership in a potential multi-billion-dollar industry.
But even as the bill edges closer to approval, and supporters try to address legal concerns that led Gov. Chris Christie to veto it last year, its scope is growing.
Poker Nordica Shuts Down
Merge Gaming Network online poker room Poker Nordica has shut its doors, however, it appears as if accounts can be moved over to other rooms on the network such as Lock Poker and Carbon Poker.
Once the second largest virtual card room on the Merge Gaming Network after Carbon, Poker Nordica’s reasons for closing shop were not immediately known.
“We unfortunately need to close down Poker Nordica from April 1th 2012!
Calvin Ayre Hires Slotnick Father Son Team to Take on Baltimore US Attorney
Bodog.com founder Calvin Ayre has hired the father son tandem of Barry and Stuart Slotnick to represent him just one month after being charged with money laundering by the US Attorney’s Office out of Maryland.
New Jersey Online Poker Bill Could Hit Road Block
News that real estate mogul Donald Trump is looking to team up with online gambling powerhouse 888 Holdings to bring regulated “real money” Web card rooms to the US could become muted later Tuesday as a measure to legalize the industry in New Jersey will face a tough challenge in the state Senate.
John Brennan of NorthJersey.com explains:
Trump News Causes 888 Holdings Shares to Surge
Overnight news that real estate and casino mogul Donald Trump is in talks with 888 Holdings to potentially offer “real money” online poker play in the US has sent that company’s shares surging to a 56-week high of 65 pence earlier in the day. New Jersey, which is home to a handful of Trump-branded casino establishments, is looking to become a hub for the regulated online poker industry.
Donald Trump in Talks With 888 Holdings to Offer US Online Poker
News broke late Monday night that Donald Trump and publicly traded Internet gambling firm 888 Holdings are in talks to offer online poker in the US once it becomes regulated.
Trump is the latest in a line of US-based firms looking for potential partnerships in the States as the industry prepares to open up.
CardPlayer.com: No Online Poker Partnership Between California and Nevada
The state of California with a population similar to that of Canada at 37.7 million will go it alone when it comes to online poker legislation.
PPA Pushing to Have Online Poker Measure Attached to Cyber Security Bill
Poker Players Alliance Vice President of Player Relations Rich Muny sat down with Poker Fusion this week to address the possibility of online poker legislation finding its way onto an upcoming cyber security bill.
Daniel Negreanu: Why Hate on Phil Ivey and Annie Duke is Still a B****
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu defended his friend Phil Ivey on the posting boards this weekend, insisting Ivey had no part in the Full Tilt Poker debacle.
Party Poopers: No More Bad Beat Jackpots at PartyPoker
PartyPoker this past week abandoned its Bad Beat Jackpots, citing the desire to “ensure a healthier poker room, offering you better cash games and more players to play against”.
The last PartyPoker Bad Beat Jackpot hit this past Friday. Party offered little, if any, notice regarding the removal.
Albert Sapiano Declared Winner of Genting Poker Series London 2012
British poker player Albert Sapiano has been named the winner of the 2012 Genting Poker Series London Final Table.
Sapiano adds to his over $161,000 in live tournament winnings to date.
LGA Addresses Everleaf Gaming Network Non-Compliance Issue….Sort Of
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA) is still closely monitoring the “non-compliance” issues involving one of its licensees, Everleaf Gaming.
Who Wants a Free iPad, Ducati 848 EVO, Poker Gear
Lock Poker is giving away three free items per day including iPads and all types of poker gear during the month of April (2012).
Poker players can now win prizes just for playing. The more you play within a day, the more there is to win.
There are three draws every day, one for each qualifying level. Win the daily draw and you'll have a choice of three prizes. Each day in the month you reach a level you will earn an entry into the daily draw.
