Mar
10
2008
The World Poker Tour has long been a staple at the Bay 101 casino in San Jose, California, but this will be the first time that the WPT is there just for the ladies. As part of the third leg of the World Poker Tour Ladies series players will compete in a spread-limit Holdem event with a buy in of $330. The winner will get a seat into the WPT Ladies Championship event, which will take place at the Bellaigo in Las Vegas, as well as a seat into the LIPS Grand Championship at the Orleans.Related Articles:Ivey adds WPT titleWPT hires Magician…
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Mar
10
2008
In Canada, the government of Ottawa has been looking at legislation similar to the US’ UIGEA in order to block financial transactions to online poker sites, but one group in particular thinks they should be exempt. According to the Mohawks of Kahnawake the Canadian law - and in fact all Canadian laws - do not apply to them because they are a sovereign nation. In addition a section of the Constitution that was created to protect native culture should apply; gaming as a form of settling disputes has been part of Mohawk culture for some time, according to them.Related Articles:Doyle Brunson makes political support statementOnline poker sites blocked in Israel…
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Mar
10
2008
A Richmond, VA poker player was ejected from the final table of the World Series of Poker circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City for unsportsmanlike conduct. Lesley Thornburg was the chip leader and apparently wanted the rest of the table to feel the power of his position. After several warnings for baiting tactics and loud comments to other players on the two previous days, a final warning was given to Thornburg…
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