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.
Poker Tournaments 2011: Punta Cana Poker Classic Excitement Builds
The Bride of Chucky Jennifer Tilly could be among those participating in one of the most anticipated poker tournaments of 2011, the Punta Cana Classic
The Punta Cana Poker Classic is looking to be one of the most exciting poker tournaments of 2011 outside of the World Series of Poker. Players en masse are already beginning to enter for the November 8th to 13th 2011 tournament.
Poker Tournaments 2011: Punta Cana Poker Classic Excitement Builds
The Bride of Chucky Jennifer Tilly could be among those participating in one of the most anticipated poker tournaments of 2011, the Punta Cana Classic
The Punta Cana Poker Classic is looking to be one of the most exciting poker tournaments of 2011 outside of the World Series of Poker. Players en masse are already beginning to enter for the November 8th to 13th 2011 tournament.
Joe Barton Internet Poker Bill Could be Ready in Next Few Days
A bill to legalize Internet poker in the United States could be ready by as early as this coming week.
Congressman Joe Barton of Texas, a Republican, plans to gear his bill towards states that currently permit gambling while others will be permitted to opt out. Barton’s push for legalizing Internet poker in the US has been met with support even from the most hardened industry opponents, including Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama. The bill would be steered through the House Financial Services Committee, which ironically comes under Mr. Bachus’ control.
2011 WSOP Updates
Here are your latest WSOP updates for June 18, 2011.
The Ukraine’s Oleksii Kovalchuk won the bracelet and cashed out $689K at the Event No. 26, $2.5k 6 max NL Holdem.
PokerNewsDaily.com Bid to Buy Comes in at $3,950
PokerNewsDaily.com is being auctioned this week on eBay and the highest bid so far: $3,950.
Eegad!
Many Operators Have Doubts Full Tilt Poker Funds Actually Frozen
Joran van der Sloot Gets Girlfriend Pregnant While Behind Bars
Accused killer Joran van der Sloot has reportedly gotten his girlfriend pregnant while he awaits trial at the notorious Castro Castro prison in Lima, Peru.
The unidentified woman has appeared for conjugal visits and apparently did chores within the prison according to the Daily Mail newspaper. She also reportedly brought him candy on occasion. That candy was sold via a “lucrative” snack bar from his cell.
Online Poker News: DOJ Actions Result in €765m Worldwide Market Devaluation
Player Claims Bellagio is “Robbing Him”: Won't Return Cash for $25,000 Chips
Ms. (Mr.?) Michele Claybourne Goes MIA Following FTPDoug Flap
Jenny Woo here, your workhorse Senior International Correspondent reporting to you from the island of Costa Rica this week.
I must admit, some of us – including Yours Truly – was a little stunned to learn that Full Tilt Poker PR rep Michele Clayborne had allegedly assumed the identify or a male manager of the company, posting on various poker message boards as FTP Doug.
All Bets May be Off for BitCoin Revolutionizing Online Poker After $450,000 Cyber Theft
A BitCoin cyber thief stole $450,000 from an unsuspecting online customer, thus making one second guess if the virtual currency can help revolutionize online poker.
Marked Cards at World Series of Poker Gave Players Tremendous Advantage
Merge Poker Payouts Begin Hitting After Serious Logjam
Following weeks of backed up payment processing that forced Merge Poker to temporarily halt accepting new clients from the US, the online poker network this week appears to be catching up.
Free Online Poker: Hone Your Skills Then Play For Real Cash
Anyone who wishes to play free online poker then graduate to real cash games should check out DoylesRoom.ag
15 Punta Cana Poker Classic Packages Guaranteed in One-Day Event at DoylesRoom.ag
Above the lobby entrance of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana sits the legendary Eddie Money song in quotes, “I’ve got two tickets to paradise.” For DoylesRoom.ag players, the number two should be replaced with 15. The online poker site is guaranteeing 15 Punta Cana Poker Classic Premium packages on June 19th in a special $100+9 online poker tournament at DoylesRoom.ag.
Federated Sports + Gaming Acquires Heartland Poker Tour
Federated Sports + Gaming (FS+G) on Tuesday announced its acquisition of the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT).
PokerNewsDaily.com Website Up For Sale
The poker news website PokerNewsDaily.com has been put up for sale.
Philanthropist Jeremy Johnson Arrested for Mail Fraud: Lost $1.5 Mil at Full Tilt Poker
A well known Utah philanthropist, Jeremy Johnson, has been arrested while attempting to fly from Phoenix to Costa Rica, a popular hub for online gambling websites.
Johnson is charged with mail fraud and is accused of duping customers out of $289 million by making false claims about their ability to help consumers obtain government grants.
Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams Tennis Match for $300K While Rome Burns
The much anticipated Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams tennis match took place this week with a $300,000 bet.
Meanwhile the online poker company Antonius represents is yet to pay US players in the millions. The majority of Full Tilt Poker players living in the States are unable to attend this year’s World Series of Poker while their money is being held in limbo by Full Tilt Poker.
Quadjacks.com host Agent Marco expressed outrage over the event.
Unlike Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer, Other FTP Pros at WSOP
2011 WSOP Updates: Aaron Steury Wins $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. Championship
Fort Wayne, Indiana resident Aaron Steury has won the 2011 WSOP $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E Championship.
Questionable Online Gambling Firm Signs Poker Pro Jeffrey "Iceman" Lisandro
