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.
PPA Introduces Patrick Fleming as New Board of Directors Member
By a near unanimous vote, Patrick Fleming, director of the Poker Players Alliance’s Litigation Support Network, was selected as a new member of the Board of Directors of the PPA, the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide. Nominees to the PPA Board of Directors must be approved by the PPA membership in order to serve.
Las Vegas Casino Bathroom Robber Kills Victim: Scott Montgomery Lucky
Another robbery in a Las Vegas casino bathroom and this time the victim didn’t make it out alive.
Gambling Shares A Beacon in Tough Economy
While there continue to be few bright spots in the world economy, gambling shares both online and in the Asian gaming Mecca of Macau, continued to defy the trends.
3rd quarter results this past week at major online gambling venues and the introduction of betting exchange Betfair to the London Stock Exchange with an IPO of $2.84 billion have many investors excited.
Poker News: Cardrunners 2000th Video Released, Gus Hansen Up Again
Blanca Games Responds to Liquidator Statement in UB.com Purchase
Cake Poker Launches Two New Games – WAR and Tourney Blackjack
PartyGaming Announces 3rd Quarter Results: Poker Sales Fall
Latest Poker News for October 21, 2010
Here are the latest poker news headlines from Gambling911.com for Thursday October 21, 2010.
Jennifer Harman Howling At 2 am “Supernatural” to Doyle Brunson
Paddy Power Poker Chip Stack Makes Guinness World Record Book
6 Online Poker Players Sued For Winnings
6 individuals have been sued as a man from Florida is seeking to recover “illegal poker gambling losses”.
Dan Harrington, Erik Seidel Newest Members of Poker Hall of Fame
Gambling911.com would like to congratulate both Dan Harrington and Erik Seidel for their induction into the Poker Hall of Fame this week.
Online Poker Traffic Nearly Flat Lines For Week Of October 18, 2010
South Carolina Supreme Court To Determine If Poker Is Game Of Skill
A South Carolina Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in order to determine whether poker is considered a “game of skill” or “one of luck”.
The justices will be hearing arguments on Tuesday as part of an appeal of a local judge's ruling that Texas Hold'em is a game of skill, not chance. Circuit Judge Markley Dennis had ruled that poker games in private homes did not violate state gambling laws. His ruling tossed out convictions of five individuals who had been charged with playing poker in a private home game.
Punta Cana Poker Classic Excitement Builds: Flights Are Tough Find
Gambling911.com will be attending next month’s Punta Cana Poker Classic (November 10 thru 14) in what promises to be one of the most exciting poker tournaments of the year.
A full slate of attendees has not officially been announced as of yet, however, the Brunson 10 and Mr. Doyle Brunson himself will be in attendance. (learn more about DoylesRoom.com here)
The event will take place at the fabulous Moon Palace Hotel & Casino in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
No Legalized Online Gambling Any Time Soon Says Schneider
Long time online gambling industry advisor, Sue Schneider, has said that the activity will not become legal in the United States, at least not by year’s end.
Ziigmund’s Red October
The popular high stakes online poker player Ziigmund is reportedly down close to $2 million in the month of October.
Doyle Brunson: That Dirty Old Man! Would Like To Bed Shannon Elizabeth
