Willcocks Leads Remaining 37

A recap of Day 2 of the PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour Melbourne where Phillip Willcocks leads the remaining 37 players.
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World Poker Tour Ratings, November Nine Betting, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the World Poker Tour ratings, where you can bet on the 2011 November Nine and more.
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Land-Based Casinos Continue To Thrive After Online Poker Crackdown

Land-based poker rooms have been struggling since the economic recession, but when the US Department of Justice cracked down on Internet poker, the land-based business started booming again.
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Rank Confirms Expansion Plans

The gaming group is to take on 1,400 additional staff over the next three years.
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NFC East Betting Odds Changing With Eagles Asomugha Signing

The NFC East is always a favorite of sports gamblers, with the teams in the division all having big fan bases. On Friday, Nnamdi Asomugha gave bettors even more reason to be excited when he signed with the Eagles.
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Bodog Taking Calculated Risk By Leaving US Online Gambling Market

Bodog is one of the most recognizable names in online gambling, and the company announced this week that US customers will no longer be privileged to play on the network of Internet gaming sites after this year.
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Pennsylvania Slot Revenue Decreases in Second Quarter

Pennsylvania slot revenue, which has been on the rise for several months, finally decreased in the second quarter of 2011. The state is still on pace to become the top gaming destination on the East Coast by the end of 2012.
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Anti-Gambling Lawmaker Backs Online Gambling Bill In Massachusetts

Treasurer Steven Grossman is against the idea of online gambling regulations in the US, but as he understands the form of gambling will soon become commonplace, Grossman is supporting a new Internet gambling bill in Massachusetts.
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2011 PokerStars.net APPT Melbourne Day 1: Carle Topping the Field

The fifth season of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour kicked off on Friday with the tour taking to the Crown Poker Room felt in Melbourne, Australia for the first time ever. At the end of the day, Mitch Carle leads the way.
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Exclusive $22,500 PokerNews WCOOP Freerolls

PokerNews and PokerStars have teamed up once again to send you to play in the WCOOP Main Event in September.
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Kent Poker Whiz Prepares To Take Place At Top Table

The former University of Kent student will participate in the World Series of Poker.
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Pros on the Move, Letter to the AGCC, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at which pros are on the move, which pro wrote a letter to the AGCC, and more.
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Resorts Casino Receiving Pressure From Union Regarding Pay Cuts

The oldest casino in Atlantic City is receiving heat from union workers after the new owners slashed their payroll by having existing employees reapply, and then hiring the employees at a reduced rate.
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US Online Poker Players Get New Voice In FairPlay USA

Online poker players have been given a big boost this week by gaming giants MGM and Caesars. The two Las Vegas-based companies have launched FairPlay USA, a non-profit organization that will lobby for changes to current US laws.
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NBA Stars May Head To Play Where Sports Betting Is Legal

NBA stars are constantly warned about the dangers of betting on their own sport, and outside of Las Vegas, there is no outlet for sports gambling in the US. Now, several NBA stars may be headed to Europe, where gambling is legal.
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Taxpayer Dollars Siphoned As McGregor Gambling Trial Continues

Taxpayers are on the hook for a hefty bill over the past couple of months. The trial of VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor continued on Monday, well into its second month of testimony.
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Poker in Limbo As US Online Players Still Waiting For Payouts

The game of poker is under attack by the US government and players are still in limbo as to when they will receive their payouts from online poker sites that have left the US market earlier this year.
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Lesniak Reiterates Point That Online Gambling Is Legal

New Jersey state Senator Raymond Lesniak reiterated this past week that he believes online gambling conducted on a in-state basis, is legal under US law. Lesniak is still attempting to bring regulated online gambling to New Jersey.
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All In by Jerry Yang w/ Interview

With new poker books hitting the shelves every month, PokerNews has decided to offer comprehensive book reviews, starting w/ Jerry Yangâ??s new book, All In.
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AGCC Statement, Brad Garrett Charity Poker Tournament, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the days top poker news stories including a look at the latest statement issued by the AGCC, Brad Garretts charity poker tournament, and more.
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Part III: It s the Main Event!

The WSOP broadcasts are finding their own corner of our DVR this time of year, and we think its a fitting time to take a look back at some of the sights you can expect to see during the coverage of the opening days of the Main Event.
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Daryl R. of KS Wins the Top Spot With a $36K Win at Bodog Casino

Daryl R. of KS leads the pack today with his spectacular casino win totaling $36,508 after playing two of our most popular slot machines including Penguin Power and Witches and Wizards.It was a great day for Daryl but also for so many more of our casino players who are part of our daily leaderboard. [...]
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Around the World with Lynn Gilmartin: Back on the APPT!

Lynn Gilmartin takes a look back on the video highlights of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tours fourth season.
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Floating Casino Set To Sail From Port Canaveral In Florida

The casino cruise ship industry was at its height when vessels set sail from ports all across Florida in the eighties. On Friday, Victory Casino Cruises will be bringing that form of entertainment back to the Sunshine State.
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888 Holdings And Caesars May Partner For Online Poker License

Caesars Entertainment and 888 Holdings are in the final stages of developing a partnership, and 888 is considering applying for an online poker license in the state of Nevada.
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Boyd Gaming Second Quarter Revenue Drops Less That One Percent

Shares of Boyd Gaming dropped in the second quarter of 2011, and net revenue was down less than one percent. The company was hurt by the flooding of the Mississippi River.
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Isle of Man To Broaden Online Gambling Opportunities

The Isle of Man has an excellent reputation as an online gambling regulator.
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Company Looking To Promote Poker Leagues With Televised Tourney

Federated Sports & Gaming Inc. is attempting to take advantage of other televised poker leaving the US market. The company has agreed to a deal with CBS to air the Epic Poker League tournament moving forward.
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New Jersey State Sen. Lesniak Pens Letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to voice his displeasure of the letter from Senators Reid and Kyl.
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The WSOP on ESPN: Grudge-Match Week

This Tuesdayâ??s ESPN broadcast featured two historic "Grudge Matches" from WSOP history: Phil Hellmuth vs. Johnny Chan/Chris Moneymaker vs. Sammy Farha
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