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It is not exactly a true happy ending, but to this point, it would probably be hard for Jonathan Duhamel to want much more after the frightening pre-Christmas incident that saw him robbed and beaten in his own home. Last Wednesday, the most prized item swiped in the break-in, Duhamel’s 2010 World Series of Poker… Read more »
The attorney in charge of prosecuting a poker bust in Illinois has decided to drop the charges against nearly all of the participants in the game, releasing eleven people but deciding to push misdemeanor charges against the two alleged ringleaders. Acting on complaints in January, Champaign police conducted what was stated at the time a… Read more »
In a story that has been brewing since last September, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has stepped in to settle a dispute between the fledgling Epic Poker League and poker player Michael DiVita – albeit not through the tournament organization itself. As reported by QuadJacks.com, the NGCB mediated the argument between the EPL and DiVita… Read more »
In a stunning late afternoon announcement on Friday, the famed equine organization Churchill Downs, Inc., announced the purchase of the entirety of the Bluff Media organization’s United States properties. Although terms of the sale were not disclosed, the purchase by Churchill Downs, a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the tag “CHDN,”… Read more »
Daniel Negreanu is in a zone. But this is no hot streak at the poker tables. Oh, no. Daniel Negreanu is all sorts of fired up about Full Tilt Poker. You may remember our article from last week about the mini-controversy surrounding his interview with Poker Player UK. Negreanu covered several topics in the interview… Read more »
In a recent interview with a British poker magazine, Canadian poker pro Daniel Negreanu appeared to fan several of the hottest flames in poker. Once the article appeared, however, Negreanu claimed that there were several instances where he was “misquoted” by the author. The interview with Poker Player UK, written by Alun Bowden and entitled… Read more »
While 2010 World Champion Jonathan Duhamel may have had a rough end to 2011, he seems to have recovered nicely through the first few weeks of 2012. According to reports in the Canadian press, the Longueuil Police Department has recovered roughly half of the money that was stolen from Duhamel during a brazen robbery just… Read more »
According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, ESPN poker commentator Norman Chad – whose sense of humor is well known to the poker community – was chastised by a California Superior Court judge for using that sense of humor over Twitter. In an article written by the Times’ Kimi Yoshino, Chad was called in… Read more »
According to a report from one of the most reliable sources of information regarding the ongoing Full Tilt Poker fiasco, poker professional Chris “Jesus” Ferguson could potentially be holding up the deal between the site and Groupe Bernard Tapie, a deal that may bring the beleaguered online site back online. Subject: Poker, who has provided… Read more »
In what might be viewed as a slight upset, the United Kingdom’s Sam Trickett was voted Player of the Year at the 2012 European Poker Awards over poker Triple Crown winner and countryman Jake Cody during awards ceremonies held last night. The 2012 EPAs, held at the famous Aviation Club de Paris in France, honored… Read more »
A recent raid on what law enforcement officials in Illinois called a “pay to play” poker game in Illinois demonstrates the divisiveness of the “home game” issue and the activity of law enforcement investigating the supposed illegal enterprise. In an article in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette written by Mary Schenk, the full details are given on… Read more »
The nominees for the 2012 European Poker Awards have been announced, with two British professionals and a World Champion – Jake Cody, Sam Trickett and Pius Heinz – earning nominations in two of the most prestigious categories. The 2012 EPAs, which will be held at the Aviation Club de Paris on January 25, recognize excellence… Read more »
In a Canadian court yesterday, three of the four defendants in the Jonathan Duhamel robbery had their day before the judge as evidence of their complicity in the crime was detailed. During a bail hearing in Longueuil, Quebec yesterday, the three defendants – Bianca Rojas Latraverse (allegedly the former girlfriend of Duhamel), John Stephan Clark… Read more »
After half a day of humorous internet rumors and misunderstanding, European Poker Tour (EPT) founder John Duthie confirmed Monday morning that his time as a PokerStars pro has come to an end. Word of the Duthie/Stars split came out on the Two Plus Two poker forums Sunday afternoon, but people wanted to know why the… Read more »
One of the most respected online poker teachers and players in the game today, Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt, announced on his blog yesterday that he will be returning to his first love, golf, and reduce his poker activities in the coming year. In an extensive blog post on his website, dustyschmidt.net, the Bluefire Poker instructor walked… Read more »
As the world prepares to usher in a New Year in just a couple of days, I find myself reflecting on the past year in the world of poker. For many, especially in the United States, it has been a tumultuous 2011, but there is some hope on the horizon. In looking back at the… Read more »
After a week of investigation, four people have been arrested in connection with the attack on 2010 World Series of Poker Championship Event winner Jonathan Duhamel last week, where the former World Champion was tied up, beaten and property and money was stolen from him. According to CBC News, one of the people involved in… Read more »
It’s the end of the year, so that means it’s list time! 2011 was by far one of the most interesting years in poker history, though it was unfortunately for mostly the wrong reasons. Today, we’re going to take a look at the year’s top ten surprises in the world of poker. They weren’t necessarily… Read more »
Three young men were indicted by a Tompkins County grand jury last week for robbing a private poker game in Ithaca, New York. Eric R. Cruz, 23, Robert J. Johnson Jr., 26, and Antonio C.J. Padin, 25 are charged with Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Burglary in the Second Degree,… Read more »
The 2011 tournament poker season has come to a close, but the argument as to who is the Player of the Year rages on, with several organizations rankings’ crowning different players as the top poker player for the season. At Bluff Magazine, a player’s best ten finishes (in relation to buy in and field size)… Read more »
According to a statement on his personal blog, 2010 World Series of Poker Championship Event winner Jonathan Duhamel is physically well after a home invasion and beating, but prized pieces of his personal poker treasures were taken during the robbery. In the post, Jonathan admits that he feels “happy to be alive” after the incident… Read more »
According to reports coming from Canadian authorities and newspapers, 2010 World Series of Poker Championship Event winner Jonathan Duhamel was allegedly the target of a home invasion and assault on Wednesday morning. Many of the major Canadian newspapers, including the Montreal Gazette, the Toronto Globe and Mail and the National Post, reported that a residence… Read more »
Legendary online poker grinder Randy “nanonoko” Lew will attempt to become a Guinness World Record holder this coming January at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. There is one catch though: he has no idea what record he is going to try to set. And that’s where the poker community comes in. A PokerStars VIP Manager going… Read more »
The Tropicana Las Vegas has announced that 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion Jamie Gold has been named the casino’s Poker Spokesperson and Ambassador. Additionally, the Tropicana’s redesigned poker room will be named “The Jamie Gold Poker Room.” “The ownership and management of the new Tropicana, as well as Jamie, have an… Read more »
It was announced earlier this week that the crème of the European poker community will descend on the Aviation Club de France in January for the eleventh installment of the European Poker Awards. The Aviation Club, one of the top poker destinations in the world, will serve as host of the awards ceremony on January… Read more »
