2006 August 23 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Two kings robbed Fred Goldberg of more than half-a-million dollars. But the Plantation poker professional is still a millionaire, after placing 10th the World Series of Poker earlier this month. His opponent’s pocket pair may have eliminated him from the competition, but Goldberg still walked away with a cool $1.15 million. Jamie Gold, a Mailibu, Calif., talent agent, won the top prize of $12

In the last ten years or so, a subculture has exploded that ‘mainstream’ advertisers have used to reach the middle class 18-25 year old with disposable income….

A search in Aiken County uncovered five video poker machines and $1,600 cash.

If you own an Xbox 360, and have an Xbox Live account, then you are likely aware of “Game Wednesdays” - a new initiative from Microsoft that will have new downloads available from the Xbox Live Marketplace every Wednesday. What is special about today is that this particular Wednesday starts the 48 hour clock to get your hands on a free copy of Xbox Live Texas Holdem poker before Microsoft starts charging money for it. This game is rumored to not only have multiple play modes, including playing with your friends across Xbox Live, but also support for the new Xbox Live camera which means you’ll be able to see all of your friends’ tales when they are trying to bluff you….

Demonstrating the continuing trend in the tournament poker world, the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA, announced on Monday that the upcoming 2006 California State Poker Championship…

CALIFORNIA As reported by the Desert Sun: “League poker is finally coming to our area, and that’s exciting news. Casino Morongo’s Tag Team Poker League begins Sept. 6, and continues every Wednesday night through Dec. 13.

August 23 - Over 200 intrepid male and female poker players from 12 countries bared all recently at the inaugural World Strip Poker Championships in London.