2008 April 03 Poker News, Events and Happenings

On Wednesday morning, a subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee convened to discuss ‘Proposed UIGEA Regulations: Burden without Benefit? The hearing came as federal regulators continue to consider comments made…

Loopy cast, manic pace make for a winning hand.

When one hears the names Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher, they’re almost as common as water and ice. The two names are so synonymous with poker one expects them to be in attendance at any major poker event. Linda and Jan are currently trying…

April 3 - A prominent Washington State lawyer, Leeo Rousso, better know for advocating the controversial local online gambling laws, announced that he was running for governor in January. Yesterday he dropped out of the race following changes to the election law.

By Herald Democrat THACKERVILLE, Okla. With $5 million in guaranteed cash and a chance to create, or further, a television career has celebrities and some of the worlds best poker and blackjack players coming to the Texoma region.

- Congress’ ban on Internet gambling is so vague that figuring out how to enforce it is a struggle, say federal officials charged with the task. “I think it is very difficult without having more of a bright line about what is intended to be unlawful Internet…

Day 1b of the PokerStars.com European Poker Tour San Remo Championship was even bigger than Day 1a, with superstars such as Daniel Negreanu, Lee Nelson, Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier, Todd Brunson and Chad Brown joining the field…