Sahamies Becomes Biggest PokerStars Winner of 2011

Ilari “Ilari Fin” Sahamies was the biggest mover and shaker the past two weeks, becoming the biggest winner on PokerStars thus far in 2011.
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MGM Resorts Files Trademark Infringement Suit Over Domain Names

MGM Resorts International has filed suit against four individuals and two companies for trademark infringement.
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Online Poker Study in Iowa, ESPN s The Nuts, and More

A poker study by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission could open the door for instrastate online poker in Iowa.
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Take Part in the $5,000 PKR World Poker Tour Dublin Brawl Promotion

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Banks Taking Online Gambling Into Account When Issuing Mortgages

It used to be that all a person had to do was have a job, a steady income, and good credit, to get approved for a mortgage. Now, some lenders are taking into account a persons betting history.
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Trump Gets On Board With Online Gambling Regulations

Donald Trump was a pioneer in the land-based casino gambling industry, and now it appears as though the businessman turned celebrity is preparing to enter the world of online gambling in the US.
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Jason quot;jdtjpoker quot; Wheeler Victorious in Sunday Majors

A look at the results from the Sunday Majors that ran this weekend on PokerStars.
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Seidel Leads; Buchanan Set to Make Push Towards the Top

Erik Seidel remains atop the Global Poker Index ratings for the week of Oct. 17, 2011 and has some new competition making a move from below.
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Anders quot;Donald quot; Berg Wins Third WCOOP Bracelet

Anders "Donald" Berg of Team PokerStars Online won his third WCOOP bracelet of Day 6 of the 2011 WCOOP.
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Coelho Leads; Money Bubble Looms

Day 2 of the 2011 World Poker Tour Jacksonville saw the remaining 168 of a 393-player field return on Sunday. Only 42 survived the day, including chip leader Vitor Coelho.
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Packers Looking To Go Wire To Wire

The Green Bay Packers started the year as our number one team in the Power Rankings, and with just five games left, the Packers are still on top, with a chance to go wire to wire at number one.
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Iowa Lawmakers Prepare For Online Poker Debate In 2012

Iowa lawmakers are gearing up for a big battle over online poker in 2012 after a report shows how the state could properly and effectively regulate online gambling.
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Maine Preparing For Problem Gambling Treatment Increase

Maine will become a major player in the East Coast gaming industry next year when two open casinos will bring in thousands of customers. The state is preparing for that increase by bolstering its problem gambling treatment options.
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Relevance Of Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Questioned

Attorneys for two defendants in the online gambling indictment case filed a motion questioning whether poker is part of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. On Thursday, the judge in the case deemed a dismissal unlikely.
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New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Sports Betting Bill

A New Jersey Senate committee has voted in favor of a sports betting bill on Thursday. The legislation would allow sports betting on all events except New Jersey college sports.
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Epic Poker Working To Drive Game More Into Mainstream US

Epic Poker started their poker league earlier this year, and now they are spearheading an effort to drive poker into mainstream America in the coming years. On Wednesday, Epic Poker announced a partnership with the USA Today.
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Casino Opponents Not Giving Up In Massachusetts

Although the deck appears stacked against them, casino opponents in Massachusetts are not giving up their fight to keep destination casino resorts out of the state.
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Win Big Points and Cash in the Upcoming Carbon League VIP Freeroll

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Full Tilt, PokerStars, Absolute Get Extension to Respond to Amended Complaint

Full Tilt, PokerStars, & Absolute are granted extensions, have until January 2, 2012 to respond to Amended Complaint.
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Phil Hellmuth to Host Poker Benefit for Agrace HospiceCare

On Saturday, December 17, Phil Hellmuth will return to Madison, Wisconsin to host the second annual Phil Hellmuths Holdem with Agrace HospiceCare. Guests include Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin and Annette Obrestad.
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Herold Leads

Who leads the Day 1a field of the inaugural PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Loutraki?
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Mark quot;Pegasus quot; Smith

Mark Smiths recent WSOP-Circuit win gave him his 5th gold ring, breaking a tie w/ Men Nguyen & Chris Reslock and setting himself apart from the pack.
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Rise and Fall of Bitar, Epic Poker Partners with USA Today, and More

Former employees of Full Tilt Poker have made their feelings known about CEO Ray Bitar, and Facebook is gearing up to offer real-money gambling in the United Kingdom.
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Blackjack Leads Wilson W. from CA to Victory With a $21K Win