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In an intriguing article from PokerNews journalist Donnie Peters, it appears that several poker records could be threatened during the 2015 tournament poker year. According to Peters, a discussion came up during a poker tournament in 2011 that featured Poker Hall of Fame member Erik Seidel. Seidel apparently asked the table who was the only player… Read more »
Sometimes a screen name is just so amazingly appropriate. Last week, Darren Woods, who was known by the screen name “DooshCom” in the poker community, was sentenced to prison for defrauding players on internet poker sites, including 888poker and the iPoker Network. Woods, who hails from Healing, a town about halfway up the east coast… Read more »
According to the London Daily Mail, a London restaurant is offering its patrons the option of playing poker to determine the bill on their exquisite three-course meal. The All-In Kitchen in the Haggerston area of London is the business that is offering this unique method of determining the check. Opening tomorrow and through January 21,… Read more »
On Thursday, a magistrate in federal court denied the motion of businessman/poker player Paul Phua and his son, Darren, which would have allowed them to return to the poker tables while they await the illegal gambling case against them in the federal system. Magistrate Judge Bill Hoffman said in his decision that neither Phua presented… Read more »
After over a decade of effort, scientists at the University of Alberta believe they have achieved their goal of creating the “perfect” poker playing program, one that doesn’t make any bad moves and is a winning “player.” According to a study released in Science magazine, those University of Alberta scientists think they have built a… Read more »
Many have compared poker to the business world in that difficult decisions have to be made in split-second situations. According to one highly successful investment mogul, however, poker is a piece of cake to the world that he normally lives in. On the Thinking Poker podcast, billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn opined that “the… Read more »
Now that the confetti has been swept up, people have nursed their respective conditions back to normalcy and everyone has now bid adieu to 2014, the New Year celebrations are complete. Thus, it is time to turn to 2015 and wonder what the coming twelve months are going to look like. Never one to back down from a challenge… Read more »
Aside from his outstanding poker play and myriad of poker tournament achievements (as if those weren’t enough), Daniel Negreanu is perhaps best known for his willingness to speak his mind. Lucky for us, he has a poker blog on his site, FullContactPoker.com. This week, he chimed in on an issue that has been getting more… Read more »
Many people deeply involved in the game of poker – be they players, writers or other industry professionals – have given their opinions on whether someone should take up the activity as a profession. Three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Dutch Boyd has now added his thoughts to the mix, giving many something to… Read more »
Now that Santa Claus has dropped down chimneys around the world, the Hanukkah menorahs have been put away and the Festivus pole’s “Airing of Grievances” have been heard, we now enjoy a bit of relaxation before a New Year comes. Over the past 12 months, the poker world has provided several exciting moments amidst what… Read more »
New e-mails that have emerged in the ongoing Sony Pictures Entertainment scandal has now encompassed the poker community. According to the London Daily Mail, e-mails leaked out on Friday point out what has been a rather adversarial relationship between the head of the company, Chairman Amy Pascal, and one of the most powerful writers in… Read more »
As a way to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the European Poker Tour, PokerStars has published a book that covers the history of what has become the top tournament circuit on the European continent. That book, however, will never be seen by the general public (at least at this point). The 300-page book, simply entitled… Read more »
One of the top professionals in the world of poker is Phil Hellmuth (just ask him if you don’t believe it). Hellmuth, the 13-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and 1989 World Champion, looks to be preparing for the upcoming World Poker Tour stop at the Bellagio in Las Vegas by making the rounds… Read more »
Costa Rican officials are not fans of the American movie industry right now. According to InsideCostaRica.com, an English-language Costa Rica news website, Costa Rican police and the Minister of Public Security have taken issue with last October’s film, Runner Runner, seeing it as a slap in the face to the country and its police force.… Read more »
By far one of the highlights of the 2014 poker year was the battle at the World Series of Poker Championship Event final table. Taking us inside what it was like to be a part of that event, All In Magazine has issued a documentary that concentrates on the historic run of Mark Newhouse to… Read more »
After several prosperous years in a partnership, two-time European Poker Tour champion Victoria Coren-Mitchell announced yesterday that she had terminated her sponsorship deal with the #1 online poker site in the industry, PokerStars. Last Friday, PokerStars’ ownership, Amaya Gaming, announced that they would be expanding their poker client to include a full range of online… Read more »
Two of the poker community’s more prominent names have recently emerged from hospital stays, with both of them currently resting well and recovering. Last month, poker legend Doyle Brunson entered the hospital for what was supposed to be a simple (hey, it’s only simple when it is on someone else) gallbladder surgery. The technique, which… Read more »
After tabulation of the votes from the living members of the organization and a select list of poker journalists, poker professional Daniel Negreanu and longtime poker fixture Jack McClelland are the two men who will comprise the class for the 2014 Poker Hall of Fame. Negreanu and McClelland will become the 47th and 48th members… Read more »
In a decision handed down by the High Court in London, the United Kingdom, poker professional Phil Ivey will NOT receive the £7.6 million (approximately $12 million U. S.) that he supposedly won from Crockfords casino in 2012. In issuing his decision on the case, Justice Sir John Mitting stated that the case pivoted on whether… Read more »
The United States government regulatory agency for commodities trading is seeking a lifetime ban from the trade against poker player Dan Shak, allegedly for violations of an agreement that Shak entered into last year. According to Reuters, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) is looking to permanently ban Shak after he executed two… Read more »
Everyone in the poker community is enthralled with the legends that come out regarding high stakes cash game poker. Whether conducted in the dusty saloons and riverboats of the 19th century or online in the 21st century, these games still have the ability to draw people in, entranced by the millionaire (or billionaire) players throwing… Read more »
One of the heads of online gambling firm Everleaf Gaming was arrested last week, according to a press release from the Malta Lotteries & Gaming Authority (LGA). According to the statement, Michael Zwi Oros was charged with “misappropriation of players’ funds” as well as “before Magistrate Doreen Clarke charged with misappropriation of players’ funds. He… Read more »
PokerScout has carved out a valuable niche in the internet poker industry as the go-to source for cash game traffic statistics for every online poker room and network out there. We here at Poker News Daily reference the site frequently and greatly appreciate the service it provides. Apparently, however, not all of the poker rooms… Read more »
After not showing up for a planned showdown on the virtual felt – and his dizzying high stakes losses in the online arena – the future of poker professional Gus Hansen in the industry has come under question. This past Sunday, Hansen was expected to take part in a special event on Full Tilt Poker.… Read more »
On the heels of a historic nomination in his first year of eligibility, poker professional Daniel Negreanu may not be winning many votes towards his election. In a blog post on Full Contact Poker, Negreanu is highly critical of some of the nominees for election this year, arguing that some players are being overlooked that… Read more »
