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 Poker “Million 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
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











