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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.
US First Legal Online Poker Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny by Council Members
Three Washington, D.C. Council members intend to re-examine the $38 million D.C. Lottery contract that helped make the District the United State’s first legalized online poker hub.
Council member Michael Brown slipped the online poker provision into the budget bill while failing to disclose earnings from a firm with an interest in online gambling.
From the Washington Times:
Two Decades in the Making: Will “The Thrill” Failla Wins First Major Title
Will “The Thrill” Failla is the winner of the World Poker Tour’s Legends of Poker main event. It has taken Failla two decades to win a major event.
DigiBookie Kicking Off The New Online Gambling Trend: BitCoin Deposits
Lock Poker Malta Licensing Update
As Gambling911.com reported on Tuesday, Lock Poker continues to be licensed by both the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and the Curacao Netherlands Antilles licensing agency for online gambling.
Tomeu Gomila Leads EPT Barcelona 2011
24 players remained out of 811 at the EPT Barcelona 2011 Wednesday with Tomeu Gomila of Spain leading the way with 2,547,000 chips.
Team Poker Stars Pros Matthias De Meulder and Eugene Katchalov were also doing especially well,both in the top ten. Other familiar names in the Day 4 line-up include Raul Mestre and Tome Moreira.
The European Poker Tour Barcelona this past week became the biggest poker tournament in Spain’s history last week.
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Forbes on Why Full Tilt Poker Can’t Pay: Massive Theft and US Cash Seizures
Forbes.com reported on Full Tilt Poker’s statement Tuesday elaborating further on why it has failed to pay back customers millions of dollars.
The one-time second largest online poker room in the world claims it was robbed by a payment processor in addition to funds being seized by the US Government on April 15 as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and bank fraud. They blame everybody but themselves.
The US Government contends FTP can and should pay out its customers, implying these funds should have been segregated.
Poker Elite Annie Duke a CBS Panelist Talks Jay-Z, Beyonce Baby News and Hurricane Irene Jokes
Will "The Thrill" Failla Leads WPT Legends
Will “The Thrill” Failla led the WPT Legends Tournament as of Tuesday.
Melanie Iglesias Resigns as WPT Royal Flush Girl
A tearful Melanie Iglesias announced her resignation as the World Poker Tour Flush Girl at the Bicycle Casino on Monday, citing other commitments such as a stint with MTV.
Spain Poker Players Dominate at EPT Barcelona 2011 With 79 Remaining
Five poker players from Spain sat among the top 10 ship leaders at the EPT Barcelona 2011.
79 players still remained out of a pool of 811.
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Suffers Third Heart Attack at Age 30
Outspoken poker pro Dan Bilzerian has suffered a third heart attack and he’s just barely 30-years-old.
Bilzerian tweeted this weekend:
Full Tilt Poker had Given Players $128 Million in Loans
Full Tilt Poker Attorney Jeff Ifrah Opens Forum Account to Address Concerns
Pink-Haired French Poker Pro Guillaume Darcourt Leads EPT Barcelona
You gotta love a guy with pink hair. French poker pro Guillaume Darcourt was leading this week’s EPT Barcelona Main Event coming into Monday with 195,3000 chips.
407 players were returning for Day 2 of the €5,300 Main Event tomorrow, which became Spain’s biggest poker tournament on record. 811 players in all competed for the prize, which pays just over US$1 million.
Isildur1 Shocking $1.4 Million Winning Weekend in High Stakes Online Poker
Swedish high stakes online poker phenom Isildur1 continues his rollercoaster ride of big wins and big losses. This past weekend, he was sitting atop the world with a $1.4 million take.
Isildur1’s victim was none other than Illari Sahamies, who beat the Swede out of $482K just days prior. Blom’s winnings over Sahamies during his weekend session at the $100/$200 Pot Limit Omahatable were just over $1 million.
Hotel Room Embroidered Pillows for Dan Shak Include One With Ex Wife’s Initials
Dohhhh!
A hotel that poker pro Dan Shak stays at frequently decided to leave him a little welcome surprise: Embroidered “his and her” pillows. Only problem, the “her” was Shak’s ex wife….of two years.
“Only been divorced over 2 years and my hotel surprises me with initialed pillows I’ve been here alone 10 times since then is it tomorrow yet?”
Legends of Poker 2011 WPT Led by Ken Aldridge
Poker pro Ken Aldridge led after Day 2 of the World Poker Tour Legends of Poker 2011. He held 659,500 in chips.
EPT Barcelona 2011 Becomes Biggest Poker Tournament Ever Held in Spain
The EPT Barcelona 2011 isn’t even complete yet but it has already managed to shatter records, becoming Spain’s biggest poker tournament ever.
EPT Barcelona 2011 Has Total of 346 Players for Day 1a
Vanessa Selbst of the USA was leading with chips at the EPT Barcelona 2011 Saturday.
Michele Clayborne Could Still See Error of Her Ways as Full Tilt Poker Falls
Punta Cana Poker Classic to Guarantee Half Million Prize Pool: Represents 500 Percent Increase
Phil Hellmuth Loses “Pink Hat” Bet
Phil Hellmuth will have to wear a pink Boston Red Sox hat after losing a bet to fellow poker pro Tom “Durrrr” Dwan.
PartyPoker Rake Changes Delayed as Players Protest
A plan to change the rake structure at PartyPoker has come under fire. Company officials have announced they will be delaying the proposed rake alterations.
