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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.
Online Poker Surges With Nearly 10 Percent Increase in Traffic This Week
The poker sector received more great news this week after it was revealed Tuesday morning that traffic for all the world’s networks had jumped an amazing 9.8 percent.
Ice, Ice, Baby - Bigger and Better ICE Online Gambling Affiliate Party January 2012
The Sports Betting Community (SBC) in association with iGaming Super Show announced that its second Ice, Ice, Baby party will be bigger and better than last years.
‘Worst Cooks in America’ Will Star Poker Pro Tiffany Michelle (Video)
Former UB.com pro Tiffany Michelle has come out of the oven and right onto the frying pan. She’ll be starring on the Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks in America’ series.
16 people with terrible cooking skills will compete for a $25K grand prize.
Online Poker Tournament $100,000 Guaranteed, Newt’s New Money Man is Adelson
There is an amazing online poker tournament going on at Carbon Poker, a Sunday $100,000 Guaranteed Freezout. We also have some important news related to Sheldon Adelson, Chairman of the Sands of Las Vegas, and his efforts to ensure President Barack Obama is not a two-term President. First, he had to get frontrunner Mitt Romney out of the way.
Bail Decision for Bianca Rojas-Latraverse and Accomplices Will Come Tuesday
A Quebec Court judge is weighing a decision to release Bianca Rojas-Latraverse and two other accomplices out on bail after she was charged with orchestrating the forced entry and robbery of her former boyfriend’s home, 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel.
Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Behind Super PAC Ad Blasting Mitt Romney
The casino billionaire magnate Sheldon Adelson is reportedly spending $5 million to a Super PAC group supporting Newt Gingrich. Adelson is said to be a huge supporter of the former House Speaker.
Alderney Gaming Commission Tells Full Tilt Poker Customers: Go To Local Police
The Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC) may be wiping its hands of Full Tilt Poker and all responsibilities associated with the now defunct company once and for all.
La Sengphet Becomes First Woman in History to Win Three Open Tournaments on WSOP Circuit
La Sengphet this weekend became the first woman to win three Open Tournaments on the World Series of Poker circuit. She did so at the famed Los Angeles Bicycle Casino Saturday evening.
The Dallas resident collected $25,242 in prize money for her win.
Poker Pros Girlfriends, Wives From Hell
Poker pros haven’t always been lucky in love, as we have discovered in recent weeks (a la that Jonathan Duhamel home invasion, allegedly planned by his ex).
Phil Laak (The Unabomber) – He may be madly in love with his poker playing girlfriend Jennifer Tilly but talk about a girlfriend from Hell, literally.
Online Poker in New York, New Jersey Likely by Year’s End
New York and New Jersey are both likely to offer online poker by the end of 2012, says one analyst. Potentially the two states could offer pooling of their players utilizing a model that is similar to that of the state lottery system, Powerball. Combined, the two states have a total population of approximately 27 million.
Isildur1 Wins $100K PCA Super High Roller Event for $1.24 Million: Jonathan Duhamel Takes $300K
One of online poker’s most successful players, Viktor Blom (better known perhaps by his player handle ‘Isildur1’) has just won the $100K PCA Super High Roller Event and the $1.24 million that went with it.
Blom, who became a Team PokerStars Pro just a month before last year’s PCA, bested the 30-strong field to win a massive $1,254,400 first prize as well as a stunning bracelet worth over $20,000 from Official Bracelet Sponsor Shamballa Jewels.
Kevin ‘Civell’ Vandersmissen Latest Lock Pro: Jackpot at Over $800K
With live tournament cashes across multiple countries and continents including two EPT runner-up finishes, Kevin ‘Civell’ Vandersmissen has already amassed $863,633 in live winnings and over $550,000 online, placing the young 23 year old pro from Belgium at 3rd on the Belgium All Time Money List. He has quickly earned major respect on the live circuit as well as the virtual felt, having recently been ranked in the top 1% online, 115th in the Epic Poker League’s Global Poker Index (GPI), 144th in the 2011 BLUFF/ESPN Power Rankings and 148th in the 2011 Cardplayer POY race.
Suspects in Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion Like Drinking, Being Promiscuous and the Law
When asked during a bail hearing Thursday what interests a woman charged in the home invasion of World Series of Poker champion Jonathan Duhamel, Bianca Rojas Latraverse responded with a smirk: “I really like law”.
Joran Van Der Sloot Erratic Courtroom Behavior (Video)
Joran van der Sloot, the Dutchman accused of killing a young Peruvian college student, Stephany Flores, stopped short of pleading guilty on Friday after expressing apprehension over some of the charges.
Van der Sloot May Plead Guilty
The Dutchman accused of killing a Peruvian woman he met in a casino while attending the Latin American Poker Tour may plead guilty to the murder. Joran van der Sloot is accused of killing college student Stephany Flores in May of 2010. He has long been the prime suspect in the disappearance of High School grad Natalee Holloway on the island of Aruba nearly 7 years ago.
Person-to-Person Fees Waived at Americas Card Room, Christie Favors Online Gambling, More
A popular method now for transferring money at online poker rooms is via person-to-person. Americas Cardroom has just made life easier by waiving fees on such transfers.
Carbon Poker Bad Beat Jackpot Nears $800,000
Some lucky winner (or loser, depending on how you look at it) is about to walk away with more than $800,000 a la the Carbon Poker Bad Beat Jackpot.
Irish Poker Open 2012 Schedule Announced
PaddyPower.com has revealed the entire Irish Poker Open 2012 schedule, which kicks off 5 April at the famed Burlington Hotel in Dublin. Seven side events in addition to the €3,500 Irish Open Main Event have poker players licking their respective chops.
Below is the full Irish Poker Open 2012 Schedule
High Stakes Poker News: Isildur1 Up One Day, Down The Other
Isildur1, also known as Viktor Blom, continued his rollercoaster ride winning close to $200K yesterday then lost $278. Nevertheless, he is up $1.7 million in the past month.
From HighStakesDB.com:
UConn Poker Addict Balks at Proposed Legalization of Internet Poker in State
A UConn graduate claims that Internet poker nearly destroyed his life and balks at the idea that Connecticut and other states might consider legalizing the activity.
Jonathan Duhamel Ex Girlfriend Planned Home Invasion: Tipster Was Part of Threesome
The former girlfriend of 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel is alleged to have planned the forced entry and robbery of his home outside of Montreal just days before Christmas (both are pictured). A woman who participated in a ménage à trois with the couple just months before the attack acted as a tipster.
Cake Poker Awards First $10,000 Gold Card Prize of January
Three days into January and Cake Poker has already awarded its first $10,000 prize to player, powerhaus555, in its month long Match & Win promotion. In this, Cake Poker’s richest Match & Win promotion ever, any player who receives a 2012 Gold Card Ace at the cash game tables, can redeem it for a prize of up to $10,000 in cash throughout January.
How Internet Poker in the US Might Look in Next 12 Months: Think Powerball Model
With the US Department of Justice changing its stance on applying The Wire Act to Internet poker, individual states now have the green light to begin offering real money play to their citizens.
The vast majority of states do not have the population necessary to support a viable player pool, however.
Case in point: Nevada has already passed a law that would allow real money intrastate play but its under 4 million residents will only allow for a handful of profitable businesses, and that is being somewhat overly optimistic.
Lesniak Working With Governor Christie to Bring Internet Gambling to New Jersey
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak is wasting little time in getting a bill drafted that would legalize Internet gambling in the Garden State and he may have a very powerful ally.
Lesniak advised that he met with Governor Chris Christie and the two seem to be in agreement: Internet gambling in New Jersey could prove lucrative for the state’s stagnant economy.
Joran van Der Sloot Finally Will Have His Day in Court
The Dutchman accused of killing Peruvian college student Stephany Flores will stand trial beginning tomorrow (January 6, 2012).
Politico: DOJ New Stance on Internet Gambling Splits Tribes
A new ruling by the Department of Justice stipulating that The Wire Act no longer applies to online poker has caused a split between the Indian tribes in the US. The tribes have long resisted legalized Internet gambling.
From Politico.com:
Lock Poker POY to Kick Off With CardPlayer: Duhamel Ex Pleads Not Guilty, More
Big news as, not only is Lock Poker sponsoring CardPlayer.com’s Player Of The Year for 2012, they will also be presenting their own Lock Pro Player Of The Year.
“These are exciting times and we will be announcing a few new Pros signing very shortly,” said Jennifer Larson, CEO of the popular Lock Poker.
The Card Player Player Of The Year was started in 1997 and is considered the industry standard.
Would You Play at South Point Poker in US for Real Money?
The poker community in the US is excited about the prospects of South Point Poker eventually opening its doors to real money play, quite possibly in early 2012.
South Point Poker, a proud sponsor of the Gambling911.com website, is the first Las Vegas based casino to offer an online poker site, albeit for free play only at the present time (note: this could change if you happen to be reading this article post-January 2012).
Duhamel Wouldn’t Have Been Sitting Duck in USA
In a tongue-in-cheek essay earlier this month about New Year's resolutions we'd like to see from poker players, Gambling911.com joked that 2010 WSOP Main Event champ Jonathan Duhamel, who was recently beaten and robbed in a home invasion, should resolve to buy a home security system and some guns.
In all reality, however, Duhamel, who lives in suburban Montreal, really can't buy a handgun to protect himself or his home, because under strict Canadian anti-gun laws, it's almost impossible for a private Canadian citizen to legally get a handgun!
UK Online Gambling Tax Could Backfire
The United Kingdom is proposing a point of consumption tax on online gambling of 10 percent that could force current operators offshore.
In anticipation of this tax, William Hill conducted its own study and found the following, a la the Telegraph:
