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WSOP 2011 Champion Pius Heinz is Poker’s Rising Star
November 14th, 2011
The 2011 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has concluded with the stunning victory of 22-year-old German player Pius Heinz. His heads-up come-from-behind triumph against Czech player Martin Staszko will certainly go down in poker history as being a classic ending to a huge tournament. Heinz emerges as poker’s rising star and goes home with the prestigious WSOP bracelet and cash earnings of $8,715,638. Read the full news article »
Is the US credit rating downgrade good for American online poker?
August 18th, 2011
While many industries foresee negative repercussions to the US’s recent credit rating downgrade to +AA level by Standard & Poor’s, the American online poker industry is hoping that this dramatic turn of events will provide the impetus that until now has been lacking to legalize online poker in the US.
European poker rooms seeking to sponsor former Full Tilt pros
July 31st, 2011
Following the industry-wide commotion incited by Black Friday and Full Tilt Poker’s license suspension, many of the biggest names in online and live poker have been left sponsorless. In response, several leading European poker rooms have seized the opportunity and are clamoring to recruit these star playes to their professional teams.
Full Tilt Poker Closure: England Heading Towards Reform
July 18th, 2011
Following the recent money laundering scandal surrounding the US-based online poker room Full Tilt Poker, Jeremy Hunt, Britain’s Secretary of State for Culture, has proclaimed his intention to pass stringent and restrictive reforms on online gambling sites licensed in the UK. Read the full news article »
WSOP 2011: Turnouts High Following “Black Friday”
June 21st, 2011
Almost 21 days after the start of the WSOP 2011, it seems that predictions of a drop in the number of tournament participants following the DOJ crackdown on US-operators (“Black Friday”) have proven to be unfounded.
End of an Era: Sahara Casino in Las Vegas closes its doors
May 23rd, 2011
This week marks the end an era in Las Vegas. The city’s most famous gambling spot, The Sahara Casino, has closed its doors. The casino represents one of the last symbols of Las Vegas’ glorious past. In the 1960’s it played host to the legendary “Rat Pack”.
Free Online Casino Available in Flash Version Too
April 17th, 2011
Free online casino game is the common name used for games played in practice mode (also known as “fun mode”). Here, players bet with virtual money after they open a casino account.
Winner Casino Welcomes Spring with Bonuses and Promotions
March 25th, 2011
Winner Casino is welcoming spring by renewing and updating its promotions and bonuses. First, Winner is encouraging casino members to play its slot machines, particularly those with progressive jackpots, the combined sum of which is nearly 4 million euro.
The European Series of Poker Born in Lugano
March 7th, 2011
The Casino of Lugano will host the first annual edition of a new poker tournament in Europe from March 8 to April 6. The European Series of Poker, as it’s called, was inspired by the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Its structure and all of its events are based on those of the WSOP.
Exploiting Probability in Online Blackjack Games
February 10th, 2011
Blackjack is one of gambling’s most exciting card games. Because it is based primarily on skill, it keeps the casino’s edge to a minimum, and thus affords players who employ solid game strategy better odds of winning.
