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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 44  Afghanistan native is a surprise winner at the WSOPE25 September 2008
In an event flooded with well-known professionals, a virtual unknown won his very first piece of poker jewelry during Event #2 of the World Series of Poker Europe in London Wednesday at the Casino at the Empire.
Sherkhan Farnood, who is reported to be one of the richest men in his native Afghanistan, ... (read more)
Top-10 Las Vegas trip tips22 September 2008
Whomever it was that said, "He who fails to plan, plans to fail" was probably a frequent visitor to Las Vegas. Sure, it's tough to screw up a trip to Sin City, but there are plenty of ways you can make your trip more enjoyable and more cost efficient, simply by planning ahead.
With that said, Casino City ... (read more)
Expanded WSOPE set to begin in London on Friday18 September 2008
The prize pool and number of entrants at the second annual World Series of Poker Europe that began Friday won't come close to matching that of the more established WSOP that's played each summer in Las Vegas. But that doesn't mean winning a bracelet in London rather than on U.S. soil has any less significance. ... (read more)
Top-10 things to look for in a poker room15 September 2008
In the past three weeks a pair of new plush poker rooms have opened on opposite sides of the U.S.
In Connecticut, Mohegan Sun brought live poker back to its casino floor for the first time in seven years with the opening of Casino of the Wind while in Las Vegas the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino rolled out the red carpet for the grand opening of its state-of-the-art poker lounge this past weekend. ... (read more)
7th Annual WCOOP drawing big numbers and handing out record prizes11 September 2008
It's just 12 events into a 33-event schedule, but the 7th Annual World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is well on its way to blowing the doors off of its previous bests in both participation and prize money.
Last year the WCOOP, which is put on by PokerStars.com, had a prize pool of $15 million and saw 17,000 unique players take part in 23 events. ... (read more)
California online poker bill shelved until 200911 September 2008
California online poker players will have to wait until at least until next year to see if their favorite game will be taxed and regulated in their home state.
A bill titled the Gambling Control/California Intrastate Online Poker Act, A.B. 2026 was amended and passed by a vote of was 6 to 1 in June ... (read more)
PartyGaming could be liable for $287m in trademark infringement suit10 September 2008
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals released a decision on Monday stating that PartyGaming may be liable for up to $287.4 million in damages as a result of a suit filed by WMS Gaming. The appeal involves a dispute that alleges PartyGaming "infringed" on WMS trademarks "Jackpot Party" and "Super Jackpot ... (read more)
2008 Borgata Poker gets off to a record-breaking start8 September 2008
The sixth annual Borgata Poker Open got off to an auspicious start last week when a record 1,192 players turned out for Event #1, a $300 No Limit Hold'em that drew a prize pool of $357,600 and a first-place prize of $77,170.
New Jersey native Daniel Apicella won the event, just a little more than a year ... (read more)
Top-10 Las Vegas sportsbooks1 September 2008
Let's face it: If you place multiple TVs, (sometimes complimentary) cocktails and a menu that includes burgers and pizza all under one roof, you are going to grab my attention. Toss in the luxury of being able to legally wager on virtually any sporting event in the world and, well, you had me at "Hello." ... (read more)
Live poker returns to Mohegan Sun with the grand opening of Casino of the Wind1 September 2008
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The new poker room at Mohegan Sun's Casino of the Wind had been open for literally five minutes when Bruce Dixon wiped the sweat off his brow and took a deep breath.
Anxious poker players hoping to be among the first to be dealt a hand in the new room were coming at him from all angles, looking for assistance to their seat. ... (read more)
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