2009 October 26 Poker News, Events and Happenings
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A man who prosecutors say ran a high-stakes Denver poker club whose customers included prominent athletes, media personalities, attorneys, doctors and others has pleaded guilty to violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. State Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that 48-year-old Jeffrey Castardi could face eight to 24 years in prison at a sentencing hearing Dec. 14 in Jefferson …
Anyone in the world of poker knows the difficulty of not only the game, but also making a living at it. On his blog at Full Contact Poker, professional player Daniel Negreanu demonstrated this reality with a thorough breakdown of statistics culled from the World Poker Tour’s (WPT) website.
Poker News Daily can independently confirm that former World Poker Tour (WPT) and “Poker After Dark” hostess Shana Hiatt will not reprise her role on GSN’s “High Stakes Poker.” Instead, it appears that Kara Scott will be signed.
Video poker machines likely will be banned from Winnetka restaurants next month.
NEW YORK—-Shortly after graduating from high school, Phil Ivey told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Now at 32, with seven World Series of Poker bracelets, Ivey is regarded as the best poker player in the world.
The World Series of Poker Circuit Horseshoe Chicago Main Event came to a conclusion that saw Dan Livingston of Oak Forest, Ill., snag the first place prize of $291,749. Despite facing a field of 248, which grew in attendance by 12% from the…
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