Just read this article from the Las Vegas Sun, Will Web poker bust spark fight or flight? where the federal government seized millions of dollars used to process online poker accounts. This is no doubt a big story surrounding the online poker industry which has had similar problems in the past. Feds seize $24 million tied to online gambling website Bodog
These actions by the justice department are just another attempt to enforce the UIGEA
which prohibits banks or credit card companies from funding online gaming accounts. It is too early to tell what sort of an affect today’s events will have on the industry but I hope those affects are minimal and that people can continue to enjoy the great pastime of playing online poker.
LowLimitHoldem, June 15th 2009 |
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Phil Ivey has won his second bracelt of the 2009 World Series of Poker. This time in the $10,000 buy-in Omaha/Seven Card Stud HL/8 or Better tournament. Ivey bested a final table that featured other notable pros Ming Lee, Carlos Mortensen and Dutch Boyd. Phil takes home over $220,000 for his troubles to go along with his 7th WSOP bracelet overall. With the way he is playing I would not be surprised to see Ivey take home even more bracelets from this year’s series.
Phil Ivey wins his 2nd WSOP bracelet of 2009
LowLimitHoldem, June 14th 2009 |
Tags: carlos mortensen, dutch boyd, ming lee, phil ivey, world series of poker, WSOP results
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Event #22 of the 2009 World Series of Poker is in the books and taking home the top prize of $313,673 is Jeff Carris. This is Jeff’s 2nd cash already in this years Series. He placed 138th in event #2 a $1500 buy-in No Limit Holdem event. Jeff bested a field of 910 players for the coveted bracelet. Details about the event can be found at Bluff Magazine.
LowLimitHoldem, June 14th 2009 |
Tags: Bluff Magazine, Jeff Carris, WSOP, WSOP results
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