Mohegan Sun, Bally Technologies Ink Deal For Free Online Poker

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As Nevada prepares to become the first state to offer an intra-state online poker network, a major casino operation on the East Coast is preparing to enter into the free online poker market after signing a deal with a Nevada company. According to the Boston Herald’s Ira Kantor, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, who operate… Read more »

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UK Casino Withholding £7.3 million from Phil Ivey

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If you want the perfect definition of a “baller,” witness the following quote from Phil Ivey’s mother, Pamela, upon being asked about the £7.3 million ($11.7 million) in winnings that a London casino is reportedly withholding from the poker superstar: “He never mentioned it. It can’t have been very important to him, or I think… Read more »

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Tennessee Club Seeks Dismissal Of Poker Lawsuit

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According to the Chattanooga Free Press writer Todd South, the attorney for a Tennessee pool hall requested the dismissal of a lawsuit facing the business earlier this week regarding a canceled poker event, claiming that the attorney representing the players was one of players in the said tournament which would present a “conflict of interest.”… Read more »

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Ex-Girlfriend Pleads Guilty In Jonathan Duhamel Robbery Case

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In a stunning turn of events prior to the start of her trial, the ex-girlfriend of 2010 World Series of Poker Championship Event winner Jonathan Duhamel pled guilty to an assortment of charges on Friday. According to the Toronto Star, Bianca Rojas-Latraverse appeared in court in Montreal on Friday after a plea deal was worked… Read more »

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Palms Introduces New Style Of Game…Will 2-11 Poker Take Off?

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The history of the game of poker has continually evolved since it was originally created (“modern” poker allegedly was invented in 1829 here in the United States, although there is argument that the game goes back much farther than that). There are a host of variations that can be played and each of those choices… Read more »

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Trishelle Cannatella To Star In Potential Poker Reality Show

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Over the past few years, one of the most popular forms of television programming has been that of reality shows. This genre – especially those that feature some form of competition between its featured players – are popular with television viewers because of the “regular Joe” participants and popular with networks because of their low… Read more »

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Washington Post Updates Story Of Young Poker Pro

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Most of us dream about the lifestyle of becoming a professional poker player. The ability to set your own hours of work, not having a boss hovering over your shoulder and playing in some of the swankiest surroundings of the poker world are all benefits of the life that we think we might live. Sometimes… Read more »

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2012 British Poker Awards Nominees Announced

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Preparing for their ceremonies next month, the British Poker Awards have announced the nominees for their 2012 awards show, featuring several prominent members of the British poker community vying for ten different honors. The British Poker Awards, sponsored by Genting Poker and the English Poker Open, are in their third year of existence and have… Read more »

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NFL Replacement Official Scrutinized For Alleged Poker Past

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If there is one thing that poker players enjoy – perhaps more than poker itself – it arguably would be the National Football League. With the NFL exhibition season in full swing, a controversy has arisen that joins the world of poker with professional football. Last season, an NFL lockout by the owners against the… Read more »

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Phil Ivey Divorce Settlement Ends Up in Nevada Supreme Court

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After having arguably one of the finest performances at the World Series of Poker in its history, Phil Ivey is the subject of discussion in the court system of the state of Nevada. Prior to Christmas 2009, Ivey and his then-wife, Luciaetta, filed a joint petition for dissolution of their marriage that was granted by… Read more »

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Sam Trickett Attacked, Beaten Following “One Drop” Final Table

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According to reports from not only the poker world but the mainstream press, U. K. poker pro Sam Trickett was attacked and beaten following one of the brightest moments of his poker career. The stunning attack was first revealed by Trickett over his Twitter account late last night with accompanying pictures. “Was having a great… Read more »

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