Double-Crossing Poker Dealer Involved in Assassination Plot

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

According to a recent report, a 45-year-old U.S. woman was found guilty of plotting to assassinate her prosperous husband and his two sons with the help of a hired hitman. Sharon Collins, the criminal, claimed to be a woman trapped in a miserable relationship with a wealthy businessman named PJ Howard. Her solution to the problem was eliminating him with the help of Egyptian poker dealer Essam Eid.

Absolute Poker to Shower Players with Diamonds

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Top online poker room Absolute Poker recently announced the launched of FAME, a new loyalty program offering players as much as $45,000 in real diamonds. According to Absolute Poker officials, Fame features five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum VIP and Diamond Elite. Each level boasts a variety of exclusive perks offered to poker players who reach that particular level. The more real-money games players take part in the faster they will upgrade their FAME level.

Former NBA Star Barley to Take Part in Charity Poker Tournament

anna — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:50:54 -0400

According to a recent report, popular American ex-basketball pro Charles Barkley agreed to take part in a poker competition once more. This is despite the fact that in the past ‘Sir Charles' pledged not to play in a casino establishment for a long while. The former NBA player is expected to participate in the "Ante Up for Africa" event to be staged at the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on July 2.

Stoner Behind Frank’s Bill

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:26:00 -0400

US House Representative Barney Frank recently welcomed his latest backer of his initiative to have the American ban on internet gambling overturned; the American banking industry.

Poland Betting On Gambling

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:24:36 -0400

A number of media reports are circulating suggesting that Poland is getting ready to legalise, regulate and - of course - tax online gambling operators in the not-too-distant future. The move comes as a breath of fresh air, particularly among the multitudes of Polish gambling enthusiasts and those firms operating online poker rooms, casino and bingo sites, as well as websites accepting sports bets.

Poker Player Bags Over $392,000 Online

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:39:37 -0400

According to recent reports, online gambling web site GoldenTigerCasino.com has handsomely awarded one of its players not one, but two jackpots.

Germany’s Online Poker Deal

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:26:18 -0400

Good luck trying to prevent Germans from playing poker over the Internet. Poker, they say, is in Germany's blood, and in no one more than former tennis giant, Boris Becker. After retiring from the professional tennis world nearly a decade ago, Becker is now the official spokesperson for a Web-based poker website.

Doyle’s New Poker Face

steven — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:36:37 -0400

Popular poker hot spot, Doyle's Room, has announced the recent launching of their revamped online poker software.

MIT Legend Comments on Blackjack Flick

steven — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:54:14 -0400

With the release of the motion picture '21,' leading online poker portal Pokerlistings held a tête-à-tête with legendary MIT Blackjack team member, Andy Bloch, to assess his take on the upcoming movie starring Kevin Spacey.

Poker Players Alliance Dealing with Deval

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:38:01 -0400

A protest rally was held in front of the Massachusetts State House today by online poker players against a bill introduced by State Governor Deval Patrick. The legislation renders poker playing over the Internet with other grown ups a crime punishable by, among other things, prison time.