2009 November 06 Poker News, Events and Happenings

LAS VEGAS — Darvin Moon, self-employed logger and newly minted poker millionaire from Western Maryland’s panhandle, opened the door of his luxe, 1,100-square-foot suite at the Rio Hotel & Casino on Thursday, and in skipped the bellhop with the luggage and the chirpy questions.

We’re just going to get right into it today. It’s Friday and this is going to be a big weekend for poker. Read this. Go work on your game and don’t forget to follow the Live Reporting Team for the play-by-play as we find out who the next World…

Video Poker gambling in Illinois is now legal but, some counties are choosing not to participate.

A government witness may be able to connect the video poker business with the unsolved gangland-style murder of a reputed Philadelphia mobster.

On Nov. 14, the Coastal Preserves Alliance will host the fifth annual Horseback Poker Ride at the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park in Fellsmere.

Although he may be the oldest member of the November Nine, don’t expect Kevin Schaffel from Coral Springs, Fla., to bow to the younger lads at the table. Having played poker for 40+ years, Schaffel may not be as intimidating as his younger, more…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Red Hawk Casino recently announced the addition of a six-table, 60-seat poker room that will open Nov. 20. The non-smoking poker room is located behind the Stage Bar on the casinos main floor. It features Texas hold em limit and no-limit style games at stakes that accommodate all levels of play.