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Suspects in Jonathan Dahamel Home Invasion to Appear in Court Today
Four individuals charged in a brazen home invasion outside of Montreal, Quebec will appear in court today. They are alleged to have forced their way into the home of 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel just days before Christmas. One of the suspects is a former girlfriend who accompanied the pro to this year’s WSOP in Las Vegas. Duhamel was badly beaten during the attack.
Action Poker Network Now Chico Poker Network: Players Still May Be Leery
Following an announcement that PlaySafe had sold its Action Poker Network to Seychelles-based Julian International Holdings Limited, players were hopeful they may start to see their payouts in a more expedient fashion.
For the past several months, the Action Poker Network has taken weeks – if not months – to pay players despite not allowing US customers. Poker players in the US have come to expect intermittent longer delays due to the lack of payment processing ventures available.
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak Not Wasting Time With Online Gambling Move
Following his success at getting a referendum to pass legalizing sports betting in the state this past November, State Senator Raymond Lesniak was quick to jump on the Internet gambling bandwagon even before most of us were through nursing our New Year’s Eve hangovers.
More Stars Defections: Online Poker Traffic Up 0.1 Percent
British star John Duthie decided against extending his contract with the world’s biggest online poker room, PokerStars. He is the latest in a series of pros who have either decided not to stick around with Stars or have otherwise been cut.
PokerStars, while being named in an infamous April 15 indictment by the US Government, has managed to continue running without a hitch. All US players were paid in a timely fashion after the company was forced to flee that market.
Duthie was the European Poker Tour (EPT) 2004 winner.
Online Gambling Fight Now About Who, When….Not If
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The fight to fully legalize online gambling in the U.S. is now less about whether Americans will be able to play and more about who will bring the action to them — and when.
A recent U.S. Justice Department opinion opened the door for cash-strapped states and their lotteries to bring online gambling to their residents, as long as it does not involve sports betting.
Online Poker Tournaments in January 2012 Offering Double the Guarantees
Poker players at Americas Cardroom this January have a good reason to do a double take. The online poker site is starting the year off right by doubling the guarantees in all tournaments for four days straight.
Chico Poker Network Enters US Market?
The Action Poker Network has been sold and rebranded as Chico Poker. The Seychelles-based Julian International Holdings Limited took over the Action brands, which included TigerGaming.com, PokerInCanada.com and PayNoRake.com
Nothing New With Groupe Tappie Full Tilt Poker Talks With US Government
PokerNews.com spoke this week to the US-based attorney representing Groupe Tappie’s interest in Full Tilt Poker, stating that there was nothing new in regard to any attempts at reaching a settlement with the US Justice Department. The DOJ seized millions of dollars from Full Tilt Poker on April 15, indicted two of the company’s executives and FTP has failed to pay US players since.
Attorney Behnam Dayanim told PokerNews.com:
Poker Players New Year’s Resolutions We’d Like to See for 2012
The two most common New Year's resolutions are vowing to either lose weight or quit smoking.
But when you're involved in the gambling industry, your resolutions for the New Year usually aren't so mundane.
So what are the resolutions for 2012 for some of the noted figures in the industry?
Well, they haven't told us--yet--so we can only tell you the 2012 New Year's Resolutions We'd Like To See:
Americas Cardroom Special $75,000 Online Poker Tournament With $3 Satellites
Americas Cardroom on Monday announced $75,000 on the table in a special poker tournament January 29th. When everyone screamed Happy New Year on January 1st, this is what they were talking about. ACR is making January extra thrilling for you with this special $75k GTD. It gets underway on January 29th at 6:00pm ET. The buy-in is only $109 (1R+1A). 5,000 starting chips, 7,500 rebuy chips, 10,000 add-on chips. Satellites are running now for as low as $3.
American Tribal Casino Industry: DOJ Stance No Big Deal
The US Department of Justice decision not to apply online poker to The Wire Act had the Indian Tribes greeting the news with a shrug of the shoulders, claims Gail Courey Toensing of the Indian Country News.
Toensing referenced Indian gaming expert Joe Valandra.
Bookmaker Denise Coates Receives Queen’s New Year’s Honors for Good Deeds
Bookies can be good people too. Denise Coates, founder of Bet365 in Great Britain, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s New Year’s Honors for 2012.
Ms. Coates was honored for her community service work.
Her father, Peter, had this to say about Denise and what she has meant to the Bet365 firm, which is currently the biggest private sector employer in Stoke-on-Trent:
"We are all delighted and all proud of her.
"She has done an absolutely amazing job for bet365, building it up from scratch.
Phil Ivey Ex Not Happy With Divorce Settlement
Despite receiving millions of dollars and a $1.2 million purse collection, Phil Ivey’s ex-wife Luciaetta Ivey does not believe the couple’s divorce settlement to be fair.
A court document filed Tuesday with the Nevada Supreme Court, Luciaetta Ivey "has attempted only to secure information to confirm that she received a fair settlement."
"That Phil has refused to voluntarily provide the information that Luciaetta seeks only supports her belief that the settlement was not fair," her attorney, Bruce Shapiro, wrote.
Jonathan Duhamel Speaks About Home Invasion: “They Threatened My Parents Lives”
A terrified Jonathan Duhamel spoke to the media just one week after a harrowing home invasion left him badly beaten and robbed of his 2010 World Series of Poker bracelet. The suspects, four in total, have been arrested. One of those charged is a former girlfriend of Duhamel’s, Bianca Rojas-Latraverse, who we are learning actually accompanied Duhamel to the WSOP Main Event this past year.
"I've played hockey all my life, so I've had some fights -- but not one like this one," Duhamel, 24, said in an interview Friday.
888 Holdings Among Biggest Surging Stocks on London Exchange Thursday
888 Holdings ranked among the biggest moving shocks on Thursday in the wake of a US Justice Department decision whereby the Wire Act will no longer be applied to online poker. The new stance opens the door for individual US states to begin legalizing Web card rooms. 888 Holdings currently operates the world’s 4th largest online poker site and has entered into a partnership agreement with Caesars Entertainment. The state of Nevada has already approved intrastate Web poker.
888 saw its shares rise 4.15 percent by 4 pm Thursday and was now listed at 40.88.
ABC, CNN Talk Sweeping Changes for Internet Poker in 2012 With DOJ New Stance
The Department of Justice (DOJ) last week announced that it will no longer apply The Wire Act to online poker, thus placing the gambling sector into a frenzy during what would normally be a slow holiday season. Essentially, the new stance allows individual states to begin allowing legalized regulated Internet poker for real money without the threat of federal intervention provided the activity takes place within that state’s borders. Nevertheless, pooling of players from multiple states may become an option similar to what we see with Powerball.
January 2012 Online Poker Promotions: Ace Gold Cards Worth Up To $10K At Cake
This January popular online poker site, Cake Poker is offering its richest Match & Win Reward yet with 2012 Gold Card Aces being redeemable for up to $10,000 in cash January 1st through 31st.
Utah Wants to Prohibit Online Poker: Would be Second State to do so
Utah has little interest in jumping on the state legalization of online poker bandwagon in the wake of a decision by the US Justice Department that essentially allows intrastate Web poker.
Utah is one of two states that does not have a lottery and there is not a single casino based there.
Washington is the only state thus far that specifically prohibits online poker by its residents, making the activity a Class C felony.
Utah Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R-Orem) is in the process of drafting an anti-Internet gambling bill.
Jonathan Duhamel Suddenly Becomes Relevant: Opens Up About Home Invasion
Nothing against Jonathan Duhamel. We know he’s a great poker player. But up until last weekend he was one of many World Series of Poker Main Event champions who were – let’s just say – forgettable.
Duhamel was best known for becoming the first Canadian to win the Main Event.
Over $1 Million Awarded as Part of Americas Cardroom Bad Beat Jackpot Promo
It's been a winning year for online poker players at Americas Cardroom, particularly for those who have lost seemingly unbeatable hands playing Texas Hold'em. Americas Cardroom today released its Bad Beat Jackpot numbers for 2011. The online poker site paid out $1,032.645.26 since August 2011, when the site it originally took over (DoylesRoom) upgraded its software. Learn more about America’s Card Room here>>>>
Alamo Bowl Proves to be Huge Draw for Gambling911.com Readers
Thursday night’s Alamo Bowl featuring Washington vs. Baylor proved to be one of the most sought after games of this year’s College Football season.
“The traffic for this game was humongous,” reported Payton O’Brien, who heads up the Gambling911.com website. “It was somewhat unexpected.”
Searches for “Washington vs. Baylor Line” all lead to Gambling911.com.
“And there were tons of searches,” remarked O’Brien.
Searches related to this game continued until the final seconds.
Bianca Rojas-Latraverse Dated Poker Champ Briefly
The ex-girlfriend of 2010 World Series of Poker champion Jonathan Duhamel was among those arrested in connection with a forced entry and robbery of his home last week.
Jonathan Duhamel’s Ex Girlfriend Among Those Arrested in Connection With Home Invasion
The ex girlfriend of Jonathan Duhamel has been arrested in connection with last week's home invasion. Bianca Rojas-Latraverse reported dated pro.
Four individuals were arrested Wednesday in connection with a home invasion that left 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel badly beaten. His diamond encrusted bracelet, Rolex and cash were stolen from the home last week as well.
Caesars IPO in 2012 Includes Provision for Legalized Internet Poker in US
Caesars is preparing an IPO for the upcoming year 2012 and, in it, there is a provision for legalized Internet poker in the United States, which the casino giant obviously believes will be bountiful to its future business.
From Pokerati.com:
Gambling News: Bill Will Allow Pari-mutuels to Become Casinos in South Florida
Revisions to a bill that would bring destination casinos to South Florida would now allow for existing pari-mutuels like racetracks and jai-alai frontons to become full fledged casinos.
Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, sent fellow Florida legislators a draft of tweaks to her bill, based on feedback gleaned from two major workshops held on the issue in Tallahassee, she said.
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure 2012 to get Live Cards Up Webcast
On Thursday, the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) 2012 announced the $10,300 Main Event and the $25,500 High Roller finals will be broadcast as live (with a 40-minute delay) on PokerStars.tv with hole cards revealed, meaning that people all over the world can follow the action online. The broadcast times are as follows:
· PCA Main Event final table – January 13, 13.40 ET (18.40 CET)
· PCA High Roller final table – January 14, 13.40 ET (18.40 CET)
Breaking News: Jonathan Duhamel Assailants Arrested
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the home invasion of World Series of Poker Main Event 2010 winner Jonathan Duhamel. He was the first Canadian to ever win the coveted WSOP Main Event bracelet and walked away with $8.9 million US.
Arrests Made in Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion
Arrests have been made in last week's brazen home invasion of 2010 WSOP winner Jonathan Duhamel with a rolex found but bracelet still missing.
Four individuals have been arrested and taken into custody following last week’s home invasion and beating of World Series of Poker Main Event 2010 winner Jonathan Duhamel.
The attack occurred at Duhamel’s home in Longueuil, just outside of Montreal.
Police say two men and one woman were charged Wednesday in connection with the case and a fourth person was arrested and questioned.
High Stakes Poker News: Ilari Sahamies Tops the 2011 Leaderboard
Finnish high stakes poker pro Ilari "Ilari FIN" Sahamies has added another $96.6k to his years winnings. This puts Sahamies atop the leaderboard for most monies won online in high stakes poker for the year 2011: $2.63 million. Read More Here>>>
South Point Poker Expecting to Move to Real Money Play Soon
The South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa could find itself the biggest name in online poker by the end of 2012 if they play their cards right (pun intended).
Already offering a free-to-play online poker website, prominently featured throughout Gambling911.com, South Point Poker is expecting to offer real cash play as soon as their license is granted by the state of Nevada, quite possibly as early as February.
