Poker
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
Greg Raymer, John Juanda Fight Phil Hellmuth at 2011 WSOP $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship
Phil Hellmuth is Close to Getting 12th Bracelet at World Series of Poker
The all-time leading World Series of Poker bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is gunning for bracelet number 12 at the 2011 WSOP.
Jesus Arrives in Vegas: Resurrected Two Months After Full Tilt Poker Indictment
Spencer Bachus Supports Legalized Online Poker: Welcome to the Twilight Zone
Australia is Cracking Down on Sports Betting in Wake of Match Fixing Concerns
Subscription-Based Online Poker Room Donates to USO
A new online poker room will be up and running with a special Independence Day free roll tournament July 4 (check with local laws regarding sweepstakes).
Sean Getzwiller Wins World Series of Poker Stimulus Special
Sean Getzwiller turned his $1,000 investment into $611,185 by winning the 4,178-player Event 8 “Stimulus Special”
"I feel amazing," he said after his victory. "I mean, I won a bracelet in a 4,000-player event. How much better can I feel? I ran really well. I won a great tournament. If you're going to win a 4,000-player event you've got to feel really good and run really well. I'm just happy that I'm here."
The 33-year-old former real estate agent currently resides in Las Vegas.
Online Poker “Black Friday” Defendant Ira Rubin Ordered Detained
A defendant in the “Black Friday” case against online poker rooms PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com has been ordered detained by US authorities.
Brazil Poker Players may Have Tough Time Getting Cash Outs from Full Tilt Poker
Poker Pro Brandon Adams: “I expect to wear a Full Tilt patch during most of the Series”
Gus Hansen Odds of Winning the 2011 World Series of Poker
Gus Hansen odds of winning the 2011 World Series of Poker were set at 66/1 (Gus Hansen chance for at vinde 2011 WSOP 66/1)
Galen Hall, Sam Trickett, JP Kelly Odds to Win 2011 WSOP
Galen Hall, Sam Trickett and JP Kelly odds to win the 2011 WSOP were each set at 66/1.
Patrik Antonius Odds of Winning 2011 World Series of Poker at 60 to 1
Finnish high stakes poker phenom Patrik Antonius odds of winning the 2011 World Series of Poker were listed at 60 to 1. (Patrik Antonius kertoimet voittaa 2011 WSOP 60-1)
Antonius is one of the best known online poker players. He has 28 cashes in his career on the live poker circuit and has won over $2.8 million (though a whole lot more online). Antonius was a tennis coach and model before he started playing poker professional. He was born in Helsinki, Finland.
