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Tom started the site around 2002 when the laws surrounding online poker were still fairly murky. Then, in 2006, two conservative senators attached a sneaky little rider to a port-terrorism bill that effectively gave the federal government the power to …

A coalition of the nation's governors has come out in opposition to Sheldon Adelson's efforts to see online gambling banned nationwide. In a letter from their Economic Development Committee, the National Governors Association (NGA) raised strong …

… that these illegal sites are affiliated with authorized sites.” This could be a major shakeup for online poker in the US, forcing affiliates to decide between promoting regulated or unregulated rooms – a choice between the here and now and the future.

A regular on the international live poker circuit, the Montréal-based poker pro is also often busy playing high stakes games online. PokerNews France's Philippe Baret reached out to Lefrancois to discover more about his evolution as a poker player and …

Online poker regulation in California moved one step closer to becoming a reality as coalitions of a number of the state's powerful Indian tribes have reportedly reached an agreement on drafting an online poker bill. Coalitions headed by the San Manuel …

Jesse Martin In an effort to provide valuable tools and tips that are relevant to even the smallest games, Card Player is pleased to bring you Poker Strategy For The Rest Of Us, which will focus on everyday situations that occur against the poker world …

“Woke up at 5 am in Bali to play $10k poker tournament online. Wasn't feeling it so caught #sunrise w wife. #feelings ..Internet at hotel went out 2 hours later for the first time and I had food poisoning all day. #feelings #lifestyle #onetime …

MONTREAL, May 20, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – Poker Trail Management Inc. invites the media to familiarize themselves with the latest developments in the case opposing Loto-Québec and the Société du Jeu Virtuel du Québec Inc. (SJVQ), in file No.

The 2014 World Series of Poker begins on May 27 with the customary $500 Casino Employees event and the $25,000 mixed max world championship. Those two events fit in two completely different ends of the spectrum with every player involved in either …

Many other poker players chimed in. One of those was Matt Glantz, who works as the ambassador for the poker room (but wasn't involved with the decision), and he said that he was told Eriquezzo also did other inappropriate things, such as berating the …

The U.S. has somehow become a country in which poker players from Staten Island, New York, to Boise, Idaho, can't risk a few hundred bucks in an honest game without fear of criminal prosecution. Idaho is known for its libertarian streak. Recently …

Online poker could soon be legal in Massachusetts. An addendum to this year's budget proposal has been signed by no less than 18 state reps and would see three online poker licenses issued. With delays to the various bricks and mortar casino proposals …

The 2014 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is only a week away and the excitement at PokerNews is building on an hourly basis. Not only are we looking forward to what should be the biggest and best WSOP in history, we also believe that 2014 is going to be …

“I was once on the wrong side of this issue—speaking for and supporting Internet poker—but I have since learned about some of the tactics used by online gambling companies to lure young people.” There are currently two bills in the California …

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The Defenders Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is hosting its annual poker run for fallen officers. The 8th annual Darla Lathrem Poker Run, named after the first Florida female corrections officer killed in the line of duty, raises …

Preflop, with the blinds at 1,000 and 2,000 and a 300 ante, Farrell raised to 4,200, Yurasov reraised to 11,500, Farrell reraised to 24,600, Yurasov reraised to 54,000, Farrell went all-in, and Yurasov called.

While New Orleans continues to elevate its status as a gambling destination, it has become an important locale for professional poker players looking to score a spot at the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. Thus, card sharks and curious …

Six of the men left standing in the infamous Borgata poker tournament that was canceled have filed suit against the casino, claiming that it didn't do a good enough job to monitor the event and that the compensenation to the 27 who were still alive was …