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  1. 11-04-2008 #1
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    Default More breaking news in the UB scandal

    As the 60 Minutes story gets closer and closer to airing, it seems that 2 of Absolute Poker & Ultimate Bet's flagship sponsored pro's are vacating the premises, at last. The following are 2 of the original articles breaking the story

    So we're hearing that Annie Duke may be leaving Ultimate Bet. If it happens, what the f' took so long? And will Phil Hellmuth follow?
    The speculation is Duke will join Team Full Tilt, which wouldn't be a shocker given her brother's affiliation with the site. This would make Duke Team FTP's most prominent female personality, which probably won't sit too well with Jen Harmon.
    In related Duke news (and this is more speculative than the above), word is she at a minimum finished in the top two in this season's Celebrity Apprentice and may have in fact won it.
    These two stories would make sense when tied together. While 60 Minutes may have put a brief hold on its hatchet job on online poker and Ultimate Bet, it will still run, and Duke's association with the site would surely be brought up. And with an appearance (and possible deep run) on Celebrity Apprentice, Duke's profile would never be higher.
    Developing...
    From Annie Duke to Leave Ultimate Bet? Annie Duke Wins Celebrity Apprentice? - Wicked Chops Poker: Poker News, Gossip and Hot Girls

    Mark Seif, a longtime sponsored Absolute player has reportedly resigned and engaged counsel to obtain, “a fair divorce from the Company.” Sources close to the situation say Seif and Absolute differed on the best strategy to deal with the 60 Minutes program. Seif stated publicly last spring that he favored full cooperation with 60 Minutes investigators and would welcome an opportunity to participate in the program.
    From Poker Player :: Articles :: 60 Minutes Update: Twists and Turns

    If both rumours turn out to be true, then it looks like it could be the beginning of the end for UB, particularly given that Annie Duke is one of the key stakeholders at UB along with Phil Hellmuth.

    Stay tuned as this could get interesting...
    Last edited by ngaskin; 11-04-2008 at 03:36 PM.
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    so like, 1.5 years ago i'm at the casino w/ a friend. were playing the $600 max 1/2 sicko game that i always play and cruuushh for mirrions.
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  2. 11-04-2008 #2
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    When is the 60 minutes going to air?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jessereynoso View Post
    When is the 60 minutes going to air?
    Not confirmed yet but it looks like it will be November 9th
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    so like, 1.5 years ago i'm at the casino w/ a friend. were playing the $600 max 1/2 sicko game that i always play and cruuushh for mirrions.
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    more breaking news or more rumours?
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    looks like more breaking wind to me
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    I agree completely. Looks like farts to me.
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