Poker players are finding new career opportunities on Wall Street. Two firms are hiring poker players for their analytical skills. Chris Fargis, a poker player, was hired by Toro Trading despite having no formal business or finance education.
CityCenter, a $11 billion project by MGM, finally opened in December 2009 after financial and labor issues. The complex features multiple high-rise buildings, including the Aria casino with a poker room designed by Phil Ivey.
Poker professional Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrahi is facing significant tax issues, leading to the seizure and auction of his properties. His tax debt amounts to $339,711 for the years 2005 to 2007.
The UIGEA, which bans online gambling, comes into effect on June 1, 2010. The U.S. has already started prosecuting related cases, including that of Douglas Rennick, a Canadian citizen accused of money laundering and fraud.
Users of the 2+2 forum have creatively envisioned the workspaces of famous poker professionals, including Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey.
Poker Table Ratings has launched beta testing for advanced opponent data and discovered a security vulnerability in the Cereus network.
Cole South, a prominent instructor and co-owner of CardRunners, has announced his departure from the company. His decision comes after a period of intense work and study.
The first stage of the Russian Poker Series has been moved from Almaty to Kyiv due to safety concerns. The event will take place from May 31 to June 7, 2010, at the 'Kreschatik' sports poker club.
Everest Poker has announced a series of promotions for May 2010, including opportunities to win packages for the Spanish Poker Tour and the 3 Länder Poker Tour. Additionally, satellites for the World Series of Poker in Spain and Latin America are set to begin.