Tag: Black Friday

New Jersey State Sen. Lesniak Pens Letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to voice his displeasure of the letter from Senators Reid and Kyl.

Breaking News: AGCC Full Tilt Poker Hearing Adjourned Until September 15

Updates from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission hearing on Full Tilt Poker.

42nd Street: Big Dance Opens in front of New Live Audience

The 42nd annual World Series of Poker was already a big success, but let's face it. A show is only as good as it's closing number, the one you'll hum, or not, as you shuffle out of the theater and off into the bleakness of August. The final...

Civil Forfeiture Claim Deadline Looms for Online Poker Players

The deadline to file a civil forfeiture claim for online poker account balances from Full Tilt Poker, Ultimate Bet, and Absolute Poker is Friday.

The Nightly Turbo: WSOP Main Event Begins Thursday, Ray Bitar News, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including a look at the coverage for the 2011 WSOP Main Event, news on Ray Bitar, and more.

Five Thoughts: Fifth Week of the 2011 World Series of Poker

The 2011 World Series of Poker is nearing the Main Event, but check out what caught our eye during our fifth week at the Rio.

Breaking News: Full Tilt Poker License Suspended by AGCC (Updated 6/30 4:15 p.m. PDT)

Breaking News: Full Tilt Poker License Suspended by Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

Plans for Intrastate Online Poker in Washington, D.C.

Intrastate online poker was passed in Washington, D.C. in April. Here are how the plans are progressing.

2011 World Series of Poker: Bigger Fields, Bigger Prize Pools

The 2011 World Series of Poker is trumping last year's field sizes and prizepools. We look at why and try to extrapolate forward.

The Future of U.S.-Facing Poker Sites & the Safety of Funds

PokerNews reached out to numerous U.S-facing sites to ascertain the security of player funds & how they're still able to serve players in the United States.

2011 World Series of Poker Day 10: Zhukov and Diaz Win Bracelets

Day 10 is in the book. Viacheslav Zhukov won the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship while David Diaz took down the $1,500 Triple Chance NL Hold'em bracelet.

Rich Muny Takes on New Role with Poker Players Alliance

Rich Muny has been appointed as vice president of player relations for the Poker Players Alliance.

The Nightly Turbo: GoDaddy Becomes Official WSOP Sponsor, WPT Regional in Reno, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including the newest official sponsor of the WSOP, where the WPT Regional is headed next, and more.

Has Senator Jon Kyl Changed His Mind?

Senator Jon Kyl may be retiring, but has he changed his tune regarding online poker?

2011 World Series of Poker Day 6: Bari, Wilder, and Lehavot Win Bracelets

Day 6 is complete. Allen Bari, Harrison Wilder, and Amir Lehavot won bracelets. Also, a massive field descended on the Rio to play in the $1,000 NL Event.

42nd Street: A Weekly Look at the Broadway-Worthy Drama of the 42nd WSOP

Here's a look at all of the drama from Week 1 at the World Series of Poker.

Phil Ivey Suing Tiltware; Boycotting the 2011 WSOP

Phil Ivey boycotts the 2011 WSOP and files suit against Tiltware the software and marketing company for Full Tilt.

The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Announcement, World Poker Tour Spanish Championship, and More

Full Tilt Poker made another announcement Monday. We'll tell you what it said, bring you the results from the World Poker Tour Spanish Championship, and more.

The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Bank Account Unfrozen, WPT Spanish Championship, and More

A look at the top poker news stories of the day including the news on Full Tilt Poker's bank accounts, a WPT Spanish Championship update, and more.

Around the World with Lynn Gilmartin: Moving Down Under Part II

Melbourne local Ali Khalil discusses Sydney's neighborhoods for poker players who are looking to move abroad because of Black Friday.

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