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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
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
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
By Dan Cypra – Apr 9th, 2011 (PokerNewsDaily.com)
In breaking news from Washington, DC, the nation’s capital has apparently become the first jurisdiction to legalize intrastate online poker. According to a Wall Street Journal article published on Friday, “The city council approved a budget last year allowing the district’s lottery to operate a poker … READ MORE
By Nathan Vardi (The Jungle)
http://blogs.forbes.com/nathanvardi/2011/03/25/billionaire-steve-wynn-makes-big-online-poker-bet-with-pokerstars/?partner=fbwall
In a dramatic move that will forever change the online poker landscape, billionaire Steve Wynn has announced he is joining up with PokerStars, the world’s biggest online gaming company, to establish a strategic relationship that aims to regulate online poker in the U.S.
“We are convinced that the lack … READ MORE
On the heels of Blake Bohn’s tremendous run in the Chicago Poker Classic(CPC) Main Event, Tom Hammers of Shakopee, MN won CPC Event #11, $200+$40 NLHE.
Hammers will bring $15,500 back to Minnesota for his victory.
Tony Lazar of Plymouth, MN finished 7th in the same event earning $2,300.
The CPC was being held … READ MORE
11:30 PM Update, Monday: Blake Bohn’s sensational run in the Chicago Poker Classic Main Event falls just short as he finished 5th this evening for $47K. Well done!
Sunday Update: Burnsville, MN’s Blake Bohn has reached the final table of the Chicago Poker Classic (CPC) Main Event. First place will receive $226K. The CPC is … READ MORE
Mar. 2, 8:00 PM Update: Senti’s fantastic run in the WPT-LAPC comes to an end in 14th place. Senti continues to make a name for himself in the poker world, he’ll take home over $56K for his efforts. Nice run!
681 players started the WPT-LAPC, 18 remain heading into Day 5, 63 made the money. The buy-in … READ MORE
New Position Poker Game Gives Aggressive Players an Advantage
by Julio Rodriguez | Published: Feb 28, 2011, Cardplayer.com
This May, the Bellagio will be debuting a new poker variation called Position Poker with a $500 no-limit hold’em tournament during the WPT Five-Star World Poker Classic. In order to give a little incentive for players to … READ MORE
681 players started the WPT – LAPC, 63 remain heading into Day 4, all 63 are in the money. The buy-in was $10,000 creating a $6.54 million prize pool. First place is $1.65 million.
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Jessica Welman | February 28, 2011
In big field events, there are almost always a few amateurs who sneak their … READ MORE
