2009 August 03 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

By noon on Day 8, Nick Maimone’s life already had changed. He was one of 27 poker players finding his seat at three tables in a Rio Las Vegas casino ballroom. He had made it deep into the 2009 World Series of Poker, a tournament that began with almost 6,500 players and guaranteed each of these final 27 at least a quarter-million dollars in prize money.

With the World Series of Poker in the rearview mirror, a busy week of online high stakes poker produced several big winners.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, August 3 /PRNewswire/ — - Card Player Poker and Ultimate Bet Join Forces for $5,000 Online Poker Freeroll LAS VEGAS, Nevada, August 3 /PRNewswire/ — On Card Player Poker, you’re always in the money.

ASHEVILLEAuthorities say millions of dollars in damage were caused by a fire that destroyed the home of a North Carolina businessman who pleaded guilty to operating video poker machines illegally.

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gambling firm 888 posted a fall in operating income as poker revenues softened.