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Absolute Poker and UltimateBet Filing for Bankruptcy
Just after we reported that these two poker rooms have suspended their activity in the US, they are now filing for bankruptcy. Blanca Gaming, their parent company, was forced into this process after being unable to pay its debts.
05 May 11 09:15
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Absolute Poker and UltimateBet Leave US Market, Deutsche Bank Sued
The two poker rooms on Cereus Network are planning on not serving US customers anymore. Furthermore, Deutsche Bank has been sued on charges of fraud by the US Attorney responsible for the "Black Friday" crackdown on PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and AP/UB.
04 May 11 18:00
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Hot, Hotter, HotKarlMC - PokerStrategists Clean Up in San Remo
PokerStrategist HotKarlMC celebrated his latest second place at a PokerStars.net EPT main event in San Remo, a great success for the 20-year-old. As in Berlin, in the High Roller event another Team PokerStrategy.com player, Thorsten77, left all his opponents behind.
04 May 11 17:00
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FS+G Players and Qualification Criteria Revealed
The Federated Sports + Gaming's professional poker league's inaugural season begins in August. The criteria for membership and the list of qualifiers have been released.
04 May 11 12:00
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High Stakes Poker Season 7: Galfond and Doyle Join Episode 10
The latest episode saw some new faces joining the table, including online pro Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond and the Godfather of Poker himself, Doyle Brunson. See how the action went in episode 10 right here.
04 May 11 09:30
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: PokerStrategist HotKarlMC Wins €600,000
The final table of the PokerStars.net EPT San Remo has come and gone with Rupert Elder walking away the champion. Elder began the day as the chip leader managing to hold off PokerStrategist HotKarlMC on his way to victory.
04 May 11 08:00
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Live Stream: PokerStars.net EPT San Remo Final Table
The action is down to the final 8 at the PokerStars.net EPT San Remo and PokerStrategist HotKarlMC started with the second highest chip stack. The live stream is here so watch it and cheer for our member!
03 May 11 11:00
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: HotKarlMC Advances to Final Table
The PokerStars.net EPT San Remo rolls into the Final Table and PokerStrategist HotKarlMC will enter in 2nd place. HotKarlMC will chase chip leader Rupert Elder when the final day kicks off.
03 May 11 08:00
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High Stakes Poker Season 7: Episode 9
It's the last week with the current line-up before a new bunch are brought in. Some players lurk in the shadows while others step out and find some gamble with mixed results. Watch the latest high stakes action right here.
02 May 11 12:00
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The Current Situation Around "Black Friday"
Two weeks have passed since the US Department of Justice charged PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet. We take a look at the situation and bring you up to speed.
02 May 11 11:00
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: HotKarlMC cruises into Day 5
Only 24 players remain as Day 4 of PokerStars.net EPT San Remo comes to a close. PokerStrategist HotKarlMC is still in the hunt for the EPT title and the €930,000 first place prize as he finished the day in 10th place.
02 May 11 11:00
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: PokerStrategist HotKarlMC ends Day 3 in 21st place
PokerStars.net EPT San Remo Day 3 is in the books with only 60 players remaining. PokerStrategist HotKarlMC is still in the running with 614,000 and former WSOP Main Event winner Joe Cada ends the day in 14th place with 701,000.
01 May 11 11:00
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PokerStrategy.com Finnish Community Manager Ships Sunday Million
Our very own Finnish Community Manager, Petteri 'Tikkari' Vanhapelto, shipped last week's Sunday Million after a five-way deal. Nearly 11 hours of tournament play and 6,552 players later, Tikkari went to sleep $131,000 richer.
29 Apr 11 14:00
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: Tsubi and vovoleo Make It Through Day 1B
A total of 460 players will fill the seats on Day 2 and 261 players will come from Day 1B. Team PokerStrategy.com members Tsubi and vovoleo were among the players that advanced.
29 Apr 11 09:00
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PokerStars Cash Outs Available for U.S. Residents
Less than two weeks after the United States indicted the operators of the three largest Poker companies catering to U.S. players, PokerStars has already arranged for American customers to retrieve their funds.
28 Apr 11 10:30
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo: BongBob, TripleAceIRL Advance to Day 2
A total of 438 players hit the felt for the PokerStars.net EPT San Remo, but only 211 will make it to Day 2. Team PokerStrategy.com members BongBob and TripleAceIRL were among the players that were able to advance.
28 Apr 11 09:30
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LIVE TICKER: Team PokerStrategy.com Attends PokerStars.net EPT San Remo
The PokerStars.net EPT San Remo has arrived and nine Team PokerStrategy.com players will be trying their chance at winning the €5,300 Main Event. The games begin on April 27th, so check back daily for updates on their progress. Good luck!
27 Apr 11 09:00
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High Stakes Poker Season 7: Episode 8 Heats Up
Episode 8 sees some big pots, big bluffs, some bad luck and a mix of inspired and questionable plays. The amateurs make a stand as the pros attempt to outplay each other. Kick back and watch the latest high-stakes action inside.
26 Apr 11 10:30
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Tsubi Talks EPT San Remo In Our Video Interview
With three tournaments under his belt and a fourth on the way, Tsubi caught up with us to discuss his first few months as a Team PokerStrategy.com player. We'll be seeing Tsubi and hopefully his "A-game" at the PokerStars.net EPT San Remo. Good luck!
26 Apr 11 10:00
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PokerStars.net EPT San Remo Draws Players to Italy
The EPT San Remo is one of the year's most anticipated poker tournaments. The location is beautiful, the turnout is huge, and the prize pools are massive.
25 Apr 11 10:00
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