Absolute Poker Founder Pleads Guilty, WSOP Circuit Thriving, and More

Brent Beckley, co-founder of Absolute Poker, pleaded guilty to criminal charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud.
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Are Online Gamers More Daring

Internet gamers may be comfortable taking bigger risks, new research suggests
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More Fines Handed Down From Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Part of the responsibility that comes with massive casino gambling expansion is ensuring that the rules are followed. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has been busy doing just that, with two more fines being handed down Tuesday.
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2011 Poker Player Class Superlatives

Class clown? Cutest couple? We awarded the 2011 poker player class with their superlatives.
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Absolute Poker Cofounder Brent Beckley Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges

On Tuesday, December 20, the Associated Press reported that Brent Beckley, co-founder of Absolute Poker, plead guilty to criminal charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud
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Absolute Poker Founder Pleads Guilty To Violating UIGEA

In the first case ever involving the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, the prosecution has claimed their first victim. Absolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating the law.
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World Poker Tour Adds Lucky Hearts Poker Open to Season X Schedule

The World Poker Tour had added a new WPT Main Event to Season X, the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, which will run from February 10 – 14, 2012.
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My First: Phil Hellmuth Revisits His First World Series of Poker Cash

Phil Hellmuth reflected on the first time he cashed at the World Series of Poker and was kind enough to share his thoughts with PokerNews.
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Absolute Poker Cofounder Brent Buckley Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges

On Tuesday, December 20, the Associated Press reported that Brent Buckley, co-founder of Absolute Poker, plead guilty to criminal charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud
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Crown Poker Announces Changes to 2012 Aussie Millions Registration

Crown Poker announced some changes to the registration process for the 2012 Aussie Millions.
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Breakout Poker Players of 2011 Part 1

This year was another great one for poker and it was especially good for a few select players. Find out who PokerNews picked as the 2011 Breakout Performers.
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The PokerNews Leagues on PokerStars Come to Exciting Conclusions

The $10,000 PokerStars PokerNews League has come to an end as the top 27 players will now battle it out for a huge added prize pool.
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This Week s Exclusive Promotions

Thanks to PokerNews you can boost your bankroll by cashing in on some of the best and exclusive promotion on the internet.
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Team Americas Elio Fox Emerge Victorious

ESPNs coverage of the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe took place this weekend. Check out our recap of Sundays broadcast.
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Unibet Size Does Matter Freeroll Final Delayed

The huge value $10,000 Unibet Size Does Matter final freeroll has been delayed due to technical difficulties and will now take place on Dec. 27.
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Seat Open with Kevin MacPhee Part 1

In the first of this two-part Seat Open, Kevin MacPhee talks about his life before poker, including Magic the Gathering and Van Wilder-esque college days.
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Details Surface in Phil Ivey Divorce Settlement Case

Details from Phil Iveys divorce settlement were disclosed in a response to the petition filed by Iveys ex-wife, Luciaetta.
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NHL Gives Florida Panthers The Right To Pursue Vegas-Style Casino

The NHL is not pulling punches when it comes to casino gambling. Unlike other sports leagues, the NHL has given its blessing to one of its teams, the Florida Panthers, pursuing a Vegas-style casino on their property.
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Oregon Lottery Calls On Problem Gambling Advisory Committee

The Oregon Lottery is looking to expand and add online gambling options to their current offerings, but before they do so, the lottery has put together a five-member committee of problem gambling experts to examine expansion.
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Pennsylvania Board Fines Pocono Downs For Underage Gambling

Underage gamblers have continually tested the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Boards oversight at state casinos, and it is the casinos that are paying the price for the underage gambling busts.
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Mark , RenRad 01 , Darner Wins Sunday Warm-Up

A look at the results from the Sunday Majors that ran this weekend on PokerStars.
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Steelers Sniffing Top Seed

The Baltimore Ravens have defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers twice this season, but after losing to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night, the Ravens opened the door for the Steelers to gain the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
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McClung Crushing; 24 Remain

Two former EPT champions are still alive, but its Chris McClung whos making headlines after four days at the PokerStars.it EPT San Remo.
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Games of the week

By Craig Macleish - San Jose, Costa Rica Did anyone in your March Madness pool get any of the Final Four teams right? Only a smattering of brackets are still alive in this years NCAA mens basketball Tournament ndas ...
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Introducing Rake Free Tournaments, GSOP Live, and More

This weeks PartyPoker Weekly brings you the introduction of rake free tournaments, how you can win packages to several live tournaments and how you can be eating at the same table as Tony G.
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PokerStars Announces Turbo Championship of Online Poker

PokerStars announced the schedule for the inaugural Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP).
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Chris Klodnicki Wins Epic Poker League Main Event #3

The third Epic Poker League Main Event is in the books and Chris Klodnicki was won the title. He defeated Andrew Lichtenberger heads up for the title, $801,680 in first-place prize money and the championship ring.
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Peter Eastgate s Prop Bet, Phil Ivey Divorce Details, and More

Peter Eastgate won a crazy prop bet in his native Denmark over the weekend, and we learned more about Phil Iveys divorce settlement.
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Kyle First-Eagle Weir Wins Record-Setting Sunday Million

The largest Sunday Million in PokerStars history attracted more than 62,000 players.
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Edoardo Alescio Wins 2011 World Poker Tour Venice

The 2011 World Poker Tour Venice is all over with. Edoardo Alescio defeated Steve ODwyer to become the newest WPT champion and earn €175,000.
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