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... more
The saga of a West Virginia tournament offering a trip to the 2009 World Series of Poker to its winner again illustrates the confusing and often conflicting nature of state and federal gambling laws. When all was done, the tournament... more
Texas Station is part of the Station casino chain. These used to be limited to the large and boxy casinos in the Las Vegas area that included Boulder Station, Sunset Station, Palace Station, and Fiesta. But in the last few years... more
Several defense arguments brought forth within motions to dismiss by numerous BETonSports defendants in the federal US case against the online firm's principals were dismissed on Friday in St. Louis by Mary Ann Medler, the US magistrate... more
Officials closed down a central Indiana business where patrons are alleged to have played poker for money, contrary to that state's law. Authorities targeted the Hold 'Em House, in Tipton, 30 miles north of Indianapolis, stating that... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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… more
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... more
The bill by California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine (D-Van Nuys) which would lead to the legalization of intrastate online poker in California has cleared a significant legislative hurdle and is on its way to the Senate Appropriations... more
6,844 players started the 2008 WSOP Championship for the second largest field in WSOP history. After a long and grueling Day 7, there were nine. Dennis Phillips had the lead going into Day 7, and when the last chip was counted... more
Don't forget PokerRoom's qualifier freeroll for a place on the luxurious Poker Villa in Spain – among other things, a $100,000 sponsorship deal is up for grabs… more
The on-again, off-again talks between the United States and Antigua & Barbuda, regarding their impasse over the offering of online-gambling services to American residents, is undergoing another round of face-to-face discussions... more
Just before the 2008 World Series of Poker began at the end of May, I read an article in 'BLUFF Magazine' written by managing editor Lance Bradley. He listed five online players who were 21 years old at the start of the WSOP... more
PokerNews Ltd Vice President, Mr. Justin Huxley releases an official statement responding to the issue surrounding Tiffany "Hot Chips" Michelle's appearance at the 2008 WSOP Main Event... more
On July 3rd, the WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship began with 6,844 players. Ten days later, only 79 players remained, all focused on the coveted bracelet and $9,111,517 first prize seemingly within their grasp... more
Every year, the World Series of Poker's Main Event creates a handful of new media stars, whose deep run in the world's biggest poker tournament, combined with their personality and affinity for the camera, bring them rather more than... more
Perhaps the first question a few may wonder about the high-stakes world of Jennifer Harman is this: Does she really play on her own money, or is she sponsored or staked, meaning she is only playing for a piece? After all, how many... more