World Series of Poker faces online betting ban
The World Series of Poker could be hit as a U S law blocking online gambling may reduce entrants. In 2003 the field was 839. in recent years 8773 played for an $82.5 million purse, fed by Internet play. Officials warn legality would shrink participation and underground activity rise. Players and organizers anticipate a turbulent impact on the sport.
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Bluff Media
Atlanta
United States
AS Vegas
U.S
Harrah's Entertainment Inc
Chris Moneymaker
Tod
Michael Bolerek
Poker Players Alliance
World Series of Poker players expect record fields despite law
MGM Mirage says poker popularity will not change and Las Vegas tables rise from 142 in 2008 to 405 in 2006. ESPN coverage continues through 2010, with organizers citing online qualifiers and loopholes as regulators assess new legislation.
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Las Vegas
Walt Disney Co
ESPN
Gary Thompson
U.S
Thompson
PokerStars.com
Bodog.com
Darden Holds Ten Ten Across Layne Flack Nut Flush Draw
World Series of Poker action sees Paul Darden with pocket tens facing Layne Flack in a pot with A-5 clubs. On a 5 Q 7 two clubs flop Darden bets and Flack raises. Turn 4 diamonds Darden again calls then river king and both check. Darden shows tens Flack shows A-5 clubs with a missed nut flush draw.
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Paul Darden
Layne Flack
Seat 2
Darden
Flack
King of Diamonds
NASCAR 07 review highlights career modes and realistic details
EA Sports NASCAR 07 offers season mode and a Chase for the Cup option with top drivers. The game features smooth graphics, realistic car damage, detailed vehicles, and a flexible practice option to fine tune qualifying. It supports Xbox PlayStation 2 PSP and carries a 40 dollar price.
Moeller leads area finishers in Chicago Marathon run
Erin Moeller, a 29 year old Cedar Rapids runner and Olympic Trials qualifier, topped local results at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon with 2 41 08 for 26.2 miles. She placed 19th among women and 291st overall in a field of 614 Iowans including 160 Gazette area runners, as others from Iowa City Decorah and beyond posted sub three hour times. Local list of area finishers appears in Sunday's Gazette.
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Erin Moeller
Cedar Rapids
LaSalle Bank
Yarrow Pasche
Decorah
Matt Kemp
Iowa City
George Lehb
Eric Mittman
Mark Thompson
Gifford and Bodnarek win juvenile pairs title
Lauren Gifford and Carson Bodnarek of the Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club won the juvenile pairs at the Upper Great Lakes Regional. Their victory earned a berth in the U S Junior event in Cleveland Ohio from November 28 to December 2. Bodnarek age 15 attends Iowa City High and skates at Coral Ridge. Gifford age 11 attends Isaac Newton Christian Academy and trains at Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
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Lauren Gifford
Carson Bodnarek
Eastern
Calendar Basketball Events Kick Off November Schedule
A busy recreation calendar lists youth tournaments from November 3 to December 2 across Iowa and Illinois. Events include Saver Shootout DeWitt Boy 5-9 and Girl 6-10, Marion Tipoff for grades 5-8, Regis Cedar Rapids Xpress, Monticello Boosters 5-on-5, Cardinal Cage Classic Maquoketa, Little Hawks at Iowa City High, Bellevue Marquette, Mid America Amerifest Cedar Rapids, and St Pauls Thanksgiving Shootout.
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Regis Middle School
Cedar Rapids
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Little Hawks Club
Iowa City High
Little Hawks
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St. Paul's
Maquoketa Valley
C.R. Bulldogs Regis Middle School
Hiawatha
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