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GGPoker Exiting Some European Markets

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Poker Industry PRO reports that due to regulatory concerns GGPoker has pulled out of a dozen countries, most of which are in Europe. The network intends to explore returning to those countries once they can ensure getting needed licenses and becoming regulated in each market. According to Head of GGPoker Jean-Christophe Antoine, the network has chosen […]

Former MEP wins major poker tournament

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Lithuanian Antanas Guoga (better known as Tony G in the poker world) was the best in the High Roller Tournament in Rozvadov and earned 240,000 euros. The popular Triton Poker High Roller Tournament Series has moved from London to Rozvadov. The tournament had 21 buy-ins, and Tony received almost 240,000 euros for the victory. The […]

2019 WSOP Europe dates released

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The 11th edition of the WSOPE will be held at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov Czech Republic from October 13 to November 4. It is for the third straight year, when the Czech casino welcomes WSOPE. This year there will be 10 WSOP bracelets and over €14 million in combined prize pools. Here is the […]

Uri Gilboa Wins EPT Sochi Main Event

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Uri Gilboa has won the PokerStars European Poker Tour Sochi Main Event for ₽27,475,000 (~$420,000) after defeating start-of-day chip leader Zakhar Babaev in an all-Israeli heads-up contest. Gilboa has now become the first-ever Israeli EPT champion and at 61 years of age, the consensus here at Casino Sochi is that he is the oldest EPT […]