2007 January 19 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Heads Up poker has caught fire and the flames will be fanned at L.A.’s newly renovated Crystal Casino & Hotel. On February 5th - 8th, 64 of the world’s top players will compete in a $10,000 buy-in series of heads-up Texas Hold’em matches, as players represent one of four international regions in their quest to be crowned the “World Heads Up Champion”.

(PRESS RELEASE) — Everest Poker has taken France by storm by signing a sponsorship deal with a new poker TV show Direct Poker. The show will be aired weekly on one of France’s most popular free digital TV channels Direct 8.

(PRESS RELEASE) — Dirt Cheap Poker has announced the introduction of slot machines to their ever growing poker supply inventory. The slot machines are genuine Pachislo skill slot machines used in international casinos.

LONDON, United Kingdom (PRESS RELEASE) Asian Poker Classic, sponsored by MaharajahClub.com, are set to capitalise on Shilpa Shetty’s success on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) by inviting the actress and reality TV star to present the Asian Poker Classic, taking place in Goa, March 1-5 2007.

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 15th, 2007)- Jennifer “Jennicide” Leigh announces the launch of her new interactive web site, www.jennicide.com. The web-site features photo downloads and a regular video…



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LAS VEGAS - Though payment processor Neteller PLC is the latest and largest such company to pull out of the lucrative but illegal U.S. online gambling market, industry observers said other e-wallet…



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While the shutdown of Neteller was greeted with a collective groan by the poker community, by no means does it signal the end of online poker. Although Neteller was by far the most popular method of deposit and withdrawal…