Dispute over 7th-place poker finish spurs assault charge

HILLSBORO, N.D. – A 49-year-old Hillsboro man faces an aggravated assault charge after an argument about his seventh-place finish in a poker tournament turned violent.  … READ MORE

Criego places 4th in WSOP Circuit Main Event, $66,644

Local business man Bill Criego was a turn card away from holding 60% of the chips in play with four players remaining at the WSOP ircuit Caesers Palace Main Event. … READ MORE

Illinois Poker Bust Demonstrates Diverse Thoughts On Both Sides Of Home Game Issue

By Earl Burton – Jan 20th, 2012:  A recent raid on what law enforcement officials in Illinois called a “pay to play” poker game in Illinois demonstrates the divisiveness of the “home game” issue and the activity of law enforcement investigating the supposed illegal enterprise.  … READ MORE

Why I didn’t Play the EPL – Daniel Negreanu Poker Journal

Daniel – Poker Journal – Why I didn’t Play the EPL – 11 Aug 2011

Many of you have asked me why I have chosen not to support, or participate in the Epic Poker League, and while I have a laundry list of reasons, I’d point out that I chose not to take part in … READ MORE

Daniel Negreanu Talks About the Epic Poker League

Poker Pro Has Some Concerns with New Organization

by Card Player News Team  |  Published: Aug 15, 2011

In a recent blog on CardPlayer.com, poker pro Daniel Negreanu voiced his opinions on the new Epic Poker League, and why he believes that the organization will have a hard time maintaining steam in the current state … READ MORE

Kirby finishes 8th in Arizona State Poker Championship

4:22 PM Update:  Matt Kirby has just been eliminated in 8th place for $31,590.  Janet Nguyen raised from the button, Kirby shoved his last 800K with A7 of hearts.  Nguyen called with AQ.  Board rand clean for Nguyen to eliminate Kirby.

4:05 PM Update:  Jake Merrill of Mesa, Arizona eliminated in 9th place.  He’ll earn … READ MORE

Venetian Deep Stack 2011 Cashes

Sat, July 16 Update:  Breyfogle made a nice run in the Venetian $5K Main Event to place 19th for $14,900.

Fri, July 15 Update:  The $5K Venetian Main Event is down to 39 players.  The money is 36 where a min-cash is $12K and 1st place is $420K.  Todd Breyfogle of Hopkins is still going.  … READ MORE

Federated Sports & Gaming Acquires Heartland Poker Tour

Federated Sports & Gaming announced yesterday that they have acquired the Heartland Poker Tour.  The HPT began operations in Minnesota back in 2005 and up until 2010 hosted several events each year in MN or in the 5-state area.  The HPT has since grown into a national brand.  Here is the Press Release posted on … READ MORE

Phil Ivey Not Playing WSOP, Issues Statement, Suing Tiltware

Story courtesy Wicked Chops

Phil Ivey issued a statement via his Facebook page this evening stating that, because Full Tilt has not paid player funds back, he would not be playing in the 2011 WSOP and is suing Tiltware.

We have confirmed through Ivey’s manager that this statement is in fact real.

From Ivey’s … READ MORE

Mpls’ John Morgan 4th after Day 1 in Bellagio High Roller Event

Day 1 Ends with 17 Players

Level 11: 5,000-10,000, 1,000 ante

The first day of the Super High Roller has drawn to a close and 17 players will be returning at 12pm today for Day 2 action.

Justin Bonomo leads the pack with 1,837,000 and Erick Lindgren and Vivek Rajkumar are close behind with around … READ MORE