Next Poker Boom? Odds Get Better for China
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Many have speculated over whether the poker boom in the early to mid-2000s can ever be duplicated. The stars aligned perfectly back in 2003 and the cards fell into place when an accountant from Tennessee captured the WSOP Main Event and $2.5 million …

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Michigan To Hold Online Poker Hearing
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The Michigan hearing follows the April 27 California online poker hearing, which resulted in an 18-0 committee vote in favor of the Golden State bill. Though, the legislative efforts in California have been going on for the past nine years with no real …

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World Poker Fund Acquires a Stake in Universal Entertainment Group
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World Poker Fund Acquires a Stake in Universal Entertainment Group World Poker Fund Holdings, Inc (WPFH). will be an integral part of The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's first foray into the world of international online gambling. The online and event-based …

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One-on-one with Wynn Las Vegas Director of Poker Ryan Beauregard
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The poker experience at Wynn Las Vegas has long been known as one of the best on the Strip. In just over three weeks, that experience will be enriched even further as the resort opens an all-new poker room, heavy on comfort, convenience and modern …

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2016 European Poker Tour Grand Final Main Event Draws Record Field
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It is worth noting that this year marked the first time that this main event featured a reduced buy-in of €5,300 which was down from €10,600 in prior years. Here is a look back at the EPT Grand Final main event over the years: …

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​EMC World 2016: Digital key as Michael Dell shows EMC poker hand
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Sign up to gain exclusive access to email subscriptions, event invitations, competitions, giveaways, and much more. Sign up now. Menu ARN. ​EMC World 2016: Digital key as Michael Dell shows EMC poker hand. Optus offers unlimited data for new home …

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Masked Men With 'Uzi-Like' Gun Burst Into West End Poker Game
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2500 block of L Street NW (Photo via Google Maps) Three masked men wielding an “Uzi-like firearm” and pistols stole about $1,o00 in cash after forcing their way into a West End home during a poker game late Friday night, police said. The armed robbery …

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Who Would Daniel Negreanu Be in the Walking Dead Universe?
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Right now, the top dog in the world of the Walking Dead is Neegan. The leader of the Saviors is going to turn the series upside down, and those who have read the comics know a little of what's to come. Daniel Negreanu is poker's equivalent to Neegan …

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Pirates of Lanier Poker Run July 14-16
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Maybe Kenny Rogers needs to attend this year. After all, he could advise players when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Either way, this year's Pirates of Lanier Poker Run is upping the ante with a Thursday night, July 14, Casino night to raise …

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Glasgow poker star earning as much as Scotland's most famous sporting names
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Farrell, who is now one of poker's leading European players and goes by the online moniker of Firaldo, is in Monte Carlo for the biggest and richest European Poker Tour festival of them all – the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo Casino EPT Grand Final …

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Online Poker Player Traffic Update – April 2016
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A 4% rake increase went into effect at 'Stars on March 28, perhaps contributing to the decrease in action that saw player traffic drop from 17,000 one month ago to 14,500 as of this writing. Six of the other top ten poker rooms and networks joined …

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Maurice Hawkins Wins 2016 WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event
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Hawkins' win was historic in that it made him the first player in the 12-year history of the WSOP Circuit to ever win consecutive main event titles. He has had an incredible run on the circuit this April, winning three titles, making four final tables …

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Queens District Attorney charges poker pro Jay Sharon with illegal bookmaking
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jay-sharon-arrest-sports-betting A New York prosecutor has indicted pro poker player Jay 'Ghost' Sharon and seven others in connection with an illegal online sports betting ring. On Tuesday, Queens County District Attorney Richard Brown announced the …

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Now Live EPT Grand FinalRunGood Poker Series Kansas City
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The RunGood Team kept the trophy in the family, and it was once again Ryan Tepen holding it down for the squad. Five months after winning the RunGood Cup Championship in New Orleans for $54,683 to end the last RunGood season, Tepen opened the …

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SugarHouse opens its new poker room
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“Once we gather all the data after the final event of the Poker Night Classic, we will be crunching the numbers and looking to optimize all aspects of the series going forward,” Glantz said.“You can be certain that we will always look to improve.” The …

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