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Macau Gambling Revenue Surges 40% In August To $2 Billion
September 2nd, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Casino News

Macau once more lived up to its reputation as the world’s largest gambling destination, after posting a growth of 40% in its casino revenue which reached a staggering $1.971 billion in August. Macau has 34 casinos run by six main companies, of which Sociedade... 

2010 WSOP Circuit Bluffs Main Event Won By Blair Hinkle
September 2nd, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Poker Tournaments News

Blair Hinkle has just won the 2010 WSOP Circuit Bluffs Main Event, after besting a field of 251 players to capture the title and take down the first place prize of $88,553. The 24 year-old pro from Kansas City, Missouri won a WSOP bracelet in 2008 at the $2,000... 

2010 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
September 2nd, 2010 by A. Mitchell
Filed Under General Poker News

After two months of online balloting, the 102 players voted for by the public has been reduced to just ten names all vying for a place in the ‘Poker Hall of Fame.’ Considered one of the biggest honors in poker, the next step of the process will now... 

Dancing Gambler Costs Caesars Palace Casino $250K Fine
September 1st, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Casino News

Casinos are famous for having a strict set of rules and etiquette which customers are expected to respect. This applies even more so to the game of baccarat, which tends to attract the classier, high stakes patrons of the casino and, as one casino source puts it: “Baccarat... 

Phil Ivey $3.8 Million In Profit To Top 2010 Full Tilt Leaderboard
September 1st, 2010 by M. Rhodes
Filed Under Poker Pro's News

Phil Ivey almost effortlessly slipped into the top position of 2010 money winners on Full Tilt Poker yesterday, after notching up yet another winning session of $327,951. Despite hitting a downturn last week to the tune of $1.19 million, Ivey has continued  racking... 

Poker Pro Seduced By Femme Fatale Who Then Steals His $9,000 Winnings
September 1st, 2010 by A. Mitchell
Filed Under General Poker News

One of the key disciplines necessary to being a professional poker player is the ability to read your opponent, as well as protect your bankroll. However, a poker pro staying at the Quality Inn in Hammond, Indiana was unable to do either after having his $9,000... 

Sorel Mizzi Blackmailed In Connection With Poker Cheating Scandal
August 31st, 2010 by M. Rhodes
Filed Under General Poker News

With over $4 million in winnings, the 24 year old Sorel Mizzi is indeed one of the games rising stars having amassed his fortune on both the live and the online arena. However, the young Canadian pro has had to deal with a whole load of controversy along the way... 

Gus Hansen Down $2.85 Million In August
August 31st, 2010 by M. Rhodes
Filed Under Poker Pro's News

Things are going from bad to worse for Danish poker pro Gus Hansen, after another disastrous session in which he lost yet another bundle of cash. Playing last Saturday, Hansen managed to drop $1.17 million over 2,166 hands played at Full Tilt Poker to go a staggering... 

Durrrr Challenge 2: Jungleman12 Adds Further $173k To Tally
August 31st, 2010 by A. Mitchell
Filed Under General Poker News

The Durrrr Challenge 2 has already gotten off to an explosive start and within just two encounters, the dynamic duo have managed to complete 15% of their marathon 50,000 hand battle. Tom Dwan, having lost $518,000 to his young opponent after their first meeting ... 

High Stakes Poker Home Game Raided In  North Carolina
August 30th, 2010 by A. Mitchell
Filed Under General Poker News

Eight poker playing buddies got a surprise home visit by North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement officers on Thursday, who then proceeded to arrest them and confiscate their assets. Many states in the US allow social gambling as long as no entry fees are collected... 

Jungleman12 Takes $518,190 Lead As “Durrrr Challenge” Begins
August 30th, 2010 by A. Mitchell
Filed Under General Poker News

Saturday night, Tom Dwan and Dan “Jungleman12″ Cates began their highly anticipated “durrrr” Challenge 2 as an army of rail birds gathered round to watch the action on Full Tilt. With 3:1 odds offered by Dwan, Cates had already put up his $500k... 

Californian Casinos Step Up Attack On Poker Players Alliance
August 29th, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Casino News

This week, the Commerce Casino caused outrage amongst members of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) after it’s revelation that it was against any federal licensing of online poker. The Commerce Casino’s opposition to Barney Frank’s HR 2267 and McDermott’s... 

Outraged Poker Players Consider A Boycott Of Commerce Casino
August 27th, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Casino News

California’s Commerce Casino is currently experiencing a whole lot of heat from the US’s vast poker community, after revealing it was supporting a ban on a federal licensing of online poker. Every year, the Commerce Casino hosts such prestigious tournaments... 

Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Hit At Caesars Atlantic City For $535,459
August 27th, 2010 by S. Taylor
Filed Under Casino News

Sheryl Wallace, of Auburndale, Florida has never been so happy to lose a hand at poker after scooping the lion’s share of a $535,459 “Bad beat” jackpot at Caesars Atlantic City on Thursday. Sheryl was playing poker at the casino that morning when... 

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