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Colorado Constitution Prevents Lawmakers from Adopting Online Gaming
Attorney General John Suthers says a constitutional amendment is required before online gaming can be legalized.
- Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has issued a legal opinion that lawmakers cannot expand gaming within the state to include online gaming.
- “I conclude that a constitutional amendment is the only lawful means by which to expand limited gaming to include Online Gambling.”
- The Colorado General Assembly is unlikely to proceed with legislation against the advice of their Attorney General, so online gaming will probably have to await a constitutional amendment approved in a statewide vote.
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Tom Dwan Out at Full Tilt
Gus Hansen and Viktor Blom remain as sponsored pros.
- Full Tilt Poker has confirmed that it will not be renewing its sponsorship contract with Tom “durrrr” Dwan.
- Dwan’s lack of participation in promotional events and play on the site are suspected to be among the reasons for the parting of ways.
World Poker Tour Marathon Coverage on FSN for Christmas and New Year’s Day
A total of 33 hours of WPT Season XI will air over the holidays.
- 18 hours of Christmas Day programming begins on FSN at 12pm and includes , the WPT Legends of Poker, the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Poker Classic, the WPT Grand Prix de Paris and other episodes from Season XI.
- New Year’s Day will see another 15 hours dedicated to events including the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, the $100,000 buy-in WPT Super High-Roller at Bellagio, and the season-ending WPT World Championship.
Picks from F5 Poker:
Antonio Esfandiari’s Baller Birthday
You already know that Jeff Gross had a blast at Antonio’s Friday the 13th Birthday Bash, now you have some more photographic evidence that the $18 million dollar man knows how to work hard and play hard. Happy belated Antonio!
Dan Bilzerian A True Rapscallion
Beardo stars in a new hip-hop video for Mally Mall w/ Tyga. One of the reasons people love Bilzerian is you never know what’s coming next. For today’s “Daily Dan”, Beardo is on set for the video for the new Mally Mall/Tyga song “Wake Up In It” (feat. Sean Kingston, French Montana and Pusha T).
EPT Prague Main Event: Final Table Set
Eight to return tomorrow to crown the champ. Twenty-two players returned today for the EPT Prague Main Event, and already they’re done for the day—marking perhaps the fastest Day 5 in the event’s history.
F5 on Mobile Now Sucks a Bit Less
When we slapped an “alpha” on the logo at the top, it wasn’t just to be hip and all web 2.0. Things here are broken. We know that, you know that. We’re working on it.
Daniel Negreanu Closes The Books On 2013
Posts nearly $2m in profit. It’s been one hell of a year for Daniel “Kid Poker” Negreanu and if the claiming the World Series of Poker Player of the Year award (and being the first person in history to do so twice) by winning his 6th bracelet in the WSOPE high-roller event wasn’t enough to convince you…then check out his stats.
Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:
Podcast: Druff & Friends – 12/16/2013 – Isle of Man Five-O Poker Fraud Alert
Chinamaniac co-hosts. Computer security experts “F-Secure” verify that holecard-reading trojan was installed on players’ laptops at EPT Barcelona. Pokerstars’ Lee Jones posts unsatisfying statement about the EPT Barcelona situation, fueling strong suspicions of a cover-up. Paypal using UB cheater Greg Pierson’s company Iovation for IP and hardware information on customers. WSOP.com having all kinds of problems with their real money sites in New Jersey and Nevada. Colonel Fabersham makes a wacky prank call to WSOP.com support in Antigua, illustrating the ridiculousness of their support services. Jamie Gold has “designed” a poker room for a ridiculous gambling day-cruise ship out of Florida. This is our first show in our new studio. Main content starts around 30:15 mark.
Podcast: “Ask Alex” Episode 10 – Xmas Special One Outer
This is Episode 10 THE XMAS SPECIAL! of “Ask Alex” on the Oneouter.com podcast. You know the script by now, myself and Alex chat away about life and gambling and answer all the questions that the listeners send in. In this episode we cover many topics, including…. How to start reviewing poker hands, Mistakes cash players make and more.
Podcast: Poker Advocacy Dec 16 2013 show Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny
Guest: Marco Valerio, Diamond Flush and Mike Gentile
Training Video: $109/30k Turbo HH Review with DannyN13 Tournament Poker Edge
DannyN13 is back with hand history review from his recent win in the $109/30k turbo. Follow along with Danny in this 3 part series.
Training Video: Live at NL5 Part 1 Drag The Bar
A short mini-series detailing my approach to both full ring and 6max NL5 cash games at the end of 2013. Bad players are everywhere in these games still, even the regs. The keys to success are patience and timing.
Training Video: Ringside: Goldseraph (#23) – Anonymous 200NL Part 1 Deuces Cracked
Goldseraph plays an extended session at 200NL which gave him more reads and stats for the HUDs so he could focus on long term play.
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Spanish Gaming Compliance Eases as Parliament Approves the Market Unity Act
The law will simplify regulatory approvals for gaming technology. Spain’s parliament has approved a Market Unity Act that will make compliance simpler for regulated activities, including gambling. Approval in one regional jurisdiction will count as approval across all Spanish regions.
Spain’s Codere Defaults on its Debt
The default may result in creditors swapping debt for control of the company. Codere has failed to make a a €31m interest payment on one of its bonds. The Spanish global gaming company has made losses for seven straight quarters and has only €95m in cash on its books.
ARJEL President’s Departure Risks the Future of French Online Poker
Uncertainty now surrounds ARJEL’s support for lower taxes and shared liquidity. The President of French regulator ARJEL is leaving his post in January to take up a job in the private sector. As a champion of lower gaming taxes and shared liquidity his resignation throws uncertainty into the direction the regulator will take.