2008 March 08 Poker News, Events and Happenings
It’s not unusual for a player to be eliminated at a final table, nor, unfortunately, is it unusual for a player to display unsportsmanlike behavior. It is, however, unusual for a player to be ousted from the final table for bad conduct…
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A political supporter of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford has reached a plea deal as part of a federal investigation into video poker and public corruption.
Online poker room Titan Poker has decided to offer a variety of digital prizes to their new players, including iPods and digital cameras, for their latest promotion. New depositors will get tickets to play in a free tournament, and the winners of those free events will be awarded with a prize valued up to $600. Prizes are to include a Canon 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera, an iPod Touch and an iMV712 mini home theatre system…
The man known as the Godfather of Poker decided to share his endorsement for the US Presidential race, which is now in the primary stage, by siding with newcomer Barack Obama. While Doyle Brunson’s endorsement was made known in a February 16th posting on his blog, other sources are picking it up and using it as a sign that poker players should endorse and support Obama over Clinton or McCain, the other serious contenders in the race. One major reason for the support is that Obama is a known poker player, and those who make their living on the game see him as their best case scenario.
Everest Poker has struck hands with the World Series of Poker in a major agreement that has the online poker room securing rights to have their logo emblazed on the poker baize. The agreement, between Everest and WSOP owner Harrah’s Entertainment Inc, also includes exclusive satellite rights. This will give Everest Poker players the chance to win seats to the WSOP…
The Superior Court has imposed a one-year prison term on a man a man who was charged in two poker robbery cases and one burglary incident. Associate Judge David A. Wiseman sentenced Weider Debengek to three years in prison, all suspended except for one year, for theft of vehicle.
The who’s who of the poker world are sharing their cards with wannabes from around the globe as Calgary hosts the 2008 Canadian Open Poker Championship this weekend.
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