We find interesting news pieces concerning poker, gaming, gambling law, and all of the combinations that bring it together; tossing in a few things upon occasion that really have nothing to do with any of the above. In case you missed them in our daily News Flash, here's the rewind for your reading pleasure:
01-09-2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed amendments that persons with gambling addictions can now be put under restrictions that affect their rights and freedoms.
01-08-2013
The final table of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller kicked off today in the Bahamas with the last eight players - David 'Doc' Sands held a massive chip lead at the start.
01-07-2013
The 10th Anniversary PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Super High Roller final table live stream is running now at PokerNews.com - tune in and catch tthe action here.
01-06-2013
CompatiblePoker.com reports that Gus "Great Dane" Hansen has put the majority of his Twitter followers on 'Tweet Tilt' when he defended Howard Lederer, former Full Tilt Poker director.
01-05-2013
It's PCA time (PokerStars Caribbean Adventure) and the cream of the poker world is rising to the occasion by taking a break from winter dulldroms to sunny the Bahamas and poker, poker, poker.
01-05-2013
The 2012 Card Player POY has been scooped by Greg Merson, 2012 World Series of Poker main event champion. Merson started his year with two cashes in WSOP events which did not award POY points.
01-04-2013
If you're curious about online poker and who the big winners are for 2012, PokerNews.com has compiled a report that should make you want to move out of the U.S. and start grinding for a living.
01-02-2013
Marvin Rettenmaier had a phenomenal 2012 – cashing 19 times, winning first place in four tournaments, and earning $2,507,480. When 2012 ended, Rettenmaier was the 2012 BLUFF Player of the Year.
01-01-2013
Robert Romanello has a plan - it's about changing the way poker tournament pros and new players alike with a new tournament format known as Multi Prize Pool poker.
12-31-2012
The Limerick Circuit Court will receive evidence from Bookmaker Paddy Power next month when a poker players fights for the return of €36,000 that was seized by Gardai (police force of Ireland).