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Vin Narayanan Gaming Guru - Page 22  Top-10 November Nine tidbits19 October 2009
10. Darvin Moon is a Luddite
Main Event chip leader Darvin Moon, who holds nearly a third of chips in play, isn't part of the online poker generation. In fact, he's not really party of the technology generation. He doesn't email or text message. And he hasn't bothered to set up the voice-mail on his cell phone. ... (read more)
I'm rooting against Tiffany Michelle in the Amazing Race24 September 2009
I have a confession to make. I like some reality shows. I get a kick out of "The Apprentice." I watch "Shark Tank" to see ruthless executives steamroll entrepreneurs. I'll even watch "America's Got Talent" occasionally to see what kind freaks -- err, talented people -- have decided to display their wares. ... (read more)
Case against UIGEA shot down by appeals court2 September 2009
A U.S. appeals court upheld the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in a unanimous 3-0 ruling Tuesday.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected both iMEGA's argument that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was too vague and that it violated privacy rights.
The ruling didn't ... (read more)
BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan reaches plea deal14 August 2009
BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan agreed to plea deal today and will be sentenced to between 41 and 51 months in prison and forfeit $43.65 million, according to a statement released by Acting United States Attorney Michael Reap.
"Kaplan admitted in court today that beginning in the mid to late 1990s, he set ... (read more)
Federal prosecutors file new charges in online gambling payment processor saga6 August 2009
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted a Canadian resident on conspiracy charges for bank fraud, money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business for allegedly processing payments for online casinos.
According to the indictment filed Tuesday, Douglas Rennick has been "in the business of ... (read more)
New TV show 'Face The Ace' makes its debut on NBC3 August 2009
NBC's "Face the Ace," which debuted Saturday night, has the potential to be a pretty good, and possibly mainstream, poker show. But it needs some tweaking before it gets there.
The show, hosted by Steve Schirripa, has a nice game show feel to it. The show begins with four Full Tilt pros hidden behind four different doors. ... (read more)
Top-10 characters at the WSOP Main Event20 July 2009
From celebrities to top-flight poker players, the World Series of Poker Main Event has traditionally been filled with weird characters, and the 2009 Main Event was no different. Some were dressed in weird costumes, while others were just weird. But the ten characters on this list don't fall into the weird category. ... (read more)
Ivey reaches final table at WSOP Main Event16 July 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The final table for the World Series of Poker Main Event is set, and it includes Phil Ivey. The poker superstar won a critical hand late in the day to assure himself a spot at the final table. He's joined at the final table by Darvin Moon, James Akenhead, Kevin Schaffel, Steven Begleiter, Eric ... (read more)
Ivey stalking the leaders at the WSOP Main Event15 July 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The World Series of Poker Main Event played down from 64 players to 27 players Tuesday, and two of its brightest stars are still alive.
Phil Ivey and Antonio Esfandiari survived nearly eight grueling hours of play to advance and will play for a seat in the final table Wednesday. The current chip leaders are Darvin Moon (20.16 million) and Billy Kopp (15.97 million). ... (read more)
Poker's biggest stars still alive in WSOP Main Event14 July 2009
LAS VEGAS -- My mission this afternoon when play resumed at the World Series of Poker Main Event was to hunker down in the stands and watch the ESPN featured table, enjoying the same experience as the rest of the poker fans in the Amazon Room in the Rio. But those plans had to wait for a couple of hours when I discovered Joe Hachem, J.C. ... (read more)
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