Feb
23
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Final table set in San Diego

One hundred and eighty-one people came to play, but only nine made it to the final table of the San Diego World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) main event. Peter Feldman is the chip leader, and several other experienced pros such as Gavin Griffin, Erik Cajelais and Gavin Smith are still in contention.
Feb
23
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Ladbrokes posts profits, ogles supercasino

Gargantuan U.K. gaming company Ladbrokes Plc. posted a healthy £246.5 million before tax profit today and made it known it wasn't going to rest on its plush laurels; gaming firm 888 Holdings Plc. is still in its sights, and it wouldn't mind getting its hands on the operating license for the U.K.'s first supercasino either.
Feb
23
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Large Bodog Poker team off to L.A. Poker Classic

Team Bodog pros David Williams, Josh Arieh and Evelyn Ng will be joined by more than 20 online qualifiers at the L.A. Poker Classic. Seats to other upcoming World Poker Tour (WPT) events are still up for grabs at Bodog.com.
Feb
23
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‘Everyman’ the hero at Vegas Grand Prix

Sweatpants and a promotional jersey may not be the most "super" of costumes, but the poker world certainly provides its chances for "Everyman" to take center stage. Here comes another: Satellites for the "Everyman" main event at the Vegas Grand Prix start today at Binion's Horseshoe Gambling Hall and Casino.
Feb
23
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For tax purposes, poker still gambling

The U.S. Tax Court has weighed in on poker's tired skill versus luck question, ruling that tournament play is gambling, not a sport. As such, those who play the game professionally are not exempt from Section 165(d) limitations of the tax code.
Feb
23
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WPT bringing sexy back for celeb invitational

Mining the remaining veins of glamour left in the poker industry, the World Poker Tour is setting up for a swank affair in Los Angeles next month.
Feb
23
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Smart money on Swedes in European Showdown

Poker pro Erik Friberg says he's convinced Swedes are the best poker players in Europe; Absolute Poker says let's prove it. Not to him, necessarily, but to the rest of the continent, as they've announced a free online poker tournament to settle the debate once and for all.
Feb
23
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PartyPoker.com players victims of phishing attempt

So-called phishers spammed PartyPoker.com customers last night in an attempt to gain access to players' personal account details and log-in information.
Feb
23
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Winner of World Series of Poker Says His Behavior Was Not Appropriate – New York Times


Winner of World Series of Poker Says His Behavior Was Not Appropriate
New York Times, NY - 3 hours ago
23 — After resolving a lawsuit over his victory in the World Series of Poker last summer, Jamie Gold acknowledged he had some regrets about his experience ...
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Feb
23
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Spotlight on Bodog WPT LA Poker Classic Seat Winner: Michael Gosch – Bodog Beat


Spotlight on Bodog WPT LA Poker Classic Seat Winner: Michael Gosch
Bodog Beat, Antigua and Barbuda - 6 hours ago
Michael Gosch has been playing Texas Holdem for the last four years, but he didn’t have to rely on his poker skills for the chance to play for millions of ...