PokerNews Jet Set: Barcelona

If youre planning to jet over to Barcelona for the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour, then make sure you read through our city guide before you start packing.
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Epic Poker League Main Event 1 Day 2: Trickett Leads Into the Money

Sam Trickett leads the Epic Poker League Main Event after Day 2. Only 18 players remain and everyone left is in the money.
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Free Bets and â?¬2 Irish Winter Satellites from Paddy Power Poker

Two more great promotions from the Irish mirth makers at Paddy Power Poker.
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PokerScout Traffic Numbers, Qureshi Responds, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at online poker traffic numbers, Haseeb Qureshis response to cheating, and more.
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Las Vegas Strip Receives Gambling Revenue Boom In June

It may have taken the World Series of Poker to get it done, but Las Vegas Strip casinos finally turned the corner and had a revenue increase. The June figures represent a thirty-two percent jump over the same period last year.
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Top Winner Alexandra from ON Wins Double the Cash Playing Video Poker

Yesterday, it was all fun and games for Alexandra A. of ON who had double the fun while playing Double Double Bonus Poker and walking away with $25,211 â?? earning her the top spot in todayâ??s casino winners list.Todayâ??s second place spot went to Albert P. from Indiana who scored a boozy win after playing [...]
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McIlroy Favored, Woods Close Behind

Tiger Woods is only one week removed from his first professional golf outing in months, yet he is considered the sixth betting choice to win the PGA Championship this week. Rory McIlroy is the favorite.
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Another Dark Day For US Casino Stocks, MGM Leads Decline

It has been a rough week so far for US casino gaming companies on the stock market, and Wednesday the declines continued. MGM Resorts International led the way, falling almost eight percent.
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Lottery Sales Bring Into Question New Zealand Online Gambling Laws

No US lawmakers have ever given a clear answer when asked exactly what forms of online gambling are illegal in the US. New Zealand residents may be asking for clarification on their laws as well after the lottery announced expansion plans.
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The WSOP on ESPN: $50,000 Poker Player s Championship

ESPN continued its broadcast of the 2011 WSOP w/ the $50K Poker Players Championship featuring Phil Hellmuth, Brian Rast, Ben Lamb, Scott Seiver, Matt Glantz, Owais Ahmed, George Lind, & Minh Ly.
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Casino Revenue Drops Again In AC As State Eyes Online Gambling

Revenue was down again in July at Atlantic City casinos, and with each declining month, supporters of online gambling in New Jersey make more calls for regulation.
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Alabama Jury Unable To Come To A Decision In Gambling Trial

An Alabama jury was unable to come to a decision after a third straight day of deliberations in the highly publicized gambling corruption trial that has consumed a courts time for over two months.
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Katchalov Leading Superstar Field

The Epic Poker League kicked off with its inaugural Main Event on Tuesday and 137 of the biggest pros in the world came out to play. Eugene Katchalov leads the remaining field after Day 1 with a massive stack of 356,300 in chips.
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It is your last chance to maximize your points in our exclusive EPIC league on Everest Poker.
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World Poker Tour to Malta, Epic Poker League, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the WPTs event in Malta, an update from the Epic Poker League, and more.
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Des Plaines Rivers Casino Racking Up The Cash In Illinois

If Illinois Governor Pat Quinn needed confirmation that casino revenue can excite a community, he need look no further than the Des Plaines Rivers Casino, which brought in $17 million in two weeks.
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Golden Nugget Casino Hosting Women s Hall Of Fame Inductions

The Golden Nugget will be hosting the upcoming Women in Poker Hall of Fame induction ceremony on September 2nd, and Las Vegas casinos are hoping that the event can bring customers into Sin City for the weekend.
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Las Vegas Sports Books Gearing Up For Familiarity In MLB Playoffs

Las Vegas sports books have already started compiling their Major League Baseball playoff odds, and this year it appears as though odds makers will be dealing with familiar teams.
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Grace B. Wins Some Reel Cash With Her $85K Weekend Win

We have a handful of new slot machines here at Bodog Casino and it was Grace B. from FL who earned this weekendâ??s top spot after winning $85,889 playing our latest addition, Reel Blood slot machine .Congratulations to Grace who scored the top spot this weekend but she definitely wasnâ??t alone as many more of [...]
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Baltimore Upping The Ante For Casino Developers

The city of Baltimore wants to have one of the top gaming facilities in the US. In order to attract developers, the city has upped the ante, offering additional cash and other perks to potential casino developers.
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PokerNews Op-Ed: Sports and Poker Don t Mix

Alex Rodriguez was nearly suspended from the MLB for playing in a celebrity home game, leading us to examine why poker and sports dont mix.
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Poker After Dark: $100,000 NLHE Cash Game Recap â?? Week 1

New episodes of Poker After Dark aired this past week with a $100K Cash Game lineup that included Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, Michael Mizrachi, Chris Ferguson, Brandon Adams, Peter Jetten, Jean-Robert Bellande, and Phil Hellmuth.
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EPT London Schedule, Greenstein s Car Stolen, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the EPT London schedule, how Barry Greenstein lost his car, and more.
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Alex Rodriguez May Avoid Suspension For Illegal Poker Gambling

Alex Rodriguez has skirted Major league baseball rules before without getting in trouble, and it appears he may do so again. A source indicated Monday that Rodriguez will likely not be suspended for playing in an illegal poker game.
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Casino Stocks Plummet In A Disastrous Day On The Market

The stock market has been ravaged by sharp drops since US lawmakers solved the debt-crisis last week. On Monday, casino stocks plummeted, as did many other big stocks in the US.
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Steelers And Ravens Favored This Year

The AFC North has been a two horse race for the past decade, with the exception of one Cincinnati Bengals title. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have been the class of the division, and they are betting favorites again this year.
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Plaza Renovations Almost Complete, Las Vegas Executives Hopeful

The Plaza Las Vegas hotel-casino is about finished with renovations that Sin City executives will help bring new customers into the city in the near future. The resort is hoping to reopen by September.
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Jury Set To Deliberate In Alabama Gambling Corruption Trial

After months of testimony and legal battles, the fate of VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor, along with lobbyists and senators, hinges on a jurys decision. The deliberations in the case begin this afternoon.
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Winnerpalooza Strikes Again At Bodog Casino

Yesterdayâ??s casino winners were legendary, with their awesome slot machine technique and their amazing blackjack skills. Topping off our list of winners is Larry W. from TX who scored $16,705 while digging for gold playing Gold in Bars slot machine. Way to go Larry!Michael G. from MO won some serious cash while admiring the [...]
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