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Daniel Cvetkov Challenges U.S. Justice Department in High-Stakes Poker Case
Australian businessman Daniel Cvetkov refuses to plead guilty in a Manhattan court, arguing that poker is a game of skill not gambling.
May 20, 2010·1 min read
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Dmitry Ganin: Russian Poker Series Closer to EPT Than RPT
Dmitry Ganin discusses the Russian Poker Series (RPS), its similarities to the European Poker Tour (EPT), and differences from the Russian Poker Tour (RPT).
May 19, 2010·1 min read
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Poker Skills Highly Valued on Wall Street
Poker players are finding new career opportunities on Wall Street. Two firms are hiring poker players for their analytical skills. Chris Fargis, a poker player, was hired by Toro Trading despite having no formal business or finance education.
May 18, 2010·1 min read
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CityCenter: The Heart of Las Vegas Opens After Delays
CityCenter, a $11 billion project by MGM, finally opened in December 2009 after financial and labor issues. The complex features multiple high-rise buildings, including the Aria casino with a poker room designed by Phil Ivey.
May 18, 2010·1 min read
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Poker Pro Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrahi Faces Tax Troubles, Loses Properties
Poker professional Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrahi is facing significant tax issues, leading to the seizure and auction of his properties. His tax debt amounts to $339,711 for the years 2005 to 2007.
May 15, 2010·1 min read
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U.S. Prepares for UIGEA Implementation, Prosecutes Online Gambling Cases
The UIGEA, which bans online gambling, comes into effect on June 1, 2010. The U.S. has already started prosecuting related cases, including that of Douglas Rennick, a Canadian citizen accused of money laundering and fraud.
May 13, 2010·1 min read
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Poker Fans Imagine Workspaces of Top Pros
Users of the 2+2 forum have creatively envisioned the workspaces of famous poker professionals, including Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey.
May 12, 2010·1 min read
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Poker Table Ratings Introduces Premium Features and Reports Cereus Security Flaw
Poker Table Ratings has launched beta testing for advanced opponent data and discovered a security vulnerability in the Cereus network.
May 7, 2010·1 min read
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Cole South Leaves CardRunners to Focus on Poker and Studies
Cole South, a prominent instructor and co-owner of CardRunners, has announced his departure from the company. His decision comes after a period of intense work and study.
May 4, 2010·1 min read