A recently declassified US Diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks claims that both Congress and BJP were equally responsible for setting up the Goa Casinos though both opposed it when in opposition.
Full Tilt Poker Launches ‘New To The Table’ Games
Full Tilt Poker(FTP) has come up with a new concept of poker games with their ‘New To The Table’ Games. Launched today, these poker games; in ring and tournament format are slower paced games aimed at the new poker player.
PokerStars LIVE At the City Of Dreams Opens Tomorrow with Macau Poker Championship
PokerStars Live Kicks off tomorrow at City of Dreams with the MPC at Macau.
Player of The Year 2013, GPI Rankings: Volpe Loses Top Spot to Watson
Micheal Watson took the first place from Paul Volpe in Player of the Year 2013 list issued by GPI. Philipp Gruissem made a huge jump from number 38th place to 6th spot.
PokerStars Releases Official 2013 SCOOP Schedule
PokerStars yesterday released the final draft of the Spring Championship of Online Poker(SCOOP) 2013 schedule. SCOOP will feature 44 events and start from May 12.
Greg Raymer
Greg Raymer who is also popular as “Fossilman” in the poker circuit, is a professional poker player. He won a WSOP Bracelet by winning the main event in 2004.
FBI Raids Famous Art Gallery in NY: Busts Betting Racket Run by Russian Mafia
FBI busted huge gambling racket in New York ran by Russian Mafia. Billionaire art dealer’s involvement is suspected and an international gangster is supposed to be the ringmaster of the indictment. Some high profile people including Movie Stars, Athletes, and Wall Street Executives were in the guest list of such High Stake card parties.
Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson, the famous American professional player doesn’t need any introduction. With his long hair and brown beard, cool mirrored sunglasses and signature cowboy hat, Chris got his nickname “Jesus” for his eccentric looks.
John Bowman Captures The WSOP Harrah’s Cherokee Championship
John Bowman surprised everyone by winning his first ever main event title. This win has made him famous and he also got a chance to play in WSOP championship New Orleans and WSOP Championship Las Vegas. In another event, Juan Mendoza won the Casino Championship title.
Ray Bitar Sentenced: To Surrender all His Assets and to Serve Time
Black Friday’s main accused Ray Bitar sentenced to serve time and to surrender assets. His medical condition played a vital role in the final order.
Daniel Negreanu Wins Fifth WSOP Bracelet
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu won his fifth WSOP Bracelet after defeating a star studded line up in the Main Event of World Series of Poker(WSOP) Asia Pacific(APAC) here today. He was also richer by $1,038,825 after coming on top of a playing field of 405 players.
Negreanu In Lead on The Final Table of WSOP APAC Main Event
Daniel Negreanu is leading the final table with a huge stack of chips in his corner on the final day of the 2013 World Series of Poker Asia Pacific Main Event.
Kevin Eyster in Lead on Day 4 of 2013 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown
Kevin Eyster is on top on day four of 2013 WPT Seminole Hard rock showdown. Faraz Jafa closing in to take the title.
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Team Europe Wins WSOP APAC Caesars Cup
Sam Trickett’s Team Europe consisting of Marvin Rettenmaier, Philip Gruissem, Dominik Nitsche and Sam Holden won the World Series of Poker(WSOP) Asia Pacific(APAC) Caesars Cup here yesterday defeating Team Americas in the final.
Goa Casinos Contribute Revenue of Rs.135 Crores in 2012-13
In the past financial year, 2012-13, Goa Casinos have contributed Rs.135 crores in the form of taxes like entertainment tax, liquor licenses, port charges etc. to the governments stables.
Punjab Eyeing The Goa Casinos
In Goa to discuss Punjab’s ailing financial health, many Punjab leaders visited the popular Casino Pride and inquired about details about the casino industry of Goa which accounts for a major chunk of Goa tourism.
Finally a Bracelet for an Australian Player in WSOP APAC
Aaron Lim won the bracelet in Event#4 $5000 Six Max No Limit Hold’em. This is the first event aced by a Non-American player at World Series of Poker Asia Pacific 2013.
Jonathan Duhamel
Jonathan Duhamel is a French-Canadian Poker player. He became the first Canadian poker pro to win the Main Event when he became the WSOP Champion in 2010.
Marvin Rettenmaier Sits Atop GPI Rankings for 5th week
Marvin Rettenmaier retained his number one spot in the list of Top 300 Poker Players issued by Global Poker Index (GPI) this week. This is the fifth week in a row for Rettenmaier to remain on the top of the list.
Lisandro, Warne, Glazier, Hinrichsen & Yong In Hachem’s Team APAC
Joe Hachem, Captain of Team Asia Pacific for 14th April’s World Series of Poker(WSOP) Asia Pacific(APAC) Caesars Cup has chosen his five deputies in Jeff Lisandro, Jackie Glazier, Shane Warne, Andrew Hinrichsen and Richard Yong.
Huckleberry Seed
Huckleberry seed who is popular as “Huck seed” in the poker circuit is an American professional poker player. He holds 4 WSOP Bracelets to his name and is known for variety in his poker game.
Chanracy Khun Joins WPT Champions Club By Winning At Barcelona
Chanracy Khun has won the Season XI World Poker Tour Championship held at Barcelona, Spain. This is Khun’s first major career live win for which he won $258,448