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Poker

Phil Ivey Suing Tiltware; Boycotting the 2011 WSOP

While the big story of the day seemed to be the start of the World Series of Poker and the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, the poker world was shocked by an announcement so stunning that it is sure to have a massive ripple effect throughout the…

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Nevada

The 42nd Annual World Series of Poker Kicks Off Tuesday

The 42nd Annual World Series of Poker gets under way Tuesday, May 31, at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The May 31 – July 19 schedule boasts 58 gold-bracelet events — one more than last year. There are a few new events on the…

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Nevada

Sam Barnhart Wins WSOP Circuit National Championship

The 2010-2011 World Series of Poker Circuit season is finally in the books. On Sunday night, the National Championship $1 Million Freeroll concluded with Sam Barnhart taking home the lion’s share worth $300,000. Not only that, Barnhart earned…

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Nevada

Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Talks 2011 WSOP

He may not have earned the most money and he may not have won the 2010 World Series of Poker Player of the Year distinction, but make no mistake – Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi was the man at the 2010 World Series of Poker. It started with his…

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Nevada

The 100 WSOP Circuit National Championship Qualifiers

With the conclusion of the $10,000 Regional Championship at Harrah’s New Orleans, the 2010-2011 World Series of Poker Circuit completed its 100-player lineup for the inaugural National Championship $1 Million Freeroll. The WSOP-C began nine months…

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District of Columbia

Poker Players Alliance D.C. Rally Coverage

Representatives of the Poker Players Alliance held more than 130 meetings at the offices of House and Senate members on Capitol Hill as part of an organized D.C. fly-in Tuesday.

Congressmen Joe Barton (R-Tex.) and John Campbell (R-Calif.) showed…

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Nevada

2011 WSOP Rookie Roundup: Dan “jungleman12” Cates

He could have been playing video games, but it’s pretty hard to make seven figures playing Command and Conquer. Like most of the 2011 World Series of Poker rookies we’ve been highlighting, Dan “jungleman12” Cates has spent his pre-21 years making a…

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