Videos
Starting this Sunday, October 5th, viewers of Fox Sports Net will be able to watch members of ClubWPT, the World Poker Tour's subscription-based online poker room, battle it out on television. The series, which is called ClubWPT.com, will air at 4:00pm local time with an encore at 11:00pm. [...]
September 2008 Archive
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ClubWPT to Air on Fox Sports Net Starting October 5th
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AsianLogic Limited Revenues up 208%
In its interim results for the six months that ended on June 30th, revenues for Asian Logic Limited skyrocketed 208% according to a report released on Tuesday to the London Stock Exchange. Its total revenues jumped to $54.9 million, up from $17.8 million in 2007. [...]
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iMEGA files suit against UIGEA
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) just filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals challenging the constitutionality of the UIGEA on the basis of it being "void for vagueness." [...]
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KGC Finds Russ Hamilton Responsible for Ultimate Bet Scandal
On Tuesday, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) posted a press release on its website outlining the sanctions that the organization has imposed against one of its licensees, Ultimate Bet. In addition, the report pointed at Russ Hamilton as the "main person responsible" for the scandal. [...]
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Adam Junglen Interview with Poker News Daily
Poker News Daily: How did you get started in poker? Junglen: I was 15 when I first played in home games with my friends. I was there to install a computer drive, was paid $15, and used $5 of it to enter the tournament. I won the single table tournament for around $35 and, the next day, I went out [...]
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Andy Bloch Leads WSOP Europe Main Event Field After Day 2
It's the end of Day 2 of the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event and leading the field at the Casino at the Empire London is a familiar face, Andy Bloch. The Full Tilt Poker pro and former member of the infamous MIT Blackjack Team enters Day 3 holding about 10% more chips than his next clos [...]
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60 Minutes Story on Ultimate Bet Scandal May Air October 26th
In addition to the buzz around the seizure of 141 internet gambling domains by the Governor of Kentucky, an upcoming story by CBS' "60 Minutes" has also been the center of discussion at the CAP Euro Barcelona event. Poker News Daily has learned that the story by "60 Minutes" should air on Sunday, Oc [...]
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Magnification and Escalation
Like a tiny snowball causing a giant avalanche, making a small mistake while playing poker can lead to disastrous consequences. This is especially true while playing no-limit Texas Hold'em. The ability to put your entire stack on the line at any time greatly increases the impact that a single mistak [...]
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Poker Trillion withdraws claims against Boss Media
Although the specifics may never become clear, Poker Trillion announced an end to its legal dispute with former network Boss Media. [...]
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Party Poker Launches 36 Hour Poker Den
The third installment of the Party Poker Den will begin on Tuesday, September 30th and run for 36 straight hours. The high-stakes cash game is expected to draw a lively crowd in London. [...]
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Justin Smith Leads WSOP Europe Main Event Field into Day 2
Sunday marked the second of two starting days for the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event. The £10,350 buy-in event attracted 362 players and leading the pack as the tournament enters its second day is Justin Smith. [...]
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WSOP Europe Main Event Attendance Same as 2007
Day 1B of the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event kicked off on Sunday. The attendance on the second of two starting days boosted the total tally to 362 players, the exact same number that competed in 2007's Main Event. [...]
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Paradise Poker Giving Away €275,000 as Part of Birthday Celebration
Sportingbet, the parent company of Paradise Poker, is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2008. It's rewarding its loyal poker players with €275,000 in promotions, including €150,000 in freerolls. [...]
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Internet Gambling Sites Develop Kentucky Backup Plans
The Casino Affiliate Programs Euro 2008 event in Barcelona event is currently ongoing. The buzz of the convention has surrounded the developments on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. PND has learned that many online poker rooms have contingency plans in place. [...]
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Theo Jorgensen Wins WSOP Europe HORSE Tournament
The third and final preliminary event of the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe wrapped up on Friday night and sitting atop the final leader board standings was none other than Theo Jorgensen, a 36 year-old accomplished poker pro from Copenhagen, Denmark. [...]
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Continuance Granted in Kentucky Internet Gambling Case
In a courtroom in Franklin County, Kentucky, a Circuit judge granted a continuance in the case that would have forced 141 internet gambling domains to "block access to Kentucky users, or relinquish control of their domains." In a hearing on Friday, one day after it was originally scheduled, a judge [...]
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Doyle Brunson Beats Annette “Annette_15″ Obrestad 2-0
In a battle for the ages, poker legend Doyle Brunson defeated reigning World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad heads-up in two straight games to win the best of three series. It was a match that pitted one of the top poker players of all time against the symbol of a y [...]
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New Look for Party Poker
The much-expected new version of Party Poker is finally out. New features include a quick seat option, table preview, favorites and an integrated account. [...]
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Poker Players Alliance Lobbying Cost Nearly $300,000
In a report published by Forbes on Friday, it was revealed that the Poker Players Alliance, the main lobbying group for the online poker industry, spent $283,000 in efforts on Capitol Hill during the second quarter of 2008. [...]
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Bounties and Bubble Insurance in Bodog Poker Open
On Friday, online poker room Bodog released additional details about its second Bodog Poker Open, which begins on Sunday. As part of the event, 19 Bodog celebrities will have bounties placed on their heads in select tournaments. [...]
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GSN Moves Poker Programming to Sunday Nights
Monday is no longer poker night on GSN. Beginning this weekend, Sunday night will become the new home for poker programming on the cable network. GSN has extended its marquee poker show, "High Stakes Poker," through Season V, and it will now move episodes to Sundays. [...]
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Jon Salmon Joins PartyGaming as Chief Marketing Officer
In a statement released to the London Stock Exchange, PartyGaming, which is traded under the symbol "PRTY," announced that Jon Salmon will become the company's next Chief Marketing Officer. [...]
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eGaming Review Industry Awards 2008
Popular industry magazine eGaming Review gave out its annual awards, pinpointing 19 companies as the best in online gaming for this year. [...]
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Kentucky Internet Gambling Hearing Postponed Until Friday
A hearing in the Franklin County Circuit Court over whether Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will be successfully able to gain control of 141 internet gambling domains has been postponed until Friday at 3:30pm ET. [...]
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Ladbrokes Irish Poker Festival Main Event is Sold Out
The 2008 Ladbrokes Irish Poker Festival Main Event, which will be held in Killarney beginning on October 3rd, is completely sold out, according to a press release distributed by the online poker room on Thursday. During the week, Ladbrokes had increased the capacity of the €550 buy-in event to 750 [...]
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