In the aftermath of a television expose concerning lead content in chips and a subsequent outcry from a health-and-safety citizen's group, 21 California casinos will soon convert to lead-free poker chips at their tables... more
888.com launch two $5,495 PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls awarding a package to this coveted event, as well as entries into other exciting tournaments… more
The battle over poker games run in rural Westmoreland County, PA by attorney Larry Burns has resulted in a petition being filed by Pennsylvania's state attorney general office to seize over $40,000 alleged as proceeds... more
Often the most intimidating player at the table in terms of sheer size, 6'5 Nenad Medic has, in only three short years, climbed the ranks from low-limit online player to a competitor among poker's elite. One of a talented few who have... more
According to an article on Forbes.com, $24 million in funds has been seized by the US government over the past six months, funds the feds claim are in bank accounts used to fund operations and make payments to US based customers... more
Hollywood celebrities and poker pros will be joining forces for a good cause at the first annual 'All in for CP,' a celebrity charity no-limit hold'em poker tournament to be held August 3rd at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood... more
An open letter written by four Republican Congressman to the heads of the Federal Reserve Board and U.S. Treasury calls for a more 'deliberative' approach for crafting regulations for the implementation of the UIGEA... more
Almost a year ago, Dubai World entered into an agreement to become a part owner in MGM's megacasino project, CityCenter. The $5.1 billion deal was hailed by Wall Street... more
So many women taking the stage these days! Some say that it happens because of the internet where one doesn't directly confront other players. That might be true, but on the other hand it can only happen... more
A poker player who took his winnings to a brothel, only to get robbed, West Virgina fireman taking heat over charity poker tournaments, and PokerTek secures new financing - all today in this issue of Poker News Bytes... more
Sunday was a really big day for PokerStars, as the online poker site made its million dollar guarantee for its Sunday Tournament – Twice, actually. The Sunday Million had its usual massive field, with over 8,000 players... more
Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, described as the proprietors of UltimateBet, issued a summary statement on Friday as it turned over to the Kahnawake Gaming Commission the results of its internal investigation... more
Johnny Chan may be one of the busiest superstars in the poker world today. He was congenial on the phone when I contacted him and suggested meeting at the Bellagio VIP lounge for a 9:00 AM interview, as he would be checking out... more
The iPoker Network launch an exciting satellite series across all their sites awarding winners with a $8,000 package to the upcoming PokerNews Cup Australia. The series kicks off on Friday, August 8… more
The Kahnawa:ke Gaming Commission (KGC) has announced the appointment of an independent monitor to investigate Tokwiro Enterprises, parent company of both Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet. The appointment of Frank Catania... more
On Friday, July 25th, the National Deaf Poker Tour hit Las Vegas for the fourth and final installment of its 2007-2008 season. The NDPT was created in 2006 by James Rydstrom, Joey Seifner, Nathan Montoya, Jarrod Musano, Alok Doshi... more
Lucky's is the other poker room in Tampa – not nearly as well known or as frequently visited as its neighbor, the Seminole Hard Rock casino. As the number two room in the area, Lucky's seems to try harder. It has much to recommend it.... more
Participation in the World Series of Poker Main Event has escalated to such previously unfathomable heights that there has been strong speculation as to whether a top-name pro will ever win it again. A professional has not won... more
Another wave of police raids targeting private poker games occurred in Toronto this past week, with at least four raids into 'suspected gaming houses' resulting in charges against nearly 50 participants. All four locations were described... more
The growing chorus of voices calling for an end to the ban on internet gambling has just added two unexpected members – associate professors Kathryn LaTour, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and June Cotte, from the University... more
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