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CPPT: John Miner Wins Atlantis Reno Main Event

The final table at the Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Reno $1,080 no-limit hold’em main event crowned a champion today in Northern Nevada at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Perennial chip leader in the event John Miner from Carson City, Nevada took home the tournament title and $45,153 in prize money after just over four […]

A Look At The Week In Tournament Poker

In this Card Player weekly feature we look to provide our readers with a guide to some of the biggest poker events taking place in their area for the upcoming week. Check out all the tournament action set to go down in your own backyard from Mar. 25 – 31. Head to our tournament database […]

$1.2 Billion Casino Opens In The Philippines

Another massive casino has arrived in the Asia region. About a week ago, the $1.2 billion Solaire Manila Resort opened in the Philippines, the first of four new such projects to eventually hit Manila Bay, according to the Brisbane Times. The property has 300 gaming tables, 1,200 slots and 500 hotel rooms — and it’s […]

Toronto Casino Idea Unleashes The Political Drama

A casino complex in downtown Toronto faces long odds, but still has a chance, according to the most recent reports circulating the Internet. MGM Resorts International, one of the largest and most aggressive casino developers in the world, is gunning for approval. While MGM desires access to a mammoth consumer pool, Toronto public officials won’t […]

BetVictor Bad Beat Jackpot Hits Three Times In Four Days

The new BetVictor Poker Bad Beat Jackpot, relaunched on March 19, has had a torrid time in the first few days of its existence having been won three times in just four days and doling out hundreds of thousands of euro and some incredible bad beat stories itself. Firstly on Tuesday March 19 the Jackpot […]

Final Table Underway At CPPT Reno Atlantis

The final table of nine is set at the Card Player Poker Tour main event at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada. A total of 39 players remained heading into day 2, all battling it out for a spot in the money as one of the final 18 players. Making it that far […]

Brian Hastings: Question And Answer

Brian Hastings is a high-profile name in the poker world, famous for his nosebleed battles and sound poker play. His solid game and insight have landed him among poker’s elite players. Most have not played high enough stakes to play against Hastings, but many have certainly learned a thing or two from his videos on […]

Last Four Days For Irish Poker Open Online Satellites

There’s less than one week to go until the paddypowerpoker.com Irish Open and just four days left to win a seat online in the Last Chance Saloon. There are 29 seats remaining including six tonight, Sunday March 24, in a €160 + €16 buy in no-limit hold’em freezeout at 8 p.m. at Paddy Power Poker. […]

Card Player Poker Tour: Atlantis Reno Main Event 1B

Day 1B of the Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Reno $1,080 no-limit hold’em main event saw a big turnout on Saturday in Northern Nevada. The Day 1A turnout of 62 players was more than doubled, as 128 players took to the felt for Day 1B. This made for a total field size of 190 players, […]

Andrew Brokos: The Calling Demon

You pay off too much. You have trouble letting go of big hands. Bad calls on early streets get you into trouble later. You call when you know you’re beat, saying things like, “I had to,” or “I was priced in.” Does this sound like you? I’ve got good news. You’re not alone. Most poker […]

32Red Poker Revenue Down 11 Percent in 2012

32Red, the online casino, saw online poker revenue fall 11 percent in 2012 to £1 million from £1.1 million in 2011. This compares to an increase of 15 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. However overall the company saw record revenues for the third straight year with total revenues up 28 percent to £32.1 million […]

Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Reno Main Event 1A

Day 1A at the Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Reno $1,080 no-limit hold’em main event saw 62 players battle on the tournament floor, while the surrounding high-desert Mountains of Northern Nevada provided a scenic backdrop. Among the runners today were Reno professional Steve Brecher (who unfortunately did not advance), and Howard “Tahoe” Andrew (who did […]

Antonius Wins $1.1 Million This Week Online

The second most profitable player in high-stakes online poker history is back to his soul-crushing ways on the Full Tilt Poker software. Patrik Antonius, back playing under the screen name “FinddaGrind”, won more than $1.1 million on the virtual felt since last Friday — the most in the web poker world. Antonius was up about […]

Day Seven Recap Of CPPT Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

The 2013 Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada just had two events conclude on Thursday — the series’ seventh day of action. Here are the results. Event No. 16 $550 No-Limit Hold’em, 98 Entries 1. Kevin Iwanaga — $11,334 2. Jeffrey Spruitenburg — $11,333 3. Mike Harvey — $11,333 4. […]

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Main Event Starts TODAY

It’s finally here! The Card Player Poker Tour pulled into Reno, Nevada last week for the start of an 26-event series at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, all of which were leading up to the noon local time start of today’s $1,080 buy-in main event. The $150,000 guaranteed championship, which features live reporting, will get […]

Poker For The Homeless Returns To Dublin In April

Poker for the Homeless, the Irish fundraising organisation dedicated to raising money for homeless charities around Ireland, today announces its return to activity with a two-day poker festival generously sponsored by paddypowerpoker.com. The event, held The Jackpot Club, Dublin on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 with all proceeds being donated to Brother Kevin […]

William Hill Completes Sportingbet Purchase

William Hill has completed its £459.5 million acquisition of Sportingbet including its once formidable online poker brand Paradise Poker. The British bookmaker, which recently agreed to buy out William Hill Online joint venture partner Playtech, now owns Sportingbet’s Australian business and has a call option over it’s Spanish operation. Hill’s currently offers poker on Playtech’s […]

Ray Dehkharghani Wins CPPT Wynn Championship

The title of Card Player Poker Tour Wynn Classic main event 2013 champion belongs to Ray Dehkharghani. The high-stakes cash-game player began the official ten-handed final table as the chip leader and went through some ups and downs before ultimately defeating Sam Stein during a heads-up match that lasted just seven hands. The $235,931 score […]

Day Six Recap Of CPPT Atlantis Casino Resort

The 2013 Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada just had two events conclude on Wednesday — the series’ sixth day of action. Here are the results. Event No. 12 $230 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty, 73 Entries 1. Gerald Morrell — $3,937 2. Alan Lujan — $2,878 3. Michael Harvey — $1,611 […]

Caesars Fined Over Belligerent High-Roller

In the case of legendary Las Vegas whale Terrance Watanabe, New Jersey gaming regulators decided earlier this month to fine Caesars Entertainment Corp. $225,000 for its role in the matter, making all the major parties involved look pretty lousy. Watanabe, a wealthy self-professed gambling addict, lost more than $120 million at the high-stakes tables in […]

Firm Accused Of Laundering Via Slots

According to The Atlantic, a Chinese company has been accused of laundering more than $60 million through Las Vegas slot machines over a four-year period. The company ran into financial problems in not long ago and, according to The Atlantic, recently “liquidators now claim that $670 million of cash the company raised in its 2005 […]

Irish Poker Open Betting Markets Are Live

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has opened 10 betting markets on the upcoming paddypowerpoker.com Irish Open main event. Former World Series of Poker main event finalist Eoghan O’Dea is favourite at 66/1 to win the outright market for the €2,250 buy in main event being held at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland from March 29 to […]

International Poker Open London Seat Guaranteed Tonight

Boylepoker.com hosts one of its weekly International Poker Open London 2013 super satellites tonight, Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. with one seat worth £225 guaranteed. The buy in is £20 + £2 and late registration is available for the first six levels. Players who would like to qualify for the super satellite for less […]

Reece Lewis Wins Word Poker Tour National London

Reece Lewis is the new World Poker Tour National London champion taking down £80,000 for his victory over the 218-strong field at Aspers Stratford Casino, London. Lewis who started the day as third in chips in the £1,500 + £150 buy in event which allowed day 1A entrants to re-enter on day 1B. The final […]

CPPT Wynn Main Event Final Table Set

The final table is set for the Card Player Poker Tour Wynn Classic main event and the final 10 players will return tomorrow at 12 p.m. and battle down to a winner. High-stakes cash game player Ray Dehkharghani will return as the chip leader with 1,374,000 and the only player over the one million mark. […]

Day Five Recap Of CPPT Atlantis Casino Resort

The 2013 Card Player Poker Tour Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada just had two events conclude on Tuesday — the series’ fifth day of action. Here are the results. Event No. 9 $230 No-Limit Hold’em, 76 entries 1. Steven Olson — $3,259 2. Michelle Domsic — $3,259 3. Rolly Bautista — $3,258 4. […]

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Main Event Starts Friday

The Card Player Poker Tour pulled into Reno, Nevada last week for the start of an 18-event series at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The first 10 events are in the books, as the $1,080 buy-in main event on Friday draws near. The $150,000 guaranteed championship, which features live reporting, will get underway on Mar. […]

ICYMI: Sign Up For Email Updates On FTP

Last week the Department of Justice released a much anticipated announcement on the hiring of a “claims administrator” to assist with paying victims of the alleged Full Tilt Poker fraud occurring pre-2012. The amount owed is about $159 million. Garden City Group Inc., a subsidiary of the much larger claims management firm Crawford & Company, […]

Eureka Poker Tour Starts Today In Rozvadov

The Czech Republic city of Rozvadov hosts the main event of the first stop of season three of Eureka Poker Tour today, Wednesday, March 20. The €1,000 + €100 buy in event at Kings Casino has a guarantee of €500,000 with two day 1s and capacity for up to 800 players. Players will start with […]

Qartomy Leads Final 23 In CPPT Wynn ME

The average stack on day 2 of the Card Player Poker Tour Wynn Classic main event hovered between 70 and 80 big blinds for most of the day, but that didn’t stop the field from playing itself down from 78 to 23 in a span of just six levels. It wasn’t until the money bubble […]