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 News: Darvin Moon Sees The Light
Every man has his price.
Even a grizzled poker veteran who said he didn't care about money.
UB.com’s Brandon Cantu to Duke it Out in Pro Bounty Madness PLO8 Hi/Lo Tournament
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Elder Pleads Guilty to Playing Strip Poker With 14-Year-Old Boy
Online Poker Traffic up Nearly 3 Percent: PokerStars, Full Tilt see First Declines Ever
Ernie Scherer III Testifies That he Tried to Assist Investigators re: Parents Murder
Joran van der Sloot to Plead Temporary Insanity
Dutchman Joran van der Sloot plans to plead temporary insanity according to his lawyer.
Erik Seidel Tops Daniel Negreanu as Winningest Poker Player of All Time
By winning the 2011 National Heads-Up Poker Championship Sunday at Caesars Palace, Erik Seidel surpasses Daniel Negreanu as poker’s top earner of all time (in live tournaments).
Ernie Scherer Craigslist Ads for Women After Murder of Parents Referred to as “Cheat Sheet”
Wall Street Journal: 78 Percent Say Internet Gambling Should be Legalized
Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible
Online Poker: One Star Rises While Another One Crashes
The bigger they are, the harder they fall…the cream rises to the top…The rich get richer. All three of these statements are pretty common figures of speech. Additionally, all three are good descriptions of the last 24 hours in the nosebleed online poker games as one poker legend reminded all why he is arguably the greatest, while the hottest young player in the game reminded us all that he is just as likely to lose an obscene dollar figure as he is to winning.
Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling
Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override
UB.com Pays Online Poker Players Just to Show Up in Vegas for Main Event
Break out the Belgian Waffles: Belgium as a Winner at Celebrity Poker Tournament
Belgium, annually voted the most boring country in Europe, has something to shout about.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play
Steve Gross Looks to Become First Team Brunson Poker Player to win WPT Title
All is on the line for Team Doyle Brunson player Steve Gross who is looking to become the first member of the elite “Brunson 10” to win a World Poker Tour (WPT) title.
The Brunson 10 was assembled last year to create a talent pool of young players representing arguably the oldest player in the world and his online poker room – DoylesRoom.com.
Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure
Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.
“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”
Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight
Revenues Way Up At PartyGaming
PartyGaming has reported a huge rise in revenues for the year 2010.
Revenues rose by 15 percent from 2009 to €357.3m (£300m) to €310.1m, with casino revenues jumping to €151.4m from €136.3m, bingo revenues more than doubling to €51.4m from €22.8m and sports betting climbing to €20.8m from €13.2m. Poker revenues fell to €124.8m from €136.8m. Pre-tax profits fell to €43.8m from €57.4m.
Poker Player Accused of Killing Parents: “Being Deceptive is Part of My Job Description”
PokerStars Abruptly Pulls Branding from North American Poker Tour LA Stop
The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, has pulled its branding from the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Press Conference on Internet Gambling (Live)
