Poker Pros Share Their Plans Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty
Professional poker players discuss their future plans in light of recent regulatory changes. Some are considering education, others are looking to move abroad.
April 18, 2011
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Party Galaxy Poker Competition: Vote for Saturn's Ambassador
The voting phase for the Saturn category of the Party Galaxy poker competition is now open. Cast your vote for one of the five finalists.
April 17, 2011
WPT Hollywood Casino Tournament: Key Hands and Notable Players
The WPT Hollywood Casino tournament featured a $10,000 buy-in and notable players like Хойт Коркинс and Дуайт Пилгрим. Key hands and eliminations highlighted the event.
April 17, 2011
U.S. Seizes Domains of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker
The U.S. government has taken control of the domains of three major poker sites, accusing their owners of money laundering and illegal gambling. Players outside the U.S. are not affected.
April 16, 2011
Black Friday: US Shuts Down Major Online Poker Sites
On April 15, 2011, the US government took unprecedented action against major online poker sites, including PokerStars, FullTilt, and Absolute Poker. GipsyTeam advised users to remain calm and use mirror sites for updates.
April 16, 2011
Party Galaxy Announces New Ambassador for Venus and Neptune Plan
eidanboy has been named the ambassador of Venus in Party Galaxy. The Plan of Neptune involves a magician who will determine the ambassador through a Texas Hold'em card selection process.
April 15, 2011
Vaneessa Selbst Wins NAPT Mohegan Sun Tournament
Vaneessa Selbst won the NAPT Mohegan Sun tournament. She finished the first day with a stack of 87,600 chips, which was half of the chip leader and 40,000 less than Vaneessa Russo.
April 15, 2011
Poker Heaven Doubles Down with 4x EducaPuntos Offer
Starting April 18, 2011, Poker Heaven is offering quadruple EducaPuntos to all EducaPoker players, accelerating level progression and unlocking premium content.
April 15, 2011
FBI Shuts Down Major Poker Sites, Arrests Founders
The FBI has blocked access to several major poker websites, including PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, and arrested the founders of these platforms. The move has sent shockwaves through the online poker community, with players and industry figures reacting with concern and speculation.
April 15, 2011
Russian Poker Series Riga: €2,000 Main Event and Side Tournaments Await
The Russian Poker Series Riga is set to take place from May 16-22, 2011, at the Royal Casino SPA & Hotel Resort. The main event features a €2,000 buy-in, with various side tournaments and cash games available.
April 15, 2011