2006 January 16 Poker News, Events and Happenings

CASSELBERRY, FL (AP) — A poker game took a violent turn when an off-duty police officer shot two men who refused to let him play, authorities said.

If you are a fan of no-limit hold’em, then you are a fan of the latest World Poker Tour stop, the 2006 Gold Strike World Poker Open. The Open, …

AUSTRALIA As reported by the Australia Herald Sun: “Las Vegas came to town yesterday as dozens of the world’s top card sharks mingled among the sea of cowboy hats, sunglasses, and iPods — yes iPods — at Crown casino for the start of the $4.2 million Australian poker championships.

It’s been a while since we reported news about a brainiac police officer getting caught running an illegal gambling operation, but the wait is …

A Maitland police officer faces charges Monday after a fight and shooting over a poker game, according to WKMG-TV in Orlando. Casselberry police arrived at a home located at 1863 Laurel Brook Loop in Oakhurst Reserve Sunday and found a man holding down 30-year-old Daniel Metervier.

LONDON—-Jan. 16, 2006–New online poker room, TouchStone Poker launched today offering first time customers an immediate Welcome Bonus of up to 100% of their purchased chips value, PLUS a free Tournament Pass as part of its introductory celebrations.

Over 400 poker hopefuls have converged on the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, for the prestigious Aussie Millions poker tournament. The No-Limit Texas Hold ‘em event costs A$10,000 (~ $7,500 US) to enter and promises a record prize pool of A$4,180,000 (~ $3.15 million US), almost a quarter of which will go to the winner.