Poker News

PartyGaming Sales Miss Forecast on Poker Competition (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)

July 8, 2008 – 11:07 pm
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- PartyGaming Plc , the world's biggest publicly traded online poker company, said sales were ``slightly'' below its forecast in May and June because of competition from Web sites that still accept bets from Americans. More: continued here

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Poker Icon Phil Hellmuth Releases Bracelet Winning Secrets to Texas Hold’em Fans (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

July 8, 2008 – 11:07 pm
Legendary poker champion announces new video strategy series designed for Main Event players. Viewers can find out what it takes to become a winner at the biggest Texas Hold'em Poker events. More: continued here

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Inside the WSOP: Investigating the Curse of the Day 1 Chip Leader

July 8, 2008 – 11:07 pm
Like the Sports Illustrated cover curse or the Chicago Cubs' 'Curse of the Billy Goat,' poker tournament players often refer to the curse of the Day 1 chip leader, referring to the idea that he or she who has the chip lead after Day 1... More: continued here

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PokerNews Announce 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia!

July 8, 2008 – 11:07 pm
PokerNews are excited to announce the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia returning once again to Melbourne's exclusive, Crown Casino in October later this year… More: continued here

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Four Southwest Florida residents advance in Las Vegas World Series of Poker (The News-Press)

July 8, 2008 – 10:07 pm
The nine Southwest Florida poker players who entered the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has dwindled to four players after the first day of play. More: continued here

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Poker run to help Kelcey Fike’s boyfriend (Kearney Hub)

July 8, 2008 – 10:07 pm
KEARNEY — There will be a poker run Saturday to help a Kearney soldier, the boyfriend of Kelcey Fike, get back on his feet following a June fire at the couple’s home. More: continued here

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Update: PartyGaming hit by poker (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

July 8, 2008 – 10:07 pm
The poker boom is starting to wane at PartyGaming, though the online gambling group is managing to largely replace lost poker revenues with increased income from casino and bingo games. More: continued here

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Team Moneymaker Boot Camp, Hobbs Story Highlight WSOP Experience

July 8, 2008 – 9:07 pm
The World Series of Poker is both the playground of the professional poker player and the land of dreams for the everyman, the unknown who hopes for that one moment of glory. Five years ago the dream came true for Tennessee accountant... More: continued here

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Kanopolis Poker Run (The McPherson Sentinel)

July 8, 2008 – 9:07 pm
Kanopolis Lake will be hosting a Poker Run July 26 from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $10 per hand or $25 for three hands. More: continued here

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Dr. Pauly at the 2008 WSOP: Celebrities at the World Series of Poker

July 8, 2008 – 9:07 pm
For decades celebrities have been playing in the most prestigious poker tournament in the world. Every year a handful of actors, models, athletes, musicians, and other celebrity types show up in Las Vegas and head to the Rio Hotel... More: continued here

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