Four supervisors in the poker room at
Planet Hollywood were allegedly filling out
false paperwork documenting high hands for
players who never had them and then keeping
the high hand jackpot money for themselves.
After months of investigation, the Nevada State
Gaming Control Board uncovered the scam.
"These four were working in concert to generate
false documents to embezzle their employer,"
said David Salas, deputy enforcement officer
for the board. The four were taken out of the
poker room in handcuffs and charged with
forgery, embezzlement and conspiracy.
9/12/2009
9/11/2009
Poker HOF Nominees
The 9 finalist nominees eligible for the
Poker Hall of Fame have been released:
Barry Greenstein
Dan Harrington
Phil Ivey
Tom McEvoy
Men Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen
Daniel Negreanu
Erik Seidel
Mike Sexton
Selection criteria for the Hall of Fame are:
1. A gambler must have played poker against acknowledged top competition,
2. Played for high stakes,
3. Played consistently well and gained the respect of their peers,
4. Stood the test of time,
5. And for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.
Poker Hall of Fame have been released:
Barry Greenstein
Dan Harrington
Phil Ivey
Tom McEvoy
Men Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen
Daniel Negreanu
Erik Seidel
Mike Sexton
Selection criteria for the Hall of Fame are:
1. A gambler must have played poker against acknowledged top competition,
2. Played for high stakes,
3. Played consistently well and gained the respect of their peers,
4. Stood the test of time,
5. And for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.
Harrahs signs online deal with 888
Harrah's has taken another step to
position itself for a post-UIGEA online
poker site launch.
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment (HIE),
a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment has
signed a long-term agreement with Dragonfish,
a division of 888.com
888 will provide HIE with poker and casino
software, online payment systems, CRM,
and customer support.
position itself for a post-UIGEA online
poker site launch.
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment (HIE),
a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment has
signed a long-term agreement with Dragonfish,
a division of 888.com
888 will provide HIE with poker and casino
software, online payment systems, CRM,
and customer support.
UB Scandal Final Report
BASICALLY, THIS IS ALL HORSE SHIT.
NOTHING NEW. THEY'RE STILL HIDING.
THEY WONT RELEASE THE NAMES OF
THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HELPED
RUSS HAMILTON STEAL MONEY.
I'M SURE THE 2+2 COMMUNITY AND
OTHERS WILL DIG AND BRING THESE
UNNAMEDPEOPLE INTO THE LIGHT.
THERE ARE ALREADY SEVERAL
UNCONFIRMED BIG NAMES FLOATING
AROUND. (Freddy Deeb for one)
------------------------------
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission
announced the release of its final decision
regarding the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal,
resulting in a $1.5 million fine as well as
reimbursement of $22 million to affected
Ultimate Bet players.
The KGC licenses and regulates gaming activities
conducted within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake.
Today's decision also states that the actions taken
by Ultimate Bet's parent company, Tokwiro, over
the past 12 months have been sufficient to continue
Tokwiro's licence to operate, subject to additional conditions.
The KGC's investigation found 117 user names
held by 23 accounts. Although identifying and
confirming names associated with those accounts
was said to have been a challenge, the KGC said that
"much of the relevant data resided in a legacy database
which contained limited historical logs, and which had
not been operational since at least February 2006,
prior to Tokwiro acquiring its interest in the site."
According to the KGC's ruling, "The vast majority of the
computer devices and IP addresses used by the cheating
accounts were directly associated with Russell Hamilton.
The vast majority of the cheating accounts transferred
money through Russell Hamilton's player accounts."
Although Hamilton was seen to have gained the most,
the KGC concluded that 31 other individuals were
associated with the criminal behavior. Those names
were not released.
The KGC said that while it is a regulatory body not
mandated to assess criminal culpability, "based on
the information it obtained during the course of its
investigations into this matter, and after consulting
with its legal advisors, the Commission formed the
opinion that the cheating incidences detailed herein
could constitute criminal behaviour. Accordingly,
the Commission alerted and is fully cooperating with
the appropriate law enforcement agencies to take
the appropriate actions".
NOTHING NEW. THEY'RE STILL HIDING.
THEY WONT RELEASE THE NAMES OF
THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HELPED
RUSS HAMILTON STEAL MONEY.
I'M SURE THE 2+2 COMMUNITY AND
OTHERS WILL DIG AND BRING THESE
UNNAMEDPEOPLE INTO THE LIGHT.
THERE ARE ALREADY SEVERAL
UNCONFIRMED BIG NAMES FLOATING
AROUND. (Freddy Deeb for one)
------------------------------
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission
announced the release of its final decision
regarding the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal,
resulting in a $1.5 million fine as well as
reimbursement of $22 million to affected
Ultimate Bet players.
The KGC licenses and regulates gaming activities
conducted within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake.
Today's decision also states that the actions taken
by Ultimate Bet's parent company, Tokwiro, over
the past 12 months have been sufficient to continue
Tokwiro's licence to operate, subject to additional conditions.
The KGC's investigation found 117 user names
held by 23 accounts. Although identifying and
confirming names associated with those accounts
was said to have been a challenge, the KGC said that
"much of the relevant data resided in a legacy database
which contained limited historical logs, and which had
not been operational since at least February 2006,
prior to Tokwiro acquiring its interest in the site."
According to the KGC's ruling, "The vast majority of the
computer devices and IP addresses used by the cheating
accounts were directly associated with Russell Hamilton.
The vast majority of the cheating accounts transferred
money through Russell Hamilton's player accounts."
Although Hamilton was seen to have gained the most,
the KGC concluded that 31 other individuals were
associated with the criminal behavior. Those names
were not released.
The KGC said that while it is a regulatory body not
mandated to assess criminal culpability, "based on
the information it obtained during the course of its
investigations into this matter, and after consulting
with its legal advisors, the Commission formed the
opinion that the cheating incidences detailed herein
could constitute criminal behaviour. Accordingly,
the Commission alerted and is fully cooperating with
the appropriate law enforcement agencies to take
the appropriate actions".
9/07/2009
Poker After Dark
Finally !
Tonight is first show of the new
Poker After Dark season. The first two weeks
will be cash games featuring durrrr, Ziigmund,
Ivey, Antonius, Lederer, and Eli Elezra.
The minimum buy-in for the game was $100,000
and the blinds begin at $200/$400 with a $100 ante.
Tonight is first show of the new
Poker After Dark season. The first two weeks
will be cash games featuring durrrr, Ziigmund,
Ivey, Antonius, Lederer, and Eli Elezra.
The minimum buy-in for the game was $100,000
and the blinds begin at $200/$400 with a $100 ante.
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