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Visiting Ireland's history - remarkable images of South Dublin then and now - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:31:35 PST

PHOTOS - check out out more postcards of South Dublin then and now here Here at The Gathering Dublin we're very happy to share an initiative courtesy of Local Studies Collection, South Dublin Libraries Have a look at these postcards recently released that showcase South Dublin in the past and as it is today Enjoy!Quite remarkable, I think you'll agree In the present day our tournaments are all lining up, take a look at our website to see our new calendar of events READ MORE

Super Poker Event of Europe comes to South Dublin (IrishCentral)

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:30:58 PST

Players up the ante at the Super Poker Event of Europe 2012As February looms closer on the horizon, those of us involved with The Gathering Dublin are becoming more familiar with the sporting events that will be taking place in South Dublin Now, Irish Dancing I’m a dab-hand…dab-foot at, what with having seen Riverdance TWICE in my life Sure, one of them was on the television but the other time I was definitely there, in flesh and blood READ MORE

Tobey Maguire has paid $80,000 to be removed from a poker lawsuit (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:00:25 PST

Tobey Maguire (Ethan Miller/ Getty Images)The 'Spider-Man' actor had a court action filed against him by a group of investors who claimed hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman - who lost $25 million of investor money and is currently sentenced to 10 years in prison - squandered $300,000 of their money to Tobey during a series of games but the actor has agreed to pay the large sum of money to resolve his part in the caseHoward Ehrenberg, the bankruptcy trustee who sued the group, said the poker settlements total more than $17 million and added that Tobey's payout to resolve the case is similar to what others who agreed to settlements have paidHe told The Hollywood Reporter: "He did not end up with any better settlement than the others READ MORE

Ireland ‘Silent Assasin’ Eoghan O'Dea finishes sixth in world poker competition (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:27:06 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

A young Irish poker player, known as the “Silent Assasin” has scooped $1.7m (€1.3m) in the world's most prestigious poker tournament in Las Vegas.

Close of Irish Ponzi scheme poker site means the axe for 180 jobs (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:32:05 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Full Tilt Poker subsidiary Pocket Kings is eliminating 180 jobs in Dublin following the suspension of its license in June and the revoking of the license in September by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

Irish ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Full Tilt poker website’s license revoked (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:08:39 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

The Irish gambling company that was earlier this month branded a 'Ponzi scheme' by a US federal prosecutor has had its license revoked.

Irish scam poker site’s defense - ‘not a Ponzi Scheme, per se’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:53:08 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Consider this, if you're going to be scammed wouldn't you prefer your money went to ordinary decent scam artists rather than to some corporate fat cat in a suit and tie?

Dublin-based poker site Full Tilt scams millions - 'a global Ponzi scheme' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:58:15 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

A civil complaint has been filed against Dublin-based website, Full Tilt Poker. Players from the US and around the world lost $390 million that had been entrusted in company’s accounts.

Pay that man his money! A-Rod and the underground A-List Poker circuit (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:30:20 PDT

You know, one thing you can certainly not accuse good old A-Rod of is being boring He is approaching that hallowed celebrity ground where literally any story you hear about him could be possible ‘’A-Rod had a sex change? I guess that could happen!’’So what now, A-Rod? It would appear the Bronx Bomber might be in more trouble than usual, even by his lofty standardsCue the latest, sensational, A-Rod related news headlines READ MORE

Dubliner in with chance of winning $9 million at World Series of Poker’s Main Event (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:14:19 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

When the final table of Poker's main event, the November Nine, lays its cards Irishman Eoghan O'Dea will be at the table on the final day of play in Las Vegas.

Bill Frist, the downfall of online poker and jobs being lost in Dublin and the rest of the World. (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:30:21 PDT

Ever ask yourself ‘Why?’ Ever consider quietly to yourself, ‘I wonder why did the Feds shut down all the US Online poker sites on April 15th past?’When you sit back and think about all the elements that make up the US Government’s recent crusade against online gambling, what sticks out most is the giant elephant in the room Vegas, and all things connected to same How is Vegas such an untouchable entity, while competing online poker sites are being toppled like a house of cards as we speak? On top of that, further questions (little baby elephants) include; Why is it an NFL rule that teams provide detailed injury reports the Friday before a game? Why does ESPN print the lines of all games, college and professional? Why can people spend their money on state lotteries without fear of breaking the law? Why can those things happen, but online poker is being 'smoked out'?First things first, a quick disclaimer This column has no interest in defending the interests of ‘Big Money’, in any field, including online poker READ MORE

'Spider Man's' Tobey Maguire is being sued over high-stakes poker games (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:45:08 PDT

The 'Spider-Man' actor has had a lawsuit filed against him by a group of investors who claim hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman - who lost $25 million of investor money and is currently sentenced to 10 years in prison - squandered $300,000 of their money to Tobey during the gamesThe suit stated: "As part of the scheme, funds invested in [Ruderman] were transferred to persons such as Defendant [Maguire] who received the funds on account of Ruderman's gambling losses and on account of Defendant's gambling winnings"The 35-year-old star is "not entitled to receive the transfers from the Debtor, which transfers were [comprised] of improperly-diverted investor funds"Lawyers in the case claim because the games were not licensed in the state of California, Tobey's winnings should be recouped READ MORE

Lady Gaga finds it hard to maintain her poker face (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:30:06 PDT

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gaga reveals her feelings of self doubt: “When I wakeup in the morning, I feel just like any other insecure 24-year-old girl," she said "Then I say, 'B---h, you're Lady Gaga, you get up and walk the walk today’ "Our favorite New York pop princess has redefined the face of modern day pop music with herdaring costumes, fiery lyrics and intense dance routinesGaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, said: "I don't feel like I look like the other perfect little popsingers," Most fans would agree that she is anything but a “perfect pop singer READ MORE

Londoner wins $800,000 at Irish Poker Open (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:11:18 PDT

By: DONAL THORNTON

Ireland's largest poker tournament ended Monday night with Londoner James Mitchell winning $800,000 at the expense of Irishman Paul Carr.

Lady Gaga invited to bring her ‘poker face’ to Irish Poker Festival (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:40:24 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Pop princess Lady Gaga has been personally invited to play at Ireland’s Poker Festival this week.

Poker players deal themselves in for Irish Open (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:52:13 PDT

By: KENNETH HAYNES

It's nothing for wave-riding Irish surfers to worry about, but the nation is experiencing a serious shark problem.