The Aussie Millions on GSN: Shak Defeats Ivey for $100K Title

There arent too many poker players who can say that theyve gone heads-up with Phil Ivey and come away with the best of it. However, with his victory in the $100,000 buy-in No-Limit Holdem High Roller event at the 2010 Aussie Millions, Dan...
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Live Poker Not Considered Gambling in New Zealand

July 14 - The New Zealand District Court has rules that live poker is not gambling and that ads for it and online poker educational sites are not illegal.
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2,750 Unibet Open Promo Starts Wednesday!

PokerNews Unibet Promo offers a free shot at a 2,750 package to the Unibet Open in Valencia, Spain!
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Las Vegas Riviera Casino Files for Bankruptcy

Although the revenue of many Las Vegas, Nevada casinos has improved over the six months some of the smaller venue are still struggling. This is readily apparent with the bankruptcy of the Las Vegas Riviera Resort #38; Casino.Riviera Holdings Corp, owner of the Riviera on the Las Vegas Strip, has filed for bankruptcy protection under [...]
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Camarillo Fire May Keep Gamblers Away From Casinos Tonight

Gamblers may be staying at their homes tonight instead of heading out to their favorite casinos due to the Camarillo fire that burned on Tuesday.
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Less Than 1,000 Players Left At World Series Of Poker Main Event

The players are falling quickly at the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of late Tuesday, only 751 of the starting field of 7,319 remain.
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Patrick Calls For Gambling Compromise Between House And Senate

Governor Duval Patrick has come too far in his quest for casino gambling resorts in Massachusetts to let it all fall apart now. On Tuesday, Patrick called for House and Senate leaders to reach a compromise on the issue.
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Atacama Desert A Hit For Gamers While Chile Rocked With Earthquake

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers have been focused on a new map of the Atacama Desert for the Battlefield Bad Company 2 game, but the actual Atacama Desert was rattled by an earthquake on Tuesday.
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2010 World Series of Poker: On the Rail with Joe Cada

We caught up with Joe Cada during Day 2 of his 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event, and talked with the reigning champ about his life since winning, and what he likes to do in Las Vegas.How has your life changed since winning the World...
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2010 World Series of Poker: Main Event Bubble Bursts

After three-and-a-half days of play the World Series of Poker Main Event bubble officially burst Tuesday night, and 747 of the 7,319 players that entered were all at least $19,263. The unfortunate bubble boy was Tim McDonald, who does not go home...
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July 13th Daily Deal

Topics: WSOP Main Event Update, Poker Hall of Fame Voting and the Aussie Millions Heads-Up Championship.On todays Daily Deal, the public vote is open for the two-...
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The Nightly Turbo: WSOP Planning Italian and French Events, World Poker Tour Bellagio Cup VI Update, and More

Harrahs Interactive CEO Mitch Garber let on that the World Series of Poker was looking to expand bracelet events into Italy and Frace, the Bellagio Cup VI is on to Day 3, and weve got a list of 20 hot poker babes that could win the 2010 WSOP...
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The Sunday Briefing: Ty quot;puffinmypurp quot; Reiman and Jared quot;vengrinj quot; Vengrin Win Sunday s Biggest Majors

The World Series of Poker may have taken a break on Sunday, but the Sunday Online Majors were in full gear. The biggest prize of the day went to Ty "puffinmypurp" Reiman. The young pro took down the PokerStars Sunday Million for $228,150. The Full...
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James O. of WI is Our Top Casino Winner With Over $43K in Winnings

While some were preparing to watch the World Cup Final this weekend, others spent it rejoicing about winning thousands in cash in our Bodog Casino. James O. of WI was at the top of our winners list with $43,167 in casino winnings playing all of his favorite online slot machines including Mermaid Queen, Hillbillies, [...]
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2,750 Unibet Open Package Qualifier

PokerNews and Unibet are bringing you an exciting tournament with your chance to win a seat to the Unibet Open Valencia. There is a 2,750 Unibet Open Valencia package up for grabs and 500 will be added to the prizepool and distributed out as...
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Online Gambling Fans Hit By Octopus Retirement

Paul the Octopus will no longer help online gambling and sports betting fans.
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MLB All Star Game Betting Odds: As Usual, American League Favored

The American League has won so many All-Star games in a row that gamblers consider the game easy money. Once again, it is the American League that is favored in the MLB All-Star game betting odds.
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2010 World Series of Poker Day 44: James Carroll Holds Chip Lead and Chan Continues to Climb

Day 3 was the first day that the entire World Series of Poker Main Event field took the felt together, and after another four levels of play the day is complete and led by James Carroll, who has 803,000...
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WSOP Smoke Break with Dan Cypra

Editor Dan Cypra gets some comments from the 2010 WSOP during one of the many smoke breaks taken outside of the Rio in Las Vegas. In this aptly named segment called #8220;Smoke Break #8221;...
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Inside Gaming: Bankruptcy for Riviera, May Losses for Las Vegas, and Legal Fireworks for Station Casinos

The heat has really been on the gaming industry in July, and casino executives havent exactly been lying by their fancy pools sipping mai tais...
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River City Casino Continues To Pack In The Gamblers In St. Louis

The month of June brought bad news to most St. Louis casinos, but River City again showed that they can continue to bring in the gamblers in record numbers.
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Home Run Derby 2010 Betting Odds: Miguel Cabrera Favored

Miguel Cabrera is challenging to become the first triple crown winner in Major League Baseball since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Tonight, Cabrera is the betting favorite to win the Home Run Derby 2010.
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World Series Of Poker Main Event Update: Chan Near Chip Lead

After a full week of playing on all different days, the remaining players in the World Series of Poker main event came together on Monday for the first time as a complete group.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Continue To Work On Casino Gambling Bill

Six lawmakers in Massachusetts are expected to continue discussions on casino gambling expansion this week. The legislators are hoping to have a completed bill by the end of the month.
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The Nightly Turbo: World Series of Poker Circuit Schedule Announced, Tom Dwan on the Poker Show, and More

Its a brand new week, so put all those bad beats behind you and catch up on what youve been missing. The World Series of Poker has released the Circuit schedule, Tom Dwan made an appearance on the Poker Show, and if you missed the PokerStars...
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Bookmakers: England quot;Debacle quot; Makes 2014 Win Long Shot

Brazil are the early favourites for the next World Cup.
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Online Gambling May Be Factor In Internet Popularity

One expert believes the internet is now the most common way to shop and entertain for many Britons.
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World Poker Tour Brings Back Kimberly Lansing Among Other Changes

On Saturday, the World Poker Tour held a press conference inside the Monet 1 Ballroom at the Bellagio to announce some changes that would be taking place for Season IX of the tour. #8220;...
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Aussie Millions Heads-Up Championship Airs on GSN

On Saturday night, the Heads-Up Championship at the Aussie Millions aired on GSN. Only one hour of coverage was devoted to the event, which attracted 50 players...
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Money Magazine Best Places To Live: Casinos Help Ann Arbor

Those US residents looking to relocate and still enjoy their casino experience may want to check into Ann Arbor, Michigan. The city was ranked number forty-six in Money Magazines best places to live, and casinos are in the vicinity.
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