Archie Karas Arrested for Marking Cards

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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 »

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French Court Hands Down Prison Sentences against Poker Cheats

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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 »

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The Grind Drawing Poker Community’s Attention on YouTube

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 »

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More Plea Deals Reached In Russian Gambling Case

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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 »

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Runner Runner Set To Premiere October 4

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 »

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Michigan Cracks Down On Charity Poker Rooms

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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 »

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Poker Professional Masaaki Kagawa Arrested For Malware Ring

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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 »

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Potential Book From Cash Game Organizer Worrying Past Players

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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 »

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Poker Hall of Fame Nominations Underway; Who Deserves A Shot?

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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 »

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Wall Street Recognizes Poker’s Importance in Two Events

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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 »

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Boycott of Venetian Still Planned Despite Overtures

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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 »

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Noted Poker Author Nolan Dalla Calls For Boycott Of Venetian

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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 »

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ICYMI: Jonathan Duhamel’s Ex Gets Jail, Las Vegas Sands Corporation Ups Ante Regarding Online Gambling

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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 »

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Venetian, Other Sands Properties Face Backlash After CEO Forbes Op/Ed

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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 »

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Amnon Filippi To Play WSOP While Facing Legal Issues

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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 »

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Jamie Gold’s 2006 WSOP Main Event Bracelet to be Auctioned

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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 »

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