Archive for March, 2010

Canadian Pro Jason Lavallee signs with Victory Poker

Canadian Pro Jason Lavallee signs with Victory Poker

Montreal poker pro Jason Lavallee becomes the newest addition to the ever-growing Victory Poker roster. The 23 year old Canadian has various big live and online tournament cashes including taking 2nd in the 2009 Festa al Lago Classic for $795,000 and recently winning a $200k $100rebuy tournament on pokerstars (statusup). Jason now joins the VictoryPoker […]

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Russell “rdcrsn” Carson finishes 2nd at EPT Snowfest 2010

Russell “rdcrsn” Carson finishes 2nd at EPT Snowfest 2010

Russell Carson, or better known for his online nickname “rdcrsn”, from Powell River British Columbia, just finished 2nd at the EPT Snowfest 2010 in Austria.  Snowfest – a European Poker Tour poker tournament taking place at the Alpine Palace in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria last 6 grueling days, was finally won by Allan Baekke, from Copenhagen, Denmark.  […]

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Tax Law on Poker Winnings

Here’s a great article published in the Globe & Mail regarding tax laws on poker players in Canada.   This is still a huge grey area in Canada with no defined answer, and almost zero historical cases to build off of.  I’m sure the federal government will be interested in putting something concrete together before the provinces […]

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FREE Canadian Guide to Poker

FREE Canadian Guide to Poker

PokerStars.net is giving away free copies of “The Canadian Guide to Poker” magazine.  This strategy guide book is pretty much a beginners guide to poker in Canada, but free is free.  There are some tips from Daniel Negreanu, as some other information that can also be found here on Canada Poker News. Click here to […]

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Represent Team Canada for America’s Cup of Poker

Represent Team Canada for America’s Cup of Poker

Americas Cup of Poker Represent CANADA and win a share of $150,000! The PokerStars Americas Cup of Poker is the event that sees qualifiers and Team PokerStars Pro compete for their country at a spectacular live final held at Iguazu Falls, with a $150,000 prize pool on the line. The action starts online, where you […]

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