Last Chance to Qualify for the Unibet Poker Million!

February 4th, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Unibet is giving its customers the chance to win €1 million in The Poker Million promotion.

2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Day 3: Phomveha Leads; Adeniya, Vandersmissen in Top 10

February 4th, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
A recap of Day 3 of the PokerStars.fr European Poker Tour Deauville where Samphane Phomveha leads the final 54 headed into Day 4.

The Nightly Turbo: Romney Opposes Online Gaming, Florida Denied Casino Bill, and more

February 4th, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Presidential candidates Ron Paul and Mitt Romney gave their thoughts about online gaming, and a casino bill to bring three Vegas-style casinos to Florida was withdrawn.

PokerNews Debate: Should the WSOP Continue the November Nine Concept?

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
The WSOP made it seem as if they were doing away with the November Nine concept, only to reveal it was moved up a week. Should they abandon the concept?

The Online Railbird Report: Negreanu’s PokerStars Account Hacked

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
It was a relatively quiet week on the virtual felt . . . except for a hacking situation involving Daniel "KidPoker" Negreanu that cost him $46,000.

Pigskin Diaries: A Super Rematch

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
It's Super Bowl Sunday, which means we have one more game to pick, and a lot of prop bets to make.

PokerNews Exclusive: Barry Greenstein — I Want to Make it Clear I Owe This Money

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Barry Greenstein discusses the recent developments regarding reports that he owes $400,000 to Full Tilt Poker.

FairPlayUSA to Continue Push on Educating Public on Need for Online Poker Regulation

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
FairPlayUSA has been quiet in its first six months of operation, though that doesn't mean the organization funded by Las Vegas casinos to make the case for federal legislation to regulate online poker, has been ineffective.

PokerNews Weekly: February 3, 2012

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
This week Sarah and Laura dish out all the news from poker in last week and even manage to squeeze in a David Hasselhoff cameo.

$50,000 Rake Hands Frenzy And Free-Way Promotions on Betfair Poker

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Betfair Poker are running two great promotions in February, the Free-Way second chance and a $50,000 Raked Hands Frenzy.

2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Day 2: Adeniya Leads, Lacay in Top Five; 178 Remain

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Martins Adeniya leads the remaining field of the PokerStars.fr European Poker Tour Deauville heading into Day 3.

The Nightly Turbo: DeepStacks Partners with Breeders’ Cup, Full Tilt Owed Money, and more

February 3rd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
The attorney for Groupe Bernard Tapie claims that poker players like Phil Ivey, David Benyamine, Erick Lindgren, and others still owe millions of dollars to Full Tilt Poker.

Global Poker Index: Seidel Maintains Lead

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
A look at the Global Poker Index rankings for the week of Jan. 30, 2012. Erik Seidel still holds a slight lead on Jason Mercier, and Mike McDonald replaced Jonathan Duhamel in the top ten.

Fertitta Interactive Seeks Nevada Online Gaming License

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Fertitta Interactive seeks Nevada online gaming license, joining the likes of Aristocrat Technologies Inc., Ball Technologies Inc., & 888 Holdings.

Groupe Bernard Tapie Attorney: Ivey, Benyamine, Other Pros Owe Millions to Full Tilt Poker

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
According to a statement made by Groupe Bernard Tapie attorney Behnam Dayanim, poker pros like Phil Ivey, David Benyamine and Erick Lindgren still owe millions of dollars to Full Tilt Poker.

Inside Gaming: Super Bowl Sweat, Sands Stock Dividends, and Online Gaming Deals

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Nevada sports books root for the Patriots in the Super Bowl, Sands Macau pays its first stock dividend, and gaming companies make moves to anticipate online regulation.

ESPN’s Norman Chad Scolded by Judge for Tweeting During Burglary Trial

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
ESPN poker commentator Norman Chad was rebuked by Los Angeles County Superior Court Laura Foland Priver for using Twitter during a burglary trial last month.

Half of Jonathan Duhamel’s Stolen Money is Recovered

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
According to the Toronto Sun, police have recovered $80,000 of the cash that was stolen from Jonathan Duhamel in a home invasion on December 21.

Qualify For The Second $5,000 MaxStack Freeroll on Victor Chandler

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com

The qualifying period for the second $5,000 freeroll in the Victor Chandler $10,000 MaxStack promotion is now open! Earn VIP points and build your stack


2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Day 1b: Salhani Takes Overall Chip Lead to Day 2

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
A recap from Day 1b of the PokerStars.fr European Poker Tour Deauville where Amir Salhani leads the way.

The Nightly Turbo: Tapie Says Ferguson Rumors are False, 2012 WSOP Schedule, and More

February 2nd, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Laurent Tapie says the recent rumors about Chris Ferguson are false, and the 2012 World Series of Poker schedule has been released.

Washington, D.C. Online Gambling Bill Headed to Full Vote for Repeal Next Week

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Washington D.C.'s Internet gambling bill will head to a full vote for repeal next week.

ANZPT Announces Season IV Schedule

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
After a successful third season, the Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) has announced the schedule for Season IV.

Rep. Stephen Sandstrom Introduces Bill to Prevent Internet Gambling in Utah

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Utah Rep. Stephen Sandstrom Introduces H.B. 108 to Prevent Internet Gambling in Utah if congress passes H.R. 1174, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection & Enforcement Act.

PokerNews Jet Set: Copenhagen, Denmark

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
If you're planning a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark for the PokerStars European Poker Tour this month, then this is the guide you need.

2012 World Series of Poker Schedule Released

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
The WSOP has announced the schedule for 2012, along with numerous changes and additions. This year, a total of 61 gold bracelets will be up for grabs between May 27 through July 16, 2012.

Off the Felt with Kenna James

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
We recently sat down with Kenna James to talk a little poker, radio shows, and a rodeo team.

Win Huge in the Poker Million on Unibet

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Unibet is giving its customers the chance to win €1 million in The Poker Million promotion.

District of Columbia Ready to Repeal Online Gambling Legislation

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Washington, D.C. could repeal its online gambling legislation.

2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville: Andrulis Leads The Way After Day 1a

February 1st, 2012 No Comments   Posted in PokerNews.com
Kristijonas Andrulis is chip leader after Day 1a of the 2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville.