WSOP Main Event Update: And Then There Were Five
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WSOP Main Event Update: And Then There Were Five

October 31st, 2016 | by Kaycee James
There are just five players remaining in the 2016 WSOP Main Event. The first evening of the final table on Sunday began with the chip leaders Cliff Josephy and Qui Nguyen in a four-bet pot pre-flop. Nguyen took down the pot and...
Nevada Poker Revenue Up as Tourist Figures Break Records
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Nevada Poker Revenue Up as Tourist Figures Break Records

October 28th, 2016 | by Brian Corlisse
Nevada poker enjoyed a revival in September, reversing the downswing the state endured in August, 2016. In what’s been a turbulent year for Nevada poker rooms, September saw a reversal of fortune for the Nevada’s live...
WSOPE 2017 to Light Up Europe’s Largest Poker Room at King’s Casino
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WSOPE 2017 to Light Up Europe’s Largest Poker Room at King’s Casino

October 26th, 2016 | by Jason Reynolds
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has a new home and it is at King’s Casino Rozvadov. Unlike the WSOP which has been held in Las Vegas since its inception, the WSOPE has been much more of a travelling product. The...
Judge Sides with the Borgata to Leave Phil Ivey $10 Million Worse Off
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Judge Sides with the Borgata to Leave Phil Ivey $10 Million Worse Off

October 24th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
Phil Ivey is $10 million worse off following a negative verdict in his edge sorting case against Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino. Despite hopes that a court would declare his $10 million baccarat win back in 2012 was within...
Gujarat High Court Acts on Indian Poker Association’s Request for Support
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Gujarat High Court Acts on Indian Poker Association’s Request for Support

October 21st, 2016 | by Jason Reynolds
Indian poker players could be in for some positive news thanks to the Indian Poker Association (IPA) and the Gujarat High Court. Despite being seen as one of the emerging markets in the poker industry, Indian players are still...
Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva Escapes Felony Charge from Alleged Strip Poker Game
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Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva Escapes Felony Charge from Alleged Strip Poker Game

October 19th, 2016 | by Brian Corlisse
Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva has had his felony charges linked to an alleged game of strip poker reduced to a misdemeanor. Back in August, Silva was booked into jail after local police learned that he may have been involved in a...
Numbers Down but Elton Tsang Still Enjoys One Drop Win
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Numbers Down but Elton Tsang Still Enjoys One Drop Win

October 17th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
China’s Elton Tsang has become the latest Big One for One Drop champion and €11,111,111 ($12,217,503) richer after defeating Anatoly Gurtovoy heads-up. The super high roller event became the most expensive poker...
Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen Join Poker Hall of Fame
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Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen Join Poker Hall of Fame

October 14th, 2016 | by Jason Reynolds
The Poker Hall of Fame can now count two members of the Brunson family as alumni after the judging panel selected Todd Brunson to become one of this year’s two inductees. Brunson may be the son of legendary poker player...
partypoker Opens Up Platform to 100 Million Twitch Users
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partypoker Opens Up Platform to 100 Million Twitch Users

October 12th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
Partypoker is bidding to increase its following and make up some ground in the online poker rankings with the help of a dedicated Twitch channel. Over the last 12 months there’s been a wave of new poker streams featuring...
William Hill and Amaya in Merger Talks but Analysts Say it Could be a Long Shot
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William Hill and Amaya in Merger Talks but Analysts Say it Could be a Long Shot

October 10th, 2016 | by Brian Corlisse
William Hill and PokerStars could be set to merge if the former can agree a deal with Canada’s Amaya Gaming. William Hill is one of the largest sports betting companies in Europe and in the last few days it’s emerged...