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Floridian Gets 25 Years For Gambling Murder

In the same state where George Zimmerman was acquitted for shooting and killing Travyon Martin, a gambling-related murder by gun resulted in a 25-year sentence for a Florida man who had run poorly at dice. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Tremaine “Cigarette” Patrick pleaded guilty this week to shooting and killing Corey Donaldson, and wounding […]

West Springfield Voters Reject Hard Rock Casino

On Tuesday, West Springfield voters rejected a proposal by Hard Rock International to build a massive $800 million casino-resort in the town. It was defeated by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent. The official tally was 3,413 in favor and 4,165 against, according to The Hartford Courant. Around 46 percent of the registered […]

As I-Gaming Nears, NJ Casino Win Still Slumping

August was another tough month for casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Though, it wasn’t nearly as bad as some of the previous ones. During August, the 12 gambling properties reported gaming revenue of $298.1 million, which was down 4.8 percent from August 2012’s $313.2 million, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the […]

Horseshoe Cleveland Has Worst Month Ever

In terms of money won from gamblers, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland just had its worst month since opening in May 2012. August gaming revenue was $18,912,221, according to a Monday report from the Ohio Casino Control Commission. As the Cleveland Plain Dealer pointed out, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland had been the state’s most profitable casino, but that […]

Gambler Takes Debt Case To NV Supreme Court

A former high-roller gambler in Las Vegas will have his case heard in front of the Nevada Supreme Court this week. The case stems from him failing to repay $384,000 worth of gambling debt to four Las Vegas casinos — the Venetian, the Palazzo, Hard Rock and Caesars Palace. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, […]

Rhode Island Casino To Get More Table Games

One of Rhode Island’s two casinos is set to see a significant increase in the number of table games it offers customers. According to the Providence Journal, Twin River Casino just recently won state lottery approval to increase the number of live table games from 66 to 80. The gambling facility was once a greyhound […]

Vandeven Wins CPPT bestbet Jax Main Event

Harvey Vandeven became the first winner of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour when he bested a field of 255 players in the $1,500 no-limit hold’em $300,000 guarantee bestbet Jacksonville main event, taking home the title, the trophy and $76,598. The championship event came down to Vandeven and T.K. Miles heads up for […]

Close To I-Poker, Delaware Hosts 'Championship'

Delaware is expecting to soon kick off casino games on the Internet, including poker. In the meantime, one of the state’s three casinos just held the state’s “Poker Championship.” The Delaware Poker Championship III, which began Saturday morning, saw 206 participants and a total prize pool of $108,150. The final table played for two hours, […]

CPPT bestbet Jacksonville: Events 12-13

The first stop of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour kicked off at bestbet Jacksonville Aug. 29 and will host a series of 14 tournaments through Sept. 9, culminating with a $1,500 no-limit hold’em $300,000 guarantee main event Sept. 6-9. Here is a look at the latest results: Event No. 12: All-In for […]

Tokyo Olympic Selection To Help Casino Efforts

On Monday, it was announced that Tokyo won the bid to host the 2020 summer Olympics. The decision was widely celebrated in Japan and even has some casino firms lining up their chips for likely development there, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The Olympics coming to Tokyo reportedly has increased confidence that legislative authorization of […]

Firms Show Interest In New Russia Casino

Interest in building a new mammoth casino complex in Russia reportedly is heating up. According to Reuters, Asian casino developer NagaCorp Ltd. has become the second major player in pitching a possible casino in an “entertainment zone” in Russia, a region that would be allowed to host a brand new casino-resort. This entertainment zone reportedly […]

Circus Circus Las Vegas Closes Poker Room

The poker room at Circus Circus Las Vegas just closed recently, according to reports. Card Player spoke on the phone with an individual from the casino and she said it has been shuttered “indefinitely,” but declined to provide any other information. The poker room was located near the entrance of the main casino and offered […]

CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Final Table Set

The final table is set at the Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville $1,500 main event. Nine players will return on Monday, September 9 at 2 p.m. ET to figure out who will walk away with the top prize worth $96,395 and CPPT title. You can watch every hand from that final table on the […]

Jared Tendler Discusses The Mental Aspect Of Poker

As poker strategy evolved over the past several years, poker players began to try and improve more than just their game. They tried to improve their mental game in order to reduce tilt and play at their optimum level over a longer period of time. Jared Tendler has moved to the forefront of the industry […]

CPPT bestbet Jax: 55 Players Advance

The two day-one starting flights at the Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville $1,500 no-limit hold’em main event are in the books and a total of 55 players have advanced to Day 2 on Sunday, September 9. That number consist of the 21 players that survived Day 1A on Friday, and the 34 that made […]

Tom Middleton Wins EPT Barcelona Main Event

Britain’s Tom Middleton has emerged victorious in the 2013 European Poker Tour Barcelona €5,300 no-limit hold’em main event, topping a field of 1,234 to earn €942,000 ($1,241,650) and 1,920 Card Player Player of the Year points. The 26-year-old poker pro from Leeds now sits in 29th place in the overall POY standings as a result. […]

Muhlocker Bests Negreanu For EPT Barcelona HR

A total of 180 players put up the €10,000 buy-in to enter, or re-enter, the EPT Barcelona High Roller event, creating a total prize pool of €1,764,000. After three days of action, it was Thomas Muhlocker who came out on top, securing the title and a €390,700 payday. To earn the victory, Muhlocker had to […]

CP Poker School Students Get Free VIP Membership

If you haven’t enrolled in the Card Player Poker School, you’re missing out on the web’s best poker education. The top-notch poker curriculum teaches students everything from the basic rules to more advanced cash game and tournament strategies. For a limited time, new Card Player Poker School students will receive a bonus offer that includes […]

A Poker Life: Marco Johnson

Marco Johnson was just 14-years-old when he discovered what he wanted to do for a living. Growing up in the shadow of the late, great David “Chip” Reese, Johnson got an up-close look at a poker legend living the high-roller lifestyle and decided that he too wanted in on the action. Johnson jumped right into […]

Former Regulator Talks U.S. Online Poker Future

Former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli knows online gaming as well as anyone. After being appointed to the Board in 2009, Lipparelli eventually was at the forefront of the Silver State’s charge into the Internet gaming business. In late 2011, Nevada became the first state in U.S. history to adopt regulations for online […]

Alex 'IReadYrSoul' Millar Wins $1.2 Million

Alex “IReadYrSoul” Millar had by far the best week at the high-stakes online poker tables, winning a whopping $1.2 million over just 3,346 hands, according to tracking data from HighstakesDB. The young British poker pro is now up just under $570,000 on the year on Full Tilt Poker. The past seven days were crucial for […]

CPPT bestbet Jax Results: Events 9-11

The first stop of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour kicked off at bestbet Jacksonville Aug. 29 and will host a series of 14 tournaments through Sept. 9, culminating with a $1,500 no-limit hold’em $300,000 guarantee main event Sept. 6-9. Here is a look at the latest results: Event No. 9: No-Limit Hold’em […]

Police Bust Bookie At Mohegan Sun In Pennsylvania

Authorities in Pennsylvania have busted a man who was allegedly involved with a small-scale sports betting ring. He was allegedly trying to collect debts inside a casino, of all places. The 32-year-old is accussed of using a website and then trying to collect at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a racino located in Pennsylvania, according […]

Cards In The Air At CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Day 1A

The first main event of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour will begin Friday, Sept. 6 at 12 pm EST at bestbet Jacksonville, in Jacksonville, Florida. The $1,500 no-limit hold’em $300,000 guarantee main event will serve as the highlight of the 14-event tournament series marking the beginning of CPPT Season II. “We enjoy […]

WSOP Launches New Xbox Poker Game

Microsoft Studios, Caesars Interactive Entertainment and Pipeworks Software announced Wednesday the launch of “World Series of Poker: Full House Pro”. The game is free to play on Xbox Live, as long as you have a membership. Here are some of the game features: From single-player mode, to single-table games and full-blown tournaments Play with real […]

Poker Hand Of The Week: What's Your Play?

Give us your opinion in the comments section below for your chance at winning a six-month Card Player magazine digital subscription. Ask any group of poker players how you played your hand and they’ll come up with dozens of different opinions. That’s just the nature of the game. Each week, Card Player will select a […]

Negreanu 'Quits' Tournament After Ruling

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu “just literally quit” a €10,000 buy-in poker tournament. At the European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona today, Negreanu was involved in a dramatic debate over a controversial new rule recently adopted by the Tournament Directors Association. Negreanu was in the small blind and posted it, but wasn’t in his seat when […]

Wynn, Boston Told To Settle Casino Dispute

Massachusetts gaming regulators want the city of Boston and Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts to end their dispute about a new casino in the Boston area, The Boston Globe reported Thursday. Wynn wants to build a casino in the neighboring town of Everett, but Boston officials had thought that part of the project would also cross […]

CPPT Local Heroes: Eddy Mroczkowski

The Card Player Poker Tour will be focusing on the familiar faces at card rooms and casinos during Season II stops in a new web series. CPPT Local Heroes will highlight the regular, everyday average Joe, who may not be known world wide but is certainly known to anyone who frequents their local poker room. […]

Illinois Riverboat Casinos Could Be 24 Hours

The Illinois Casino Gaming Association wants the state to allow 24-hour gambling at the state’s riverboat casinos, according to reports. The Illinois Gaming Board will talk about the idea at its meeting on Sept. 19. State gaming regulators considered the idea a handful of years ago, but rejected it. Right now, casinos in the state […]