Is Miami the Next Vegas?

September 30, 2008

In a bid to become the “East Coast Vegas”, a title that Atlantic City was never able to quite attain, it’s reported that developers in Miami are pushing forward with ambitious plans to open a high-end casino at the Read more

Youth in Spain Apparently Yawn at Prospect of More Poker

September 28, 2008

In Barcelona Spain a group that tracks social trends has released a statement that over the last two years, the popularity of poker with younger adults is waning. They go on to say that the poker hit its peak in 2005 and is now in a steep slide. Citing decreasing ratings Read more

PPA Finally Putting Money Where Their Mouth Is

September 26, 2008

Dispelling the notion on many popular Internet poker forums, the AP reported today that the Poker Players Alliance disclosed their financial spending for the second fiscal quarter of 2008. All told, they spent $283,000.00 on various lobbying efforts. This report was filed with Read more

Doyle vs. Annette

September 26, 2008

Betfair recently announced that, as part of a special event at the WSOPE, that Annette Obrestad will play a best of 3 Texas Hold’em poker heads up match against Doyle Bruson. They’re pitching this as the “Queen” vs. the “King” and euphemisms aside; it’s a bit of a stretch to call Read more

PokerStars Advertisement Criticized in the UK

September 24, 2008

A recent PokerStars advertisement that ran in the UK reads: “Play mind games – Poker is a sport of courage, conviction, and confidence”. The words are accompanied by an image of Daniel Negreanu sitting down on the street holding a hockey stick. The Read more

Kentucky to Block Online Poker Sites

September 22, 2008

Kentucky, a state known for its wide acceptance of gambling and home of the Kentucky Derby, may be the first state to completely ban access to online poker sites for its residents. The Governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, asked a Franklin County Circuit Court Judge to give the state control of Read more

Snowman is Prohibited from Entering Casino – Promptly Sues

September 22, 2008

Frosty the Snowman today has announced that he plans on filing a federal lawsuit against several prominent casinos. While refusing to name them before his suit is made public, he did make the following statement:

“I’m highly offended that Read more

Phil Ivey Wins Second Million

September 22, 2008

It’s been reported that at the conclusion of the Full Tilt PokerMillion Dollar Cash Game”, Phil Ivey has walked away a winner. Again. For the second year in a row. Before the online chorus of “it’s rigged” begins, remember that this is a live game. Read more

Million Dollar Poker Club Wants to Send You to the WSOP

September 21, 2008

It’s a novel idea – instead of sponsoring a big name poker player for millions of dollars, take that money and train 50 players for the WSOP instead. Will it work? That remains to be seen but it’s the concept behind the new site Million Dollar Poker Club. Read more

Carbon Poker Bad Beat Jackpot over $374K

September 19, 2008

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If you haven’t been over to Carbon Poker in the past month you are missing out. On top of their generous $600 Carbon bonus, their Bad Beat Jackpot is now well over $384,000 and continues to rise. At the time of this posting, this is currently the largest Bad Beat Jackpot at any Read more

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