Underground Poker Room Busted in Mission
An alleged mini casino, also referred to as an underground casino or underground poker room was being run out of a Mission area home. The allegedly illegal gambling home was shut down by police Saturday [….]
Year: 2008
OMG ClayAiken Wins PLO Event in 2008 WSOP
Phil Galfond who goes by the screen name OMGClayAiken when playing high stakes poker online has placed his stake in the World Series of Poker. By the time he was done he had taken out [….]
No International Poker Network for Svenska Spel says Swedish Government
Permission has been denied for an international poker network with other state controlled gaming companies. Sweden’s Finance Minister, Anders Borg has denied it permission even though it was recommended in the governments own report on [….]
The California Gambling Control and Interstate Online Poker Legalization act
The California Gambling Control and Interstate Online Poker Legalization act that was proposed by Assemblyman Lloyd Devine was approved on Tuesday, June 24th by the Senate Governmental Organization Committee with a 6 to 1 vote. [….]
Pro Poker Player – Person of Interest in Murder Case Rumored in WSOP Attendance
Detectives in Alameda County, have been investigating a murder case since early March involving the death of two Pleasanton California victims. The male victim Ernest Scherer Jr, 60, in addition to his politcal ties was [….]
HR 5767, Aimed To Halt UIGEA, Defeated By Split Vote
It was a sad day for online gambling operators and US players alike as Bill H.R. 5767, proposed by Rep. Barney Frank [Mass] and Rep. Ron Paul [Texas], with a crucial amendment from Rep. Peter [….]