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Utah Representative to Introduce Resolution on Internet Gambling

By Dan Cypra

According to the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper, Utah State Representative Sheryl Allen (R-Bountiful) is seeking to introduce House Resolution 1, which asserts that the decision whether or not to adopt gambling should belong solely to the states. While Utah has managed to stunt land-based forms of gambling, Allen told the Tribune, "Computers made it much easier to gamble." More...

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Posted on January 6th, 12:01 pm

World Poker Tour Debuts on Fox Sports Net

On Sunday night, the seventh season of the World Poker Tour (WPT) kicked off. Part one of Bellagio Cup IV aired, which featured a final table that included Mike Watson, David Benyamine, Luke Staudenmaier, Ralph Perry, John Phan, and Gabriel Thaler. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) January 5th

John Phan Wins 2008 Bluff Player of the Year Award

John Phan, affectionately named “The Razor” in the world of poker, was recently named Bluff Magazine’s 2008 Player of the Year, with $2.1 million in earnings translating into 1,214.1 points according to its rating system. He edged out Michael Binger, who hauled in $1.1 million for 1,183.7 points. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) January 4th

PokerAffiliatePrograms Revokes CardSpike Endorsement

In threads that have ballooned on Poker Affiliate Program’s website as well as TwoPlusTwo, numerous affiliates have reported issues with payments from CardSpike, a skin of the Cake Poker Network. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) January 3rd

Guest Columnists

Eric Lynch (Rizen) Discusses the Future of Poker

Having only been a poker professional for three years now after starting to play the game in 2003 right at the beginning of the "poker boom," I was very fortunate to have been able to ride most of the meteoric rise that the game experienced from 2003 until 2006. More...

By Eric Lynch - Comment (0) January 4th

What Bothers Linda Johnson at the Poker Table

I've been playing poker for more than 30 years in legal card rooms and have seen many actions that annoy me at the poker table. Here's a partial list of them. First, I detest "over-celebration" at the table and think there is no place for it in poker. More...

By Linda Johnson - Comment (4) December 28th

Christmas Gifts for Poker Players by Bernard Lee

As we enter the month of December and the holiday season, many readers often ask me for a list of poker books for holiday gift ideas. In this blog, I have compiled a thorough list that ranges from timeless classics to modern day standards to recent releases. I hope you enjoy them. More...

By Bernard Lee - Comment (1) December 20th

More Poker News

Party Gaming CEO Discusses Future of Online Poker

The recent news in December of Party Gaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit’s plea bargain with the U.S. Department of Justice thrust the company back into the spotlight. Now, in a recent interview with Financial Times, new Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan has announced his plans for returning the company to the lofty perch it once held. More...

By Earl Burton - Comment (0) January 6th

Best Damn Poker Show Season Two Debuts January 12th

The beginning of 2009 has been a busy one for fans of poker on television. Last Sunday, the seventh season of the World Poker Tour kicked off on Fox Sports Net. Recently, the fifth season of “Poker After Dark” began airing on NBC. Poker enthusiasts can mark their calendars for Monday, January 12th, the date of the first of seven new episodes of the Best Damn Poker Show. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) January 6th

Pamela Anderson May Play in Aussie Millions

Former Baywatch television star Pamela Anderson is rumored to be taking another dip into the poker scene later this month. Several sources are reporting that the sex symbol will be participating in the Aussie Millions Poker Championship, which kicks off on January 9th. More...

By Brett Collson - Comment (0) January 5th

Poker Strategy

Mind Games

When playing poker, be it online or live, it is easy to not give it your all. Online, you could be playing multiple tables and not be able to give your full attention to any one game, or you could be distracted by any number of things, such as the world wide web, television, or even your un-potty trained toddler running around naked. More...

By Dan Katz - Comment (0) January 2nd

A Resolution for 2009

As is pretty much the case every week, I had trouble thinking of a topic for this column. Nowadays, my brain pretty much revolves around poopy diapers, the new addition to my house, and the timing of my next nap. But, now that we’re at the turn of the New Year, I got to thinking about New Year’s resolutions. More...

By Dan Katz - Comment (0) December 26th

A Classic ICM Situation

Having a big stack at the end stages of a sit & go can be a lot of fun and almost guarantee a victory -- as long as you’re playing optimally. In this article we’ll analyze a situation that you’ll find frequently on the money bubble, but have probably overlooked as a big-stack tyrant. More...

By Brett Collson - Comment (0) December 18th

Player Interviews

Alex Fitzgerald (Assassinato) Interview with Poker News Daily

Poker News Daily: How did you get started in poker? Fitzgerald: When I was 16 years-old, I saw some kids playing at my high school. I didn’t know if a flush beat a straight when I first sat down. That day, I made $10 and was instantly addicted. I read every poker book that I could and played in every home game in Seattle. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) January 4th

Nick Cassavetes Interview with Poker News Daily

During the recent filming of the fifth season of GSN cash game show "High Stakes Poker," several so-called recreational players were invited to attend. One of the most high-profile part-time players to take to the felts of the Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas was actor and director Nick Cassavetes. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) December 28th

High Stakes Poker Executive Producer Discusses Season V

The fifth season of popular cash game show High Stakes Poker just wrapped up filming from the Golden Nugget casino in Downtown Las Vegas. A total of three days of tape was collected and the show will air on cable station GSN beginning on Sunday, March 4th, anchoring Poker Night. More...

By Dan Cypra - Comment (0) December 23rd