September 9, 2011

Heres a break down of all the important poker related news stories of the week.
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Michael C. of TX Won $118K Playing Slots, Slots and More Slots

We’ve got some bigtime weekend winners to report and let’s just say that they’re cup runneth over with lots of casino winnings.First we’d like to announce our top winner Michael C. who managed to rack up an extraordinary amount of cash totaling $118,140 playing a few Bodog Casino favorites including Paradise Dreams, Realm of Riches [...]
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Steelers Rise, Bengals Fall

The NFL Power Rankings have not changed much at the top this season, but the middle has fluctuated on a regular basis. This week, the Steelers and Texans rise, while the Ravens and Bengals fall.
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Full-Scale Casinos In Florida Could Damage Las Vegas

Full-scale casino gambling could be right around the corner for the Sunshine State, and if that occurs, it could put another big dent in the gaming monopoly in Las Vegas.
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Gambling A Big Issue As Election Day Arrives Around The US

The gambling issue has changed these days from whether or not to expand gambling, to how much a states gaming industry should grow. Today, voters will go to the polls in several states to weigh in on various gaming initiatives.
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MA Passes Casino Bill, Caesars IPO, and More

Mass. passes a bill allowing for 3 casino-resorts, Caesars restarts the IPO process, and the Cosmopolitan wows visitors but cant seem to take their money at the tables.
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Martin “phasE89“ Balaz Wins Fifty50 Prop Bet on PokerStars

Czech poker pro Martin “phasE89“ Balaz, a Fifty50 SnG specialist on PokerStars, made an enthusiastic bet last month to play 24,000 Fifty50 SnGs and finish with profit (without rakeback).
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Conquer the World at PartyPoker and Win $100,000

Start capturing cities at PartyPoker for your chance to take over the world and win $100,000!
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Veldhuis and ElkY Fight Still On, Spain Nears Regulation, More

Were only a week away from the kickboxing match between Team PokerStars Pros Lex Veldhuis and Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier.
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Chris Ferguson Responds to Full Tilt Poker Complaint

Chris Ferguson brings Ian J. Imrich on board defense counsel & files documents laying claim to various bank accounts seized by the Department of Justice.
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Snow Blamed For Connecticut Casinos October Revenue Drop

An unexpected snowstorm in the Northeast in October was blamed for declining revenue numbers at Connecticuts two casino destinations for the month. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun both saw sharp drops in revenue in October.
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New Jersey Announces More Stringent Casino Regulations

The final wave of Atlantic City casino regulation overhauls came on Monday when the state of New Jersey announced more rules that are aimed at revamping an industry that has seen sagging revenue numbers in recent years.
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Titanic Thompson by Kevin Cook

Titanic Thompson was one of the most prolific gamblers in history, betting on everything from golf to poker. Kevin Cook takes a look at this colorful character in his new book, Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything.
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WSOP November Nine Taxes, Sam Trickett is King, More

WSOP Main Event champ Pius Heinz wont pay any tax on his WSOP Main Event winnings, and Sam Trickett is now the U.Ks all-time leader in live tournament earnings.
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Top Payout For Carolyn L. of NC Who Won $54K Playing Slots

It was Carolyn L. of NC who earned the top spot today playing a special combination of slots including Crystal Waters and Rain Dance which lead to her grand $54,713 win.In a close second was Pamela H. of WA who while playing Caesar’s Empire managed to walk away with a grand total of $18,333!Other big [...]
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Remaining World Poker Tour Season X Schedule To Include Eight Main Events in 2012

The World Poker Tour Season X is nearing its halfway point and will boast an impressive 2012 schedule that will include eight Main Events, both domestic and international.
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2005 WSOP Main Event Final Tablist, Aaron Kanter

We caught up with 2005 WSOP final tablist, Aaron Kanter, to see what hes been up to since the poker boom and how the final table changed his life.
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Off the Felt with Joe Sebok

We recently sat down with Joe Sebok to talk a little poker, family secrets, and his new pup.
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Nevada to Take Applications in February for Internet Poker Licenses

On Monday, VegasInc.com reported that Nevada’s Gaming Control Board will begin accepting applications in February from companies looking to obtain licenses to operate online poker sites.
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Judicial Bias Alleged in Phil Ivey Divorce Case

Phil Iveys ex-wife has filed a petition with the Nevada Supreme Court alleging that there was favoritism involved in the couples 2009 divorce case.
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Seat Open with Bertrand quot;ElkY quot; Grospellier Part 2

Team PokerStars Pro Bertrand Grospellier opens up about how he got into poker and what the future hold for the young, accomplished star.
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Near-Live quot; Coverage of 2011 WSOP November Nine

The World Series of Poker has changed the dates of the 2011 WSOP Main Event final table in order to accommodate live tournament coverage by ESPN.
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WPT Returns to Bellagio, Tony G Discusses Premier League, and More

This week at PartyPoker, the WPT returns to the Bellagio, Tony G tells us about his Premier League competition, and more!
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PokerStars Guinness Record, PartyPoker Premier League Roster, and More

The Weekly Turbo is bringing you the weeks top poker news stories including another Guinness Record attempt from PokerStars, the lineup for the upcoming PartyPoker Premier League, and more.
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Packers Looking To Stay Perfect

The Green Bay Packers have been the best team in the NFL since the start of last years playoffs. Tonight, the Packers will try to keep their perfect season alive when they host the Minnesota Vikings.
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Atlantic City Casinos Trying To Rebuild Revenue Through Comps

Atlantic City casinos have seen the best of times and the worst of times over the past couple of decades. Currently, the eleven casinos in the city are trying to regain their clientele through comps.
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Anti-Gambling Groups Turning To Familiar Arguments In Florida

Anti-gambling groups have started to launch their campaign to stop a bill that would add three casino resorts in South Florida. The first order of business for the anti-gaming groups was to point out a growing problem gambling rate.
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Chinese Poker on the iPad feat. David Williams

Listening to music, reading, & Tweeting are popular preoccupations during tournaments, but theres a new pastime in town: playing Chinese Poker on the iPad.
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Win Your Way to London for Betfair Poker Live

The Betfair Poker Live London event is only a couple of months so start planning your trip to England!
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Bwin Takes Initiative In Austrian Law Drafting

The bill proposed by the Austrian government doesnt correspond with the operators needs. So they are going to struggle against it.
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