Play picks up at World Series of Poker as Akenhead triples up, Saout doubles through leaderNovember 7th, 2009 Akenhead triples up at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — Short-stacked London poker professional James Akenhead survived the first all-in showdown of the World Series of Poker final table when a queen of spades tripled his chip stack and saved him from busting ninth in the main event. French professional Antoine Saout dodged a straight draw the next hand and made a full house to double his chip stack through chip leader Darvin Moon on Saturday.
Rifle-wielding robbers nab $11K from Ohio poker game 2 months after $75K card game heistOctober 28th, 2009 Rifle-wielding robbers nab $11K at Ohio poker gameCLEVELAND — Police say robbers armed with assault rifles burst into a Cleveland apartment during a high-stakes poker game and made the players take off their pants before fleeing with more than $11,000. A police report says one of the seven players went outside to smoke Monday when he was confronted by a man pointing a gun at his face.
PokerTek says ICP Electronics to buy sharesAugust 18th, 2009 PokerTek says ICP Electronics to buy sharesMATTHEWS, N.C. — PokerTek Inc., which makes automated poker tables, said Tuesday that supplier ICP Electronics Inc.
Oz teens increasingly betting mobile phones, virginityAugust 18th, 2009 SYDNEY - An Australian study conducted on youth gambling has discovered that teenagers are betting their mobile phones, running up debt on their parents' credit cards, and even wagering their virginity. The research conducted by the Central Coast Problem Gambling Service found most teens over 14 have gambled for money or goods, whether it is in the playground, online or illegally at pubs and clubs, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker's ultimate bubbleJuly 16th, 2009 World Series of Poker reaches final nine playersLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has reached its final table as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pair of aces. Smith, a 27-year-old poker player from College Station, Texas, was eliminated Wednesday night when a self-employed logger from Maryland called his all-in bet and flipped over pocket eights that matched with a third eight among the first three community cards.
Federal judge denies pro online poker player's request to win back USGA amateur statusJuly 15th, 2009 Golfer loses legal bid to get amateur status backPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has denied a pro online poker player's request to have his amateur golfer status reinstated.
City official says city would love Jackson contribution for memorial costs, but hasn't heardJuly 6th, 2009 Los Angeles would 'love' contribution for memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel told ABC's "Good Morning America" that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats.
NY trader, ex-pro bowler play for $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE title at World Series of PokerJuly 1st, 2009 NY trader, ex-pro bowler vie for HORSE poker titleLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former professional bowler from Georgia and a 44-year-old New Yorker have outlasted 93 other players at the World Series of Poker and are playing heads-up for $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title. David Bach of Athens, Ga., and John Hanson began head-to-head play early Wednesday about 13 hours after the final table started Tuesday afternoon.
37-year-old ex-bowler wins $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE crown at World Series of PokerJuly 1st, 2009 Georgia poker pro wins $1.28M HORSE title in VegasLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former pro bowler from Georgia has outlasted a 44-year-old New Yorker in a marathon session to win $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title at the World Series of Poker.
3 bracelet winners eliminated from World Series of Poker HORSE tourney, 5 leftJuly 1st, 2009 3 prior poker series winners eliminated from HORSELAS VEGAS — Three of five prior tournament winners at the World Series of Poker have been eliminated from the final table of the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E event. Two gold bracelet winners remained in the tournament Tuesday night among five players at the final table seeking the $1.28 million top prize.
Man shoots own penis while tucking loaded gun!May 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A man blew his manhood apart while trying to impress his friends by stuffing a loaded gun into his trouser pocket and pulling the trigger, thinking the safety catch was on. Lukas Neuhardt, in a bid to score points with his friends, tucked the gun into his trouser pocket and pulled the trigger.
11-year-old golfer aces 115-yard Hole Number 8 using a nine-iron in MinnesotaMay 8th, 2009 11-year-old aces 115-yard hole in MinnesotaDULUTH, Minn. — An 11-year-old golfer can brag about what many golfers never achieve in a lifetime on the links: A hole in one.
NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice' picked up for another round in Spring 2010April 29th, 2009 'Celebrity Apprentice' rehired by NBC next seasonNEW YORK — Donald Trump will be firing more stars next year when "Celebrity Apprentice" returns for another round. NBC announced Wednesday that it's rehiring Trump for a ninth season of the reality series, scheduled to air in spring 2010.
Joan Rivers launches into angry rant to defend her daughter on 'The Celebrity Apprentice'April 28th, 2009 Rivers defends daughter on 'Celebrity Apprentice'NEW YORK — Think twice before crossing Melissa Rivers — her mother might just step in and chew you out. Joan Rivers unleashed an earful of insults after Donald Trump fired her daughter on "The Celebrity Apprentice."
Rivers' targets: poker champ Annie Duke and Playboy pinup Brande (BRAND-ee) Roderick.
Harry's 'texting relationship' with TV presenter Caroline FlackApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - Looks like a new love is on the cards for Prince Harry. According to reports, the royal has been swapping texts with pretty TV presenter Caroline Flack after a wild poker night.
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