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Improper Actions at 2018 WSOP Main Event Mar Otherwise Record-Shattering Event

Improper Actions at 2018 WSOP Main Event Mar Otherwise Record-Shattering Event

Earl Burton, Jul 9, 2018 03:26 UTC

The 2018 World Series of Poker Championship Event is working its way down from its monstrous 7874 player field, which was the second biggest “Main Event”

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2018 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Announced – Who Gets In?

2018 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Announced – Who Gets In?

Earl Burton, Jul 3, 2018 05:17 UTC

The Poker Hall of Fame, after carefully calculating the fan balloting over the past month, has announced the nominees for induction in 2018. But who has

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Casinos Not Biting During Pennsylvania’s Online Gaming Licensing Push

Casinos Not Biting During Pennsylvania’s Online Gaming Licensing Push

Earl Burton, Jun 29, 2018 02:42 UTC

When Pennsylvania became the fourth state to pass online gaming and poker regulation, it was expected that there would be a flood of activity from the

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States Moving Forward on Sports Betting, But Nothing Happening Regarding Online Gaming or Poker

Earl Burton, Jun 26, 2018 07:25 UTC

Since the U. S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 back in May, the free-for-all has begun regarding the states offering sports betting.

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Michael Mizrachi Wins Third WSOP Poker Players’ Championship, John Hennigan Second

Earl Burton, Jun 21, 2018 12:06 UTC

It was a historic evening at the 2018 World Series of Poker on Tuesday night. Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi lived up to his name as he won his unprecedented third

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New Jersey Opens Doors for First Sports Bets

Earl Burton, Jun 15, 2018 04:35 UTC

While they were expected to be the first “newcomer” to the sports betting world after court decisions, New Jersey instead became the second (after Delaware) with their actions on Thursday.

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Doyle Brunson Announces Retirement from Poker

Earl Burton, Jun 12, 2018 01:57 UTC

In what was a stunning prelude to the start of the week for poker, living legend Doyle Brunson has indicated over Twitter than he will be playing his final poker

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World Poker Tour Reveals Schedule for Season XVII’s 2018 Run

Earl Burton, Jun 11, 2018 01:20 UTC

Although they just wrapped up a highly successful Season XVI schedule, the World Poker Tour isn’t sitting back and letting the World Series of Poker steal the spotlight. Instead, the

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Poker

Earl Burton, Jun 7, 2018 03:31 UTC

There are plenty of mistakes that you can make on the poker tables. From basic bet sizing errors to misreading your cards, they can be easily corrected through repetition at

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Two Men Arrested in Texas Poker Club Shooting/Robbery

Earl Burton, May 22, 2018 02:54 UTC

After more than three weeks of investigation, Austin law enforcement has announced that they have arrested two people in the robbery and shooting of a poker player who was leaving

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U. S. Supreme Court Overturns PASPA, States Can Legally Offer Sports Betting

Earl Burton, May 14, 2018 03:50 UTC

After declaring the act illegal for 26 years, the U. S. Supreme Court has overturned the law that prohibited sports betting in every state except Nevada. The ruling opens sports

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PokerStars Sued By Poker Pro Gordon Vayo for Nonpayment of Tournament Winnings

Earl Burton, May 14, 2018 01:55 UTC

After having his winnings from a poker tournament withheld by the site, former World Series of Poker Championship Event runner-up Gordon Vayo has sued the number one poker site in

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New York Senator Bonacic to Resign Office, Impact on NY Online Poker Push?

Earl Burton, May 9, 2018 06:59 UTC

After almost 30 years in the political realm, New York State Senator John Bonacic has decided to not run for another term in Albany. Bonacic is the major driver behind

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