PCA Action Includes UFC Champ and Poker Fan Tito Ortiz
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PCA Action Includes UFC Champ and Poker Fan Tito Ortiz

January 9th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) welcomed a star from another sport yesterday in the form of MMA star and the former UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz. Following the growing trend of sportspeople migrating from their...
Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Files Motion to Dismiss California AG Lawsuit, Claiming Sovereignty
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Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Files Motion to Dismiss California AG Lawsuit, Claiming Sovereignty

January 8th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit launched by the State of California via the Attorney General’s office, that seeks to pull a plug on its online gambling aspirations. The tribe,...
PokerStars Rake Increases Get the Boot, For Now
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PokerStars Rake Increases Get the Boot, For Now

January 6th, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
PokerStars rake increases will not see the light of day after all, at least not for now. The controversial site has announced that it will cancel nearly all of the planned rake increases that it previously announced in October,...
WSOP Pro Jonathan Aguiar Says Poker and Fantasy Sports Betting Skills Related
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WSOP Pro Jonathan Aguiar Says Poker and Fantasy Sports Betting Skills Related

January 2nd, 2015 | by Brian Corlisse
Jonathan Aguiar, the former professional poker player and WSOP bracelet holder, says people who play poker and those who enjoy fantasy sports betting have a lot in common. Aguiar recently hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA)...
Top Poker Players to Watch in 2015
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Top Poker Players to Watch in 2015

December 31st, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
It’s harder than ever for poker players to emerge from the vast pool of competitors and become a well-known figure in the game. Some enjoy that ability to fly under the radar, but others yearn for the intimidation factor...
Poker Pros: How the Career Changed in 2014
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Poker Pros: How the Career Changed in 2014

December 30th, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
Poker pros are the sharks amateur players must be aware of, whether in an online cardroom or real life casino. These men and women dominate the game, and while these all-in masters have existed for decades, the occupation of...
Online Poker: Can It Survive in the United States?
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Online Poker: Can It Survive in the United States?

December 26th, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
Since online poker dealt its first hand in the United States on New Year’s Day back in 1998, the game’s journey has been as unpredictable as the flop. From legality challenges and political hurdles, to dwindling...
Feuds, Face-Offs and Factions: Best Poker Battles of 2014
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Feuds, Face-Offs and Factions: Best Poker Battles of 2014

December 24th, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
Poker feuds are nothing new. Wild Bill Hickock was murdered holding two aces and two eights, the namesake “dead man’s hand.” Although not quite as violent today, at least not most of the time, bad blood still...
Partypoker New Jersey to Implement Wait List Solution
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Partypoker New Jersey to Implement Wait List Solution

December 23rd, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
The Partypoker New Jersey online poker room has been one of the most popular regulated choices for players in the state. Still, there has been one noticeably absent feature: wait lists for players who want to reserve a seat at a...
WSOP Owner Caesars Defaults on $225 million Debt Payment 
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WSOP Owner Caesars Defaults on $225 million Debt Payment 

December 19th, 2014 | by Brian Corlisse
World Series of Poker owner Caesars Entertainment has defaulted on a $225 million bond payment and is rumored to be close to signing a bankruptcy deal. It’s no secret that Caesars’ debt is monumental, and currently stands, as...