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Paul Phua Sings “Who’s Sorry Now?” to FBI as Judge Says Agency Violated Poker Pro’s Rights
April 20, 2015

Paul Phua Sings “Who’s Sorry Now?” to FBI as Judge Says Agency Violated Poker Pro’s Rights

Poker pro Paul Phua scored a courtroom victory on Friday, when a judge ruled that FBI agents went too far in their efforts to collect evidence against him in his alleged illegal sports betting operation...

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France Mulls Las Vegas-Style Casino In Paris
April 19, 2015

France Mulls Las Vegas-Style Casino In Paris

  The French government has commissioned a study looking into changing its gaming laws to allow a Vegas-style casino in Paris. The research, which is due to be completed by the end of the month,...

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Nevada Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill for Businesses
April 18, 2015

Nevada Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill for Businesses

The Nevada Senate has passed a bill that will allow larger groups and businesses to potentially place bets at sportsbooks and race books in the state, though the bill will still need to pass the...

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PokerStars APPT Nanjing Millions Shut Down in Dramatic Chinese Police Raid
April 17, 2015

PokerStars APPT Nanjing Millions Shut Down in Dramatic Chinese Police Raid

The PokerStars Asian Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) event, the Nanjing Millions, has been shut down following a raid earlier today by the Chinese National Police, according to Macau-based World Gaming Magazine (WGM). The event, the...

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Amaya Divests More Assets to NYX, as Company Moves Further Towards Core Business Model
April 16, 2015

Amaya Divests More Assets to NYX, as Company Moves Further Towards Core Business Model

Amaya has announced the sale of two subsidiaries to NYX Gaming Group Limited, moving two brands that the online gaming parent had previously purchased in smaller deals in the years before its massive acquisition of...

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California Online Poker Committee Hearings Due Before End of April 
April 16, 2015

California Online Poker Committee Hearings Due Before End of April 

California is likely to get joint Senate and Assembly online poker committee hearings before May 1, which is the deadline for policy committees to hear fiscal bills. That means hearings are likely to occur later...

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Mehmet Hassan Killers Convicted, Shocking Video Tells the Story
April 15, 2015

Mehmet Hassan Killers Convicted, Shocking Video Tells the Story

Three individuals were found guilty of killing Mehmet Hassan, a professional gambler who was killed in his London home back in March 2014. The murder occurred after Hassan was lured in by a woman he...

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Towns Saying No to New Connecticut Casinos
April 14, 2015

Towns Saying No to New Connecticut Casinos

Connecticut is considering adding new casinos to combat coming resorts in Massachusetts and New York, and the owners of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are even willing to team up to operate them. But while a...

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Jordan Spieth Wins Masters Title
April 13, 2015

Jordan Spieth Wins Masters Title

Jordan Spieth had been pegged as the next big thing in golf long before this weekend. But his performance at Augusta National made it clear that the future is now, and the Spieth will be...

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Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio Officially Announce Candidacy for President 2016
April 13, 2015

Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio Officially Announce Candidacy for President 2016

It's official: Hillary Clinton, Democrat, and Marco Rubio, Republican, have thrown their hats in the ring to be the next American president for 2016. Hillary Clinton has been planning to run in 2016 and hinting...

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