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Potential PokerStars in California Date 2015

Scenarios for PokerStars’ Entry into California

PokerStars remains the primary roadblock to legalizing online poker in California. Here's a few scenarios that could lead to their entry into the state.

Posted on: September 22, 2014 | | User c51ce410

Coren’s Departure Overlooks Realities of Online Gambling Industry

After Vicky Coren-Mitchell left Team PokerStars, it brings up questions about PokerStars' move, as well as what recreational players need in online gaming.

Posted on: December 5, 2014 | | User c51ce410

Degen Stories – Mickey Appleman Goes on Sports Betting Tilt After $100 Prop Bet Loss

A small wager by the author led to poker professional Mickey Applebaum to bet around $50,000 on baseball games that day. Here is the personal story.

Posted on: November 15, 2014 | | User c51ce410

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Features of My Dream Live Poker Room

Everyone has that ideal car, that extravagant dream home, or that one fantasy scenario they always have in their back pocket. Here's our dream poker room.

Posted on: November 12, 2014 | | User c51ce410

All the speculation is put to rest, here are the details regarding the Ivey Poker app closing.

Debunking Ivey Poker Speculation and Looking to the Future of Ivey League

There has been much speculation about Phil Ivey and the reason his Ivey Poker app was shut down. The shut down was planned for awhile, not just on a whim.

Posted on: October 31, 2014 | | User c51ce410

PokerStars Could Force Major Changes to California Live Tournament Scene

When CA passes regulation for iGaming, PokerStars could re-enter the state. While players will rejoice, this could significantly alter live tournaments.

Posted on: October 19, 2014 | | User c51ce410

Californians Will Not Play Online Poker Until 2016 Even With Bill Passage

Even if an iGaming bill is passed in the state legislature in 2015, odds are that residents in California will not be able to play online poker until 2016.

Posted on: October 9, 2014 | | User c51ce410