26 April 2006
Louisiana Heads-Up Legal Battle Continues
The battle for relaxed poker laws in Louisiana continues apace.
After Governor Blanco threw her weight against any legislative
changes and caused some serious disquiet amongst State Senators,
the House itself has now voted down the bill by just two v
The Magician Launches Poker Cash Game Book
They can already take some of the credit for the massive growth in
live poker events, but now the World Poker Tour can also boast
about becoming a publishing phenomenon. With titles including Mike
Sexton’s “Shuffle Up and Deal” and Erick Lindgren’s “
Mansion Push Forward Despite Difficult Start to 2006
They may have lost out on a massive sponsorship deal with
Manchester United, but Mansion is continuing to battle through
2006. The online poker site has announced a new version of its
software that is said to give players one of the most realistic
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Absolute Poker Sponsors Ferrari F340 in Gumball 3000
It’s the biggest annual excuse for the global playboys (and girls)
to drive fancy cars around the globe rather than shopping or hang
out in Monte Carlo. And this year, online poker is playing its part
too.
Paris Loses Bentley, Raises Ire Of Mr and Mrs Hilton
She’s already made it clear that poker is her new obsession, but
for Paris Hilton her latest foray at the table has left a bitter
taste in her mouth. The heiress, who recently boasted that she
always wins, ended up leaving the LA Lakers Casino Night
Poker Industry Expo Hits Costa Rica in December
Away from the table, poker continues to be big business. Once
again, the top web companies, affiliates and marketing executives
are already planning their annual get together – presumably to
shmooze and undoubtedly to steal a few ideas for next year.
Unknown UK Player Wins WSOP Ladies Event Seat at Betfair
There’s every chance that this year could see an unlikely new WSOP
Ladies champion – a complete unknown from Halifax, England. Angela
Thacker, 30, won herself a seat at the event having beaten off
stiff competition at the Betfair Ladies Night Poker f
Poker Players Alliance Goes All-In for Arrested Players
The Poker Players Alliance has kicked up a fuss about the arrest of
22 poker players during a home game in Mount Pleasant, South
Carolina. The body which represents the interests of poker players
across America, has issued a call for attorneys to com
Van Alstyne Chip Leader at WPT Champs
Going into the final day of the World Poker Tour championship at
the Bellagio, James Van Alstyne is the favourite and chip leader.
Having learnt to play whilst studying at Stanford, Van Alstyne
became a professional blackjack player before turning hi
25 April 2006
Poker Pro Joins Illustrious Internet Sex Tape Club
Poker has been mainstream for what seems like an eternity, but so
far its stars have avoided major scandal. Until now that is.
Top pro David Williams, part of Calvin Ayre's Bodog team, has
found himself as the unwitting star of an internet porn