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Pokerstars announces new VIP program, Rush Poker knockoff

31. December 2011

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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 [...]

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4 suspects in custody following Duhamel robbery

29. December 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 [...]

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Court papers show poker phenom Phil Ivey $15M in the hole

28. December 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 [...]

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A judgment from the U.S. DOJ might make internet lotteries and internet poker legal, experts claim.

27. December 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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