2009 January 13 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

PurePlay, the largest legal U.S. play-for-cash online poker destination, today announced it achieved record growth in 2008. Despite the difficult economic times, PurePlay’s 1.7 million-strong player base doubled during the year, making it more than 10 times the size of its nearest competitor.

One hundred and two players signed up for the inaugural $1,100 limit Omaha hi-lo event of the 2009 Aussie Millions. The combination of fixed-limit structure, split pots and a tough field made for a whopping 17-hour tournament…

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has filed a motion to dismiss the remainder of its civil suit against those involved in the establishment of Club Royale, a private poker room that is also the subject of a state criminal investigation.

West Chester police say stealing poker winnings must make you hungry.