Tag Archives: WPT

Daily Online Poker News 20-05-2011

Poker Crackdown Makes Sense Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains that he believes that the crackdown on internet poker in the United States makes sense as the government’s duty is to protect the weakest members of society. Black Friday Considerations Gaming … Continue reading

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Daily Online Poker News 19-05-2011

Andrew Beveridge eCOGRA CEO eCOGRA Chief Executive Officer Andrew Beveridge discusses the organization, player advocacy, and the online gambling industry with a representative from Casino Gold Pages. Online To Live Advice Poker blogger Steven Ruddock gives advice to online poker … Continue reading

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Daily Online Poker News 21-03-2011

State Legislation Versus The Feds Jeremy D. Frey, an attorney with Pepper Hamilton LLP, examines the United States federal government efforts against online poker while various states work to regulate intrastate online poker to combat their budget shortfalls. The Pros … Continue reading

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Daily Online Poker News 17-03-2011

Online Gambling Is Winning The recent events in Nevada indicate that the pro-regulation movement for online gambling is gaining strength. Increasing lobbying efforts by major gambling operators, the pending approval of the Caesars/888 partnership, and recently submitted online gambling bills … Continue reading

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Daily Online Poker News 06-03-2011

Push For Federal Online Gambling Rep. Barney Frank is expected to introduce a new online gambling bill to Congress according to the New York Post. The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. John Campbell and will … Continue reading

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LA Poker Classic 2011 Main Event Final Table

The champion of the 2011 World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic main event at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles has been crowned. Gregory Brooks has taken down five great poker players, including two former WPT champions Carlos Mortensen and … Continue reading

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LA Poker Classic 2011 Main Event Day 5

The final table has been set at the day 5 of the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic main event at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. In less than six hours, the remaining player field of 18 was reduced … Continue reading

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LA Poker Classic 2011 High Roller Event

Eric Seidel has won the 2011 LA Poker Classic High Roller Event at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. The Full Tilt Poker Pro has taken down 18 players at the $25,000 event. With the first place and $144,570 in … Continue reading

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LA Poker Classic 2011 Main Event Day 4

The final 18 players were determined of the 2011 World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic main event at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. The leader of the final two tables is Vivek Rajkumar, who showed impressive play all through … Continue reading

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LA Poker Classic 2011 Main Event Day 3

Day 3 of the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic main event at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles has ended. After fourteen hours of play, the field of 238 players was reduced to the final 63 payout spots. All … Continue reading

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