Monday, October 31, 2011

Wembley Stadium Hosting Sport Of A Different Kind With Poker Event

The world of professional poker keeps getting larger with more and more tournaments and leagues being formed. The latest event in the process of being scheduled will be held at legendary Wembley Stadium in London.

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New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard.

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World Series Of Poker Europe Finishing Up Best Year Ever

The World Series of Poker Europe is finishing up its best year ever when it comes to attendance. Players from all over the world have flocked to France to participate.

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November Nine Begin Final Preparations For WSOP Main Event Finale

It has been several months since the World Series of Poker was front and center in Las Vegas, but that will change when the November Nine reconvene to finish the main event tournament.

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Daily Rewind - Hall of Fame For Greenstein, WPT Round-Up, Torelli Chases Debt

Daily Rewind - Hall of Fame For Greenstein, WPT Round-Up, Torelli Chases Debt
In this edition of the Daily Rewind we check out Gus Hansen's latest folly, the action at the current WPT event and review who made it into the Poker Hall of Fame.

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Anton Makievskyi: Beast From the East

Anton Makievskyi: Beast From the East
21-year-old Anton Makievskyi is the latest in the long line of Eastern Europeans to make their mark in poker's showpiece series. Find out more about the talented young Ukrainian here.

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PokerStrategy.com Podcast #1 With Matt Kaufman & Barry Carter

PokerStrategy.com Podcast #1 With Matt Kaufman & Barry Carter
This inaugural episode of the PokerStrategy.com Podcast discusses controversy at the EPT San Remo as well as recent developments with Absolute Poker, UB, and Full Tilt. Coach Jared Tendler also appears on the program to talk about the November 9.

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Daniel Negreanu: There Was Too Much Damage Done to FTP

Daniel Negreanu: There Was Too Much Damage Done to FTP
In the second part of our interview with PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu things get delicate! As always, Daniel speaks what is on his mind. Annie Duke and the brand FTP belong to his targets.

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Anton Makievskyi: Beast From the East

Anton Makievskyi: Beast From the East
21-year-old Anton Makievskyi is the latest in the long line of Eastern Europeans to make their mark in poker's showpiece series. Find out more about the talented young Ukrainian here.

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Daily Rewind - Confusion at WPT, Eva Longoria's Poker Event, NYC Club Shutdown

Daily Rewind - Confusion at WPT, Eva Longoria's Poker Event, NYC Club Shutdown
In today's daily round-up we recap the latest news from the WPT, look at why a New York poker club was forced to shut and get charitable with Eva Longoria and Phil Hellmuth.

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PokerStrategy.com Podcast #1 With Matt Kaufman & Barry Carter

PokerStrategy.com Podcast #1 With Matt Kaufman & Barry Carter
This inaugural episode of the PokerStrategy.com Podcast discusses controversy at the EPT San Remo as well as recent developments with Absolute Poker, UB, and Full Tilt. Coach Jared Tendler also appears on the program to talk about the November 9.

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Pius Heinz: Taking it in His Stride

Pius Heinz: Taking it in His Stride
Laid back German pro Pius Heinz refuses to let the November Nine phase him. Find out more about the 22-year-old online sensation, nicknamed "MastaP89", here.

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Daniel Negreanu: There Was Too Much Damage Done to FTP

Daniel Negreanu: There Was Too Much Damage Done to FTP
In the second part of our interview with PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu things get delicate! As always, Daniel speaks what is on his mind. Annie Duke and the brand FTP belong to his targets.

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Daily Rewind - Confusion at WPT, Eva Longoria's Poker Event, NYC Club Shutdown

Daily Rewind - Confusion at WPT, Eva Longoria's Poker Event, NYC Club Shutdown
In today's daily round-up we recap the latest news from the WPT, look at why a New York poker club was forced to shut and get charitable with Eva Longoria and Phil Hellmuth.

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New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard.

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Pius Heinz: Taking it in His Stride

Pius Heinz: Taking it in His Stride
Laid back German pro Pius Heinz refuses to let the November Nine phase him. Find out more about the 22-year-old online sensation, nicknamed "MastaP89", here.

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World Series Of Poker Europe Finishing Up Best Year Ever

The World Series of Poker Europe is finishing up its best year ever when it comes to attendance. Players from all over the world have flocked to France to participate.

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Lottery Sales Tied To Poker? Maryland Lawmaker Believes So

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley suggested yesterday that online poker should not be regulated on a federal level because the activity would hurt revenue for Maryland's state lottery.

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Daily Rewind - Hall of Fame For Greenstein, WPT Round-Up, Torelli Chases Debt

Daily Rewind - Hall of Fame For Greenstein, WPT Round-Up, Torelli Chases Debt
In this edition of the Daily Rewind we check out Gus Hansen's latest folly, the action at the current WPT event and review who made it into the Poker Hall of Fame.

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"It was my first $10k buy-in event" - Interview with Sam Holden

"It was my first $10k buy-in event" - Interview with Sam Holden
We caught up with Sam Holden at the WSOPE to learn all about the short stack at the November Nine final table.

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Sam Holden: $782k Ain't Bad for a Jobless Graduate

Sam Holden: $782k Ain't Bad for a Jobless Graduate
In this new mini-series, we preview the upcoming November Nine final table by profiling all the players. First up is the table's short stack, 22-year-old Brit Sam Holden.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Andrey Pateychuk Wins the EPT San Remo + Controversy at the Final Table

Andrey Pateychuk Wins the EPT San Remo + Controversy at the Final Table
Russian Andrey Pateychuk has triumphed over an 837-player field in Italy to win the PokerStars EPT San Remo. The final table included 2 very interesting hands- 1 that sparked some controversy, and 1 very memorable bad beat. Find out what happened.

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November Nine Countdown

November Nine Countdown
We are just over a week away from the final of the WSOP Main Event. Get all the latest news on the November Nine and more.

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The November Nine Effect

The November Nine Effect
Winning the main event usually results in further success for those that do it, but it appears just making it to the November Nine is a great omen too.

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KGC Issues Press Release on Absolute Poker and UB.com

KGC Issues Press Release on Absolute Poker and UB.com
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission has issued a statement in which they explain that they are attempting to liquidate the assets of Blanca Games Inc. in order to distribute proceeds to players. Find the complete statement here.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Full Tilt Attempting to Settle with District of Maryland

Full Tilt Attempting to Settle with District of Maryland
Full Tilt Poker is in talks with the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland in an attempt to settle an outstanding civil suit related to seized assets in Swiss accounts.

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Kevin MacPhee and Barny Boatman Reach EPT San Remo Final Table

Kevin MacPhee and Barny Boatman Reach EPT San Remo Final Table
Just 8 players remain in the PokerStars European Poker Tour San Remo. Two of them are Barny Boatman and former EPT winner Kevin MacPhee. Find out more about them and the rest of the players at the final table.

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Lottery Sales Tied To Poker? Maryland Lawmakers Believes So

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley suggested yesterday that online poker should not be regulated on a federal level because the activity would hurt revenue for Maryland's state lottery.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

EPT San Remo in Pictures + Videos

EPT San Remo in Pictures + Videos
The PokerStars EPT San Remo has been running since Friday, and we thought this would be a good time to look through some of our favorite pictures and videos from the last few days in San Remo, Italy.

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Nguyen, Harman, And Duke Lead Poker Hall Of Fame Nominees

Scotty Nguyen, Annie Duke, and Jennifer Harman have been considered among the best poker players in the world for over a decade. The three poker legends lead the nominees for this year's Poker Hall of Fame candidates.

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Wembley Stadium Hosting Sport Of A Different Kind With Poker Event

The world of professional poker keeps getting larger with more and more tournaments and leagues being formed. The latest event in the process of being scheduled will be held at legendary Wembley Stadium in London.

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New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard.

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Final 24 at EPT San Remo: McClung Still Leads

Final 24 at EPT San Remo: McClung Still Leads
Canadian Chris McClung sits in first place at the PokerStars EPT San Remo for the second consecutive day, but several well-known players are alive with 24 players left. Find out what happened on Day 4.

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The Daily Rewind: jungleman12 Video, Brandon Adams Responds, Pokerfest Begins

The Daily Rewind: jungleman12 Video, Brandon Adams Responds, Pokerfest Begins
Today we're excited about Daniel Cates' first exclusive video for PokerStrategy.com. There's news about a PokerStrategy.com winner in PartyPoker's Pokerfest series and we hear from Brandon Adams about his controversial comments...

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World Series Of Poker Europe Finishing Up Best Year Ever

The World Series of Poker Europe is finishing up its best year ever when it comes to attendance. Players from all over the world have flocked to France to participate.

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November Nine Begin Final Preparations For WSOP Main Event Finale

It has been several months since the World Series of Poker was front and center in Las Vegas, but that will change when the November Nine reconvene to finish the main event tournament.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

New Entraction Network VIP System Analysis

New Entraction Network VIP System Analysis
Starting on November 1, the Entraction Network, including our partner room 24hPoker, will launch a new VIP program called Instant Cash Loyalty Program. Details about this new VIP system can be found here.

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64 Remain in the EPT San Remo: 4 Well-Known Players with Top 10 Stacks

64 Remain in the EPT San Remo: 4 Well-Known Players with Top 10 Stacks
After Day 3 of the PokerStars European Poker Tour San Remo, just 64 players remain. Several noteworthy players possess top 10 stacks heading into Day 4.

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Full Tilt Poker Players Surveyed by French Magazine

Full Tilt Poker Players Surveyed by French Magazine
Several players with funds locked up on Full Tilt Poker have been contacted by a French magazine which is connected to Bernard Tapie. In the survey, the players were given three hypothetical repayment options.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Daily Rewind - Elky Fighting, FTP Employee Answers Questions & High Stakes

The Daily Rewind - Elky Fighting, FTP Employee Answers Questions & High Stakes
In today's round-up we take a look at Elky's preparations for his fight against Razi, glance at the latest thread to emerge on 2+2 surrounding the Full Tilt situation and review the latest high stakes happenings. Finally, we serve up #39...

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International Field in Italy for the EPT San Remo: Both Starting Days Complete

International Field in Italy for the EPT San Remo: Both Starting Days Complete
Day 1b of the PokerStars EPT San Remo is in the books, and between both starting days players from 50 countries turned up to play. Brandon Cantu, Vanessa Selbst, and Shaun Deeb are a few of the players with comfortable stacks from Day 1b.

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PartyPoker Representative Warren Lush Talks About Pokerfest

PartyPoker Representative Warren Lush Talks About Pokerfest
We're hours away from the first event of the first ever Pokerfest at PartyPoker. In light of its debut event, we're bringing you an interview from the man behind the event, Warren Lush.

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Daily Rewind - Jungleman Coaching, Pocket Kings Redundancies and US Hearing

The Daily Rewind - Jungleman Coaching, Pocket Kings Redundancies and US Hearing
Today we take a look at Daniel Cates' latest move in the poker world, look forward to Tuesday's House of Representatives hearing in the US and check back at the happenings at Pocket Kings. All that plus a look at Ilari Sahamies recent...

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EPT Director: We Don't Want to Punish Players Who Buy-in in Advance

EPT Director: We Don't Want to Punish Players Who Buy-in in Advance
Recently appointed Director of the European Poker Tour Edgar Stuchly spoke to PokerStrategy.com about the issues surrounding late registrations, his position at PokerStars, his goals with the EPT, and more.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Nevada Casinos Finding Ways To Launch Online Gambling Sites

Nevada casinos are all trying to be the first ones into the market when the online gambling laws change, which is leading to innovative ways to launch online poker sites now. One casino is tying online gaming to its loyalty program.

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Nguyen, Harman, And Duke Lead Poker Hall Of Fame Nominees

Scotty Nguyen, Annie Duke, and Jennifer Harman have been considered among the best poker players in the world for over a decade. The three poker legends lead the nominees for this year's Poker Hall of Fame candidates.

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Wembley Stadium Hosting Sport Of A Different Kind With Poker Event

The world of professional poker keeps getting larger with more and more tournaments and leagues being formed. The latest event in the process of being scheduled will be held at legendary Wembley Stadium in London.

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New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard.

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The Daily Rewind: Doyle on Regulation, Time Tourneys, Americas Win Caesars Cup

The Daily Rewind: Doyle on Regulation, Time Tourneys, Americas Win Caesars Cup
Today we hear from the Godfather of poker, Doyle Brunson, who charts the changes he has seen to the game and his thoughts on regulation. We take a peek at PokerStars latest invention, and we recap on a memorable win for Phil Hellmuth at the...

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The AGCC Falsely Reported DOJ Seizures, $331m Is In Fact $159m

The AGCC Falsely Reported DOJ Seizures, $331m Is In Fact $159m
Subject Poker has reported on some shocking errors on the AGCC determination notice, which show that more than half the alleged $331m in seizures was incorrectly reported.

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Elio Fox Wins WSOPE Main Event!

Elio Fox Wins WSOPE Main Event!
American Elio Fox is the 2011 WSOPE Main Event champion. He defeated Chris Moorman heads-up to win his first WSOP bracelet and €1.4 million. Find out how it happened and how this impacts James Bord and Ben Lamb.

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Jason Mercier Talks EPT, WSOPE and WPT Plans

Jason Mercier Talks EPT, WSOPE and WPT Plans
EPT San Remo is coming soon and we decided to talk to 2008 Main Event winner Jason Mercier. He talked about several topics, including his existing titles, what his next goals are and more. Check it out!

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Barry Carter: AGCC You Failed, Again

Barry Carter: AGCC You Failed, Again
Following the news yesterday that the AGCC reported false DOJ seizure amounts in the FTP scandal, Barry Carter once again points a finger of blame at the regulator.

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The Daily Rewind: Trump Looks to Poker, San Remo Begins, New FTP lawsuit

The Daily Rewind: Trump Looks to Poker, San Remo Begins, New FTP lawsuit
Today we hear about Donald Trump's plans to get involved with online poker. There's more bad news for FTP, and we look forward to a juicy week of action at EPT San Remo.

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US And UK Set To Square Off In WSOP Europe Main Event Final Table

The US and the UK are both represented well at the final table of the World Series of Poker Europe main event. Elio Fox, from New York, is the chip leader heading down the stretch.

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Best Player Without a Major Title? - Interview with Martin Jacobson

Best Player Without a Major Title? - Interview with Martin Jacobson
Today we talk to professional poker player Martin Jacobson, who is yet to win a major title despite one of the best tournament records in the last three years.

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WSOPE ME Final Table- Cody, Moorman, Kranich, and Buchanan All Alive

WSOPE ME Final Table- Cody, Moorman, Kranich, and Buchanan All Alive
The WSOPE Main Event has reached its final table, and it includes a few of poker's best players. Find out more about the players at the table, and how Patrik Antonius bubbled it thanks to a bad beat.

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The Daily Rewind: Doyle on Regulation, Time Tourneys, Americas Win Caesars Cup

The Daily Rewind: Doyle on Regulation, Time Tourneys, Americas Win Caesars Cup
Today we hear from the Godfather of poker, Doyle Brunson, who charts the changes he has seen to the game and his thoughts on regulation. We take a peek at PokerStars latest invention, and we recap on a memorable win for Phil Hellmuth at the...

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The AGCC Falsely Reported DOJ Seizures, $331m Is In Fact $159m

The AGCC Falsely Reported DOJ Seizures, $331m Is In Fact $159m
Subject Poker has reported on some shocking errors on the AGCC determination notice, which show that more than half the alleged $331m in seizures was incorrectly reported.

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Elio Fox Wins WSOPE Main Event!

Elio Fox Wins WSOPE Main Event!
American Elio Fox is the 2011 WSOPE Main Event champion. He defeated Chris Moorman heads-up to win his first WSOP bracelet and €1.4 million. Find out how it happened and how this impacts James Bord and Ben Lamb.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

World Series Of Poker Europe Finishing Up Best Year Ever

The World Series of Poker Europe is finishing up its best year ever when it comes to attendance. Players from all over the world have flocked to France to participate.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

WSOPE Main Event Day 1 is Complete

WSOPE Main Event Day 1 is Complete
Both starting days of the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event are over, and 327 players will return on Monday to play Day 2. Find out which well-known players still have chips.

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Talking Mixed Game Strategy with WSOP $50k Players Champion Brian Rast

Talking Mixed Game Strategy with WSOP $50k Players Champion Brian Rast
The man who denied Phil Hellmuth the $50,000 Players Championship shares with us some of his strategy advice for players looking to get stared in mixed games today.

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Daily Rewind: GSOP Greece Final, World Record Attempt & Tilly Loses $55k

The Daily Rewind: GSOP Greece Final, World Record Attempt & Tilly Loses $55k
Today on the Daily Rewind, we have news of another big European tournament that has reached the final table, a rare poker double by a Father & Son, and another world record attempt. Plus find out how Jennifer Tilly lost over $55,000 in High...

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Barry Carter: First Impressions of WSOPE Cannes

Barry Carter: First Impressions of WSOPE Cannes
How does the WSOPE in Cannes measure up against it's predecessor in London, and the WSOP in general? Barry Carter shares his thoughts.

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'I Don't Make Prop Bets on a Whim' - Interview with Barry Greenstein Part 2

'I Don't Make Prop Bets on a Whim' - Interview with Barry Greenstein Part 2
In part 2 of our exclusive interview with Barry Greenstein, we discuss the crazy world of prop bets between poker players, including wagers he has made with Ted Forrest and Tom Dwan.

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The Daily Rewind: Tony G's Angle on Robl, Bord's Bet, NBC HU Cancelled

The Daily Rewind: Tony G's Angle on Robl, Bord's Bet, NBC HU Cancelled
Today we hear about an amusing angleshoot from Tony G on Andrew Robl. There's news about the cancellation of the NBC HU Championship and James Bord bets that Europe will outplay the USA at the WSOPE.

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Michael Mizrachi in Final 4 of WSOPE Event #5

Michael Mizrachi in Final 4 of WSOPE Event #5
Two WSOPE Events have reached their final few players. Event #5 is down to 4, and Event #6 is down to 6. Both will reach a winner today, and the WSOPE Main Event will begin.

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US Online Poker Players Gain Hope After Full Tilt Sale

US online poker players were given new hope on Friday that they may get their funds from their Full Tilt Poker accounts after all. The company on Friday announced that Bernard Tapie has agreed to buy the troubled gaming company.

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Tapie Believes He Can Turn Around Fortunes Of Full Tilt Poker

Laurent Tapie came out on Monday and gave his assessment of where Full Tilt Poker has been and where it could go in the future. Tapie believes he can save the online poker site that has been saddled with legal trouble.

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Nevada Casinos Finding Ways To Launch Online Gambling Sites

Nevada casinos are all trying to be the first ones into the market when the online gambling laws change, which is leading to innovative ways to launch online poker sites now. One casino is tying online gaming to its loyalty program.

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Nguyen, Harman, And Duke Lead Poker Hall Of Fame Nominees

Scotty Nguyen, Annie Duke, and Jennifer Harman have been considered among the best poker players in the world for over a decade. The three poker legends lead the nominees for this year's Poker Hall of Fame candidates.

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Wembley Stadium Hosting Sport Of A Different Kind With Poker Event

The world of professional poker keeps getting larger with more and more tournaments and leagues being formed. The latest event in the process of being scheduled will be held at legendary Wembley Stadium in London.

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New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard.

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Daily Rewind: Caesars Cup Teams Announced, EPT Bracelets Go Bling

Daily Rewind: Caesars Cup Teams Announced, EPT Bracelets Go Bling
In today's Daily Rewind it's youth versus experience in the Caesars Cup, and the EPT add some serious sparkle to their tour. Plus we take a look at how high stakes tourney pro Joel Gordon almost cost himself the WCOOP leaderboard title.

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