Florida Gaming Law Changes...SUCK!

It seems that Florida could be on the verge of radically changing its gaming laws. But the difference between the two pieces of legislation - one in the House and one in the Senate - may be the difference between the life and death of poker in the state. The Florida House of Representatives is currently examining a proposal that would dramatically reduce the amount of poker that is played in the state. The legislation moving through the House looks to rid many casinos of card games, as well as blackjack and baccarat, entirely, which would affect resorts like the Hard Rock Resort & Hotel and six other Seminole-run casinos, as they would only be allowed to offer slot machine action for their customers. More...

Poker Face by Gareth...Check this out you won't believe this! (Explicit)

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Gareth is responsible for sharing this video. A contest to crack this guy's poker face. You won't believe what finally cracks him and it's not Lady GaGa. Tell the kids to look away. (Thanks Gareth....I think?)

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Dream Team Poker Teams Announced!

Dream Team Poker today announced the team lineup for their upcoming tournament to be held at the prestigious poker room at Caesars Palace Las Vegas from March 27-29, 2009. With only 2 days left to register, the event is exceeding capacity, has surpassed expectations and has become the most anticipated tournament of 2009.
Odds makers are calling "Team Favorites" made up of Phil Hellmuth, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, and Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, the team to beat in the tournament. The event will also feature an all-women's team, called "Team Yo Mama," made up of Tiffany Michele, Maria Ho and Lacey Jones. T.J. Cloutier, Tom McEvoy and Kathy Liebert will make up a team of poker veterans for "PICClub.com Pro Team 1".
Other notable pros forming their own teams include Jamie Gold, Jerry Yang, Justin Bonomo (returning November Team Champion with Team Bluff), Jason Lilly (returning November Individual Champion), Dennis Phillips, Hoyt Corkins, Todd Brunson, Mark Seif, Paul Wasicka, Joe Sebok, Jeff Madsen, Scott Fischman, Kristy Gazes, Liz Liu, Quinn Do, Erica Schoenberg, Jean-Robert Bellande, Amir Vahedi, Young Phan, David Levy, JJ Liu, David Daneshgar, Mark Gregorich, Kenna James, Shane Schleger, Marsha Waggoner, Kenny Tran, and Shawn Sheikhan. Actor Mekhi Phifer and NBA star Chris Mills will also be playing in the first public Dream Team Poker event as The Sole Survivors. To register for the Dream Team Poker Caesars Palace Las Vegas event and for more information on Dream Team Poker, please visit http://www.dreamteampoker.com/.

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GARETH 'S Entry for the POKER DONKEYS PODCAST Theme Song!

Not to be outdone our pal Gareth has submitted his bid for PokerDonkeys new theme song.

Sir Steve's bid for the new POKERDONKEYS PODCAST THEME SONG!

Sir Steve believes this should be the new Poker Donkeys theme. Personally I think it's Slade's theme on life. Check out the lyrics for Anti Nowhere League's song "So What"

New POKERDONKEYS PODCAST theme song?

Lady GaGa - Poker Face

Lady GaGa - "Poker Face" @ Yahoo! Video

A Pro-Poker Law? We'll see...

Pro-Poker Legislation Will Be Introduced in Coming Weeks.

Both Congressmen Frank and McDermott Plan on Introducing Bills
Soon. It’s coming soon.That’s what the poker community has been told about Congressional action regarding the reversal of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). This week, it has become much clearer just how soon poker players can expect that action. “I expect that we will introduce the legislation in 2-3 weeks. Like last session, we will introduce after [Congressman Barney Frank’s legislation],” Mike DeCesare, the chief of staff for Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA), told Card Player this week. Click here for more.

ANNIE DUKE....YOUR'RE FIRED! (Maybe)

On March 1st, the second season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” will debut on NBC. Among the 16 contestants vying for prize money for charity is poker pro Annie Duke, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and one of the most successful female poker players in the history of the game. Duke will be playing for Refugees International, a sister charity to Ante Up for Africa, which she founded along with Don Cheadle and Norman Epstein. MORE

Gus Hansen is "PUMPED UP" to fight Theo Jorgensen

"Don't Talk About Fight Club."

Gus Hansen has been training hard to get ready for his upcoming boxing match against fellow poker pro Theo Jorgensen. The match was set up to bring an end to settle an old feud. The winner will take home 200,000 DKK and viewers can tune in on February 21st on Gus TV.
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