With a Congressional hearing looming regarding the planned implementation of rules for 2006's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Acgt (UIGEA), a conservative Washington D.C. has issued a 'white paper' on the UIGEA... more
There are many poker rooms in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. Each has its charms and special qualities. All are worth visiting if you have the time to do so. That being said, there is only one room in the area for the serious mid-stakes... more
An important and long-delayed Congressional hearing regarding implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act (UIGEA) has now been confirmed for April 2, 2008. The hearing will be conducted by the Subcommittee on Domestic... more
Cultures will clash on the poker felt when the cards fly at the third annual PartyPoker Nations Cup, which features teams from six countries competing for cash and their nation's pride. The tournament takes place April 7-10 in Cardiff... more
PokerTek, Inc., licensor of automated poker tables, announced a needed infusion of cash this week. PokerTek's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed taking out a $1 million loan from UBS in exchange for a lien... more
Ahead of a scheduled vote wherein Dutch legislators will consider UIGEA-style legislation designed to restrict access to the Dutch online gambling market for international court, a Netherlands Court has denied an appeal... more
Continuing our review of various works that I can recommend and think are useful for the professional player brings us to 'Sit'n Go Strategy' by Colin Moshman (Two Plus Two Publishing, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2007). Of course, one does not... more
Recent news reports from the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda state that its country's officials are expecting a new offer from the United States concerning the continuing disagreement between the two nations over online gambling... more
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Although online gaming company bwin Interactive Entertainment AG won't release its final full-year results until next month, the company's preliminary fourth quarter and annual 2007 release validated the company's continued focus... more
Just the mention of her name makes the young men drool. We've seen her on the silver screen and at the poker tables, and now Shannon Elizabeth has taken yet another chance in a career that's been speckled with risk... more
FX Real Estate and Entertainment has detailed the redevelopment plans for 17.72 acres, known as the Park Central site, adjacent to the MGM Grand on Las Vegas Blvd. In its latest Securities and Exchange Commission filing, FX... more
With less than a month left to one of Europe's premiere poker events, PokerNews is still giving you another 11 chances to take home a €1,500 PokerNews Cup Austria Package! Read on for all packages commencing this week… more
Another school year nears its close at Iowa State University and student poker players there have seen quite an incredible year of poker. As summer break nears, campus poker action for students at ISU might end, but other poker... more
A poker-themed twist on a traditional gambler's game returns in May when Las Vegas's Mirage Casino co-sponsors the 2008 World Series of Golf®, to be held at the Pete Dye-designed Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The 2008 edition hopes to build... more
The fifth and final initial suspect in the robbery of a country-club poker game that was allegedly orchestrated by a Delaware State Patrol officer has now surrendered to authorities. Timothy Longstreth, 28, of Stone Harbor, New Jersey... more
Coincidences in life are sometime hard to understand and many times they are blessings in disguise. When I called Dewey Tomko out of the blue about a restaurant recommendation in Kingman, Arizona, the conversation changed to our upcoming... more
The Poker Players Alliance announced today the launch of its new Litigation Support Network, a free member service designed to offer basic poker-related legal advice on the state and local levels. The new legal service, which has... more
In a story of 'increased by popular demand,' the Venetian has added another Deep Stack Extravaganza series to its poker offerings. The most recent addition to the Venetian's DSE lineup will run 22 consecutive days, from April... more
Everyone experiences obstacles or hurdles during their life's journey, but how one handles the adversity is the measure of his character. Archie 'The Greek' Karas did what no other person on the planet has ever done, when he started... more