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Mike Leah Wins 2014 World Series of Poker Asia Pacific $25000 High Roller
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With more than $2 million in cashes, four titles and seven final-table finishes in 2014, the 40-year-old Canadian poker pro is having one of the most impressive years put together by a player in recent years. If it weren't for the absolutely …

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Takayama, Lubas lead poker team
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FORMER billiards pro Mike Takayama and renowned international campaigner Gerardo “Jay” Lubas lead a versatile selection that will represent the Philippines in the inaugural World Poker Tour (WPT) Nations Challenge tournament presented by Solar …

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Spin & Gos Saving Online Poker, PokerStars Claims
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The controversy swirling around Spin & Gos at PokerStars was addressed by a site representative who answered critics by posting on 2 + 2 that the revolutionary, hyper-turbo, lottery-jackpot Sit n' Gos are saving, rather than killing, online poker.

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Kane Kalas: At the Intersection of Broadcaster and Pro Poker Player
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Kane has baseball in his blood, earned a degree in broadcast journalism but chose to make his way as a professional poker player first and finds himself at a crossroads. “Poker offers something else that broadcasting doesn't, which really brings out my …

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Going all-in on poker in Ohio
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That moment started what was dubbed “the poker boom” around the country. People around the world began playing poker — specifically Texas Hold 'Em — in basements, clubs and casinos with the hope of one day having their own Moneymaker moment.

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EU Commission sues Sweden for online betting and poker laws
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[JURIST] The European Commission [official website] filed a lawsuit [press release] against Sweden on Thursday for failing to change its laws on online betting and poker games that breach EU law on the free movement of services. The EU referred Sweden …

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Online Poker: Viktor Blom Wins $261K Monster Pot
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Blom was able to secure a win on the week thanks to apparently profitable matches against Russian poker pro Alex “PostFlopAction” Kostritsyn. The largest hand of the past week occurred in a heads-up $300-$600 pot-limit Omaha battle between Blom and …

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Ireland Tax Laws Could Raise €25M from Online Poker
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Online poker in the Republic of Ireland will soon have to obtain a license and pay a new gambling tax, according to the Irish Examiner. Since online poker in Ireland became big business, politicians have been looking for a way to levy those who offer …

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Bwin.party Director Says AGA Has Betrayed Online Poker
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Jeffrey Haas, Group Director of Poker at bwin.party, has called the AGA's current stance on online gambling “astonishing,” and says he believes the trade organization has betrayed the online gambling industry. Speaking in an interview with Bluff …

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Micros Writer Goes Viral, Lacey Jones Hypes WPT, British Poker Fraud
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As one of the creators of the animated series The Micros, Wray got the attention of the poker world pretty quickly back in 2010. Wray, who also spent a good amount of time as a CardRunners coach, has had some success with other stuff going viral as …

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Online Poker in New York, Negreanu Enjoys Twerking, Hellmuth Swapping Wives
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Mornings are never fun. The best way to manage them – to get through them really – is to create a routine. For most people that means a shower, a commute, a coffee and spending the first 15 minutes of your day procrastinating before getting your …

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With more than $22M in winnings in 2014, Dan Colman continues to rule the …
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Most casual poker fans will recognize the name Daniel Colman (GPI No. 62). Most will remember Colman as the man who defeated perennial fan favorite Daniel Negreanu (GPI No. 3) heads-up to win the World Series of Poker Big One for One Drop, taking …

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Poker Hand of the Week: 10/16/14
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Ask any group of poker players how you played your hand and they'll come up with dozens of different opinions. That's just the nature of the game. Each week, Card Player will select a hand from the high-stakes, big buy-in poker world, break it down and …

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Card Player Poker Tour: Hollywood Park Begins Oct. 17
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Hollywood Park For the first time ever, the Card Player Poker Tour will make a stop at Hollywood Park Casino near Los Angeles International Airport. The casino is under new management and has undergone significant upgrades and improvements. What will …

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The “Ten-to-One Rule” in Tournament Poker
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For tournament players there is a useful idea worth knowing about that is often referred to as the “ten-to-one rule.” I'm not sure exactly where the idea originated, but I first learned of its existence through the Harrington On Hold'em book series by …

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Thunder Angels 9th Annual Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run
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PANAMA CITY BEACH– The Thunder Angels are hosting their 9th annnual Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run this Saturday, October 18th, and Paris joined them live on Thursday to find out all the details. The Tickled Pink Breast Cancer …

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EU Commission sues Sweden over online betting, poker laws
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission started legal action against Sweden on Thursday for failing to change its rules on online betting and poker games which it said breach EU law on the free movement of services. The European Union's …

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Card Player Poker Tour: Amit Makhija Headlines Bicycle Main Event Final Table
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Amit Makhija As the Card Player Poker Tour Bicycle Casino Main Event heads to its final day, Amit Makhija headlines a talent-filled final table that includes 2012 WPT Legends of Poker Main Event Champion Josh Hale. Makhija has just shy of $2.9 million …

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