Archive for January, 2010

Krost Takes Down the Aussie Millions Main Event »

A 23 year-old poker player from Sydney, Australia became the local hero this past week at the final table of the Aussie Millions. Tyron Krost took down the title in a tough final table and banked AUD 2,000,000 for his efforts.
A lot of people in the poker world had their hopes on
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Online Gambling Bill to be Up for Voting in February »

The US gambling legislation seems to be taking a new stop next month. John Pappas, the executive director of the Poker Players Alliance said that HR 2267 could be up for a committee vote in February. “This will be the first time – ever – that there will be a
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Playtech Plans to Re-Enter the US Online Gambling Market »

Online gambling company Playtech recently signed a deal with NASDAQ listed Scientific Games Corporation. This is a move that is part of the company’s preparation to re-enter the US online gaming market
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Everleaf and UPN Merge »

Everleaf Gaming Network and Universal Poker Network (UPN) have announced that they will be merging in an attempt to attract more players. Both Everleaf and UPN are really small networks and the new network is aiming for a player average of
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PartyPoker Signs Tony G »

Famed loudmouth Tony G will bring his abrasive style of poker to a team that already includes Mike Sexton, Ian Frazer, Bodo Sbrzesny, Remy Biechel, Stewart Scott, Felipe “Mojave” Ramos and the recently signed Kara Scott.Tony G will make his PartyPoker debut at
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2009 Casinomeister Awards Ceremony »

Casinomeister awarded the best online casino performances in 2009. They awarded the best features of online casinos and also some of the worst in an attempt to improve the online gaming industry as a whole.
As Casinomeister entered its second decade they decided to give a special award this year, the Casino of the Decade Award. […]

Liv Boeree’s Sexy Photo Session for Maxim »

p>You may recognize Liv Boeree for her stunning looks and sexy photos, this time the sexy poker player made the covers of Maxim and the whole set of photos is free for you to look at on Maxim Online.
Liv Boeree is not just an incredibly good looking girl, she is an amazing poker player and […]

Kara Scott Sponsored by Party Poker »

Professional poker player and poker TV shows host Kara Scott recently announced the signing of a sponsorship deal with online poker room
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2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure has a Champion »

Young poker player Harrison Gimbel managed to outplay the entire field of players at the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in The Bahamas and emerged victorious with a $2.2 million paycheck. With this Gimbel became the youngest PCA winner of all times as he is only
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RIP Amir Vahedi - Condolences to Friends and Family »

Dear professional poker player Amir Vahedi has sadly passed away due to complications from diabetes. The official date of his departure was January 8th of 2010.
Amir Vahedi was famous for his flashy cigars and his great perdonality. He was a true poker genius, a charismatic person and a great friend to many. In the latest […]