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Martin Derbyshire

Martin Derbyshire is a veteran of the gambling industry. He is an award-winning journalist and video and film producer with more than a decade covering online gambling, poker, and the land-based casino businesses. Martin has traveled the world interviewing personalities from all corners of the high-stakes gambling sphere.

New King Of The Hill Crowned In Pennsylvania

Martin Derbyshire October 30, 2017 0 comments

A new King of the Hill was crowned in Pennsylvania last week, all while PA lawmakers passed online poker and gambling legislation.

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UK Supreme Court Rules Against Phil Ivey In £7.7 million Edge Sorting Case

Martin Derbyshire October 26, 2017 0 comments

It appears US Poker star Phil Ivey won't be receiving the £7.8 million he won playing Baccarat at London's Crockfords casino in 2012.

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NJ Online Poker Site playMGM Offering Satellites Into Bellagio’s WPT Five Diamond Classic

Martin Derbyshire October 23, 2017 0 comments

Online poker players in New Jersey will now have a chance to take advantage of MGM Resorts International entering the market. Qualify for WPT events today!

Editorial

Should Americans Really Care About WSOP Europe?

Martin Derbyshire October 20, 2017 0 comments

The WSOP has added an 11-event encore with its WSOP Europe again this year. The top attraction? Rooting against Chris Ferguson to win WSOP POY.

The BetMGM Poker Championship heads to the Aria June 23-26 with $1 million guaranteed and qualifying opportunities online poker players.

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PokerGO To Stream ARIA High Roller Series Final Tables

Martin Derbyshire October 19, 2017 0 comments

The Aria High Roller Series is coming to PokerGo. The streaming service will begin airing final tables featuring top players from around the world.

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Seminole Hard Rock Poker Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Kicks Off Nov. 15

Martin Derbyshire October 17, 2017 0 comments

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida is set to host the latest incarnation of its Seminole Hard Rock Poker Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open.

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The Name PokerStars Sure Ain’t What It Used To Be

Martin Derbyshire October 13, 2017 0 comments

The PokerStars MegaStack series in New Jersey was a flop and other sites in the state are making ground in the competition for NJ's online poker market.

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Olivier Busquet Dominates King Of The Hill 2 To Unseat Phil Hellmuth

Martin Derbyshire October 12, 2017 0 comments

Olivier Busquet absolutely dominated play on the way to capturing the Poker Night in America King of the Hill 2 title in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend.