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McDermott Introduces Bill to Raise $40B via Online-Gambling Taxation

PokerNews.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:34:00 +0000

Congressman James McDermott (D-WA) has taken a second stab at creating a federal revenue/tax-generating mechanism for online gambling with the introduction of his ‘Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008.’ Formally designated as HR 6061…

World Poker Tour Moves to Fox Sports Net

PokerNews.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:40:00 +0000

PokerNews has learned that World Poker Tour Enterprises and FOX Sports Net will soon announce an agreement that will bring Season VII of the long-running series to FSN on Sunday nights. According to sources close to the deal…

New Mexico Poker Tournament Kicks off Simmering Indian Affairs Legal Battle

PokerNews.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:05:00 +0000

A poker tournament held in late June at a New Mexico Indian casino unlicensed by that state, operated by Oklahoma’s Fort Sill Apache tribe, may, as planned for the tribe, result in a legal battle over the tribe’s stated casino plans…

Inside the Tour, Vol. 94: Seniors Tournaments

PokerNews.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:07:00 +0000

There has to be a lot of equity in playing in events where the players are falling asleep at the table, showing cards, and falling out of their wheelchairs. Or so one would think. But I’ve played well over 30 senior events in poker and have…

Press Release: WSOP Europe Schedule Announced

Poker Source Online — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0000

The second annual World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair.com has solidified its …

World Poker Tour Inks Deal with Fox Sports Net

Poker Source Online — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0000

After the Game Show Network declined to pick up …

Carbon Poker get on board with huge PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls!

PokerNews.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:26:00 +0000

One of the first few rooms to host freerolls to the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia – Carbon Poker host five in the coming months exclusively for PokerNews players…

Will the WSOP Stem the Losses on the Strip?

PokerNews.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:25:00 +0000

Prior to Harrah’s acquisition of the WSOP, the Las Vegas tournament was held in the spring. Harrah’s shifted the large-drawing event closer to the summer, a traditionally slow period for the desert gaming locale. But with a sluggish…

888.com Qualifier lounges by the pool on Day 3 of his WSOP Main Event

PokerNews.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0000

888.com Qualifier misses Day 3 of the WSOP Main Event, but still manages to go home with $21,300 in prize winnings and a WSOP cash to his name…

California Moves Closer to Intrastate Online Poker

PokerNews.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000

The bill by California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine (D-Van Nuys) which would lead to the legalization of intrastate online poker in California has cleared a significant legislative hurdle and is on its way to the Senate Appropriations…