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Senators Sununu, Domenici Ask for UIGEA Implementation Clarifications
Republican Senators John E. Sununu (NH) and Pete Domenici (NM) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve System highlighting perceived difficulties with implementing the United States' unpopular Unlawful...

Microgaming (Prima) issues update on Tusk skin terminations
The Microgaming poker network (also referred to as the Prima network) released a followup statement yesterday clarifying the situation involving their decision to terminate the licenses of nearly 30 Microgaming network skins earlier this week, including well-known rooms such as Battlefield Poker, Red Nines, and ��...full article

The Microgaming poker network (also referred to as the Prima network) released a followup statement yesterday clarifying the situation involving their decision to terminate the licenses of nearly 30 Microgaming network skins earlier this week, including well-known rooms such as Battlefield Poker, Red Nines, and others.

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National Heads up Poker Championship heads into Day 2
The first day of the NHUPC wrapped up with several familiar faces - including defending champ Paul Wasicka - sent to the showers. It was a day of fairly massive suckouts and minor dramas, all of which are captured in the links below. Here’s a ��...full article

The first day of the NHUPC wrapped up with several familiar faces - including defending champ Paul Wasicka - sent to the showers. It was a day of fairly massive suckouts and minor dramas, all of which are captured in the links below.

Here’s a 2+2 thread on a rumor that Phill Hellmuth and Tom “durrrr” Dwan’ agreed to a series of high stakes freezeouts after Dwan eliminated Hellmuth with a turned two-outer.

Here’s Wicked Chop’s coverage of Day 1. If you’re looking for more detail, here’s the Poker News coverage and CardPlayer’s coverage.

You can find lots of pics from day one over at Poker Prof’s blog.

All of the above will likely have updated reporting on Day 2. If you’re looking for something more informal, here’s the 2+2 thread for Day 2 matchups at the HUPC.

Stud Poker Strategy: Points to Ponder -- Answers
In my last column I gave you some questions to ponder, promising answers in the subsequent column, which you're reading here. I'll repeat the question and then provide each answer in bold face...

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship Round One Highlights
Half of the 64 original players remained after yesterday's first round action in the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Caesars Palace was once again host of the event that has become a favorite for players and television viewers...