Online Poker and the Super Committee

The Congressional super committee has unprecedented abilities to push legislation, and needs to raise money fast. Will online poker finally be legalized?
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Blom, Galfond, Sahamies Win Big

This past week saw the high-stakes online action return to its former glory, with big names like Viktor Blom, Phil Glafond, & Ilari Sahamies winning big.
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PokerNews Weekly: August 19, 2011

In this edition of the PokerNews Weekly, Sarah Grant gives you the details on the live tournaments, online winnings and news from the week in poker.
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Qualify For The PokerStars World Cup of Poker During VIP Mega Month

Represent your country and get a 90% reduction on VIP benefits this month at PokerStars.
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$40,000 of Freerolls, Exclusive Bonuses, and Prizes in 888 Poker Mad Month

Exclusive bonuses and $40k in freerolls for new and existing players at 888 Poker, between August and October.
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Still Time to Qualify for the PokerNews EPIC League Final

Just two events remain, but there is everything to play for, in the PokerNews EPIC League.
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Full Tilt Class Action Suit, Bonomo on the Move, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the new Full Tilt class action lawsuit, where Justin Bonomo is moving, and more.
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Online Poker Battle Begins In California As Casinos Take To Radio

The online poker regulation battle has only just begun in the US, and it is most prevalent these days in California. A group of casino owners has taken to the airwaves to put pressure on lawmakers to change current laws.
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Miami Hurricanes Scandal Changing ACC Betting Odds

Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro has spilled the beans on his favorite childhood team, and the ramifications of his allegations could have a big impact on ACC betting odds for the upcoming season.
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Atlantic City Casinos See No Second Quarter Revenue Relief

Atlantic City casinos were supposed to be seeing a recovery from the economic recession by this point, but the second quarter revenue figures indicate that a full recovery is s till nowhere in sight.
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Gambling Not The Main Attraction At Cosmopolitan In Las Vegas

Casinos resorts in Las Vegas are designed to bring customers in with their amenities and keep them there with their gambling options. The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is doing things backwards, making more from the restaurants and hotel.
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Debt Super Committee Could Hold Key to Online Poker Legislation

How close is online poker legislation? The debt super committee could hold the key.
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Victoria S. Finds the Eye of the Tiger and Wins $47K Playing Slots at Bodog Casino

Our top player for the day, Victoria S. of CA, showed the rest of us how itâ??s really done after scoring a grand total of $47,600 playing a winning combination of slot machines including Tiger Treasures, Mister Money and Aztecâ??s Treasure. Congratulations to Victoria, our top casino for the day!To many, Blackjack is definitely a [...]
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Global Poker Index: Mercier Takes Over No. 1

A look at the Global Poker Index rankings as of August 15, 2011. Jason Mercier has overtaken the top spot and Erik Seidel holds steady at No. 2.
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Bust Poker770 Team Pros to Win a $50,000 Sponsorship Package

If you can beat them, you can join them. Bust Poker770 Pros for a chance to become one of them for a year.
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Wynn Resorts to Aquire Bwin.Party, Daniel Cates, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at Wynn Resorts looking to acquire Bwin.Party, Daniel Cates interview, and more.
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Atlantic City Casinos See No Second Quarter Revenue Relief

Atlantic City casinos were supposed to be seeing a recovery from the economic recession by this point, but the second quarter revenue figures indicate that a full recovery is s till nowhere in sight.
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Miami Hurricanes Scandal Changing ACC Betting Odds

Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro has spilled the beans on his favorite childhood team, and the ramifications of his allegations could have a big impact on ACC betting odds for the upcoming season.
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Online Poker Battle Begins In California As Casinos Take To Radio

The online poker regulation battle has only just begun in the US, and it is most prevalent these days in California. A group of casino owners has taken to the airwaves to put pressure on lawmakers to change current laws.
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Welcome to the Main Event!

On Tuesday, ESPN aired the first two episodes of the 2011 WSOP Main Event. With 24 episodes leading up to the November Nine, the action starts here with Day 3!
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James B. Challenged the Funky Monkey and Scored $62K

What a great day it was for James B. of WV who won a grand total of $62,416 playing a winning combination of slots including Funky Monkey and Paris Beauty. Way to go James B., our top casino winner for the day!Another grand winner in our casino neighborhood was Victoria S. of CA who [...]
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CityCenter Tower Implosion, Cosmopolitan Losses, and More

In the latest Inside Gaming, well give you the scoop on a possible implosion on the Las Vegas Strip, a sobering six months for the Cosmopolitan, and more.
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PokerNews Jet Set: Queenstown, New Zealand

The PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour is headed to the self-proclaimed Adventure Capital of the World next week. If you will be joining us then heres a guide to the adventurous, yet relaxing, ski-town.
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Less Than A Week to Qualify For $22,500 in WCOOP Freerolls

Less than a week to go if you want to qualify for our freerolls to the WCOOP Main Event.
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Poker Player Relocation Services, Online Poker Ads, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the new player relocation service that was launched, online poker ads in California, and more.
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Gambling Not The Main Attraction At Cosmopolitan In Las Vegas

Casinos resorts in Las Vegas are designed to bring customers in with their amenities and keep them there with their gambling options. The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is doing things backwards, making more from the restaurants and hotel.
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Top Casino Winner Darren N. of WY Wins $193K Playing Slots

Today we had one player that left many of us amazed and in awe of their spectacular casino win totaling $193,958 playing a special combination of slots including Aztecâ??s Treasure and Goldbeard online slots. Congratulations to Darren N. of WY, just amazing!Other big Bodog Casino winners for the weekend included:Victoria S. of CA walked away [...]
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PokerNews Debate: Will the Epic Poker League Succeed

The Epic Poker Leagues inaugural event was a great success, but can the tour continue the trend? Eric Ramsey and Rich Ryan discuss.
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Black Friday Effect: An Interview with a Supernova Elite

PokerNews caught up with Mike "MeleaB" Brooks, a Supernova Elite who relocated to England in order to continue playing on PokerStars.
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Off the Felt with Peter Jetten

We sat down with Peter Jetten to learn a little more about what he does off the felt. We talked about koala bears, dancing, and his love for food.
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