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Near Perfect First Place Win at World Series of Poker EventJuan Jaramillo could do no wrong at the most recent World Series of Poker Circuit event held at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Whatever Jaramillo needed, and whatever card he needed to catch, came his way in what was one of the most dominant performances seen by any final table player in the five-year history of the Circuits.

PokerStars' 'Ante Up For Africa' Celebrity Event to Benefit DarfurPokerStars, the world's largest online poker site are pleased to announce a special star-studded addition to its European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final week with the first ever Ante Up For Africa (AUFA) Europe Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. The event is aimed at raising money within the poker community for the current humanitarian mission in crisis torn Darfur.

Second Live PKR Poker Event a SuccessThe second ever live PKR.com event took place at London's trendy Loose Cannon poker club last weekend with 150 of the best online players travelling from far and wide to take part in PKR Live II. Billed as the friendliest poker event around, PKR Live II provided a fantastic weekend of fun, banter and top class poker that surpassed even the highest of expectations.

Online Poker Rooms Ready for APT Macau EventThe Asian Poker Tour, Asia's original poker tour, is delighted to announce that a number of leading online poker rooms have already signed up to provide online qualifiers for its popular Macau event. Last year's six day event will be transformed into a record breaking 12 day extravaganza, creating Asia's first festival of poker.

Online Poker Behavior Study to be PublishedThe results from the first ever epidemiological analysis of the actual gaming behavior evidenced by a large sample of 3,445 online poker players over the span of 2 years are about to be published.

Win a Poker After Dark Seat with Celebrity Poker TournamentThe Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino will host the inaugural Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Club July 1, where first place will win an unprecedented seat on NBC's hit poker program Poker After Dark.

Casino and Card Room Sues City of San JoseThe peace between San Jose and Garden City Casino, which came with last month's settlement of a long-running legal feud over city fees and regulations, has been sundered with a fresh lawsuit.

Poker After Dark Seat for Winner of Charity Poker TournamentThe Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino will host the inaugural Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Club July 1, where first place will win an unprecedented seat on NBC’s hit poker program Poker After Dark.

CelebPoker Live Tournament Series Back by Popular DemandLeading online poker room CelebPoker.com has bowed to popular demand and will shortly relaunch its acclaimed series of live off-the-wall poker tournaments across the UK and Europe. After taking a few years off to concentrate on their popular online poker business, CelebPoker is returning to it roots - live poker!

The Venetian to Host Jennifer Harmon Charity Poker Tournament Benefitting SPCAThe Venetian hosts the 3rd Annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament to benefit the Nevada S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) local no-kill animal shelter

World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Tournament ScheduleThe third annual World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair has solidified its tournament schedule, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., owner and operator of the world's most prestigious poker tournaments announced today.

PokerStars Hosting African Charity TournamentPokerStars, the world's largest online poker site are pleased to announce a special star-studded addition to its European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final week with the first ever Ante Up For Africa Europe Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. The event is aimed at raising money within the poker community for the current humanitarian mission in crisis torn Darfur.

WSOP Sierra Poker Classic Crowns ChampionThe second annual Sierra Poker Classic took place at Harvey's during the first two weeks of April. The series, labeled as an official World Series of Poker Satellite Event, included 13 tournaments, including the first-ever "Crazy Pineapple World Championship," won by Tom Christopher, from Las Vegas. Several snowstorms in the area produced a modest turnout. But for those who trekked to Tahoe to ski and play poker, the conditions were ideal.

Devilfish Announces 'Final Table From Hell' Poker TournamentsDevilfishpoker.com today announced the Final Table from Hell which will see the best poker players of the next five weekly Devilfish Bounty tournaments take their seats at an exclusive single table tournament with site ambassador Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott on May 12.

Mac Players Able to Participate in Full Tilt Online Poker SeriesMac poker players have been rejoicing at the news that the 12th Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) will kick off on May 6th. Not only is Full Tilt Poker the world's second largest online poker site, but it also offers a fully downloadable client for Mac poker players.

New VIP Program Offered at Carbon PokerCarbon Poker's highly acclaimed VIP program has hit the tables offering players the chance to use their points in manner of ways. Carbon Poker players have got a brand new store, the ability to exchange points for cash and also buy in to tournaments to name a few.

Bad Beat Jackpot Winners Bank $120,000Two Microgaming Poker Network players have won a whopping $120,000 by hitting the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Go Daddy Presents National Heads-Up Poker ChampionshipPut on your best poker face and head for the nearest TV! Go Daddy -- the world's dominant Web hosting domain registrar -- is bringing one of the most exciting and audacious poker championships into your living room starting this weekend.

Poker in the Park Returns to London in AugustEurope's largest free poker festival, Poker in the Park, will return to the middle of Leicester Square Park this summer. The third incarnation of consumer poker fair will take place on Thursday & Friday, August 13th and 14th.

High Heels Poker Tour Offering All Women's AcademyThe High Heels Poker Tour and Academy will be offering a 1-day all women's poker academy with poker pro Susie Isaacs who will offer her insight, expertise and experiences as a professionally ranked poker player.

Women in Poker Hall of Fame Inducts Three New MembersThe second annual Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHOF) will induct three new women on Friday, June 5, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. June Field, Jan Fisher and Cyndy Violette will be honored at a dinner/dance that will also serve as a charitable benefit to the newly founded PokerGives.org.

Arizona Allowing Poker Parlor ExpansionAmid confusion about the legal status of a game that has emerged as one of America's favored pastimes, Arizona's Poker Parlors are expanding rapidly.

William Hill Moves to iPoker Software Provider William Hill Poker have successfully completed their integration with iPoker following their recent joint venture agreement with leading software provider Playtech. Equipped with iPoker's advanced technology, William Hill Poker can now offer their customers a wider range of games, bigger tournaments and better prizepools as part of the world's largest poker network.

PokerStars Launches Spring Championship of Online PokerPokerStars.net, the world's largest online poker room, today launched the start of the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker – All Stakes Tournament Series. The Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) will give all PokerStars players the chance to win part of a huge guaranteed prize pool during the 10-day series - running April 2-12, 2009.

Titan Poker ECOOP IV Tournament Series LaunchesTitan Poker, the largest poker room on the iPoker Network, is guaranteeing $4,550,000 in cash prizes at its upcoming European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP IV). The 14-day online poker event, offering huge guaranteed prize events in Texas Hold'em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud Poker, is generating huge interest among serious poker players from around the world.