Could a judicial review void the UIGEA?

Could a judicial review void the UIGEA?
Including term definitions, the UIGEA is a mere 11 pages in length--and yet few beyond its sponsors had even read it when it was signed by President Bush. While it has been challenged by many experts in the media, it has never been challenged in court. All of the defendants thus far adjudicated have taken the route of plea agreements, which circumvents the judicial review process...

Poker content on YouTube: Poker Superstars interviews

Poker content on YouTube: Poker Superstars interviews
Poker Superstars Invitational was a poker tournament show aired on Fox Sports Net from 2004 to 2006. Structured as a series of preliminary tournaments or "rounds" from which the winner would advance to a season finale tournament, the producers invited top pros to participate who put up their own entry fees and competed for the grand prize...

Epic Poker League: $7.855M loss over 14 months

Epic Poker League: $7.855M loss over 14 months
Based on the analysis by CardPlayer's Justin Marchand:

The company managed to earn just $37,052 in income over a 14 month period while racking up $7,892,242 in total liabilities.

April 4th "Weekly Rant" from Daniel Negreanu

For years, Daniel Negreanu kept a written blog on his website, Full Contact Poker. But this year, he's switched to keeping a video blog. He started off with a weekly installment, but his regularity has fallen off over time.  I put the Weekly Rant in quotes, because honestly, it's mostly a sales pitch and there is no rant.

April 4th "Weekly Rant" from Daniel Negreanu
Every Wednesday, Daniel Negreanu releases a new episode of his video blog, The Weekly Rant on YouTube. In this week's vlog, Daniel begins with a story about Howard Lederer and Annie Duke that is simply not to be believed. I don't want to give it away, so just watch the video...

What's stronger than a continuation bet?

What's stronger than a continuation bet?
In a full ring cash game, you are in middle position, the action folds to you and you look down at AhQh. You raise to 5 BBs. The CO and BTN both call, as does the BB. The four of you see the flop, which comes K75 with one heart. The big blind checks. What do you do?

Judge Kaplan displeased with SunFirst vice chairman John Campos plea agreement

Judge Kaplan displeased with SunFirst vice chairman John Campos plea agreement
Poker news highlights from March 2012, published March 29th, included a report regarding John Campos, former vice-chairman and part-owner of SunFirst Bank. His trial was to begin April 9. Instead, Mr. Campos reached an agreement with the DOJ to plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge to settle the case. Without the agreement, Mr. Campos would be facing six felony charges. At the time of that report, the plea had not yet been presented to the judge...

Chad Brown Challenge begins April 19th at Choctaw-Durant

Chad Brown Challenge begins April 19th at Choctaw-Durant
Choctaw Casino in Durant is hosting the second annual Chad Brown Challenge poker tournament series from April 19th through the 30th. Two of the events (Event 22 on 4/26 and the Main Event on 4/27) qualify for Player of the Year points for Card Player Magazine.

All-in: The Poker Movie is coming to Tulsa

All-in: The Poker Movie is coming to Tulsa
All In: The Poker Movie is a poker documentary being released after over three years of development and refinement, and it's coming to Tulsa April 20th. It won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary when it premiered at Dennis Hopper's Cinevegas in 2009. The film is both an advertisement of the game as national past time, and a behind-the-scenes look at the industry...