New Jersey Senator Ray Lesniak has been the state’s strongest proponent of regulated online gambling, and poker in particular. While he praised current Governor Chris Christie’s decision to authorize the activity, he’s often berated his lack of efforts to push…
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Rep. Payne says Online Gambling Legislation in Pennsylvania is Alive and Kicking
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania legislators proposed a number of online gambling bills. Due to the high rate of legislative activity on the subject, it was estimated that the odds of regulations being passed in 2015 were probable. Despite any movement…
2015 WSOP’s Federico Butteroni has Little to Lose, but Everything to Gain
Federico Butteroni has a lot of obstacles to overcome these days. As an elite member of the 2015 World Series of Poker November Nine, he’ll go into the final table with the lowest stack of just 6,200,000. He’s not the…
Low Stacked New Yorker Patrick Chan Aims for November Nine Comeback
Whether you play poker or not, chances are you aren’t familiar with the name Patrick Chan – or at least you weren’t before the World Series of Poker Main Event played down to the final table last month. Although he’s…
11-Month Poker Pro Josh Beckley lands Seat in 2015 November Nine
Josh Beckley knows all about playing the odds. At 24 years old, he’s been grinding the poker felt from Jersey to PA for a few years now, finding great success in live tournament play over the last 11 months. After…
A Closer Look at Thomas Cannuli, WSOP November Nine Pros’ Fav
When we look at each year’s November Nine, it’s hard to harvest faith that the lower stacked competitors will have a good shot at winning the World Series of Poker Championship. But that doesn’t seem to be the case with…
Ivey Launches Countersuit after being Accused of Cheating at Gambling
Professional poker player Phil Ivey may be extremely talented on the felt, but he hasn’t had the best of luck lately when it comes to the court system. After losing a battle with the UK’s Crockford Casino last year, he’s…
Max Steinberg: Sharp Dresser, Bracelet Winner, 2015 November Niner
As the opening 7 Days of the World Series of Poker Championship ran their course and the final table was born, one player clearly stood out. Nestled amongst a sea of hoodies and worn t-shirts was one man who looked…
At 72, Pierre Neuville makes History as Oldest Member of WSOP November Niner
As usual, the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event’s November Nine has come down to an eclectic mix of amateurs and elite poker pros. Belgium’s Pierre Neuville falls into the latter group, having raked in over $2 million as…
Software Sage Neil Blumenfield makes November Nine in 2nd WSOP Deep Run
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the annual World Series of Poker Championship, it’s that the winner’s circle is heavily dominated by players of superior intelligence. Experience on the poker world’s greatest stage doesn’t hurt either. With such qualities…