23 May 2006
Poker Dome Is Go This Weekend
Finally, after much legal wrangling and questions about whether the
project would ever get off the ground, FSN’s MansionPoker.net Poker
Dome Challenge will finally air this weekend.
Search For World’s Best Amateur Begins
Launching a comprehensive search for the world’s best amateur poker
player is no mean feat. What with every man and his dog trying to
go pro these days, it’s hard to find someone who plays in their
spare time and is truly awesome.
22 May 2006
Liquor Board Gives In To Charity Poker
The perils of using poker as a charity fundraiser came to haunt Bob
Bode this January, when a game held to try and rise money to treat
his colon cancer was raided and the proceeds confiscated.
$10 Million Poker Game Cancelled
It was always looking unlikely. Now, FSN and Mansion’s plans for a
$10 million buy-in, winner takes all tournament, have been
scrapped. Talks began last December about the event, which was due
to pit six of the world’s best (not to mention richest) p
Birthday Gifts From BetFair
Rather than asking players to shower them with gifts, Betfair is
celebrating its 2nd birthday by giving users the chance to take
money off of them. Players will get the chance to take on some of
the online casino’s country managers, with those who el
Satellite Player Wins First WPT Game of the Season
Satellite entrant Stan Weiss has won the first tournament of the
World Poker Tour season. The little known player saw off the
challenge of David Williams, Robert Mizrachi and Harry Demitrou, a
former scientist and futures trader, to take the day.
19 May 2006
Video Poker Owner Admits Knowledge of Scam
Another day, another video poker tale to tell. Once again, the
setting is North Carolina and once again it’s all about someone
violating the law in a major way. Michael Waguespeak, owner of
Funtime Amusements, is accused of embezzling thousands of do
New Orleans Gets a Helping Hand From Poker
The slow but steady recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
is about to get a lift from the world of poker. This week, the
World Series of Poker circuit tournament kicks off at Harrah’s in
the Big Easy, with the $10,000 Main Event due to take
Poker Movie Confirms Online Casino
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Vegas-style online casino Aces.com has finalised a deal to sponsor
Aces – The Movie. Due for release this summer, competition winners
at the online casino will get the chance to attend the premiere in
LA.
18 May 2006
The Dark Side of a Life In Video Poker
The ill-effects of a life in video poker have been on show in a
Pennsylvania court room. John “Duffy” Conley, 42, has been sent
back to prison after violating his probation and making nearly $4
million in bets at the back end of 2005 through a number