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For the first time in the history of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) televised coverage, two live streams of the bracelet events will be available, together with a brand new RFID technology to see hole cards.

Of all of the casino games available in the industry today, poker is arguably the most popular of them all and understandably so. Developed in the 19th century, this game originated from America, but has since grown into a global phenomenon. However, while this popular pastime is accepted as being a bit of a fun in most countries, there are some places that aren’t so keen on the game and the gambling that often comes alongside it – and Texas is one of those places. Their current war on Club Poker has appeared in the news a lot as of recent, but what exactly is ‘club poker’ and why are Texas so against it?

A player called ''themadbotter'' claims he has won over $30,000 by running bots in the WPN and Bovada networks.

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The final table of the European Poker Tour Season 7 Grand Final took place yesterday, on May 12. Eventually, Venezuelan Ivan Freitez managed to acquire the Shamballa bracelet, defeating his last four opponents in a less than two hours long session, broadcast live with some delay.

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The nine-handed finale took place on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #51 Ladies No Limit Hold'em Championship. At the table was WSOPC champion Amanda Baker, among other players.

10 players in Event #47 $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split 8-or-Better and twice as much in Event #48 $3,000 Limit Hold'em returned on Day 3 of both tournaments.

PartyPoker has returned to more than 20 markets and Rakerace.com players can enjoy several exclusive promotions this month, including a $2,000 exclusive race and a $1 buy-in tablet tournament with 10 Samsung Galaxy tablets added to the prize pool!

With the rise of the smartphone market, it seems that one of the big winners in this space is the Gambling and Betting industries.

Alban Juen reclaimed the chipleader position of the International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) Main Event after Day 4. Dave Ulliott, Freddy Deeb and Praz Bansi have also qualified.

In addition to the Ongame cash race, Betsafe Poker offers a Microgaming cash race as well in September to Rakerace.com players, with a prize pool of €10,000. Additional features include the €1,000 Microgaming first deposit bonus, the 30% cashback and the room’s central promotions.

The four-month test period for Zoom Poker has ended. PokerStars has also announced that the fast tables are now also available for Android.

A class action complaint has been filed against Full Tilt Poker and the related companies and individuals in the U.S. District Court South District of New York. Plaintiffs include Steve Segal, Nick Hammer, Robin Hougdahl and Todd Terry.

30,000 players can qualify online for the International Stadiums Poker Tour, held in 2012 in the Wembley. If the $30 million guaranteed event is realised, it will simply be the biggest poker tournament ever.