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Poker Interviews

Ivey Says He'll Win The WPT

September 1, 2010 at 3:07 PM |

Phil Ivey doesn't give interviews very often, so it is a rare moment which Tatjana Pasalic caught at the WPT, London. Ivey talks about his feelings about the WPT and he feels confident that he can win it this year.  He also talks about the reputation of poker worldwide, when asked whether poker's popularity is about to drop or not.

Poker Rake Races

Ladbrokes Poker Exclusive $1500 Rake Race This September

September 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM |

In partnership with Ladbrokes Poker (Microgaming), rakerace.com is organizing a $1500 exclusive rake race this September. Only those players that used the AKADEMIA bonus code upon registration will be eligible to participate.

Casinos

Vegas Casino Fined Because of Dancing Guest

August 31, 2010 at 4:25 PM |

The Las Vegas Caesars Palace is to pay $250,000 fine for letting a gambler dance on one of the baccarat tables.

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Doyle Brunson’s Property Swarming With Bats

August 31, 2010 at 3:57 PM |

Vampire bats have invaded the Brunson Property in Las Vegas. Brunson posted on Twitter: "There is a large colony of bats that live in the trees around my house. Not a bad thing, one bat eats 2-6 thousand insects every night."

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Google Invests In Zynga, Google Games Coming

August 31, 2010 at 3:25 PM |

As TechCrunch reports, Google recently invested between $100 million and $200 million in Zynga, social gaming behemoth, owner of names like FarmVille, Mafia Wars and Zynga Poker. The investment in Zynga seems reasonable, the company earned $350 million in the first half of 2010, and if the growth stays the same, it can make $1.0 billion next year.

Online Poker

Amazing Poker Weekend

August 30, 2010 at 7:08 PM |

The online high stakes grinders were pretty occupied this weekend, even though the durrrr challange 2 did not continue, it still was one of the most exciting poker weekends this year. Huge amounts of money were exchanged at online tables, Gus Hansen lost $1,1 million in nearly 24 hours.

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Chilean Miners Survive Playing Poker

August 30, 2010 at 5:28 PM |

On August 5th, the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, burying 33 miners alive. Thankfully all of them are alive and successfully survived 17 days. Now they only have to survive 4 more months until the drill reaches them, and they can be rescued.

Poker Legislation

Debate on Online Gambling between PPA and California Casinos

August 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM |

One of the most heated debates in poker history seems to evolve as the Poker Players Alliance and top California-based card rooms have been fighting in the past few days more and more aggressively. The source of the argument is the Congressional testimony from Commerce Casino board member Tom Malkasian on HR 2267.

Poker news

This Week In Poker - Kimberly Lansing, Phil Laak

August 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM |

In this recent episode of  "This Week In Poker"  the 2 main guests are Kimberly Lansing and Phil Laak. Kimberly Lansing talks about the WPT, the coming Legends of Poker nomination, her engagement and much more, while Phil Laak first talks about his horrific ATV accident in Oregon, during which he broke 7 bones, and got a serious eye injury as well.

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Legendary Vegas Poker Player Was Threatened by Murder

August 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM |

Ron Wall, 59, is very popular in Las Vegas poker rooms: the well-known poker player acts as if he was living in the ‘50s, and cruises between casinos dressed up as a gangster from that time.

Poker Players

What Do Poker Players Do When They Don't Play Anymore?

August 29, 2010 at 5:20 PM |

Have you ever though about what happens to the poker pros that give up playing poker? Well, some of them obviously start living average lives, or go broke and live worse-than-average ones. Others continue playing low-stakes poker under secret nicknames, or just find other activities to do.

Poker Videos

EPT Motivation Video – Get in the Mood for the EPT!

August 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM |

A few days ago, my friend linked this video on Facebook. Whoever feels like they need some motivation for the Vilamuora stop of the EPT, starting today, should definitely watch this!