Poker
Isildur1 vs. Isaac Haxton Odds Released by Matchbook.com
One can now bet on Isildur1 vs. Isaac Haxton with odds being offered up by Matchbook.com on the Isildur1 vs. Isaac Haxton SuperStar Showdown being held on the virtual felt of PokerStars.com this Sunday.
Isildur1 is Finnish sensation Viktor Blom. Haxton comes to us from Syracuse, New York.
Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta Cites Irregularities with Everleaf Poker Network
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA) has finally broken its silence regarding the Everleaf Gaming poker network, and it’s not good. The regulatory body has discovered irregularities with the firm following its delayed payouts to customers and abrupt exit from the US market early last month.
Sanctions were issued against Everleaf by the LGA.
An investigation yielded “a number of irregularities in their operation” resulting in the network “being monitored closely to ensure its operation respects Maltese law.”
WPT Bay 101 Final Table 2012: Erik Cajelais Leads, Jonathan Duhamel Falls Short (Video)
Canadian poker pro Erik Cajelais was leading the way at the WPT Bay 101 Final Table 2012 while fellow Canadian pro and 2012 World Series of Poker champ Jonathan Duhamel just missed making the final cut in 13th place. He takes home $25,620, adding to his 2012 first quarter hot streak.
Additionally, Duhamel managed to collect two $5k bounties in the tournaments.
Poker Maximus Reload Bonus Offered at Carbon Poker
With Poker Maximus in full swing on the Merge Network, Carbon Poker has decided to once again reward their loyal players with yet another great reload bonus. Carbon Poker is known to have some of the best bonuses in the online industry, and with Poker Maximus taking off; they thought they would offer another great bonus to get more people involved in the action.
Documentary Chronicles Rise of Poker
A documentary about poker that was made three years ago will finally see the theatrical light of day later this month.
The film, titled "All In: The Poker Movie," chronicles the rise of poker's popularity and includes interviews not only with professional poker players but also with political and social commentators who weigh in on the larger meaning of poker.
The movie, produced and directed by documentary film maker Douglas Tirola of 4th Row Films, was shown once at a film festival in Las Vegas in 2009, but that was the extent of its public screenings.
Americas Cardroom Launches 4-Max Tables Leading Up to Double-Up Guarantees Weekend
Fast-growing online poker site Americas Cardroom is hitting poker players with two pieces of major news—one big, one small. The US-friendly online poker site is adding big money to select tournaments this weekend and removing seats from select cash tables permanently. Learn More about Americas Cardroom Here.
Lobbyist: Casinos Want Fair Online Gambling
LAS VEGAS — A top lobbyist says commercial casinos companies want a fair shot for everyone when it comes to online gambling — not a leg up over state lotteries, American Indian tribes and others jockeying to be first in line.
Lobbyist: Casinos Want Fair Online Gambling
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - A top lobbyist says commercial casinos companies want a fair shot for everyone when it comes to online gambling — not a leg up over state lotteries, American Indian tribes and others jockeying to be first in line.
Jonathan Duhamel Continues Strong Showing: Makes Final 20 of WPT Bay 101
2010 World Series of Poker Main Event champ Jonathan Duhamel continues his solid 2012 showing, this time making the final 20 cut of the WPT Bay 101.
After becoming a victim of a brazen home invasion orchestrated by an ex girlfriend this past December, Duhamel has enjoyed an incredible run playing in various tournaments across the globe.
Bwin.Party Formally Applies for Nevada Internet Poker License
Bwin.Party, the world’s largest real money gambling firm, has officially filed for a Nevada state Internet poker license.
Nevada looks to allow intrastate online poker in the coming months following passage of legislation late last year. Nevada could incorporate multi-state pacts in the future as well. Ultimately, the state was looking to become a hub for online poker companies following the passage of a federal law, however, many experts now believe the industry will develop exclusively at the local state level.
SuperStar Showdown 2012: Viktor ‘Isidlur1’ Blom vs. Isaac Haxton
The Internet gambling world will be in for a real treat this Sunday when the PokerStars.com SuperStar Showdown returns after a 15 month hiatus to pit Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom against Isaac Haxton.
From the PokerStars blog:
Horse Racing Group Won’t Oppose New Jersey Bill to Make State Hub for US Online Gambling
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak believes his co-authored legislation to make the Garden State an Internet gambling hub should pass on March 15 with actual money play likely by September.
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl Removes Internet Gambling Statement From Site
Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl, who has been rumored to be in talks regarding amending the current Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA), a prohibition bill he co-authored in 2006, has removed a statement on his own website suggesting a change of stance regarding Internet gambling.
The statement removed read as follows:
Internet Gambling
New Jersey Could Approve Internet Gambling as Early as March 15
In an exclusive interview with PokerNews.com this week, New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak predicted that Internet gambling could be approved in the state as early as March 15 (2012).
2012 WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Day 1B Results
2012 WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Day 1B results had Christ Summer leading in the chip count after Day 1B while combined results had Bryce Yockey as the two day chip leader.
Among the more recognizable names within the top 10 were Michael Mizrachi with 129,900 chips. He sat in 6th place.
JC Tran was also among the top 10 chip leaders.
Playtech Enters Into Online Gambling Agreement With Mexico’s Caliente
Online gambling software firm Playtech has entered into an agreement with Mexico’s land-based casino and sportsbook operator, Caliente, to provide the company with online gambling software.
Caliente is looking to provide a suite of casino games created by Playtech.
“We are delighted to have secured this agreement with one of Latin America's largest and most respected gaming operators with whom, over time, we expect to develop a valuable relationship,” said Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer for Playtech.
Wired.com: Uncle Sam’s Iron Grip on the .Com Domain Name
In light of several high profile seizures of .com domain names within the online gambling sector as well as Web streaming and imitation merchandise, Wired.com has published a well thought out piece regarding the current climate and how Uncle Sam is expected to continue going after .com domains.
Full Tilt Poker Head Ray Bitar: ‘I’m Sorry’
In his first interview since Full Tilt Poker went belly up last summer owing countless numbers of customers millions of dollars, CEO Ray Bitar tells the poker world “I’m sorry”.
Bitar, along with other Internet poker execs from three different companies, were indicted last April, charged with bank fraud and money laundering.
Barron’s Maintains ‘Neutral’ Position on Shuffle Master
Following its announced intention to acquire the world’s 5th biggest Internet poker network by year’s end, OnGame, Shuffle Master has positioned itself at the forefront of a regulated US online poker market assuming either state or federal legislation becomes a reality.
Still, Barron’s has decided to maintain a “neutral” position regarding Shuffle Master.
Poker Maximus Announces Increased Guaranteed Prize Pools
Poker Maximus has taken off once again as the three tournaments scheduled for today, March 6th, have all seen there guaranteed prize pools increase dramatically.
Carbon Poker Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Nearly 200k Monday Night
The Carbon Poker Bad Beat Jackpot has paid out a whopping $184,526 Monday night. Our friends from Carbon provided Gambling911.com with a breakdown as to exactly how it all went down.
NJ Sen. Jim Whelan: ‘I Feel Like I Am Being Blackmailed (By Horse Racing Association)’
A measure to legalized online gambling in New Jersey has moved one step closer to reality with a 3-0 passage in the state senate. Horse racing groups have threatened a derailment of the bill after an earlier funding commitment was removed however.
Racing industry lobbyist Barbara DeMarco has hinted at possible legal action, telling the Daily Record: “Undoubtedly the racing industry will push to have a constitutional amendment.”
PartyPoker Widens Margin Between It and iPoker Network
After alternating between the number two and number three spot with the iPoker Network over the past 7 months, PartyPoker has finally taken a decisive lead over its closest rival.
For the first week of March, Party had approximately 800 more players on average according to PokerScout.com, which monitors traffic on poker websites across the globe.
Zoom Poker to Begin Accepting Real Money Play Next Week
PokerStars variation of the now defunct Full Tilt Poker faced-paced ring game brand Rush Poker is set to begin accepting real money next week.
The announcement comes just days after Stars released the product for test play.
From PokerFuse.com:
Double-Murderer Poker Pro was Devout Mormon Opposed to Gambling
What's up with the Mormon Church and gambling?
Mormons are supposed to be against all vice, including premarital sex, smoking, drinking, drugs and even cursing.
And, of course, gambling is on that list.
But, in recent weeks, some of the most famous Mormons in the U.S. have expressed their love and affinity for gambling.
And now it has been revealed that one of the most infamous Mormons in the country is a true devotee of gambling who made a living at it!
Online Poker Legalization in New Jersey Inches Closer to Reality
A New Jersey state Senate panel on Monday approved a revised bill that would allow state residents to gamble online, but an Assembly committee hearing earlier in the day did not lead to a vote.
If a referendum is required, online poker may not become a reality in New Jersey until the earliest on November.
ShuffleMaster Enters Into Agreement to Purchase OnGame
The OnGame Poker Network may be coming to the US market now that ShuffleMaster has announced its agreement to purchase the European online poker firm.
The deal is actually contingent upon the US market opening up for real money play.
TwoPlusTwo.com Wins Summary Judgment Against Poker Pro Dutch Boyd
The popular poker forum and literature sales site, TwoPlusTwo.com announced this past weekend it had won a summary judgment against poker pro Dutch Boyd after his registration of a similar domain name. The Owner and Publisher of TwoPlusTwo.com, Mason Malmuth, considered Boyd’s move a form of “cybersquatting”
Malmuth issued this statement on Friday.
Online Poker Room Allows Re-entry of Tournament After Busting Out, Join New Table
Talk about feeling invincible at the tables. US-friendly online poker site Americas Cardroom today announced the launch of Re-Entry tourneys, a new tournament feature that allows players to get back into a tourney after they've busted out, and join a new table with a refreshed chip stack as if nothing happened.
Bodog Shuts Down Costa Rica Office
Bodog has shut down its Costa Rica based office. Employees reported arriving to find they were locked out.
The company still operates from bases outside of Montreal, Quebec, Antigua and in London.
