Online Poker powerhouse Pokerstars.com has announced a new VIP program geared toward novice players. The online poker room announced that starting January 1st 2011, the VPP system will switch to a “calculated share method” of awarding VIP Player Points (VPPs). This system will grant casual players with low VIP statuses greater opportunity to earn rewards [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 29, 2011
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An ex-girlfriend of Jonathan Duhamel is among 4 individuals who have been detained regarding the burglary of the 2010 WSOP poker champ last week outside Montreal. 3 individuals were detained earlier this week, the latest being a 20 year old man arrested Thursday A.M. by Longueuil PD. A representative for Duhamel verified that this “female [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Phil Ivey’s ex-wife claimed a $1.2M handbag collection, along with another $1M in jewelry as part of her recent divorce settlement with her Poker Superstar exhusband. Luciaetta Ivey will also receive alimony payment of $180k per month from her High Roller ex-hubby according to documents released by the Nevada Courts. Even after taking Phil to [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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A judgment from the U.S. DOJ might make internet lotteries and internet poker legal, experts claim. The DOJ has adjusted its stance on the Wire Act of 1961, the agency determined the law’s prohibiting of betting through telecommunications that traverse state lines or foreign borders pertains only to sports betting wagers but not to lotto [...]
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
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