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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.
Steven Silverman Wins First Ever Alpha8 $100k Event
Steven Silverman has won the inaugural Alpha8 $100,000 event and the grand prize of $891,660.
Silverman has been on a huge roll of late, recently winning the 2013 PokerStars and Monte-Carlo Casino European Poker Tour Grand Final back in May and the $1,112,322 cash prize. The poker pro has accumulated just over $3 million in live tournaments, including this week’s Alpha8 win.
JC Tran finished 2nd at the Seminole Hard Rock event.
Justin Bonomo Makes Final Table of 2013 Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event
Poker pro Justin Bonomo has made the final table of the 2013 Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event in Hollywood, Florida.
Bonomo is a successful poker player who has won nearly $6.9 million in his live tournament career.
Poker Pro Prahlad Friedman Divorce: Who Will Get the Party Mansion
Poker pro Prahlad Friedman and Dee Luong Friedman are getting a divorce.
According to TMZ.com, Dee filed for divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences.
While the two do not have any children, they do have a 4200 square foot estate in the cliffs of Malibu just miles from the beach.
The couple separated back in April and it was not immediately clear who remained living in the mansion.
Poker Pro Robert Hoff Passes Away Unexpectedly
Poker player Robert “Bobby” Hoff has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73.
He was a regular fixture on the poker scene with the likes of Doyle Brunson and Brian “Sailor” Roberts.
Hoff was best known for his 2nd place finish at the 1979 World Series of Poker.
80-year-old poker icon Doyle Brunson expressed his condolences via Twitter.
21 Players Remain at Hard Rock Poker Open
David “Doc” Sands was among the big names still alive at the 2013 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open in Hollywood, Florida.
21 players remain with Mukul Pahuja leading the pack. Pahuja has $375,900 in total winnings on the live circuit. The New York State native also has 38 cashes.
European Poker Tour Awards Half a Billion Euros to Players in First Nine Seasons
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – As the European Poker Tour gears up for the start of its tenth season in Barcelona next week, EPT President Edgar Stuchly revealed today that the EPT is on the brink of a major milestone having paid out almost half a billion euros – €499,908,225 – in tournament prizes to players in just nine years.
High Stake Poker Players Accept Plea Deals in Russian Mob Gambling Probe
Two high stakes poker players have plead guilty to reduced charges in connection to a gambling ring bust that allegedly has ties to the Russian Mob.
Justin Smith, 25, and Edwin Ting, 41, have plead guilty to running an Internet gambling business. They are two of 34 individuals charged.
Two other men plead guilty earlier in the week.
Hollywood Police: Chino Rheem Not Likely to Be Arrested at Hard Rock Poker Open
The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $10 Million Guarantee Championship event continues into Day 3 with one of poker’s bad boys among the top 10 chip leaders.
The bad boy in question would be David "Chino" Rheem.
Online Gambling Accounts for More Than Half of Bitcoin Transactions
Bitcoin is becoming big business in the world of online gambling. Earlier in the month, Gambling911.com reported that one of its ad sponsors, SportsBettingOnline.com, had become the first online sportsbook that was not bitcoin exclusive to begin offering the anonymous digital currency.
First Ever 100 Percent Online Poker Reload Bonus Offered at the New WinCake.com
Win Cake is running its very first 100% Reload Bonus today (August 24, 2013) through Monday (August 26, 2013, midnight GMT).
This gives players a bonus of up to $500 cash, and of course, with their new Casino FPPs the opportunity to earn those funds will come even faster by playing blackjack, slots, video poker or Casino Holdem.
Still The Only US-Based Regulated Online Poker Room: Ultimate Poker Upgrades
LAS VEGAS – Taking full advantage of having just completed field trial, UltimatePoker.com wastes no time getting new features to market. The software upgrade includes table, lobby and tournament enhancements along with Color UP a new VIP Rewards program and online merchandise store.
‘Runner, Runner’ Film Paints Online Poker in Bad Light Claim Vegas Bigwigs (Video)
Before he is set to start filming the latest “Batman” installment, Ben Affleck will appear on the big screen in a movie about online poker, “Runner, Runner”.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Guarantees $10 Million: Savage Arrives After Scare
The highly anticipated Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off Thursday and promises a guarantee of $10 million.
The event featured a $5,300 unlimited re-entry until the close of registration.
Poker Pro Matt Savage Released From Hospital in Wheel Chair: Avoids Paralysis
One of the most recognized faces in poker today, Matt Savage, was released from a hospital Thursday evening and thanked all the well-wishers for their support and prayers.
Savage underwent urgent cervical stenosis surgery after an MRI revealed three severely pinched nerves in his back. If left untreated, Savage would almost certainly have become paralyzed.
Officials: Unsafe Lane Change Caused Casino Bus to Overturn in California
LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) — A tour bus carrying gamblers to an Indian casino overturned along a Southern California freeway after sideswiping a car, injuring more than 50 people on board Thursday, authorities said.
California Online Poker Bill Goes Down in Flames Once Again
It only took around 24 hours for state senator Lou Correa's Senate Bill 678 to legalize online poker in California to be shelved once again.
This was an amended bill introduced this week that would have granted licensing exclusively to card clubs and American Indian tribes that already offer gambling in the state.
Wynn Resorts Applies for Online Gambling License in New Jersey
(Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd said on Thursday it filed an application with New Jersey gaming regulators for an Internet gambling license.
Wynn's application follows dozens of companies that have submitted applications with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for Internet gambling licenses ahead of a targeted launch date in late November.
Wynn Resorts operates casinos in Las Vegas and China's Macau, but has no casino operations in Atlantic City.
Americas Cardroom Packs Tournament Schedule with Daily Freerolls for Punta Cana Poker Classic
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – With less than three months before the start of the Punta Cana Poker Classic, Americas Cardroom is going all out to get more players to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic to play for a piece of $500k. The US-friendly online poker site today announced daily freerolls and nightly satellites to help online poker players win their way to the November 11th tournament for free.
European Poker Tour Partners With Duracell Powermat
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – The European Poker Tour will become the first live poker tour to offer players free wireless mobile device charging, as part of a deal struck with Duracell Powermat for EPT Season 10.
Wynn Wants In: New Jersey Online Gambling
Las Vegas Casino mogul Steve Wynn wants a part of New Jersey’s developing online gambling industry, the Press of Atlantic City is reporting.
Rafa Nadal to Take Part in First Live Poker Tournament
It's no secret that tennis legend Rafa Nadal took up poker in 2012 and became a PokerStars ambassador. It's no secret that he got hurt and had to spend months in recovery. It's no secret he got better and has spent the past eight months racking up title after title.
What was a secret until just a few minutes ago?
Rafa is ready to play live poker.
Word is in today that Rafa is planning to show up and play an event at the EPT Prague festival.
Back in January, Rafa won his first poker tournament. Now, Rafa is looking to put his live poker skills to use.
Poker Icon Matt Savage Hospitalized: Nearly Crippled by Waterslide Head Injury
Poker personality Matt Savage is hoping to avoid paralysis by undergoing urgent cervical stenosis surgery Wednesday morning.
Savage suffered hit his head on a waterslide and for the past few weeks he started to feel pain in his back and chest along with numbness in his arm, according to his Facebook page.
BetOnline Introduces Strip Sports Betting (Video)
If you are going to lose money betting sports, you might as well watch hot women lose their clothes at the same time. We suppose that is the concept behind StripSportsBetting.com, a product of Gambling911.com sponsor BetOnline.ag.
Latest California Online Poker Bill Bows to the Tribes: Time Running Out
One cannot fault California state Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, for trying as he introduced the umpteenth reincarnation of an intrastate online poker bill.
Previous attempts of legalizing Web poker in the state have failed due to opposition from California’s powerful tribal casinos.
Chow Defeats Record Field at Majestic Star
Gary, IN – Bob Chow was outnumbered at Monday’s Heartland Poker Tour Final Table at Majestic Star Casino Hotel in Gary, Indiana. Of the nine players who ascended to the top of the 520-player field, the 53-year-old from Schaumberg, Illinois was the only pro player.
InsuredPlay.com to Shut Down
An all-in equity insurance product for online cash games, InsuredPlay.com, will no longer be available as the site is slated to shut down after only 16 months in business.
All player balances remain safe, and everyone will be repaid their balances in full, the company assures but withdrawal requests must take place by September 30.
A statement from the site claimed that “a number of difficulties that we have not been able to overcome” have led to the shutdown.
Poker Pro Kevin Boudreau Goes to Rehab After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage During WSOP
His early prognosis was hard for many to bear but there is great news regarding the condition of 25-year-old Kevin Boudreau. He is on his way to rehab.
Boudreau was hospitalized two months ago in Las Vegas after severe bleeding occurred in his brain. It was determined he had suffered a brain hemorrhage while on a dinner break at this year’s World Series of Poker.
Politician, Poker Player Stuart Wheeler Implies Women Need to Go Back to the Kitchen
UKIP Treasurer Stuart Wheeler has come under fire for suggesting that women are not competitive enough and, as such, don’t have much of a place in the board room.
Women's failure to beat men at chess, bridge and poker means that companies should not be forced to give them seats on boards, Wheeler suggests.
“I would just like to challenge the idea that it is necessary to have a lot of women or a particular number on a board.
Win The Opportunity to Play Poker Pro Gus Hansen Heads-Up at Full Tilt Poker
Onchan, Isle of Man – Full Tilt Poker’s Satellite Hero, running today, August 19th through Sunday, September 1st, gives players the chance to go head-to-head against poker superstar Gus Hansen. Those taking part can also get a cut of over $4,000 in MiniFTOPS XXIII entries and win Tournament Tickets.
Players who satellite into a scheduled tournament and cash in that tournament will receive a free ticket to the Satellite Hero Freeroll on top of their cash prize. The top 126 players in this freeroll will get a share of MiniFTOPS XXIII tickets worth more than $3,000.
Virginia Illegal Poker Game Raided
NORFOLK, Va. (Associated Press) — Four Norfolk men are charged with running an illegal high-stakes poker game out of a house in a subdivision along the Elizabeth River.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that the investigation started with a tip last December and led to arrests earlier this month.
According to police, the games of Texas Hold 'em were conducted three nights a week. The minimum buy-in was $100, and the operation raked in about $2,000 a night.
