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Past champs get early exits

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- As the World Series of Poker's main event moved into the elimination rounds Tuesday at the Rio, many of the game's more recognizable names had joined the rail birds, poker fans who watch the action from behind the tables. Two of the past four world poker champions busted out following the four-day opening round of the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas hold 'em event...read more

Affiliate spammer's revenues turned into charitable donation

In mid-April, Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (www.GPWA.org) member "greek39" posted a message in the member-only section of the GPWA forums claiming that a Euro Partners affiliate had been using spamming techniques, providing several links as evidence. While some less scrupulous affiliate programs do not have terms and conditions barring affiliates from using spamming techniques, most responsible affiliate programs do...read more

WSOP rail - Scotty being Scotty

Scotty being Scotty After the dinner break, spectators poured into the Amazon Room at the World Series of Poker, and most of them stopped to watch Scotty Nguyen at the featured table. And with crowd stacked three-deep along the rail to watch, Nguyen delivered. After doubling up, Nguyen decided to have some fun at the expense of his latest victim...read more

All-in calls fill the air in WSOP Main Event

The shouts of "all-in call" rang loud and clear above the din of chips clacking, cameras clicking, table banter and players trying to talk their way through critical hands Tuesday on Day 2A of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Every time a dealer yelled the powerful phrase, players at nearby tables paused to check out the hand, a Harrah's official – if one was nearby – moved in to supervise the table, fans craned their necks to see the action and reporters, TV cameras and photographers raced over to the table to see who might be busting out. At times, the action was non-stop...read more

WSOP rail - A southern belle, Shirley Williams and former champs

Southern Belle If you've never heard the name Dee Dozier, it's probably because she's not a professional player, nor has she cashed in any major tournaments. But that hasn't stopped ESPN from extensively featuring the young woman who originally hails from Auburn, Ala...read more

Casinos rule WSOP and WPT scheduling

Two World Poker Tour tournaments sandwiched the World Series of Poker this summer, allowing professionals to arrange their Las Vegas playing schedules around several events with championship-caliber buy-ins. The two major poker brands compete for players and a rivalry exists, but both WSOP and WPT officials say scheduling has more to do with the properties that host their tournaments than the brands that bring in the customers...read more

Second NETeller co-founder pleads guilty

NETeller co-founder John Lefebvre pleaded guilty Tuesday to a conspiracy charge related to the processing of millions of dollars in gambling transactions, according to Reuters. The guilty plea is similar to one filed by fellow NETeller co-founder Stephen Lawrence earlier this month. Both Lefebvre and Lawrence admitted to wrongdoing in their pleas...read more

Rebecca and Kate do Vegas...and Get Lap Dances.

Rebecca and Kate do Vegas There are very few people in this world that I love as much as Kate Garber, Affiliate Director of Wager Profits. Thank god for that considering we spent a consecutive 96 hours together in glorious Las Vegas...read more

House not quite as full for 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- On the final session of the four-day opening round of the World Series of Poker main event, Internet poker was given a brief moment in the spotlight. Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, who now heads a nonprofit organization attempting to legalize online poker, called out the traditional "shuffle up and deal" to kick off play Monday. Meanwhile, Rep...read more

WSOP Day 1D roundup

The final "Day 1" of the World Series of Poker saw 1,783 players begin a quest for the Main Event final table, bringing the entry total to 6,358. While the total down about 27.5 percent from the 8,773 that played last year, first place will still pay $8.25 million, and it is the second-largest live poker tournament in history. Josh Evans emerged from Day 1D with $237,300 chips, the most on the day and fourth in the overall field...read more