Bovadas wrapping up 2011 and kicking off the New Year in a big way with its massive Play Your Way To Party promotion. Every week from December 19th 2011 through February 12, 2012, you can win 1 of 8 weekly exclusive trips to a spectacular Bovada party!
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Don t Miss Chilipoker s All in the Money Xmas Tournament

In the Chilipoker All in the Money Xmas tournament, every single player will go home with a share of cash.
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Poker Event Is quot;Biggest, Greatest, Grandest quot; Of All

A World Series of Poker (WSOP) event has been described by the body as the "biggest, greatest, grandest, most spectacular" attraction in the game's calendar. The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is hosting the 42nd WSOP, which got underway yesterday (May 31st).
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Ben Lamb Makes His Mark

The World Series of Poker Player of the Year, Ben Lamb, finds himself in the sixth spot on our list thanks to a remarkable summer on the felt.
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Full-Scale Casino Gambling Still A Few Years Away In New York

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his most direct statement this week regarding his support of casino gambling in New York, but even the governor admits that full-scale casino gambling is still a couple of years away.
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Online Poker Could Start In The US With South Point Casino

Now that the Department of Justice has cleared the path to regulated online poker, it appears as though the South Point Hotel & Casino in Nevada may become the first online casino open to US residents.
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Wire Act Clarification May Boost Foreign Online Gambling Stocks

The Department of Justices decision to exclude casino games from the 1961 Wire Act has opened the door for possible soaring International gaming company stocks.
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Grospellier and Cody Complete Poker s Triple Crown

Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier and Jake Cody completed the poker Triple Crown this year, joining a very short list.
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Mickey Petersen

PokerNews highlights Mickey mement_mori Petersen in this edition of the Rookie Roundup. Be sure to look out for Petersen at the 2011 World Series of Poker.
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The All-Star Team

The MLBs All-Star Game is tonight, which got us to thinking - who would make the 2011 World Series of Poker All-Star Team?
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Obama Administration Clears Way For Nevada To Regulate Online Poker

The Obama Administration finally opened the door for millions of US online poker players with a recent legal opinion from the Justice Department more clearly defined the nations online gambling laws.
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Ohio Casino Gambling Begins In March With Cleveland Opening

The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland will become the first gaming establishment in Ohio when it opens in March, and that is music to the ears of millions of Ohio residents that have been waiting decades for casino gambling to arrive.
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Seat Open With Kevin MacPhee Part 2

Kevin MacPhee discusses his life with Liv Boeree and what he expects from the rest of his life.
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2011 Online Poker Sunday Season Ends

A look at the results from the final Sunday Majors of 2011 that ran this weekend on PokerStars.
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Winter Million, Tony G Suggests Phil Hellmuth to Retire and More

This weeks PartyPoker Weekly discusses the Winter Million, the Aussie Millions, Rake Free tournaments and Tony G wishes Phil Hellmuth a Merry Christmas.
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PokerNews Staff Predictions

Members of Team PokerNews make predictions for the 2011 World Series of Poker.
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Macau, China

The next stop on the PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour is Macau and if youre planning on attending, be sure to check out this travel guide.
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Nevada Gaming Board Chairman Says Online Poker Coming In 2012

The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said this week that there is a possibility that online poker sites could be operational in Nevada by the end of 2012.
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Forming the Epic Poker League

With a focus on the players first, the new Epic Poker League made big headlines in 2011.
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Head to Vienna for the Poker770 Mega Poker Series

Want to play in the Mega Poker Series Vienna? Qualify now on Poker770.
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Julius Leads; Will Esfandiari Repeat

Kyle Julius emerged as the chip leader on Day 3 of the $10,000 Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio; meanwhile, Antonio Esfandiari is primed to defend.
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Melbourne

If youre traveling to Melbourne for the 2012 Aussie Millions, youll want to check out the PokerNews Jet Set for travel tips.
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Happy Holidays from PokerNews

PokerNews wants to thank its loyal readers and does so with special holiday poem!
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Second Place Goes to Phil Hellmuth

Only one player could amass over $1.65 million in tournament prizes and still have a brutal year — Phil Hellmuth.
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Wire Act Only Applies to Sports Betting

The United States Department of Justice has changed its stance on the Wire Act, which could affect online poker.
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Thomas quot;Kallllle quot; Pedersen Wins WCOOP Main Event

Denmarks Thomas "Kallllle" Pedersen added his name to the WCOOP record books by winning the Main Event for $1,260,019
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kevsteele quot; Steele Wins Second Sunday Million in Four Months

Kevin "kevsteele" Steele won his second PokerStars Sunday Million in less than four months on Nov. 6.
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Mercier Back On Top

The Global Poker Index rankings have been released and Jason Mercier has reclaimed the No. 1 spot.
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