Forum Files – This Week in “Never Going to Happen”

Discussion on poker forums often leads to some “out-of-the-box” thinking to put it mildly, but this has been a bumper week for out-there ideas. In this week’s Forum Files, we take a look at a couple of suggestions that are unlikely ever to see the light of day, a side order of bad decisions… and finally a couple of actual stories.

Let the richest guys play for free

Thread: Would no rake at high stakes re-start …read more

Source:: Forum Files – This Week in “Never Going to Happen”

Forum Files – This Week in “Never Going to Happen”

Latitude 360 acquire Major League Fantasy to support ‘fantasy sportsbooks’ plan

US restaurant and entertainment chain Latitude 360 has acquired daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator Major League Fantasy (MLF) in order to create the first live in-venue ‘fantasy sports books.’

Latitude 360 currently operates three properties in Florida, Indiana and Pennsylvania, with a new property under construction in Albany, New York and further expansion plans in Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York City. Lattitude 360’s properties already include “HD Sports Theaters” which feature sportsbook-style video …read more

Source:: Latitude 360 acquire Major League Fantasy to support ‘fantasy sportsbooks’ plan

Latitude 360 acquire Major League Fantasy to support ‘fantasy sportsbooks’ plan

Seven Things to Watch For During Week 5 of the 2015 WSOP

Later this week the biggest buy-in event of the 2015 World Series of Poker gets underway and that might be the event that finally draws Phil Ivey into action. That and the $10K PLO Championship event highlight what could be an exciting week of poker at the Rio in Las Vegas. Seriously, Where in the […] …read more

Source:: Seven Things to Watch For During Week 5 of the 2015 WSOP

Seven Things to Watch For During Week 5 of the 2015 WSOP

SugarHouse Summer Showdown Starts This Week In Philadelphia

This week, the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia will host a $100,000 guaranteed no-limit hold’em tournament with six starting flights over three days and a buy-in of just $250+$30. The SugarHouse … …read more

Source:: SugarHouse Summer Showdown Starts This Week In Philadelphia

SugarHouse Summer Showdown Starts This Week In Philadelphia

WSOP Hit and Run: Doyle Returns; Pescatori Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015; Seniors Overrun the Rio

Our daily snapshot of the poker world finds Doyle Brunson returning to the World Series of Poker; rumors of Phil Ivey sightings; the Seniors and Super Seniors tournament updates; Max Pescatori becoming the second player in two days to win his second bracelet of 2015; and a whole lot more.

WSOP roundup

Event #38: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em: Final report

Brazil picked up its first WSOP bracelet of 2015 as Thiago Nishijima sealed the deal …read more

Source:: WSOP Hit and Run: Doyle Returns; Pescatori Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015; Seniors Overrun the Rio

WSOP Hit and Run: Doyle Returns; Pescatori Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015; Seniors Overrun the Rio

The Nit Effect: Hidden Value in Spin-and-Gos

I got pretty lucky Friday night.

Although I claim in my byline to be a semipro poker player, I haven’t been playing very seriously for the last few months, having finally decided that it’s too hard to juggle the time requirements of multi-table tournaments (my preferred format) with the twin responsibilities of writing nearly full time and parenting a two year-old. I still play a bit recreationally, but only for small amounts and fast formats, and …read more

Source:: The Nit Effect: Hidden Value in Spin-and-Gos

The Nit Effect: Hidden Value in Spin-and-Gos

Father’s Day Weekend Continues Recent Online Poker Trends

Another summer weekend and the same trends that New Jersey and Nevada have been seeing have continued, with prize pools and guarantees failing to match up in New Jersey, with numerous overlays. The complete opposite is happening in Nevada though, as nearly every major event is crushing their guarantees creating massive prize pools and big […] …read more

Source:: Father’s Day Weekend Continues Recent Online Poker Trends

Father’s Day Weekend Continues Recent Online Poker Trends

Max Pescatori Wins Second World Series of Poker Bracelet This Summer

Just one day after Brian Hastings captured his second bracelet of the 2015 World Series of Poker, longtime Italian poker pro Max Pescatori did the same, topping a field of … …read more

Source:: Max Pescatori Wins Second World Series of Poker Bracelet This Summer

Max Pescatori Wins Second World Series of Poker Bracelet This Summer

Lost World Games Brings Fresh Content to iGaming via Odobo

Gibraltar, 22 June 2015 – Lost World Games will bring its first three disruptive casino game titles to iGaming via Odobo.

Lost World Games is a young and spirited development studio created by passionate advocates of innovation within the iGaming sector. The team consists of technology and console fans working within the casino industry with the desire to reinvent iGaming content. Their vision is to take original maths models and fuse them with modern, configurable slot …read more

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Lost World Games Brings Fresh Content to iGaming via Odobo

GUKPT Reading is go! £100k guarantee Main Event starts Thursday

Paul Nunes won the GUKPT Reading last year – get your name on the trophy in 2015!

It might feel like it, but you don’t need to be in Las Vegas to play poker for serious cash this summer. The 2015 GUKPT Reading festival is underway now with side events and satellites running daily, and the £500 buy-in £100k guaranteed Main Event kicking off on Thursday.

Last year UK poker legend Willy Tann almost took the trophy …read more

Source:: GUKPT Reading is go! £100k guarantee Main Event starts Thursday

GUKPT Reading is go! £100k guarantee Main Event starts Thursday

Max Pescatori joins Hastings, wins second bracelet of 2015

Italian outlasts Negreanu and Chidwick at tough final table …read more

Source:: Max Pescatori joins Hastings, wins second bracelet of 2015

Max Pescatori joins Hastings, wins second bracelet of 2015

WSOP Daily Digest, June 22: Hastings & Pescatori win two, Brunson shows up and the $50k Poker Players Championship is underway

Byron Kaverman takes down the prestigious $10k 6-Handed Championship

1. Kaverman wins first in $10k 6-Max

Byron Kaverman won his first WSOP bracelet in one of the toughest tournaments in the world, the $10k 6-Max. It puts the polish on a fantastic year for Kaverman who has been crushing the high roller events at the Aria in Vegas. He finished fourth and second in two $25k events in January before winning two on consecutive nights in March …read more

Source:: WSOP Daily Digest, June 22: Hastings & Pescatori win two, Brunson shows up and the $50k Poker Players Championship is underway

WSOP Daily Digest, June 22: Hastings & Pescatori win two, Brunson shows up and the $50k Poker Players Championship is underway

Chinese authorities arrest 14 Koreans for luring gamblers

Chinese authorities had arrested 14 South Koreans on Wednesday for allegedly trying to lure Chinese citizens into foreigner-only casinos in Korea.

The Koreans arrested were employees from travel agencies and two of South Korea’s largest casino operators— Paradise Co. and Grand Korea Leisure Co.

A source at the South Korean Embassy in Beijing told Yonhap News that the charges include violations of foreign currency laws and attracting Chinese citizens to casinos.

In February, China’s Ministry of Public …read more

Source:: Chinese authorities arrest 14 Koreans for luring gamblers

Chinese authorities arrest 14 Koreans for luring gamblers

Pescatori Makes it 2 Two-Time Winners in 2 Days, $50K Kicks Off

A crazy weekend at the 2015 World Series of Poker came to a close with two memorable final tables. Max Pescatori made it two repeat 2015 winners in as many days, Brazilians nearly literally tore down the Mothership in excitement and the $50,000 Poker Players Championship kicked off. Add in a tournament appearance by Doyle […] …read more

Source:: Pescatori Makes it 2 Two-Time Winners in 2 Days, $50K Kicks Off

Pescatori Makes it 2 Two-Time Winners in 2 Days, $50K Kicks Off

Boylesports to offer €25m for Ladbrokes Irish biz takeover

Boylesports confirmed that it will proceed with its more than €25m takeover bid for Ladbrokes Irish business, despite losing a legal challenge to get information about Lads’ operation.

Spokesman from Boylesports told the Sunday Independent that the terms of the bid are still confidential but the Irish newspaper reported that Boylesports would be willing to make more than €25m investment to Ladbrokes Irish business.

“Obviously, we’re disappointed with the court judgment. But we remain committed to …read more

Source:: Boylesports to offer €25m for Ladbrokes Irish biz takeover

Boylesports to offer €25m for Ladbrokes Irish biz takeover

Hastings and Pescatori both win two WSOP bracelets

Two thirds of the way through the WSOP and both Brian Hastings and Max Pescatori have won their second bracelets of the 2015 series. …read more

Source:: Hastings and Pescatori both win two WSOP bracelets

Hastings and Pescatori both win two WSOP bracelets

Thailand polls show people are against legalizing casinos

Thailand polls released over the week showed that people disapprove legalizing casinos.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the media to ask how people think about legalizing gambling and enabling the government to collect a tax on casinos.

The Bangkok University poll conducted from June 17-18 shows that out of 1,093 people aged 18 and over throughout the country, 58.5% said that they did not agree with the idea while 35.1 approved and 6.4% had no comment.

Suan …read more

Source:: Thailand polls show people are against legalizing casinos

Thailand polls show people are against legalizing casinos

SEO Tip of the Week: Rank Tracking for Mobile and Desktop

90 DigitalCEO Nick Garner talks about tracking rank for Mobile and Desktop,in this editionof CalvinAyre.com’s SEO Tip of the Week.

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Summary: Now that rankings are diverging between desktop and mobile, these are really good tools for tracking both mobile and desktop search results for the same key phrases. Because Google’s mobile update has only just begun, you will end up seeing far greater divergence in search …read more

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SEO Tip of the Week: Rank Tracking for Mobile and Desktop

Steve Watts: From Poker Stars to Pop Stars

Steve Watts: From Poker Stars to Pop Stars Video

Lee Davy talks to Steve Watts about his transition dealing with poker stars to dealing with pop stars, and what it’s like to be a father for the first time.

Life is never dull for Steve Watts.

He is back at the World Series of Poker (WSOP); a place where in 2013 he finished 59th in the Main Event for a …read more

Source:: Steve Watts: From Poker Stars to Pop Stars

Steve Watts: From Poker Stars to Pop Stars

Thiago Nishijima and the Boisterous Brazilians Win Event #38

The rail was so rowdy they broke the stage.

The $50,000 Poker Players Championship was going on in one corner and Daniel Negreanu was at his first final table of the summer in the other.

None of the noise was coming from those tournaments though. The $50K Championship didn’t even have a single railbird and Negreanu was relegated to the secondary feature table.

The main stage was ablaze with passion because a Brazilian was heads-up for a …read more

Source:: Thiago Nishijima and the Boisterous Brazilians Win Event #38

Thiago Nishijima and the Boisterous Brazilians Win Event #38

Stuart Rutter on 2-7 Draw Lowball No-Limit

Stuart Rutter on 2-7 Draw Lowball No-Limit Video

Lee Davy sits down with Stuart Rutter to ask him one very specific question. How on earth can two people win 2-7 Draw Lowball No Limit bracelets despite not knowing how to play the game?

In the first half of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), no single player has received more headline space around the globe than Christian Pham. The …read more

Source:: Stuart Rutter on 2-7 Draw Lowball No-Limit

Stuart Rutter on 2-7 Draw Lowball No-Limit

Thiago Nishijima Wins 2015 WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em

Brazil is undoubtedly one of the most enthusiastic and vocal nations in poker fandom. Thiago Nishijima gave them a lot to cheer for today when he topped a field of … …read more

Source:: Thiago Nishijima Wins 2015 WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em

Thiago Nishijima Wins 2015 WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em

Daniel Negreanu: Love, Heartbreak and Aliens

Daniel Negreanu: Love, Heartbreak and Aliens Video

Lee Davy talks to Daniel Negreanu about life after the Choice Center, dealing with the loss of his first love, and why he believes in aliens.

Daniel Negreanu was voted the Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Decade, he has won six World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, covering all three continents, he is the only player to win two WSOP …read more

Source:: Daniel Negreanu: Love, Heartbreak and Aliens

Daniel Negreanu: Love, Heartbreak and Aliens

Start the week at King’s Casino Rozvadov: Monday €2.500 GTD & Tuesday €2.555 GTD

On Monday June 22nd the „Monday 50NLH“ is scheduled for a buy in of €50. Kick off is at 20:00 and the prize pool is guaranteed with €2.000. Players start with a stack of 10.000 chips and levels will last 25 minutes. Late registration and re entry is possible

On Tuesday June 23rd at 20:00 the “King’s Turbo Deepstack (without Ante)” will start for a buy in of €55. The guarantee is set with €2.555.

Next to …read more

Source:: Start the week at King’s Casino Rozvadov: Monday €2.500 GTD & Tuesday €2.555 GTD

Start the week at King’s Casino Rozvadov: Monday €2.500 GTD & Tuesday €2.555 GTD

Italy Looks To Revive Stunted Internet Poker Market

Following regulation, Italy’s decision to separate its online poker players from those of other countries, whilst also introducing punitive taxes for operators, has seen the country’s iPoker revenues continue to slide to their present lackluster levels. In fact, gross gaming revenues fell by a sharp 20% in 2014 and as a result talks have once again turned towards the possibility of Italy now pursuing the UK model and opening its market up to players from …read more

Source:: Italy Looks To Revive Stunted Internet Poker Market

Italy Looks To Revive Stunted Internet Poker Market

WSOP Weekend Round Up: Bracelets for Hastings, Idema, Kaverman, Boyer and Wunstel

Lee Davy gets you up to speed on a number of bracelet victories including Brian Hastings becoming the first double winner of the series, Daniel Idema winning his third bracelet in five years, and Byron Kaverman winning his first major title.

Brian Hastings is the first player to win two bracelets at the 46th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). He beat 380 entrants in Event #39: $1,500 10-Game Mix. The total prize pool was $513,500, …read more

Source:: WSOP Weekend Round Up: Bracelets for Hastings, Idema, Kaverman, Boyer and Wunstel

WSOP Weekend Round Up: Bracelets for Hastings, Idema, Kaverman, Boyer and Wunstel

Chinese gamers Ourgame acquire World Poker Tour for $35m

UK-listed online gambling operator Bwin.party digital entertainment has sold its World Poker Tour (WPT) business to Hong Kong-listed online games operator Ourgame International Holdings for $35m.

On Sunday, WPT Enterprises Inc. announced that it had accepted a $35m cash offer from Ourgame, which has been offering online card and board games since 1998. The deal, which includes all WPT’s properties – live tournaments, television production and the ClubWPT.com subscription poker site – …read more

Source:: Chinese gamers Ourgame acquire World Poker Tour for $35m

Chinese gamers Ourgame acquire World Poker Tour for $35m

2015 WSOP: Byron Kaverman Wins $10k NL Six Handed Championship

Byron Kaverman is one of the most successful tournament players in the game and has enjoyed a string of victories since his first cash back in 2008. Up until now, however, a gold WSOP bracelet had always eluded the US pro but that all changed last Friday after he took down Event #37: $10k Six-Max No-Limit Hold’em Championship. Following a winning performance which earned Kaverman $657,351, whilst also boosting his live career winnings to just …read more

Source:: 2015 WSOP: Byron Kaverman Wins $10k NL Six Handed Championship

2015 WSOP: Byron Kaverman Wins $10k NL Six Handed Championship

Brian Hastings Becomes First 2-Times Bracelet Winner of 2015 WSOP

For the last 13 years in a row the WSOP has produced at least one 2-times gold bracelet winner, and this year’s competition is no exception after Brian Hastings followed up his victory at Event #27: $10k Seven-Card Stud Championship with another winning performance, this time at Event #39: $1,500 Six-Max 10-Game. Following an impressive victory in which he overcame a field of 380 …read more

Source:: Brian Hastings Becomes First 2-Times Bracelet Winner of 2015 WSOP

Brian Hastings Becomes First 2-Times Bracelet Winner of 2015 WSOP

Finnplay Launches Sports Betting Solution in Ghana

Helsinki, Finland, 22nd June 2015: Finnplay, the Finnish based Gaming platform provider today announced it has provided its sports betting kiosk solution to Ghanaian based betting agency Simplebet.

Erkki Nikunen, Vice President of Sales for Finnplay, said: “Africa is a rapidly expanding market for sports betting both land-based and online. OurBillFold Kiosk Platform is designed for any form of gaming at a physical location. For Simplebet we integrated a betting product from betinaction …read more

Source:: Finnplay Launches Sports Betting Solution in Ghana

Finnplay Launches Sports Betting Solution in Ghana

World Poker Tour Sold to Ourgame for $35 Million

After nearly six years in the bwin.party portfolio, the World Poker Tour has new ownership. Ourgame, a social gaming company out of Beijing, has purchased WPT Enterprises Inc. for $35 million US. “World Poker Tour is unquestionably the global leader in organizing world-class poker events, and we are very proud to acquire one of the world’s greatest brands,” […] …read more

Source:: World Poker Tour Sold to Ourgame for $35 Million

World Poker Tour Sold to Ourgame for $35 Million

Frank Cornelia Mees wins the “King’s 1 x Rebuy” Event at Sunday!!!

Frank Cornelia Mees wins the “King’s 1 x Rebuy” Event at Sunday!!!

King’s 1x re-buy NLH
Buy In	40 €
Entries	102
Re-entries	13
Re-buys	80
Total	115
Prize pool	€ 6.612
No	Name	First Name	Nation	Prize €	Deal
1	Mees	Frank Cornelia	Belgium	1.917 €	1.817 €
2	Nofal	Christian Amin	Germany	1.157 €	1.257 €
3	Aslan	Mehmet	Germany	827 €
4	Meter	Dinko	Croatia	628 €
5	Valdés	José Antonio	Belgium	496 €
6	Barth	Carsten	Germany	397 …read more Source:: Frank Cornelia Mees wins the “King’s 1 x Rebuy” Event at Sunday!!! Frank Cornelia Mees wins the “King’s 1 x Rebuy” Event at Sunday!!!

4-way Deal brings the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event to an End!!!

4-way Deal brings the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event to an End!!!

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4-way Deal brings the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event to an End!!!

Terrence Chan: MMA Keeps Poker 'Ego In Check'

Though he spends much more time these days training in the gym than he does playing poker, former online high-stakes poker regular Terrence Chan decided to take a short break … …read more

Source:: Terrence Chan: MMA Keeps Poker ‘Ego In Check’

Terrence Chan: MMA Keeps Poker 'Ego In Check'

Bryan Micon Returns to US to Face Charges

Bitcoin site “Seals with Clubs” operator will be in court Thursday …read more

Source:: Bryan Micon Returns to US to Face Charges

Bryan Micon Returns to US to Face Charges

WSOP Hit and Run: Hastings Wins Again; Kaverman Gets First Bracelet; Negreanu Eyes Final Table

Brian Hastings doubles up on 2015 World Series of Poker bracelets, Byron Kaverman breaks through, and Daniel Negreanu nears a final table. Be in the know with today’s Hit and Run.

WSOP roundup

Event #34: $1,500 Split Format Hold’em: Final report

Andre Boyer, at the age of 72, won his second bracelet — 10 years after his first — along with a quarter of a million dollars.

Event #35: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.: Final Report

Daniel Idema started out as …read more

Source:: WSOP Hit and Run: Hastings Wins Again; Kaverman Gets First Bracelet; Negreanu Eyes Final Table

WSOP Hit and Run: Hastings Wins Again; Kaverman Gets First Bracelet; Negreanu Eyes Final Table

The “Just Poker Festival” attracts with €75,000 GTD Main Event for just € 100 buy-in !!!

From 24^th to 28^th June 2015 the “Just Poker Festival” takes place in the King’s Casino Rozvadov. The clou is that a prize money of € 75,000 is guaranteed in the Main Event for a €100 buy-in. No one has to dig deep into his pocket even with the side events. The buy-ins ranges from just €40 and €80. So there should be something for everyone.

The highlight is of course the “Just Poker” Main Event, …read more

Source:: The “Just Poker Festival” attracts with €75,000 GTD Main Event for just € 100 buy-in !!!

The “Just Poker Festival” attracts with €75,000 GTD Main Event for just € 100 buy-in !!!

Bryan Micon to Return to United States to Face Illegal Gambling Charge

After four months outside of the jurisdiction of authorities, poker player/alleged online poker room operator Bryan Micon is supposedly returning to the United States and, in particular, Las Vegas to face the singular charge of illegal gambling that he is facing.

According to David Ferrara of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, negotiations between Micon’s attorney David Chesnoff and Nevada Prosecutor Samuel Kem resulted in the arrest warrant against Micon being withdrawn and a hearing date …read more

Source:: Bryan Micon to Return to United States to Face Illegal Gambling Charge

Bryan Micon to Return to United States to Face Illegal Gambling Charge

Vanessa Rousso To Star in Big Brother USA

From WSOP to BB, can LadyMaverick bluff her way to reality TV stardom? …read more

Source:: Vanessa Rousso To Star in Big Brother USA

Vanessa Rousso To Star in Big Brother USA

2015 World Series of Poker: Daniel Idema, Byron Kaverman Headline Friday Bracelet Winners

It was a busy Friday at the 2015 World Series of Poker as three tournaments handed out bracelets. It would have been four, but the final two contenders in that event played to the WSOP curfew before deciding to come back on Saturday afternoon to decide the champion.

Event #34 – $1500 Split Format Hold’em

After four days of battle through what is traditionally known as a “mix-max” tournament (for …read more

Source:: 2015 World Series of Poker: Daniel Idema, Byron Kaverman Headline Friday Bracelet Winners

2015 World Series of Poker: Daniel Idema, Byron Kaverman Headline Friday Bracelet Winners

Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2015 World Series of Poker

Heading into the 2015 World Series of Poker, there had been 13 consecutive years of double bracelet winners at the summer series. Early Sunday morning, that streak was extended to … …read more

Source:: Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2015 World Series of Poker

Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2015 World Series of Poker

Corrie Wunstel Wins World Series of Poker $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

The $1,500 pot-limit Omaha event at the 2015 World Series of Poker drew a field of 978 players, creating a total prize pool of $1,320,300. After four days of action, … …read more

Source:: Corrie Wunstel Wins World Series of Poker $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

Corrie Wunstel Wins World Series of Poker $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2014 World Series of Poker

Heading into the 2015 World Series of Poker, there had been 13 consecutive years of double bracelet winners at the summer series. Early Sunday morning, that streak was extended to … …read more

Source:: Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2014 World Series of Poker

Brian Hastings Wins His Second Bracelet Of The 2014 World Series of Poker

A Dream &#38; A Nightmare: Arash Ghaneian’s Journey to a WSOP Bracelet

When the opening day of the $1,500 HORSE event finished, Arash Ghaneian bagged up his chips and raced home. He was exhausted, having played through ten levels of poker to finish with 26,100, a little bit above the average. At 40 years old, Arash isn’t a young gun anymore and the new WSOP structures in […] …read more

Source:: A Dream & A Nightmare: Arash Ghaneian’s Journey to a WSOP Bracelet

A Dream & A Nightmare: Arash Ghaneian’s Journey to a WSOP Bracelet

Brian Hastings Becomes First Double-Winner of 2015 WSOP

Hastings wins his second bracelet of the summer and third overall. …read more

Source:: Brian Hastings Becomes First Double-Winner of 2015 WSOP

Brian Hastings Becomes First Double-Winner of 2015 WSOP

Hastings Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015, Chidwick Leads $10K Stud Hi-Lo

One of the biggest weekends of the 2015 World Series of Poker kicked off in epic fashion Saturday as Brian Hastings won his second bracelet of the summer. He was one of two winners on Day 25 of the 2015 WSOP, with three more set to follow for a crazy Sunday that includes the start […] …read more

Source:: Hastings Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015, Chidwick Leads $10K Stud Hi-Lo

Hastings Wins 2nd Bracelet of 2015, Chidwick Leads $10K Stud Hi-Lo

The top 5 greatest accidental tournament registrations

Following the news that Christian Pham won a bracelet by mistake, we look back at some of the most famous tournament buy-in blunders. …read more

Source:: The top 5 greatest accidental tournament registrations

The top 5 greatest accidental tournament registrations

Payout &#38; Redraw “King’s tristar Cup” Main Event Finale!!!

Payout & Redraw “King’s tristar Cup” Main Event Finale!!!

Payouts:

Buy In	199 €
Entries	490
Re-entries	111
Total	601
Prize pool	€ 104.529
No	Name	First Name	Nation	Prize €
1				19.620 €
2				12.370 €
3				…read more Source:: Payout & Redraw “King’s tristar Cup” Main Event Finale!!! Payout & Redraw “King’s tristar Cup” Main Event Finale!!!

Mehmet Soygenis with a massive Chiplead at the “King’s tristar Cup” Final!!!

Mehmet Soygenis with a massive Chiplead at the “King’s tristar Cup” Final!!!

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Source:: Mehmet Soygenis with a massive Chiplead at the “King’s tristar Cup” Final!!!

Mehmet Soygenis with a massive Chiplead at the “King’s tristar Cup” Final!!!

Sunday at King’s – „King’s tristar Cup“ final &#38; €4.000 guaranteed side event for just €40 buy in!!!

On Sunday June 21 the final of „King’s tristar Cup“ main event is scheduled at King’s Casino Rozvadov. On top there is a €4.000 gtd side event for only €40 buy in.

At 13:00 the remaining players of „King’s tristar Cup“ will take their seats at poker arena to fight for the big money and the title.

At 16:00 the last side event Texas Hold`em No-Limit will kick off. For the buy in of €40 a prize …read more

Source:: Sunday at King’s – „King’s tristar Cup“ final & €4.000 guaranteed side event for just €40 buy in!!!

Sunday at King’s – „King’s tristar Cup“ final & €4.000 guaranteed side event for just €40 buy in!!!

MIKE LEAH IN FOCUS: Mixed Feelings at the Midway Point of the WSOP

The 2015 World Series of Poker has crossed its halfway point, and despite his best efforts none of the 36 open bracelets awarded to date this summer belong to Mike Leah. Leah has put together some tremendous runs in that stretch, making two final tables, finishing 39th out of 22,374 in the Colossus and putting […] …read more

Source:: MIKE LEAH IN FOCUS: Mixed Feelings at the Midway Point of the WSOP

MIKE LEAH IN FOCUS: Mixed Feelings at the Midway Point of the WSOP

€ 90,000 guaranteed “Low Budget 1-Day Tournament Special” for small buy-ins !!!

From 2^nd – 5^th July 2015 the “Low Budget 1-Day Tournament Special Weekend” is scheduled at King’s Casino Rozvadov. The three one-day events with buy ins between € 50 and € 150 are guaranteed by King’s with a total prize money of €90,000!

The first highlight will start on Thursday 2^nd July 2015 at 19:00 CET. The schedule includes the “King’s Summer Thursday 1 x Rebuy THNL” event. For a buy-in of €50 a prize pool …read more

Source:: € 90,000 guaranteed “Low Budget 1-Day Tournament Special” for small buy-ins !!!

€ 90,000 guaranteed “Low Budget 1-Day Tournament Special” for small buy-ins !!!

Doug "WCGRider" Polk's Five Biggest Pots

We look back at NLHE’s finest’s finest …read more

Source:: Doug “WCGRider” Polk’s Five Biggest Pots

Doug "WCGRider" Polk's Five Biggest Pots

Andre Boyer Wins WSOP $1,500 Split Format No-Limit Hold'em Event

Ten years ago, Montreal native Andre Boyer won a World Series of Poker bracelet. Now 72 years old, the retired businessman has returned to Las Vegas and claimed his second … …read more

Source:: Andre Boyer Wins WSOP $1,500 Split Format No-Limit Hold’em Event

Andre Boyer Wins WSOP $1,500 Split Format No-Limit Hold'em Event

Dan Idema &#38; Andre Boyer Add to Growing List of Repeat Winners at 2015 WSOP

There’s a common theme coming up over and over again at the 2015 World Series of Poker – players coming back to win their second, third, fourth or even 14th bracelet. Two more cases of that happened Friday, and a third winner – Byron Kaverman – cemented his status as one of the strongest No […] …read more

Source:: Dan Idema & Andre Boyer Add to Growing List of Repeat Winners at 2015 WSOP

Dan Idema & Andre Boyer Add to Growing List of Repeat Winners at 2015 WSOP

Byron Kaverman Wins 2015 WSOP $10,000 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em Championship

Poker connoisseurs know that Byron Kaverman has spent a few years now as one of the top dark-horse picks for major no-limit hold’em events. It seemed that for those in … …read more

Source:: Byron Kaverman Wins 2015 WSOP $10,000 Six-Max No-Limit Hold’em Championship

Byron Kaverman Wins 2015 WSOP $10,000 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em Championship

Daniel Idema Wins Third WSOP Bracelet In 2015 $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event

Daniel Idema topped a field of 376 players in the 2015 World Series of Poker $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. event to win his third WSOP gold bracelet, making him only the 73rd … …read more

Source:: Daniel Idema Wins Third WSOP Bracelet In 2015 $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event

Daniel Idema Wins Third WSOP Bracelet In 2015 $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event

Poker and reality TV

Is Vanessa Rousso’s appearance on Big Brother going to be good for poker? Probably not. …read more

Source:: Poker and reality TV

Poker and reality TV

Doug Polk Falls Just Short of Second WSOP Bracelet

Byron Kaverman takes the bracelet and $657,351. …read more

Source:: Doug Polk Falls Just Short of Second WSOP Bracelet

Doug Polk Falls Just Short of Second WSOP Bracelet

Paul Volpe Leads Mike Gorodinsky in WSOP Player of the Year Race

With half of the 2015 World Series of Poker in the books, two players that have not yet won a WSOP bracelet – Paul Volpe and Mike Gorodinsky – sit atop the standings for the 2015 WSOP Player of the Year race.

Both men have had outstanding starts over the first three weeks of the WSOP. Volpe has been able to accrue points through making two final tables in …read more

Source:: Paul Volpe Leads Mike Gorodinsky in WSOP Player of the Year Race

Paul Volpe Leads Mike Gorodinsky in WSOP Player of the Year Race

Day 1b of the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event goes to Felix Peter Seelentag!!!

Day 1b of the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event goes to Felix Peter Seelentag!!!

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Source:: Day 1b of the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event goes to Felix Peter Seelentag!!!

Day 1b of the “King’s tristar Cup” Main-Event goes to Felix Peter Seelentag!!!

100.000€ Gtd. King´s Tristar Cup Main Event NLH Day 1b
Entries	152
Re-Entries	35
Total	187
Left	55
Lastname	Firstname	Nickname	Country	Qualifier
Seelentag	Felix Peter		Germany	513500
Muzolf	Filip		Poland	454000
		Rocki	Bosnia and Herzegovina	355000
		Psi0Nic	Germany	327000
Waldmann	Michael		Germany	282500
Pavelka	Josef		Czech Republic	277000
Fridrich	Marián		Slovakia	275500
Sieber	Stephan		Germany	272000
Bárta	Josef		Czech Republic	250000
Moerenhout	Johan Isidoor		Belgium	236000
Sládek	Bronislav		Czech Republic	225000
Szetei	Pavol		Slovakia	219000
Vachulka	Miloslav		Czech Republic	217500
		De Paelzer	Germany	210000
Selinger	Julian		Germany	197000
Obrtlík	Robert		Slovakia	192500
Guerra	Thorsten		Germany	190400
van der Werf	Arnoud		Netherlands	188000
Natalino	Marco Antonio		Germany	184000

Bitcoin online poker advocate Bryan Micon returning to Nevada to face charges

Fugitive bitcoin online poker operator Bryan Micon will return to the United States to face illegal gambling charges.

Micon currently resides in Antigua, dodging an arrest warrant Nevada authorities issued in April for operating an unlicensed interactive gaming system. Earlier this week, a judge lifted the warrant to enable Micon to travel back to Nevada for a hearing on Thursday (25).

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Micon would be …read more

Source:: Bitcoin online poker advocate Bryan Micon returning to Nevada to face charges

Bitcoin online poker advocate Bryan Micon returning to Nevada to face charges

King‘s Saturday – Last Chance „King’s tristar Cup €100.000 GTD“ Day 1c &#38; €20.000 GTD Side Event!!!

On Saturday June 20 we expect a big run onthe poker arena of King’s Casino Rozvadov.

Already at 11:00 you can take a chance to win the €199 main event ticket at the super satellite. Buy in is €40 and 5 tickets are guaranteed.

At 15:00 „King’s tristar Cup“ Day 1c, the LAST CHANCE jump in the main event, is scheduled. For a buy in of €199 a prize money of €100.000 is guaranteed by …read more

Source:: King‘s Saturday – Last Chance „King’s tristar Cup €100.000 GTD“ Day 1c & €20.000 GTD Side Event!!!

King‘s Saturday – Last Chance „King’s tristar Cup €100.000 GTD“ Day 1c & €20.000 GTD Side Event!!!

Bryan Micon Returning to Las Vegas to Face Illegal Gaming Charge

According to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Bryan Micon will return to Las Vegas next week to face charges related to his alleged operation of the Bitcoin poker site SealsWithClubs. The original warrant issued for Micon’s arrest has been lifted so that he is free to travel to Las Vegas for a court […] …read more

Source:: Bryan Micon Returning to Las Vegas to Face Illegal Gaming Charge

Bryan Micon Returning to Las Vegas to Face Illegal Gaming Charge

Jack Effel Credits Kessler, Describes Process of Fixing Limit Structures

As players started to take their seats and settle in for an afternoon of 10 Game action Thursday at the 2015 World Series of Poker, WSOP officials made a surprising announcement that was also shared by Tournament Director Jack Effel on Twitter. After players complained about how much play there was early in the low […] …read more

Source:: Jack Effel Credits Kessler, Describes Process of Fixing Limit Structures

Jack Effel Credits Kessler, Describes Process of Fixing Limit Structures

Macau casino revenue headed for five-year low; Galaxy Macau Phase 2 underwhelms

Macau casino gaming revenue in the month of June could fall to its lowest level since 2010, according to a top government official.

On Thursday, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong Vai Tac said June’s casino gaming revenue total could fall as low as MOP 16b (US $2b), more than MOP 4b lower than May’s total. Leong told reporters that the past four or five years had seen an average 20% drop …read more

Source:: Macau casino revenue headed for five-year low; Galaxy Macau Phase 2 underwhelms

Macau casino revenue headed for five-year low; Galaxy Macau Phase 2 underwhelms

Poker's Legends Amass Huge HeroScores

While traditional rankings measure up to 400,000 live tournament players, the HeroScore can rank millions of players from their online username or Facebook details. It provides them with social proof, … …read more

Source:: Poker’s Legends Amass Huge HeroScores

Poker's Legends Amass Huge HeroScores

Top European Earner At World Series Of Poker Ends Sponsorship Deal

Sam Trickett, who has $11,270,518 in lifetime earnings at the World Series of Poker, is no longer a sponsored player for the Everest Poker site, according to his Twitter account. … …read more

Source:: Top European Earner At World Series Of Poker Ends Sponsorship Deal

Top European Earner At World Series Of Poker Ends Sponsorship Deal

Russian bookmakers protest gov’t plan to tax bettors’ winnings

Russia‘s bookmakers are protesting their government’s proposal to tax sports bettors’ winnings.

Russia is in the process of regulating its online sports betting market and its most recent draft decree was published in May. The Ministry of Finance’s latest proposal calls for bettors to be exempt from a 13% betting tax provided their winnings total less than RUB 4k (US $74).

But Russian bookmakers point out that the tax would apply if a …read more

Source:: Russian bookmakers protest gov’t plan to tax bettors’ winnings

Russian bookmakers protest gov’t plan to tax bettors’ winnings

Will a Players Advisory Council Really Help the WSOP?

The major story in poker news today is the open letter Matt Glantz wrote to the World Series of Poker, published by Bluff, in which he states that he feels the series has “lost its luster,” and explains all the things that are wrong with the series this year.

Read Glantz’s piece here.

His conclusion is that the WSOP needs to bring back a players’ panel to consult with on decisions for future years. …read more

Source:: Will a Players Advisory Council Really Help the WSOP?

Will a Players Advisory Council Really Help the WSOP?

Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

Irish betting operator Paddy Power has dumped its advertising agency just three months after handing them the job.

In March, Paddy awarded its £20m creative account contract to Beattie McGuiness Bungay (BMB) following a four-month competitive pitch. At the time, Paddy’s head of brand Paul Sweeney said he couldn’t wait to see “how much trouble we can get into” with its new agency while a BMB exec called the deal “a marriage in …read more

Source:: Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

Irish betting operator Paddy Power has dumped its advertising agency just three months after handing them the job.

In March, Paddy awarded its £20m creative account contract to Beattie McGuiness Bungay (BMB) following a four-month competitive pitch. At the time, Paddy’s head of brand Paul Sweeney said he couldn’t wait to see “how much trouble we can get into” with its new agency while a BMB exec called the deal “a marriage in …read more

Source:: Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

Paddy Power ditches ad agency BMB after only three months, hires Lucky Generals

2015 World Series of Poker: Jason Mercier Captures Third Bracelet, Benny Glaser Outlasts Pros in Triple Draw

The 2015 World Series of Poker is blowing past the halfway point as more than half of the scheduled events have either started or concluded. In two of those concluded events, a top professional was able to capture his third WSOP bracelet against a difficult field while a newcomer surprised the pros in the other tournament.

Event #32 – $5000 Six Handed No Limit Hold’em

The 550 player field was …read more

Source:: 2015 World Series of Poker: Jason Mercier Captures Third Bracelet, Benny Glaser Outlasts Pros in Triple Draw

2015 World Series of Poker: Jason Mercier Captures Third Bracelet, Benny Glaser Outlasts Pros in Triple Draw

BRACELET RACE: Seidel Final Tables, Negreanu &#38; Selbst Cash, No Ivey

Erik Seidel out-earned BRACELET RACE field after putting together a final table run in the $10,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Championship while Daniel Negreanu and Vanessa Selbst picked up a cashes for the first time halfway through the 2015 World Series of Poker. Seidel’s 2015 campaign has three deep runs, all in $10,000 Championship events. He […] …read more

Source:: BRACELET RACE: Seidel Final Tables, Negreanu & Selbst Cash, No Ivey

BRACELET RACE: Seidel Final Tables, Negreanu & Selbst Cash, No Ivey