http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/poker.php Poker News RSS XML Feed providing the latest news and information in the poker world. http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-game-unjustly-raided-5786.php A lawyer for a restaurateur says his client was operating a legal poker game when police raided the place, seizing a million dollars in cash. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:07:06 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-game-unjustly-raided-5786.php Brian Chan 2010-07-22T02:07:06Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/online-poker-bill-would-create-florida-intrastate-gambling-5720.php A new Florida bill proposes regulation and licensing of an online poker network, using existing card rooms to identify players and fund accounts. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:53:48 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/online-poker-bill-would-create-florida-intrastate-gambling-5720.php Lance Burkhart 2010-03-02T05:53:48Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/online-poker-operator-enters-uk-bingo-market-5693.php Devilfish Gaming, an operator known for online poker, has expanded into the UK'S bingo market. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:06:22 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/online-poker-operator-enters-uk-bingo-market-5693.php Brian Chan 2010-01-21T05:06:22Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-case-appealed-in-carolina-illegal-gambling-review-5678.php The head law enforcement officer in South Carolina says chance and skill play no part in determining whether poker is illegal gambling, as long as money is at stake. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:14:18 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-case-appealed-in-carolina-illegal-gambling-review-5678.php Lance Burkhart 2010-01-01T02:14:18Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/florida-receives-online-poker-revenue-estimates-5638.php A study on the potential for intrastate online poker in Florida found the state could make as much as $#100 million by regulating the Internet gambling game. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:57:05 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/florida-receives-online-poker-revenue-estimates-5638.php Lance Burkhart 2009-11-17T00:57:05Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-events-cause-fine-for-palms-casino-5634.php Allowing two poker tournaments in 2007 to be operated by outside parties is costing the Palms Casino Resort a $100,000 fine. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:31:43 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-events-cause-fine-for-palms-casino-5634.php Lance Burkhart 2009-11-12T02:31:43Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-variant-ruled-illegal-gambling-5615.php A Kansas judge sided with state prosecutors, who say a poker variant played at a Wichita card room is an illegal gambling game decided by luck. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:29:15 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-variant-ruled-illegal-gambling-5615.php Lance Burkhart 2009-10-10T15:29:15Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/police-take-millions-from-poker-gambling-prosecution-5608.php A case against a gambling operator illegally running a video poker network in South Carolina resulted in the forfeiture of millions of dollars, which the police divided amongst departments. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:21:58 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/police-take-millions-from-poker-gambling-prosecution-5608.php Lance Burkhart 2009-10-01T05:21:58Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-wins-this-hand-in-court-5601.php Five men convicted of illegal gambling for participating in a home poker game had their verdict reversed as an appeals judge in South Carolina found poker's skill aspect dominant. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:31:21 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-wins-this-hand-in-court-5601.php Brian Chan 2009-09-19T19:31:21Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/gambling-911-uses-phony-accusation-to-draw-gambling-readers-5572.php Internet new site Gambling 911 is in the center of a controversy for publishing an article that carelessly ruminates on whether poker professional Daniel Negreanu is a racist. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:18:39 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/gambling-911-uses-phony-accusation-to-draw-gambling-readers-5572.php Lance Burkhart 2009-08-15T03:18:39Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/wsop-finishes-opening-round-as-many-poker-players-turned-away-5541.php The WSOP Main Event drew its biggest crowd of entrants by far on Monday, as the fourth and final day sold out, forcing many players to sit out the year's premier poker event. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:51:13 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/wsop-finishes-opening-round-as-many-poker-players-turned-away-5541.php Lance Burkhart 2009-07-08T04:51:13Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/world-series-of-poker-adds-chips-to-main-event-5539.php Taking advantage of a slight decline in players, the World Series of Poker is giving players extra chips to start, allowing them more patience as the gambling progresses. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:34:12 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/world-series-of-poker-adds-chips-to-main-event-5539.php Brian Chan 2009-07-05T23:34:12Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/barney-frank-supports-online-casino-bill-at-world-series-of-poker-5537.php Barney Frank will be a special guest this weekend at the World Series of Poker, as he celebrates Independence Day and all it stands for by rallying support for his online casino bill. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:17:07 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/barney-frank-supports-online-casino-bill-at-world-series-of-poker-5537.php Brian Chan 2009-07-04T05:17:07Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/world-poker-tour-q1-earnings-release-5480.php The World Poker Tour (NASDAQ: WPTE) announced Q1 earnings this afternoon and shareholders were surprised to hear the good news. Mon, 04 May 2009 23:52:36 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/world-poker-tour-q1-earnings-release-5480.php Lee Rockwell 2009-05-04T23:52:36Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-defendants-appeal-confusing-verdict-5428.php Five poker players convicted of gambling by a judge who said poker doesn't meet gambling definitions have appealed the verdict. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:52:49 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-defendants-appeal-confusing-verdict-5428.php Brian Chan 2009-03-03T22:52:49Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-found-not-to-be-illegal-gambling-5397.php A jury in Colorado decided that evidence that poker is a game of skill precludes including the game among illegal gambling activities. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:43:49 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-found-not-to-be-illegal-gambling-5397.php Brian Chan 2009-02-01T02:43:49Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-may-be-legalized-in-texas-5393.php Increasing numbers of violent robberies of poker rooms has led to talk of legalization of the gambling sport in Texas. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:02:40 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/poker-may-be-legalized-in-texas-5393.php Lance Burkhart 2009-01-27T05:02:40Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/amarillo-slim-beaten-but-police-shrug-5391.php Poker star Amarillo Slim was put in the hospital by thugs who beat and robbed him, but local police shrugged it off. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:08:07 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/amarillo-slim-beaten-but-police-shrug-5391.php Brian Chan 2009-01-24T06:08:07Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/borgata-winter-poker-open-2009-5341.php The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City announced today they will offer a $2 million dollar prize-pool in their upcoming poker championships. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:29:57 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/borgata-winter-poker-open-2009-5341.php Paul Black 2008-12-03T00:29:57Z http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/canadian-police-pull-poker-raid-5335.php It took a full year before law enforcement raided an illegal gambling setup, spending far more than the small amounts seized from alleged poker criminals. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:34:26 GMT http://www.onlinecasinosphere.com/news/reports/poker/canadian-police-pull-poker-raid-5335.php Brian Chan 2008-11-25T01:34:26Z