The Year in Poker: September, 2008

September was a huge month for poker, with significant events running around the globe. The annual World Championship of Online Poker at PokerStars ran for much of the month and set attendance and payout marks, while the World...
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Bowling Notes: Nortel Lanes to mix poker and bowling

Nortel Lanes will combine bowling and poker beginning Jan. 8 when a charity poker room opens at the bowling alley. Non-profit organizations can apply for ...
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A Shinnecock casino All bets are on - Newsday

What s the story behind Suffolk County s sudden willingness to take a serious look at the idea of a Shinnecock casino on Long Island? ...
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On the Vegas strip, embattled Fry s VP was just one of the high ... - San Jose Mercury News

Bravado, say the bartenders at the Palms Casino Resort who see guys like Siddiqui every night. A mathematical mind, say fellow gamblers clustered around a ...Fry s embezzling suspect well known to Vegas DA s office San Francisco ChronicleFry s VP busted after leaving spreadsheets outlining his scheme on ... DailyTechAlleged embezzler known as top Las Vegas deadbeat San Jose Mercury NewsSan Jose Mercury News - San Jose Mercury Newsall 71 news articles
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Tv Tonight - The Province

(CBC Newsworld 7 pm, 10 pm) Sports Celebrity Poker Showdown -- Michael Badalucco, Bobby Flay, Steve Harris, Kathy Najimy and Mimi Rogers compete on behalf ...
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Site of celebrations becomes place for mourning - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

The Ortega home, a tidy, one-story structure at the end of a cul-de-sac, had been at the center of so many family events: pizza nights, poker parties and an ...
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Poker Show Debuts Take Center Stage on Poker News Daily - PR Web (press release)

Taking center stage on Poker News Daily this week has been the news that High Stakes Poker will debut on March 1st. For poker fans seeking more immediate ...Year in Review: Tournaments galore PokerListings.comall 2 news articles
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BW Wrapping Up 2008 with Exclusive Poker Bonuses - PR Web (press release)

BonusWhores.com, the premier source for the world s best poker bonuses, is closing out the 2008 calendar year by offering its members exclusive ...
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Online Poker Reaches Twitter Network

December 28 - Regular micro buy in tournaments at Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars comprise the Twitter Poker Tour, which continues to grow with the spread of the word.
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Smoking ban seen as a bad bet for Coast casinos - Biloxi Sun Herald

By MARY PEREZ - meperez@sunherald.com Biloxi What is good for Gulfport may not work in Biloxi, where the citys eight casinos could take a hit from a ...
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Fired Fry s executive s fall from grace a classic Silicon Valley tale - San Jose Mercury News

With pockets full of big bills, he often would be escorted by a casino quot;host who would cater to his every need: spacious penthouse suites, flights to the ...Fry s embezzling suspect well known to Vegas DA s office San Francisco ChronicleFry s VP busted after leaving spreadsheets outlining his scheme on ... DailyTechFRY S COOPERATING WITH IRS IN EXECUTIVE INVESTIGATION 1590 KLIV Silicon Valley NewsSan Jose Mercury News - San Jose Mercury Newsall 60 news articles
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Utah Says States Should Decide Online Casinos Legality, Not Feds - Online Casino Advisory

Utah legislators have seen the future in the US, and their vision is of the repeal of the UIGEA and the legalization and regulation of online casinos. ...
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Dallas Cowboys Gambling On Romo To Take Them Into The Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys have had every break go their way to still be alive in the playoff race, now they will have nobody to blame but themselves should they fail to make it there.
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NFL Picks Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds - SportsbookBettingPromotions

Get up to 15% CASH on your initial sports betting bonus deposit at BetEd.com Once your sports betting deposit is processed, your CASH betting bonus will be ...Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Odds Betting Locksmith Sports PicksNFL Week 17 Wagering Browns vs Steelers BetUs.comall 899 news articles
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Winter Weather Further Hurting Casino Gambling Revenue In US

If things were not bad enough for casinos in the US, they have another problem this winter. The weather is further hurting casino gambling revenue at casinos throughout the country.
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Navajo Casinos Have Learned From Other Tribes Mistakes - Online Casino Advisory

After many smaller tribes have turned to casinos for revenue, the populous Navajo Nation now is beginning to seek the benefits available through casino ...
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US Gambling Agreement With WTO Being Challenged In Utah

The state of Utah has lawmakers that believe the US government has unjustly withheld information regarding negotiations with the WTO stemming from a gambling agreement.
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Playing Omaha Poker at Online Poker Rooms - VegasSports-Odds

Online poker players usually choose to play Texas Holdem for their poker game of choice, but there are some players that will take a shot playing Omaha ...Online Poker Strategies and Texas Holdem Poker Strategies PWOall 2 news articles
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Picks

NFL Picks at Sportsbook.com have Pittsburgh listed as a -10.5 home favorite. Browns Breakdown: Cleveland looked like it quit on the season about a month ago ...
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Gambling tycoon Anurag Dikshit deals losing hand - Times Online

They believe they have done nothing wrong, maintaining that until the US explicitly banned online gaming in October 2006, offering poker online to American ...
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UFC 92 Betting The Ultimate Main Event Griffin vs Evans

The locks that do come through for online sportsbook betting fans are usually locks that offer very little value in the BetUS Sportsbook. ...
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NFL Football Picks: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets - Bodog Beat

Get your NFL odds in the Bodog Sportsbook. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.Miami Dolphins at New York Jets Odds - Dolphins vs Jets Betting VegasSports-Oddsall 1,050 news articles
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Greektown Casino In Detroit Weighing Options For Future - Casino Gambling Web

Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have filed for bankruptcy protection for their Greektown Casino in Detroit, Michigan. The tribe is in a good position, ...Casino options: Hold or fold DetNews.comGreektown Casinos Hotel is nearing completion; set to open in Feb ... AmericaJR.comGreektown Casino-Hotel Opens International Buffet on Friday PR Newswire (press release)all 9 news articles
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Sportsbooks Focused On College Football Bowl Odds Today

The Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminole4s are trying to show they are back at the top of college football, to do that, both teams must have impressive bowl victories today.
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PokerStars Guinness World Record Tourney Entries Capped

PokerStars has announced plenty of promotional extras in conjunction with its latest assault on the Guinness Book of World Records. The record-setting event, which starts at 3:30 pm ET on Sunday, reached its 35,000-player cap...
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Alton casino closes after barge accident - Chicago Tribune

AP ALTON, Ill. - An Illinois casino near St. Louis is closed for repairs after two barges broke loose in the icy Mississippi River and struck part of the ...Alton Casino closes after barges break loose St. Louis Post-Dispatchall 3 news articles
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Gambling Funding New York Budget to Avoid Tax Increases

Governor David Paterson, facing a huge budget deficit, is examining every possible way to bring in more gambling dollars to avoid the unpopular move of raising taxes.
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Greektown Casino In Detroit Weighing Options For Future

The Greektown Casino is in a decent position for a group that has filed for bankruptcy protection, but the owners of the casino must have a plan in place before February 1st.
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Fry s embezzling suspect well known to Vegas DA s office - San Francisco Chronicle

Under Nevada law, a casino marker - or extension of credit - is the equivalent of a check, and failing to pay one is the equivalent of theft. ...Alleged embezzler known as top Las Vegas deadbeat San Jose Mercury NewsFry s VP busted after leaving spreadsheets outlining his scheme on ... DailyTechFRY S COOPERATING WITH IRS IN EXECUTIVE INVESTIGATION 1590 KLIV Silicon Valley NewsSan Jose Mercury News - San Jose Mercury Newsall 48 news articles
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Racing industry big winner from Louisiana casinos - KATC

NEW ORLEANS -- If there s a sure winner from casino gambling in Louisiana, it s the horse racing industry that once warned of its imminent demise from slot ...
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