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World Series of Poker

Published on July 4, 2008, category: Latest News

World Series of Poker
The 2008 World Series of Poker had taken place on the 9th of June this year. Duncan "Pumper" Bell was the first one to be celebrated. He arrived at the final table of Event number 13, $ 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em. That’s how he got also to the bracelet ceremony. Duncan won several times at the final table and he has beaten also Steve Merrifield.

Hollywood's Seminole Casino

Published on July 4, 2008, category: Latest News

Hollywood's Seminole Casino
The original Seminole casino has a rival across the street. The old one is still a formidable 25 poker tables, room that has many tournaments each week. The new Seminole Hard Rock has an extremely flashy style and a youthful casino hotel. Four years ago a $ ½ no-limit came on the casino poker scene and it was often spread with $100 cap to the buy-in.

The East Tower Poker Room

Published on July 3, 2008, category: Latest News

The East Tower Poker Room
Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has new plans. There will be a new poker room in the casino. This room should have twelve PokerPro tables, but first it has to be approved by the New Jersey State Casino Control Commission.

U.S. Settlement Rumour

Published on June 29, 2008, category: Latest News

U.S. Settlement Rumour
It seems that the owner of PartyPoker increased 10% on speculations that the online company settled with the (DOJ), the Department of Justice, but no charges were filed against the company. In June 2007 the PartyGaming said to be in talks with the U.S. government.

Poker players in sheriff's hands

Published on June 28, 2008, category: Latest News

Poker players in sheriff's hands
Two poker players were accused of steeling. Irfan and Imran got over £ 150,000 from cash machines. It seems that these guys needed such a big amount to fund a massive gambling spree in Vegas. Imran and Irfan are passionate poker players and they competed regularly in Vegas and once they even to the top poker players in the country.

Sweden and the online gambling

Published on June 26, 2008, category: Latest News

Sweden and the online gambling
Sweden is considering whether to sell some of the "less addictive" gambling services after the pressure of the EU. This would bring the state more in line with the European Union laws. Sports betting, poker and state-run lotteries are considered "less addictive" games.

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