World Series Of Poker Unveils Million Dollar Tournament

The World Series of Poker is upping the stakes this year by adding a tournament with a $1 million buy-in. The event will help break a poker tournament record with over $12 million to first place.

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No Online Poker In Utah As State Opts Out Of Federal Law

Dozens of states are considering regulating online poker, but Utah will not be one of those states after lawmakers passed a bill that makes the leisure activity illegal in the state.

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Davidi Kitai Wins the 2012 EPT Berlin!

After five days of play, the EPT Berlin has come to a close and Belgian Davidi Kitai is the champion. Kitai defeated a final table including Andrew Chen and PokerStrategist Mario Puccini to earn €712,000.

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Weekly Poker Tweets: Hellmuth Pictures, Doyle & Slim, ElkY Ships

This week Doyle Brunson has been praying for his friend Amarillo Slim in the twitterverse, while Phil Hellmuth has been posting more comical photos as well as a new gym regime.

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Daily Rewind: PTR Evolution, EPT High Roller and WPT Latest Results

In today's Daily Rewind we see how PTR are evolving, find out who was EPT Berlin's High Roller Champ and get the latest from WPTs across the world.

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Presidential Race May Turn On Internet Gambling Issue

With job creation and a budget deficit the biggest issues heading into this year's presidential election, President Barack Obama and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney may see the election swing on the Internet gambling issue.

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Column: Datamining - Where To Draw The Line?

Following the news that PokerStars has removed all their player profiles from PokerTableRatings, Barry Carter discusses the impact of datamining sites on the online poker industry.

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WPT National Series Marbella Begins Today

Costa del Sol hosts the inaugural WPT National Marbella Poker Festival this week with the €1,500 Main Event beginning today. PokerStrategy.com will be providing live coverage and interviews from the event, rooting for one of our members or staff...

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Daily Rewind - WPT Hard Rock, Sexton Blogs & Bharara Top

In today's Daily Rewind we check out the action at WPT's Hard Rock event, hear Mike Sexton talk about professionalism and see why Preet Bharara is a top guy.

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AGCC Hearing Scheduled Regarding Full Tilt License

The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has announced that a public hearing regarding Full Tilt's license will be held on May 3rd. To fully understand what this means, we spoke to an AGCC spokesman and looked into AGCC regulations.

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PokerTableRatings Removes PokerStars Profiles Following Cease & Desist

The legal battle between PokerStars and datamining site PokerTableRatings was a short one, PokerTableRatings have now removed all PokerStars profiles.

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Major Police Lobbying Group Backs Online Poker Regulation

The Fraternal Order of Police has come out in favor of online poker regulations, giving another strong endorsement for regulation of the popular online entertainment activity.

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Poker Players Still Not Over The Effects Of Black Friday In US

One year ago, online poker players in the US were stripped of their ability to play their favorite game online, and even though a year has passed, players are still feeling the effects.

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Scales Titled Heavily In Favor Of Online Poker Professionals

The lack of regulation within the online poker industry in many jurisdictions around the world has tilted the playing field heavily in favor of online poker professionals over the amateur players.

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Daily Rewind - PokerStars vs. PTR, Negreanu on Women in Poker & Manila Millions

In today's Daily Rewind, we check out PokerStars' lawsuit against PTR, hear Daniel Negreanu's thoughts on women in poker and see which players will be contesting the Manila Millions.

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Several Positive Updates on Full Tilt Poker

Over the last few days several small updates related to Full Tilt Poker's possible return have been revealed. Check out a list of the updates we believe are credible - all of which are positive developments.

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EPT Berlin Day 1b: Pius Heinz, Martin Finger and Lex Veldhuis left the building

Day 1b of the PokerStars EPT Berlin Main Event started slowly, but with increasing blinds the action was increasing, too. Pius Heinz, Jonathan Duhamel and Lex Veldhuis are just a few of the famous players who hit the rail.

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Players Receive More Cashback on bet365's Improved VIP System

With bet365's new and improved VIP system, you can get even more cashback when you exchange your Merit Points into cash rewards or Tournament Tokens.

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"I'm Proud Of What I've Done, Screw The Naysayers" - Interview with Liv Boeree

We sat down with PokerStars Pro and EPT Champion Liv Boeree to talk life on the road, her online success, her cool hobbies, and whether she gets enough respect from the poker community.

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World Series Of Poker Unveils Million Dollar Tournament

The World Series of Poker is upping the stakes this year by adding a tournament with a $1 million buy-in. The event will help break a poker tournament record with over $12 million to first place.

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EPT Berlin Day 1a: PokerStrategist Vladimir Geshkenbein Leads the Field

The EPT Berlin has begun, and the first of two starting days is finished. Many top players including Shaun Deeb, Theo Jorgensen and Barry Greenstein survived Day 1a and will return for Day 2. PokerStrategist Vladimir Geshkenbein is the current...

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No Online Poker In Utah As State Opts Out Of Federal Law

Dozens of states are considering regulating online poker, but Utah will not be one of those states after lawmakers passed a bill that makes the leisure activity illegal in the state.

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Daily Rewind: EPT Berlin Begins, UKIPT Final Table, High Stakes Action

Today we look forward to EPT Berlin and hear about the final table of UKIPT Nottingham. We also look back on an action-packed day at the high stakes tables.

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Iowa Lawmakers Need Creativity To Keep Online Poker Bill Alive

Iowa lawmakers are searching for ways to keep an online poker bill alive after the House decided not to move on the legislation before the deadline today for non-money bills to pass.

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EPT Berlin Begins Tomorrow

Tomorrow the PokerStars European Poker Tour arrives in Berlin. One of hundreds of players will be skilled enough and run good enough to match Ben Wilinofsky's victory in 2011.

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One Year Since Black Friday: The Complete Timeline

Since April 15th, 2011, or "Black Friday," a massive number of events have made an impact on the poker world as a whole. With the one year anniversary of Black Friday upon us, let's take a look back at those events.

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Column: Where Were You On Black Friday?

Barry Carter looks back on the most infamous day in the history of poker 12 months on, and comments on how far the poker industry has come since the events of Black Friday.

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Daily Rewind - Black Friday Anniversary, New Gambling Film, WSOP 2012 Thoughts

Today's Daily Rewind takes a brief look back at the events of 12 months ago. We also bring you news of a new online gambling film and the pros' thoughts on this year's WSOP.

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Danish Morten Christensen Wins the WPT Vienna!

All 5 days of play at the WPT Vienna are done, and Morten Christensen has been crowned the champion. He defeated a final table including Ben 'NeverScaredB' Wilinofsky to claim the title and the $410,519 prize. Find out what happened.

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Poker Room Rivalry Heats Up In South Florida

Stax is the latest addition to the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, and the new poker room has created a budding rivalry between South Florida poker hot spots.

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Major Police Lobbying Group Backs Online Poker Regulation

The Fraternal Order of Police has come out in favor of online poker regulations, giving another strong endorsement for regulation of the popular online entertainment activity.

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Poker Players Still Not Over The Effects Of Black Friday In US

One year ago, online poker players in the US were stripped of their ability to play their favorite game online, and even though a year has passed, players are still feeling the effects.

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2 PokerStrategists Among the 21 Remaining Players at the WPT Vienna

Day 3 of the WPT Vienna is in the books, and there are now just 21 players left in the field. Those 21, including PokerStrategists Marko Neumann and Marc Gork, will return on Saturday to fight for 6 official final table seats.

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New Full Tilt Lawsuit from Todd Terry and RICO Plaintiffs

Following the failed RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations) lawsuit filed against Full Tilt last year, the same group of poker pros have now filed a class action lawsuit against Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson.

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Jim Varnon on Hold'em Manager 2's Best Features

In this guest column by Hold'em Manager 2 CEO Jim Varnon, Jim explores six of HM2's best features. PokerStrategists can purchase HM2 for $25 through April 15th.

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WPT Vienna Day 1b: Darko Stojanovic in Charge

With both starting days of play over, Frenchman Darko Stojanovic is in 1st place with a massive lead. In addition, 3 PokerStrategists from Day 1a will enter Day 2 in the top 12 places overall.

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Daily Rewind - Negreanu's Vlog, WPT Amneville, Party's Big Game

In today's Daily Rewind we hear from Daniel Negreanu, get the latest on WPT Amneville and check in on PartyPoker's Big Game.

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Live Stream: PartyPoker Big Game and Reload Bonus

The PartyPoker Big Game is a €50/€100 marathon cash game session being streamed live over 48 hours and featuring some of the biggest names in poker, plus a PartyPoker reload bonus will be announced during the live stream!

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WPT Vienna Day 2: Chris Moorman & Tristan Wade With Huge Stacks

At the end of Day 2 of the WPT Vienna, legendary online grinders Chris Moorman and Tristan Wade had enormous chip stacks. Additionally, 3 PokerStrategists are still sitting comfortably with enough chips to make a run at the title.

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World Series Of Poker Unveils Million Dollar Tournament

The World Series of Poker is upping the stakes this year by adding a tournament with a $1 million buy-in. The event will help break a poker tournament record with over $12 million to first place.

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WPT Vienna Day 1a: Top Pros in Austria

The WPT Vienna has begun, and the first of two starting days has concluded. Plenty of well-known players are in attendance, including Tatjana Pasalic and McLean Karr who have made an interesting last-longer bet.

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No Online Poker In Utah As State Opts Out Of Federal Law

Dozens of states are considering regulating online poker, but Utah will not be one of those states after lawmakers passed a bill that makes the leisure activity illegal in the state.

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Kevin Vandersmissen Wins the Irish Poker Open!

After 4 days of play, Belgian Kevin Vandersmissen is the 2012 Irish Poker Open champion. He triumphed over a field of 502 players and will take home €420,000 for his accomplishment.

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WPT Vienna Begins Today

The World Poker Tour is headed to Austria today for the WPT Vienna. Last year this stop set a record for the best attendance in a European WPT tournament with 555 players. Find out about this year's event.

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PokerStrategist Manig 'swordfish007' Loeser Leads The Irish Open

Day 2 at the Irish Poker Open is in the books. The money bubble has burst, and 49 players will return on Sunday for Day 3. The current chip leader is German PokerStrategist Manig 'swordfish007' Loeser.

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High Stakes Round-Up: Galfond's March, Blom Wins, EPT Super High Roller

March proved a profitable month for Phil Galfond as he walked away with the most cash in his online bankroll. Also running well was Viktor Blom, so well in fact he's now registered for the EPT Grand Final €100K event.

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Iowa Lawmakers Need Creativity To Keep Online Poker Bill Alive

Iowa lawmakers are searching for ways to keep an online poker bill alive after the House decided not to move on the legislation before the deadline today for non-money bills to pass.

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Irish Open Day 1: Samuel Chartier, Arnaud Mattern, & Andy Black With Big Stacks

Day 1 at the Irish Poker Open is in the books. An impressive 502 players entered the event, including loads of the biggest names in poker. Find out what happened on Day 1, and check out a live stream of the action.

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Irish Open 2012 Begins Today [Live Stream]

The Irish Open is one of the most highly anticipated annual poker tournaments in Europe, and it begins today in Dublin. Several top pros have committed to participating, and you can watch all of the action live.

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Changes to the Paddy Power Poker Rewards System

The Paddy Power Poker VIP scheme has had a makeover, which includes more simplified levels, quarterly status levels, enhanced benefits, and a points boost promotion this month.

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Poker Room Rivalry Heats Up In South Florida

Stax is the latest addition to the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, and the new poker room has created a budding rivalry between South Florida poker hot spots.

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Daily Rewind: Laak Wins PPL Heat One, Sunday Storm, Mac for Boss, Wynnga

Today we look back at the first heat from this year's PartyPoker Premier League, while PokerStars celebrate the first anniversary of the Sunday Storm. Boss Media release a welcome client upgrade and Zynga are in talks with Wynn Resorts about...

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Major Police Lobbying Group Backs Online Poker Regulation

The Fraternal Order of Police has come out in favor of online poker regulations, giving another strong endorsement for regulation of the popular online entertainment activity.

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Full Tilt Poker Hiring Customer Service Reps & Applying for a New License

Pocket Kings Ltd., one of the companies which made up Full Tilt Poker, is actively seeking new customer service representatives. Additionally, it has been discovered that Orinic Limited, another Full Tilt entity, has applied for a license with the...

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Revenue Figures For 888 Holdings Suggest Online Poker Is Popular

Online poker hit a snag in the US last year when three major companies were indicted for violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. 2011 revenue figures from 888 Holdings shows that online poker is popular as ever.

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Interview With Hold'em Manager 2 CEO Jim Varnon [Part 1]

With our ongoing Hold'em Manager 2 (HM2) promotion for PokerStrategy.com members, you can purchase HM2 for as low as $25. We sat down with Hold'em Manager 2 CEO Jim Varnon to discuss the history and future of the software.

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Daily Rewind: Premier League, Miami John in Hospital, RedIceRap Goes Close

Today's Rewind takes a closer look at the first event in this year's PartyPoker Premier League. We send our best wishes to "Miami" John Cernuto who has wound up in hospital, while another PokerStrategist goes deep in the...

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Jannick Wrang Wins the EPT Campione!

After nearly 14 hours of final table play, Danish Jannick Wrang is the EPT Campione champion. He defeated a difficult final table including Fabrice Soulier and Olivier Busquet, and he'll take home €640,000 for his accomplishment.

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Breaking Out Of The Micros - Interview with Pawel "Verneer" Nazarewicz

We speak to one of the top low stakes coaches in the game, Pawel "Verneer" Nazarewicz, who is the author of a new book entitled "Building a Bankroll". We discuss Black Friday, improving as a player, and much more.

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