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Online Poker News
Putting Hellmuth In His Place
27 Jul 2006
Casino City Columnist Ryan McLane evaluates Phil Hellmuth's place among poker's greatest players now that "The Brat" has successfully captured his tenth WSOP gold bracelet.
Poker Players Alliance Membership Surges
27 Jul 2006
The Poker Players Alliance reports that membership has more than doubled since the U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban online poker.
WSOP Update - Day 31
27 Jul 2006
While Phil Hellmuth's successful pursuit of his 10th World Series of Poker gold bracelet is likely the single greatest moment of the preliminary events in 2006, the greatest achievement for the entire series is likely the performance of Jeff Madsen.
Bubble Won't Burst for One PaddyPowerPoker Player
27 Jul 2006
The person who is officially deemed the ‘bubble’ at this years main event will be offered a package to the Irish Open 2007 which will include flights, accommodation and the buy-in to the main event.
WSOP Update - Day 30
26 Jul 2006
Phil Hellmuth's 10th World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet win dominated the talk at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino on Tuesday night, but there were a few other story lines to follow as preliminary tournaments wrap up and the Main Event approaches.
Hellmuth Wins Tenth WSOP Bracelet
26 Jul 2006
Phil Hellmuth made World Series of Poker history by claiming his 10th gold bracelet early Wednesday morning.
WSOP Update - Day 29
25 Jul 2006
One established professional won his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on Monday night, while another will be looking to make history with his 10th tonight.
PokerStars.com Launches Moneymaker Millionaire
25 Jul 2006
PokerStars.com is launching the Moneymaker Millionaire where players
from around the world will have the chance to compete for a $2.5 million prize pool.
Small Town Poker Tour
25 Jul 2006
The Small Town Poker Tour will kick off round one of 2006 STPT Amateur Championships July 29 in Monroe, Louisiana.
Lester Wins One for the Old Guard
25 Jul 2006
It was a classic battle of the old guard versus the young gun, and after World Series of Poker (WSOP) veteran Jason Lester taught the young bull a quick lesson in heads up play, he left the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in the traditional way, with a gold bracelet around his wrist and $550,764 in cash in a cardboard box.
Jeff Simpson Sees Dangerous Trend in Nevada's Inaction on Growing Online Action
24 Jul 2006
The meteoric growth of the poker business has blinded the gaming industry's cops, and they seem unable to deal with the new realities that have accompanied the rise of Internet poker.
Online Poker Distances Itself From Sports Betting
24 Jul 2006
At the World Series of Poker tournament at the Rio, operators of Internet gambling sites are hosting swank hospitality suites to promote online poker games.
World Series of Poker: Rivers Run Through It
24 Jul 2006
Harrah's Entertainment Chairman Gary Loveman views the World Series of Poker much as he views one of the casino company's hotel operations.
WSOP Update - Day 28
24 Jul 2006
Two World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets were awarded on Sunday night/Monday morning at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, both to relatively unknown players.
Nakano Wins International Poker Championship
24 Jul 2006
When CBS Sports airs its final
one- hour segment of the International Poker Championship, Japan's Yosh Nakano will be the last
player standing.
PaddyPowerPoker Sends Players to WSOP
24 Jul 2006
addy Power Poker is sending 16 poker players to Las Vegas over the coming days to compete in the World Series of Poker, which runs from Friday 28 July to Thursday 10 August.
Canadians Sent to WSOP
24 Jul 2006
A record 13 players from Canada have won TigerGaming.com and PokerInCanada.com’s all-expenses-paid VIP trip to Las Vegas and a crack at an estimated $10,000,000 first place prize.
"Hyperborean" Wins Poker Bot Competition
23 Jul 2006
The University of Alberta's "Hyperborean" was the best poker playing computer program at the 21st National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-06) at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center last week.
WSOP Update - Day 25
21 Jul 2006
Casino City is providing daily updates from the World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Coverage includes bracelet winners, chip counts, features, and live coverage when possible. Check in daily for all your WSOP news.
That ubiquitous ace
21 Jul 2006
Dear Mark,
Could you please explain the ace as it relates to poker, both using it as high
or low, and using it in a straight? Also, can the ace…
'Jesus' and 'Fossilman' Join PPA Board
21 Jul 2006
The Poker Players Alliance reports that world-renowned poker and World Series of Poker Champions Chris
"Jesus" Ferguson and Greg "Fossilman" Raymer have joined the PPA Board of Directors.
CelebPoker.com Sends Brian McFadden to WSOP
21 Jul 2006
Singer and songwriter Brian McFadden will add another credential to his already impressive resume when he turns semi-professional in the poker world by playing in the 2006 World Series of Poker.
WPT Hit with Lawsuit
20 Jul 2006
An antitrust lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Los Angeles against the operator of cable television's World Poker Tour.
PokerStars.com Hosts WSOP Satellite Tournament
20 Jul 2006
PokerStars.com has awarded a whopping 255 seats to the 2006 World Series of
Poker.
New Member Joins Team PokerStars
20 Jul 2006
PokerStars.com reports that Humberto Brenes has joined the world-class roster of
Team PokerStars.
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