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$500 to $1,000 increase in poker fees on Rota pushed (Saipan Tribune) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 8:09 am]
Rep. Teresita A. Santos (Ind-Rota) introduced on Thursday a local bill that would raise the annual poker and pachinko slot machine local license fee by $500 in 2011, and by $1,000 in 2012.

Performance Poker Room opens in Frankford (Cape Gazette) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 7:46 am]
The Performance Poker Room, owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Lou and Beth Thibault, opened Feb. 18, at 34407 Dupont Blvd., Suite 7, Bank Plaza, in Frankford.

Duke sweeps NBC's poker madness (Toronto Sun) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 6:33 am]
Every year, just before March Madness begins in the NCAA, poker’s own version of bracket insanity takes place in a made for TV event that has become a staple in the tournament scene, and a ‘please pick me’ prayer for every pro.

That Poker Dude - March 12 (Toronto Sun) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 6:27 am]
Every year, just before March Madness begins in the NCAA, poker’s own version of bracket insanity takes place in a made for TV event that has become a staple in the tournament scene, and a ‘please pick me’ prayer for every pro.

Digital Nuts: the winners of London's newest poker event (e-Consultancy) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 5:57 am]
On Wednesday night Econsultancy hosted its inaugural poker tournament, called Digital Nuts . It was a great event, if we ignore the fact that nobody at this end made it onto the final table!

Colossal Prizes at Party Poker (Online Casino Reports) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 4:42 am]
Party Poker has climbed to the top of the ladder of online poker sites possibly due to its array of original and tempting promotions. Thanks to their user friendly software, impeccable customer service and tournament action, Party Poker has managed to hold securely on to the number one position.

Gambling experts question online poker, an idea promoted by Inland tribe (The Press-Enterprise) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 1:23 am]
Compulsive gambling experts had a ready opinion Thursday on whether California should legalize online poker to raise money along the lines of what an Inland tribe proposes: Bad idea.

LOCALLY: Verhaeghe wins poker championship (The Journal Times) [Yahoo! News: March 12, 2010, 1:14 am]
Racine resident John Verhaeghe outlasted 49 other poker playersSunday to win the Free Poker Network Wisconsin Fall SpectacularState Championship Tournament at Pitchers Pub in Madison.

Poker enthusiasts all in with new school (Fall River Herald News) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 9:07 pm]
Green felt and the six of clubs: These are great things — regal, really, Dale Morrow says. “We see poker as a noble game,” Morrow explained. “We see it on the same level as chess.” Poker can develop critical thinking, self-analysis, math skills, patience — even the ability to communicate. Plus, in Fall River, poker fans can help send kids to college, even if they lose.

Poker Guy: Televised poker creates some misconceptions (Philadelphia Daily News) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 6:04 pm]
TELEVISED POKER can teach some solid concepts about tournament play, but it lacks the important element of context.What's more, televised poker can convince amateurs that the game is simply an all-in contest. Top pros can take advantage of that leak by using the more critical skills of reading betting patterns and opponents, as Kenny Tran showed in this hand from the $25,000-buy-in World Poker ...

Intrastate poker could benefit Florida racetracks (Thoroughbred Times) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 2:24 pm]
A bill introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would allow the state to offer Internet poker to its residents through sites that would be operated by the state’s pari-mutuel outlets.

UB.net Signs On for the Poker Pro Canada Classic (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 10:31 am]
MONTREAL----Poker Pro Canada magazine and Four Aces poker club are proud to announce a major sponsor for the inaugural Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic in Montreal April 15-18. UB.net, one of the world’s leading online poker sites, has signed on as the official sponsor of this major event, which coincides with the recent launch of Poker Pro Canada magazine.

Poker star awaits extradition verdict (Express and Star) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 6:54 am]
Thursday 11th March 2010, 11:20AM GMT. A poker champion from Kidderminster who is wanted in America on suspicion of murdering his wife will learn if he is to be extradited next month.

German poker tournament robbers still on the run (KLTV 7 Tyler) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 6:17 am]
German police were hunting Monday for four bandits who stormed a poker tournament in Berlin and made off with euro240,000 ($328,000) in jackpot money in a brazen daylight heist.

Nugget to sell old slot, video poker machines (Nevada Appeal) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 6:06 am]
Inside the Carson Nugget's former buffet are rows of about 80 slot and video poker machines, bingo cards and restaurant equipment from a bygone era - well, at least the 1980s. "I could open a major cafe or cafeteria," said Ronnal Chancellor, the facilities manager at the Carson City casino, strolling by rows of unused dinnerware, signs and bar stools. "I could open you a small casino." The ...

bwin Poker Leading the Way (Online Casino Reports) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 4:12 am]
As bwin Poker is one of the oldest online poker rooms, it is a true veteran of the industry and this wealth of experience has created a huge base of devoted followers who recognise that it is a cut above the rest.

Poker games may be used to aid area fire departments (Gazette.net) [Yahoo! News: March 11, 2010, 3:54 am]
Prince George's County delegates are scheduled to vote Friday on whether to let charity groups hold monthly poker tournaments in the county starting this summer.

DARE poker tourney to be held April 14 (Pahrump Valley Times) [Yahoo! News: March 10, 2010, 5:36 pm]
The first in the 2010 series of charity poker tournaments -- this one for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program -- will be played April 14 in the convention center at the Pahrump Nugget Casino and Hotel.

State forces Poker Room to close (ABC12 Mid-Michigan) [Yahoo! News: March 10, 2010, 5:16 pm]
The Poker Room at Fisher Hall in Flint has been shut down by the state.

Midpark football mothers hold poker tournament Sunday in Middleburg Heights (The News Sun) [Yahoo! News: March 10, 2010, 4:11 pm]
The mothers of the Midpark High School football team will hold a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Sunday at Old Oak Bible Church, 7575 Old Oak Boulevard in Middleburg Heights. Tickets are $60, available only in advance, and include food, beverages, snacks and $100 in poker chips. Check in is from 1-2 p.m., and play starts at 2:15.

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"Whatever your game and whatever your bankroll, the 2010 WSOP schedule offers something for everyone," tournament director Jack Effel said in a statement. "We are planning for the largest WSOP ever and look forward to welcoming all players to the Rio in Las Vegas next summer."

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