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Across the United States today, the movie Runner Runner is set to premiere in theaters. In early reviews and predicted box office take, the movie – from Rounders writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien – has taken some hits, however. Long anticipated by the poker community, Runner Runner is the story of Richie Furst (Justin… Read more »
The opinions in this editorial do not reflect the positions of the ownership or management of Poker News Daily. Last week, officials for the World Series of Poker and the Poker Hall of Fame announced the ten nominees that will vie for the honor of induction into the Hall during this year’s “November Nine” showdown… Read more »
According to a number of reports out of California, legendary gambler and poker player Archie Karas (née Anargyros Karabourniotis) was arrested at his Las Vegas home last week for cheating at blackjack. He faces charges of burglary, winning by fraudulent, means and cheating. Karas committed the crime at the Barona Casino, located in Lakeside, California,… Read more »
According to one of England’s top newspapers, three men have been sentenced to prison time for their roles in a 2011 cheating scandal in Cannes, France. In administering their sentence, the French courts also revealed how the men pulled off their scam that has been called “the first of its kind in Europe.” The London… Read more »
When a person commits a violation of the law, there are some changes that naturally come with the territory. One of those things that do not change is that the person continues on with their employment, usually making special arrangements to continue to work. What happens when your job is “international poker professional,” though? In… Read more »
In court documents obtained by an English newspaper, poker pro Phil Ivey and a London casino have filed their claims with a London court, with the casino alleging that Ivey cheated for his nearly £8 million in winnings and Ivey claiming he simply used a “gambler’s edge” to take down his windfall. The Daily Mail… Read more »
While poker on television has been relegated to broadcasts of tournaments, other outlets have provided some dramatic element that has been lacking. The upcoming film Runner Runner is drumming up some interest and the poker documentaries Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker and All In – The Poker Movie have blazed trails. The… Read more »
According to reports, two more defendants in the alleged Russian mob gambling ring that was busted up in April will plead guilty next month, bringing the number of plea deals reached to five in the case. The New York Daily News is reporting that, on September 4, plea deals will be submitted for Edwin Ting… Read more »
Eagerly anticipated by many in the poker community, the theatrical release Runner Runner is slated for its premiere weekend on October 4 across movie houses throughout the United States. Pushed back a week from its originally planned release date of September 27, the film stars Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake and Gemma Arterton in a fictional… Read more »
In what has been an ongoing battle in the state, Michigan continues to crack down on the multitude of charity poker rooms with a stricter interpretation of the regulations that govern the industry. According to Melissa Anders of MLive.com, the new crackdown is due to the alleged illegal gambling, liquor law violations and crime that… Read more »
The opinions in this editorial do not reflect the positions of the ownership or management of Poker News Daily. This past Sunday, the five day boycott of the Venetian poker room – proposed by noted poker author Nolan Dalla to protest the stance by the chariman of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s Sheldon Adelson regarding… Read more »
In what will be a case that stretches into 2014, the first plea deal has been reached regarding the April raid by the U. S. Department of Justice that broke up an international gambling ring allegedly helmed by the Russian mob. One of the 34 people that were named in the indictment was Hollywood producer… Read more »
One of the major players in “High Roller” poker tournaments around the world was arrested earlier this week for his company’s involvement in an alleged malware ring that netted nearly $4 million. According to reports from several technology websites, Japanese poker professional Masaaki Kagawa was arrested, along with eight other people associated with Kagawa’s company… Read more »
While much of the legal wrangling in the case has already closed, a host of top celebrities and poker professionals are concerned about the release of a book by the organizers of those private games that could open the doors to the conduct at those gatherings. The London Daily Express published a story about Molly… Read more »
Just before the 2013 World Series of Poker Championship Event “November Nine” was determined earlier this month, it was announced that nominations were open for the public’s choices for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame. Currently ongoing, poker fans are once again being asked to put up their choice for the prestigious honor, with the… Read more »
Many in the poker community remember the famous commercial from Full Tilt Poker that compared the game of poker to the inner workings of business. The similarities between business and poker, with such terms as calculated risk, leverage and return on investment used, were all a part of that Full Tilt commercial back in the… Read more »
As the date draws closer for the proposed boycott of one of the top poker rooms on the Las Vegas Strip, there doesn’t seem to be any way it won’t go through despite the efforts of the man who called for the boycott’s overtures. “Two days ago, I issued a simple declaration to Sands Corporation… Read more »
Since Las Vegas Sands Corporation Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson opined on his belief that online poker in the United States should be banned – and the further action of forming an online website to advocate for that stance – there has been a great deal of discussion of a formal boycott of the Las… Read more »
As approximately 7000 people prepare to start the 2013 World Series of Poker $10,000 Championship Event tomorrow (not all at once, mind you), there are some other stories that are making the rounds of the poker community. In this edition of “ICYMI,” PokerStars has finally found a potential partner in the New Jersey online gaming… Read more »
While the 2013 World Series of Poker drives on (the $50,000 Poker Players Championship began yesterday and, on Saturday, the $10,000 Championship Event opens play), there has been some other news that has drawn some attention. In this edition of “ICYMI,” the Canadian court has finally sentenced Jonathan Duhamel’s ex-girlfriend and the Las Vegas Sands… Read more »
After a recent editorial on a major online website from the company’s CEO, the properties of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation are facing a backlash from the poker community. On Wednesday, Sands’ Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson took to Forbes.com to present his opinions regarding online gaming in the United States. In the article entitled… Read more »
While Tom Schneider continues to etch his name into the World Series of Poker record books and Dan Kelly treats the Rio cash cage as his own personal ATM, there has been some other news going on. In today’s edition of “ICYMI,” another settlement has been reached in a battle between the federal government and… Read more »
According to a New York newspaper, poker professional Amnon Filippi will be participating in the 2013 World Series of Poker while he awaits trial for his involvement with a drug case in the Empire State. The New York Daily News’ Dareh Gregorian reports that Filippi, who is one of the more successful professionals on the… Read more »
The poker world has been rocked of late by new evidence regarding the mid-2000s “Superuser” scandals that changed the face of the online poker industry. The Travis Makar “Russ Hamilton Tapes” have spurred new discussion on what happened at the then-called UltimateBet and a new book out today will continue to further that discussion, even… Read more »
For reasons unknown at this time, 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event winner Jamie Gold is selling his championship bracelet. The bracelet, along with a Corum-designed watch custom-made for his victory, is being auctioned-off by Heritage Auctions. Bidding for both items will begin on “approximately” July 13th, with a live auction August 1st… Read more »
