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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.
Bwin.Party Confirms Takeover Talks
(Reuters) - Online gambling company Bwin.Party said on Wednesday it was in early talks with a number of parties over a "variety of potential business combinations", which could result in an offer being made for the firm.
Shares in Bwin.party, which made the statement in response to recent media speculation, jumped almost 17 percent on the news to 126 pence.
The company has faced pressure from U.S. activist investor Jason Ader's Spring Owl vehicle to shake-up its board, improve its growth strategy and reduce infrastructure costs.
Who Won the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event?
Jorryt Van Hoof was eliminated in 3rd place leaving Felix Stephensen going up against Martin Jacobson at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event. And the winner is.......Martin Jacobson.
Tribes Starting to Come Together to Offer PokerStars Online Poker in California
Sacramento, CA, and Montreal, Canada - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Amaya Gaming Group (TSX: AYA) announced today that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has agreed to join the existing business agreement between the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California’s three largest card clubs – the Commerce Club, the Hawaiian Gardens Casino and the Bicycle Casino – and Amaya which owns and operates PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site.
2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table Down to Three
The 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table had dwindled down to three individuals with Jorryt Van Hoof leading the pack. One thing is certain heading into Tuesday night’s action: There will be a European WSOP Main Event champion this year.
Van Hoof, a poker pro and online instructor from Eindhoven (The Netherlands), has high hopes of becoming the first Dutch world poker champion in history.
Billy Pappas Thrilled With 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Finish
Billy Pappas didn’t win the 2014 WSOP Main Event Final but don’t tell him that. He still walked away with a cool $2.1 million.
Following his elimination, the Lowell, Massachusetts native with just two cashes prior to Tuesday morning’s finish was all smiles.
"This was a real rush for me just to be here," Pappas said. "I wouldn't change anything. Sure, I would loved to have won. But this whole year for me has been amazing. I can't wait to come back again."
William Tonking, Dan Sindelar, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas Out at WSOP Final Table
It’s “Good Bye” Bruno Politano, Dan Sinclair, Andoni Larrabe, Billy Pappas and William Tonking at this year’s World Series of Poker Final Table. All four were eliminated overnight and into the early morning hours of Tuesday following the first elimination of Mark Newhouse.
FBI Defends Ruse to Shut Off to Shut Off Internet in Gambling Case
WASHINGTON – (Associated Press) - An elaborate FBI ruse to shut off the Internet in three luxury Las Vegas suites and then send undercover agents into the rooms to fix the problem was a legitimate law enforcement practice, an assistant U.S. attorney wrote in a court filing defending the practice.
Mark Newhouse Gets Booed Over ‘Softer Field’ Comment: Out at 9th Again
During a break from the 2014 World Series of Poker Final Table Monday night, November Niner Mark Newhouse found himself getting jeered by the crowd.
The reason for the sudden disdain?
"....It's a softer field this year," Newhouse said matter-of-factly when asked to compare this year’s field to last year.
The interview was taped earlier but had been shown during the break in front of some 5000 spectators. Those jeers eventually turned into massive boos.
Daniel Negreanu Poker Hall of Fame: ‘A Combustible Powder Keg of Personality’
40-year-old Poker pro Daniel Negreanu and Bellagio poker room director Jack McClelland, 63, were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame Sunday night.
Full Flush Poker Serves Up Over $500,000 in Prize Money This November
San Jose, Costa Rica – FullFlushPoker.com‘s (“FFP”) special $50,000 GTD BIRTHDAY BASH tipped the monthly tournament prize money over the $500,000 mark for the first time in the recreational poker site’s one-year history.
Dan Bilzerian Plays Poker With Mini Me, a Gorilla
Poker playboy Dan Bilzerian recently teamed up with Mini Me star Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) and a tuxedo-wearing gorilla named Gerald to shoot a commercial for the online casino group BGO.com.
Seth Palansky Talks 2014 WSOP Final Table, Phil Ivey Cheating Scandal and Potato Chips
As the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event resumes Monday, the WSOP’s Seth Palansky talks to Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach about who will win, why potato chips matter and what’s up with poker pro Phil Ivey losing a casino cheat lawsuit.
Phil Hellmuth Becomes a Rapper: Predicts Mark Newhouse to Win WSOP Main Event
Some lucky folks (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it) got to hear poker pro Phil Hellmuth take to the mic Friday night and start rapping.
Hellmuth performed before a crowd that included nine-time NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick.
The record World Series of Poker bracelet winner was appearing at the Chicago Poker Challenge this weekend.
The Cage Anticipates Even More Players With Americas Cardroom 2nd Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica – The Cage is opening its doors again in less than one week with expected more players, more money and more ferocity. The Cage takes place on November 12th at 8:00pm EST and will last exactly four hours, up from three for the first go-around. Players can buy in directly for $5,000+100 or qualify via one of the many satellites running now, and costing as little as $1.65.
Subpoena Fight Resolved Over FBI-Caesars Search in Phua Sports Betting Case
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A federal judge in Nevada heard defense attorneys allege Thursday that the FBI improperly enlisted Caesars Palace officials to obtain a crucial search warrant before arresting eight men now charged with setting up an international Internet gambling hub at the Las Vegas Strip resort.
EPT Prague 2014 Set to be One of PokerStars Biggest Ever Live Poker Festivals
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Poker Festival is set to be one of the biggest live events PokerStars has ever held, when it kicks off at the Hilton Prague on December 7, 2014.
Joining forces with the Eureka Poker Tour yet again, this year’s festival will feature 59 separate events including a wide range of new tournament formats. There will be 228 tournament staff working at the event (a PokerStars live event record), more than 140 poker tables, and EPT-run cash games operating around the clock.
California Indian Tribe to Offer Online Gambling in New Jersey Through Borgata
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (Associated Press) - New Jersey gambling regulators have approved a California Indian tribe's request to offer Internet gambling in conjunction with Atlantic City's top casino.
The state's Gaming Enforcement Division has authorized Pala Interactive to team with the Borgata to offer online gambling in New Jersey.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians will be the first Indian tribe to engage in online gambling in New Jersey. The enforcement division signed an order approving the arrangement last Friday.
Backlash Over PokerStars Rake Increase as Pros Speak Out: ‘Will Hurt Bottom Line’
A handful of poker pros offered their opinion of the recent rake increase at the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars.
Speaking to PokerNews.com, the likes of Phil “OMGClayAiken” Galfond, Shannon “basebal1b” Shorr and la “Odd_Oddsen” Amundsgard spoke publicly about the changes now taking place at Stars, all of which seem to be embracing a more “recreational” model similar to that found at Bodog Poker.
Yahoo Real Money Online Poker Site?
A new Yahoo free-to-play online poker site could become a serious contender in the realm of real money online poker in the foreseeable future.
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Approved to Operate Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Vegas
Las Vegas City Council members approved 26 medical marijuana dispensaries, one of which will be operated by poker phenom Phil Ivey.
They approved 26 pot dispensaries, more than double the number set aside for the city by Nevada regulators, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported. Ivey and the others await a final go-ahead from the state health department.
Van der Sloot Stabbed in Lima Prison, Seriously Injured
Convicted killer Joran van der Sloot has reportedly been stabbed in a Lima, Peru prison and is seriously injured.
The 27-year-old Van der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for the murder of a local girl he met at a Lima casino in 2010. At the time, van der Sloot was attending the Latin American Poker Tour. He was previously a suspect in the 2005 disappearance of an Alabama High School graduate who had been vacationing in Aruba.
Equity Poker Network Cuts Ties With 5Dimes.com
San Jose, Costa Rica - As EquityPokerNetwork.com (“EPN”) is only days away from its first anniversary of real-money gaming, it is also enjoying a phase of new maturity, as it better understands its own recreational player base and what makes for a great union between Network and Operator. This self-awareness brings today’s announcement that the EPN and the 5Dimes Group have ended their business relationship, effective immediately.
32 New Seats For $1 Mil Guaranteed Tournament at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – - Fall weekends are about to get way more exciting, now that one US online poker site is dropping an unparalleled number of Sunday million-dollar seats on the table. Americas Cardroom today announced the addition of 32 guaranteed Winning Millions seats to the satellite schedule.
Shocking Reveal in Phua Gambling Case: Feds Impersonated Computer Repairmen
In a shocking revelation Wednesday, the New York Post reports that federal agents dressed as computer repairmen in order to gain access to computers used by the father-son tandem of poker players Wei Seng Phua (AKA Paul Phua) and Darren Wai Kit Phua. Both are accused of operating an elaborate World Cup betting ring from their high priced villas in Las Vegas back in July.
Full Tilt Poker Claims Admin: ‘Provide Your Correct Social Security Number or Else’
You’ve been warned, provide the correct social security number with your Full Tilt Poker claim or face being denied a refund.
The Garden City Group serves as claim administrator on behalf of the U.S. Government in order to facilitate payouts to those owed monies by Full Tilt after they were forced to exit the American market in April 2011.
Millions of dollars were owed to customers of Full Tilt Poker and, to date, the process of repayment has gone smoothly for the most part.
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Missouri Man Turns $375 Into $129,000 at HPT Event
St. Charles, MO - Matt Culberson invested $375 into Heartland Poker Tour's Main Event at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles. The local baseball instructor knocked it out of the park and beat a tough field in the nationally-televised tournament, parlaying his investment into $129,147.
Ivey Poker Bites the Dust
The social poker site Ivey Poker (IveyPoker.com) has shut down this week a little over a year after launching.
Poker Pro Mike Matusow Came Close to Being Paralyzed Following Spinal Surgery
Poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow just underwent major spinal surgery and the prognosis appears to be good. Matusow should be able to walk again, media outlets are reporting.
The four-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner known for his sharp wit and outspoken candor encountered “serious complications” during the surgery.
Dan Bilzerian Never Wanted a Real Life: Caught in Bed With Goat
“I Never Wanted a Regular Life” the caption reads under an Instagram photo of poker Playboy Dan Bilzerian with two beautiful models dangling from his arms.
Alcohol, Drug Abuse Rampant in Poker World
Are most poker players drug abusers and alcoholics?
