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WSOP Champion of Champions Tournament: A Million Dollar Idea?

Everyone thinks they have a great promo idea to combine live and online poker. But not until now has this been true as we reveal Steve Ruddock's $1MM idea.

Posted on: September 23, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Steve's Picks for Poker Hall of Fame 2014

If I had a Poker Hall of Fame I would vote for…

Of the top ten finalists for the 2014 Poker Hall of Fame, author Steve Ruddock breaks down which players deserve to win and which players deserve to go home

Posted on: September 12, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Legislative process killing online poker

Congress Sat on Their Hands While the World Passed Online Gambling Laws

Whether or not online gambling was legalized or turned down, the people of the United States should have an answer but Congress hasn't acted quickly at all.

Posted on: September 8, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Adelson's Money Unlikely to Win iGaming Ban

Adelson Money May Win Election Seats, But Unlikely to Win Online Gambling Ban

Due to fatal flaws in his strategy, Sheldon Adelson's extensive financial investment in Republican politicians will not likely win him an online gaming ban.

Posted on: September 5, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

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The State of Poker 2014: Online in Limbo, Live Poker Trending Down

The poker calendar ends in mid-July when the November Nine is announced and the poker world collectively takes a deep breath and finally slows down.

Posted on: July 24, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Is Mark Newhouse’s Accomplishment the Greatest in WSOP History?

Mark Newhouse has become the first player since the November Nine era began to make the WSOP Main Ever final table twice, doing so in consecutive years.

Posted on: July 18, 2014 | | Robert DellaFave

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6 People you Should Consider Nominating for the Poker Hall of Fame

Fans are now eligible to vote for the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2014! In tandem with that, this article discusses 6 deserving candidates for induction.

Posted on: July 16, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

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Kevin Mathers’ WSOP Main Event Buy-in is Not a Scandal

Kevin Mathers was backed for a World Series of Poker Main Event seat. This $10,000 entry fee came from backers and was the idea of Daniel Alaei.

Posted on: July 9, 2014 | | John Mehaffey

Opinion: Earl Burton is not happy with Bluff Magazine

Want Unbiased Poker News Coverage? Buying a Player into WSOP Isn’t the Way

Players, led by Daniel Alaei and Daniel Negreanu, pitched in money until one well known poker journalist's $10,000 WSOP Main Event buy-in was reached.

Posted on: July 8, 2014 | | admin

Iffy slogan demonstrated via t-shirts at WSOP

Opinion: Railbird T-Shirts Highlight Poker’s Problems with Mainstream Sponsors

Supporters of poker player Sean Drake spark controversy at WSOP in Vegas by wearing shirts with one of his Twitter slogans on it. How will fans react?

Posted on: July 1, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Opinion

WSOP Champion of Champions Tournament: A Million Dollar Idea?

If I had a Poker Hall of Fame I would vote for…

Congress Sat on Their Hands While the World Passed Online Gambling Laws

Adelson Money May Win Election Seats, But Unlikely to Win Online Gambling Ban

The State of Poker 2014: Online in Limbo, Live Poker Trending Down

Is Mark Newhouse’s Accomplishment the Greatest in WSOP History?

6 People you Should Consider Nominating for the Poker Hall of Fame

Kevin Mathers’ WSOP Main Event Buy-in is Not a Scandal

Want Unbiased Poker News Coverage? Buying a Player into WSOP Isn’t the Way

Opinion: Railbird T-Shirts Highlight Poker’s Problems with Mainstream Sponsors

Nevada Gaming Revenue Continues To Break Records In July

WynnBET’s Demise Could Spell Changes In Las Vegas

Casino Royale May Close. Here’s A Look Back

Football No Longer King Of Nevada Sports Betting

Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips But Remains Strong In June