US Online Poker in April: Michigan; California (Back) in Running
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There was much excitement in the first three months of 2016 about the progress of online poker legislation in the United States. Several states were showing progress, and it looked as if another state might finally join New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware …

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Good poker decisions depend on numbers in your favor
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Let's walk through a simplified hand of poker that hopefully ties all sorts of teachable elements into a nice tidy package. I'm afraid I have some bad news. It hasn't been our night, and a single opponent, who is a constant annoyance, is getting the …

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Ole Schemion Wins 2016 European Poker Tour Grand Final €100000 Super High Roller
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This was the fourth seven-figure score of Schemion's career and it brought his lifetime live tournaments earnings to more than $10 million. Schemion came into the final table in fourth chip position, but was able to survive to heads-up play against 25 …

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Online Poker In Australia Set For Crackdown After Government Review
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Since 2001, it has been illegal for poker sites to operate in Australia. That is to say, no poker sites can be based on Australian soil. The problem, of course, is that there's not much the government can do about Aussies gambling on sites based overseas.

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Hawkins Makes History with Second World Series of Poker Circuit Win
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The World Series of Poker Circuit has just crowned its first ever back-to-back champion in the form of Maurice Hawkins. The professional poker player from West Palm Beach, Florida, made history on the WSOP's regional tour on Monday night after he …

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Progress Made in California Online Poker Bill
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California-Poker-Bill-150×150 California's Assembly Governmental Organization Committee unanimously passed AB 2863 this week, bringing Assemblyman Adam Gray's online poker bill one step closer to becoming a reality. This is the largest step that …

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Poker Player Gets 8 Years For Theft, Money Laundering
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The government referred to him as a professional poker player. He has more than $85,000 in lifetime tournament earnings, with the largest score coming in a $500 no-limit hold'em event at the 2005 United States Poker Championship in Atlantic City.

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PokerStars' Lead In New Jersey Is Not As Big As You Might Think
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And while PokerStars enjoyed a big lead from Day 1, it had already experienced a dip in its traffic earlier this month. At the same time, PokerStars' entrance has simply expanded the New Jersey online poker market, at least temporarily. The latest …

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Poker Central announces new show, 'Primetime Poker Report'
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(PRESS RELEASE) — Poker Central, the world's only 24/7 Poker TV network, today announced the world premiere of their new, original series, "PrimeTime Poker Report." The show will premiere 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Wednesday, May 18 and will air weekly …

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Larry Flynt Rumored to Want Embattled California Poker Club
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According to local poker player Robert Turner, the gambling and adult magazine mogul will attempt to turn the Normandie site into a Las Vegas-style casino. Flynt has long had a parking issue at his casino, so purchasing the embattled card club makes sense.

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Nevada Poker Rooms Rake $9.7M In March
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Nevada's 71 poker rooms collectively raked just under $9.7 million during the month of March, according to the state Gaming Control Board. That was 0.01 percent less than March 2015. There were 655 tables statewide during this past March, according to …

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Online Poker The New Rage In Russia
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Among the many weighty questions that Russia's government has struggled with in recent months — of war and peace, budget cuts and sanctions — is this one: Is poker a game of skill or chance? The answer is far from trivial. It will go a long way to …

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With Racing Issue Somewhat Settled, California Online Poker Debate Now Pivots …
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Legislation to tax and regulate online poker in California unanimously passed out of a state Assembly committee by an 18-0 vote Wednesday, but with several American Indian leaders vowing to oppose the bill if it is not amended to include strong license …

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Poker Pro David Williams To Compete On 'MasterChef'
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Poker pro David Williams will be among 40 competitors in the season premier June 1 on FOX, which will air at 8 p.m. EST. Williams, who has roughly $8.5 million in lifetime tournament earnings, will be competing for the $250,000 grand prize and a …

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California racing could reap $60 million annually if Internet poker legalized
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CYPRESS, Calif. – California horse racing could gain $60 million annually through legislation that would permit Internet poker and compensate racing for the loss of exclusive online gambling. Currently, horse racing is the only form of legal online …

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Global Poker League Eurasia Conference Weekly Recap
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On just the ninth hand, his pocket aces were cracked on the turn when Gross hit a gut shot straight draw. All the chips were in the pot on the turn and the match was quickly over. Games two and three didn't go much better for the son of one of poker's …

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April 17 Poker Run aims to raise money, awareness for 'End Violence Against Women'
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And to help get the word out, the Blue Knights LEMC Arizona Chapter – in partnership with the Prescott Police Foundation and the Prescott Police Department – will be conducting a Poker Run fundraiser on Sunday, April 17, for the “End Violence Against …

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SEO: Declining poker sector means search market evolving towards Twitch and social
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The online poker sector is evolving into new formats, as shown by the numbers following the game on Twitch and market leader PokerStars releasing new variants in an effort to attract new players. Poker affiliates can look at these trends and adapt them …

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