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Online poker players want justice after feds crush $2.5 billion industry

World’s Funniest Poker Player

Plum TV's Jerry Powers Settles More Than $2.2 Million in Gambling Debts

C. StilesJerry Powers (right) with fashion designer Calvin Klein (center) and Jason Binn​​Old habits die hard, it seems. Between 1977 and 1984, Ocean Drive founder and current Plum TV exec Jerry Powers was sued 13 times for money owed."I was dependent on drugs when I did those things," he told N ... More >>

The Secret Life of Food Truck Owners: Six Fun Facts

Paul Huizenga One of Paul Huizenga's Art Basel entries.​About two years ago, food trucks began appearing in Miami almost as if by magic. Then, like rabbits, they started to multiply. But did anyone stop to think what went on in the lives of food truck owners before they started servin ... More >>

Lil Wayne and other famous Miamians owe the IRS millions in back taxes

Paul Huizenga One of Paul Huizenga's Art Basel entries.​About two years ago, food trucks began appearing in Miami almost as if by magic. Then, like rabbits, they started to multiply. But did anyone stop to think what went on in the lives of food truck owners before they started servin ... More >>

Lien Times: Meet Some Local Tax Cheats

Weezy F. Baby needs E.F. Hutton​As the tax season draws to a close this week, some of our more recognizable citizens are probably wondering if Uncle Sam will catch them cheating on their taxes again. Take Lil Wayne, who was just popped by the Internal Revenue Service for not paying his fair share ... More >>

Magic City Casino Owner Moves Forward With Poker Room Plan

A petition filed this past September 10 with the state Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering ​shows the owners of Magic City Casino are serious about expanding their gambling operation beyond Flagler Street. The document asks division officials if Magic City's owners can build a new facility for inter- ... More >>

Miami Native Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi Wins $1.56 Million World Series of Poker Title

A Miami native nicknamed "The Grinder" won the biggest trophy in professional poker early this morning, outlasting a Russian pro in a marathon 14-hour battle at the Poker Player's Championship at the World Series of Poker. photo by flipchip, via Wikimedia Commons North Miami Beach native Mich ... More >>

Uncle Sam Makes It Rain: How to Spend Your Tax Refund at Warp Speed

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

Star Invasion

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

He Loves Sherry and So Do You

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

He Loves Sherry and So Do You

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

The Over-the-Hill Gang

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

Deep-Fried Charity Is Yummy

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

Pop, Lock, and Rock

This guy seemed appropriate. "It's free money from the government!!"​We have no idea how a tax refund works. All we know is Uncle Sam is a greedy bastard all but one day of the year, when he sends us a fat check with no strings attached. What a nasty little sycophant. That government check ... More >>

Meet Us on the 9th Green at Nine, Happy

Screw the golf; it's cocktail time

News Roundup

Two Miami Beach men who used to work at Lehman Brothers are being charged with insider trading. [Herald]Attorney General Bill McCollum would very much like to see the Seminole Tribe stop offering blackjack and other illegal card games at their casinos. [SunSent]60% of Floridians view Jeb Bush favora ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of August 14, 2008

"Anyone who claims to play poker for a living in this state is a wannabe, a jerk-off, and, furthermore, a degenerate."

Pro Poker Hurts

It's not all glitz and glory at the table.

Letters from the Issue of July 10, 2008

"Marijuana causes many health and social problems. It lowers testosterone levels and causes sterility."

The Party Crasher - Carmen Electra, A Slew of Celebs and Athletes Hit Blackjack at the Hard Rock

"Marijuana causes many health and social problems. It lowers testosterone levels and causes sterility."

A Pint-Size Plastic Lemmy

"Marijuana causes many health and social problems. It lowers testosterone levels and causes sterility."

Counting Sheep

21 doesn't hit the jackpot. Doesn't even come close.

10 Rules for Sponging Off Basel

You don't have to be a millionaire to enjoy Art Basel (but it sure helps).

The Party Crasher - Halloween Edition - Rodman, Pistons, Ciara and More

You don't have to be a millionaire to enjoy Art Basel (but it sure helps).

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The Boat to Perdition

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South Florida is at the heart of the Internet gambling boom -- and of the war to stop it

Farewell to the White Improvisers

South Florida is at the heart of the Internet gambling boom -- and of the war to stop it

On the Good Ship Jackpot

The Tropicana's Thursday-night blackjack tournament floats local gamblers' boat

Flush With Success

When do five cards mean millions of dollars? When you're playing in the World Series of Poker. Just ask one of the year's finalists, North Miami Beach's John Spadavecchia.

When the Chips Are Down

When do five cards mean millions of dollars? When you're playing in the World Series of Poker. Just ask one of the year's finalists, North Miami Beach's John Spadavecchia.

Female Troubled

When do five cards mean millions of dollars? When you're playing in the World Series of Poker. Just ask one of the year's finalists, North Miami Beach's John Spadavecchia.

Aces of Clubs

Bridge: It's not just a game, it's a subculture. And it's all over this little subcontinent like a cheap suit

Keep Off The Grass!

Bridge: It's not just a game, it's a subculture. And it's all over this little subcontinent like a cheap suit