It's been four long months since the United States government and F.B.I agents successfully shut down some of the largest online poker rooms from operating in the U.S. in what has been called the "Black Friday" crackdown. Three of the more popular offshore poker rooms; Full Tilt, PokerStars and Absolute Poker ceased operations on U.S. soil back in April when the F.B.I seized their domain names and abruptly stopped millions of Americans from enjoying poker in the comfort of their own homes. As expected, reports from Las Vegas casinos are stating that the countries largest land-based casinos are now pushing hard for legalization.

The fourth week of the 2011 World Series of Poker* tournaments are officially in the books as the fifth week of action begins at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Week 4 results handed out 11-WSOP* bracelets for Events 30 through 41. The 2011 World Series results from week 4 had plenty of International poker players winning their first bracelets while American players continue to show their dominance. US amateur James Hess won the $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em to start the week over 3,752-players for the $557,435 first place prize.