Chad Batista, 1980-2015
The poker world has responded with shock and sadness this weekend at the news of the unexpected and untimely passing of professional player Chad Batista. Batista, known as “lilholdem954” in …
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PokerStars Introduces Micro Stakes Spin & Go’s in France and Spain
When Spin & Go tournaments were introduced on PokerStars.es, the Spain-only version of PokerStars, a little more than a year ago, they proved to be immensely popular from the outset. …
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Full Tilt Poker Previews Loyalty Program Changes
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Borgata Responds to Phil Ivey Countersuit in Edge-Sorting Legal Battle
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Christian Lusardi Enters Guilty Plea in Borgata Counterfeit Chip Case
Accused poker cheater Christian Lusardi has pled guilty to fouling a major January 2014 poker tournament at Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa by introducing large quantities …
Another Loss for Poker ‘Skill v. Chance’ Legal Argument in Wisconsin Case
Chalk up another legal loss for the notion that poker’s admittedly skillful elements can override existing case law in jurisdictions where poker is already deemed to be a form of …
Poker Central Developing Two New Poker Television Series
Poker Central, which hypes itself as the first poker-only television network, has announced that it has started production on two original series. Reported by TVMediaInsights.com, Poker Central is working on …
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