Jul 23
Early on Tuesday, the Poker Players Alliance released a statement authored by its chairman, former Sen. Alfonse D’Amato, regarding the unfolding insider-cheating situation at UltimateBet and a similar situation at Absolute Poker…
Gaming software and licensor Playtech announced record revenues for its second quarter of 2008, posting substantial growth across its business lines. The company received $42.4 million in total revenues for the three months ending…
The Venetian is bringing poker and entertainment together as never before with the launch of the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, ‘The Real Deal!’ Opening this fall, the show will bring to the Venetian…
A delegation of European Union trade officials will conduct talks with US officials at the end of this month over prosecutions and market restrictions concerning online gambling that appear to European interests to be restrictive…
It’s the young guns of the Internet against the established lions of the game in ‘Nets vs. Vets’ week on NBC’s popular late-night show ‘Poker After Dark.’ Representing the online world are three players who made their mark as online…
No commentsJul 21
On Friday, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the bond ratings of three casino operators Wynn Resorts Ltd., Fountainbleau, and Riviera Holdings from ’stable’ to ‘negative’. A fourth gaming operator Boyd Gaming Corp. was placed…
The day I interviewed Jennifer Harman in Bobby’s Room at the Bellagio, I glimpsed her viewpoint of what a remarkable husband she has in Marco Traniello. In a very reflective moment Jennifer said, ‘If I had to write a letter to God about…
Another round of talks between Antiguan and United States officials concluded this week with the two sides apparently no closer to resolving their World Trade Organization conflict over online gambling. A six-member delegation from…
PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker team up again to host six great freerolls to the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia all exclusive to PokerNews players
No commentsJul 18
Congressman James McDermott (D-WA) has taken a second stab at creating a federal revenue/tax-generating mechanism for online gambling with the introduction of his ‘Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008.’ Formally designated as HR 6061…
PokerNews has learned that World Poker Tour Enterprises and FOX Sports Net will soon announce an agreement that will bring Season VII of the long-running series to FSN on Sunday nights. According to sources close to the deal…
A poker tournament held in late June at a New Mexico Indian casino unlicensed by that state, operated by Oklahoma’s Fort Sill Apache tribe, may, as planned for the tribe, result in a legal battle over the tribe’s stated casino plans…
There has to be a lot of equity in playing in events where the players are falling asleep at the table, showing cards, and falling out of their wheelchairs. Or so one would think. But I’ve played well over 30 senior events in poker and have…
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PokerNews has learned that World Poker Tour Enterprises and FOX Sports Net will soon announce an agreement that will bring Season VII of the long-running series to FSN on Sunday nights. According to sources close to the deal…
A poker tournament held in late June at a New Mexico Indian casino unlicensed by that state, operated by Oklahoma’s Fort Sill Apache tribe, may, as planned for the tribe, result in a legal battle over the tribe’s stated casino plans…
There has to be a lot of equity in playing in events where the players are falling asleep at the table, showing cards, and falling out of their wheelchairs. Or so one would think. But I’ve played well over 30 senior events in poker and have…
One of the first few rooms to host freerolls to the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia Carbon Poker host five in the coming months exclusively for PokerNews players
Prior to Harrah’s acquisition of the WSOP, the Las Vegas tournament was held in the spring. Harrah’s shifted the large-drawing event closer to the summer, a traditionally slow period for the desert gaming locale. But with a sluggish…
No commentsJul 14
Jeremy Joseph had a slight lead over the field of 189 remaining players going into Day 5 of the WSOP Championship. While Joseph would concede the mantle of chip leader to Mark Ketteringham by the end of the day, Joseph hovered near…
The Miccosukee Resort & Gaming facility, located on the western fringe of Miami, bordering the Everglades, is large and impressive. There is a modern hotel with 302 rooms, a 1,200-seat high-stakes bingo hall, 1,700 slot machines…
Last week PartyGaming announced that its second quarter results came in slightly lower than expected. Although Party won’t make its full financial release until August 29th, the online gaming company announced that while its casino…
Day 4 of the WSOP Championship began with 474 players and play was suspended with just 189 players left, or less than three percent of the starting field of 6,844. Jeremy Joseph started the Day 4 as the chip leader, and ended it the…
A government study released by Ireland’s Casino Committee on Thursday recommends the reworking of outdated gambling laws and suggests that the country could profit by regulating and thereby entering more fully the online gambling market…
For the first time since the WSOP Championship began on July 3rd, the $64-million-plus prize pool was in sight. The combined field for Day 3 of the WSOP Championship started with 1,307 players, and with payouts starting for 666th place…
Now that the 2008 WSOP is winding down, it’s time to look forward to the next tournament. Many players take a few weeks off to rest and take a well-deserved vacation to ready them for the next season. However, for the women who…
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