Judge Recommends Tossing Evidence in Phua Case
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Judge Recommends Tossing Evidence in Phua Case

February 3rd, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
Paul Phua may not have had his constitutional rights violated when FBI agents raided his Caesars Palace villa, but the evidence from that raid is still likely to be tossed out of court. Those were the decisions filed Monday by US...
World Series of Poker 2015 Schedule Includes Online Bracelet and 68 Events
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World Series of Poker 2015 Schedule Includes Online Bracelet and 68 Events

February 2nd, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The 46th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced some rather drastic changes to its format this week, in an effort to market its events to amateur players who have somewhat vacated the tournament. The 2015 WSOP will include...
GPI American Poker Awards Nominees Announced
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GPI American Poker Awards Nominees Announced

January 30th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
PokerStars and the Global Poker Index (GPI) have partnered to create what they hope will become the premier awards ceremony for poker players in North America, and Wednesday saw the announcement of the nominees for the first...
How Manny Pacquiao Lost a Match to Justin Smith, Recounted on Instagram
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How Manny Pacquiao Lost a Match to Justin Smith, Recounted on Instagram

January 27th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
Manny Pacquiao isn’t an easy man to fool. The Filipino boxer has won world championships in eight different weight divisions, having compiled a record of 57 wins, five losses, and two draws in his distinguished career. He’s...
Global Poker Index Announces Finalized Rosters for Masters Event
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Global Poker Index Announces Finalized Rosters for Masters Event

January 24th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The Global Poker Index (GPI) has been a point of interest ever since it was first created in conjunction with the Epic Poker League (remember that?). After the league folded, the ranking system remained, and it has been one of...
Full Tilt Errant Message Appears to Announce Legal Online Play in New Jersey
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Full Tilt Errant Message Appears to Announce Legal Online Play in New Jersey

January 22nd, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The Full Tilt iOS iPhone app sent numerous poker players in New Jersey into near-hysteria this week, after receiving a message announcing real-money gameplay was now being offered in their home state. “We are pleased to...
Hendon Mob Threatens Polish Ministry Suit Over Alleged Data Hacking
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Hendon Mob Threatens Polish Ministry Suit Over Alleged Data Hacking

January 21st, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The Hendon Mob database has announced its intention to sue the Polish Finance Ministry for allegedly hacking into its website. Global Poker Index CEO Alex Dreyfus, who acquired the database from the Hendon Mob in June 2013 for $3...
New Jersey Online Poker Revenues Finally Looking Up
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New Jersey Online Poker Revenues Finally Looking Up

January 16th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The New Jersey online poker scene managed to avoid another loss and reverse its three-month downswing with a positive U-turn in the right direction for December, according to the State’s Division of Gaming Enforcement....
Kevin Schulz Wins PCA Main Event with Hero Call
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Kevin Schulz Wins PCA Main Event with Hero Call

January 15th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) reached its dramatic finale last night as American Kevin Schultz won the title with a $1.4 million hero call. When the dust cleared after six days of play on Paradise Island in the...
WSOP and 888 to Partially Combine Enormous New Jersey Player Pools
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WSOP and 888 to Partially Combine Enormous New Jersey Player Pools

January 12th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
New Jersey online poker players may see larger tournament prizes and more players at the cash game tables, as two of the larger sites in the state will be combining their player pools. The two sites, WSOP.com and 888poker.com...