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Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu a Racist?
Professional poker player Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu is a genius when it comes to playing poker.
But when it comes to coherent social commentary, not so genius.
Writing on his blog this month at website Full Contact Poker (www.fullcontactpoker.com), Negreanu made some outrageous comments about the sensitive subject of race, comments that would have created a firestorm if Negreanu had any relevance outside the poker world but which have been generally ignored because he is, after all, just a poker player.
Ben Roethlisberger Rape Accuser Bragged
TMZ.com was reporting that the accuser bragged about her sexual encounters with Roethlisberger to co-workers.
A former co-worker of Andrea McNulty signed an affidavit saying McNulty told her "she was hoping for a 'little Roethlisberger.'" The affidavit was obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
She also wanted to travel to Pittsburgh in an effort to "run into" Roethlisberger.
Online Gambling Casino Affiliates Will Keep Getting Screwed
Gambling911.com reported back in June regarding so-called online gambling regulatory body eCogra en
Sexy Poker Could Help Fuel Online Poker Craze Again
Sexy Poker is the controversial new game platform release from Nintendo and it could help create a whole new player base for the online poker sector, which has hit a few snags of late.
"I mean seriously, why play the Nintendo game when you can play for real cash with real sexy celebrities the likes of Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson at the world famous Doylesroom.com?" asks Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien.
Sarah Palin Not Getting a Divorce Says Oddsmaker
Over the weekend, AlaskaReport.com began swirling rumors that Alaska's ex-governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd were headed for divorce. The report sent Palin's camp into a frenzy with Palin'
Michael Vick Odds Remain Uncertain
BetUS.com understands that a Michael Vick acquisition dramatically changes a team's odds of winning a championship, even if it is simpl
Hellmuth: Micheal Phelps No Complaints About Souped Up Suits
On his Twitter page, UltimateBet.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth claims that he met up with Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps and ranted on about the re
Honey, I Once Bared My Boobs As a Nun
George Clooney has long dumped online gambling model Sarah Larson for a new model and this one might prove even more shocking.
Elizabeth Canalis is her name and she reportedly bared her breasts in a raunchy film. She played the part of a nun in the film "Virgin Territory", The Sun claims. The film's plot involved young Florentines regaling one another in the Italian countryside while the black plague decimates their city. Ms. Canalis starred as Sister Gabriella.
Savvas Zenonos a Poker Thief?
The Pokerati website is claiming foul when it comes to Queensland, Australia poker player Savvas Zenonos.
"Big congratulations to Savvas Zenonos for successfully stealing $2,400 from the prize pool in a 2009 WSOP main event mega-satellite that was supposed to be shared in a 22-player chop," the website quipped.
Pokerati claims that five poker players were robbed of $300-$500 each "without (Zenonos) having to reach in their pockets!"
Online Poker News: Pitbull Poker Fight Gets Ugly
An article appearing on the Gambling911.com website this week involving Pitbull Poker and allegations that the online poker room is somehow using a "super user" account to manipulate play
Tony Romo Bans Jessica Simpson
After breaking up with singing sensation Jessica Simpson last month (the night before her birthday no less), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has reportedly banned her from his home.
Suspicion of Pitbull Poker Runs Rampant
Over the past several months, there has been a newcomer to the online poker scene. Pitbull Poker has sought to attract customers by giving
Pittsburgh Steelers Bettors Stand Behind Big Ben
Whether he did it or not, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (better known perhaps as simply "Big Ben") enters the 2009/2010 NFL season with external distractions.
Odds on Professor Gates, Sgt. Crowley Having Beer at White House
In order to diffuse the controversy surrounding a Cambridge police officer, Sgt.
Michael Vick Spends First Night Out of Prison at Strip Club
Disgraced NFL quarterback Michael Vick reportedly spent the first night of freedom out at a strip club with his pal, NBA player Allen Iverson.
R.I.P. Zookz.com: We Hardly Knew Ya
So much for the controversy involving pirated music download company, Zookz.com, claiming it can operate freely from the Caribbean nation of Antigua without reprecussions. They suspended operatio
Ben Roethlisberger Rape Allegations Lead to Heavy Ravens Betting
Following an AP news story Tuesday that a woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping her last summer in his Lake Tahoe penthouse, gamblers were
Michael Vick Odds: Where Will He Play Next?
The UFL: That might be disgraced and jailed former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's best hope
That Kid Who Beat Up Royals Baseball Coach Still Proud
"ME AND DAD F***** UP THA COACH FA THA KANSAS CITY ROYALS."
That is the caption that appears beneath a photo featured on the MySpace page of William Ligue The III.
NFL: Gambling Bad, Lottery Good
Let's get something perfectly straight here: State lotteries are a form of gambling.
Zookz.com Not Authorized to Operate Out of Antigua
Following news reports that a music download company had claimed to be legally operating out of Ant
Zookz.com Record Industry Pirating Result of UIGEA
Here is an interesting spin on the current state of the record industry and pirating downloads.
Phil Ivey Makes 2009 WSOP Final Table: November Nine Decided
It's going to be an amazing WSOP Final Table after all with the best star power the poker community can provide. Phil Ivey ranks among the best modern day poker pros and he showed why. Out of n
Jeff Shulman to Renounce WSOP Bracelet If He Wins
WickedChopsPoker.com is reporting that Card Player Magazine editor, Jeff Shulman, has said he will "renounce the WSOP bracelet" should he wi
Stephen Conroy Has Been Named Internet Villain of the Year
Australia's Communications Director, Stephen Conroy, "Internet Villain of the Year" during the 11th annual Internet industry awards in the UK, and perhaps with good reason.
Will Pro Sports Ban Twitter?
With the number of high profile athletes using Tiwtter on the rise, and stories of their prolific one-liners whether they be jabs, preliminary contract negotiations, or simple complaints about offi
Online Sportsbook Bodog to Rate Itself as Part of New Website
Gambling911.com has learned that fledgling online sportsbook Bodog.com plans to launch a website that rates other online sportsbooks.
Web Filters in Australia Will Embarrass Government
An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) chief has said the Australian government will "embarrass itself" if it pushes ahead with plans to install a national Interne
No VIP Treatment for Patrik Antonius
We're pretty sure that Patrik Antonius hasn't gotten much sleep the past few nights thinking about his lost chance at the 2009 World Series of Poker. It's not that he busted out early. Patrik A
Mathieu Montcourt Died of Natural Causes: Banned for Betting
The French tennis player, Mathieu Montcourt, died of natural causes according to authorities Wednesday.
"First indications lead us to conclude this was a natural death. But one must await the result of toxicological analyses, which should be forthcoming next week, in order to be completely certain," a police source told AFP following the autopsy at the Paris Medico-Legal Institute (IML).
Montcourt was only 24. He had previously been banned in eight games following an investigation where allegations arose he had bet on tennis outcomes over the Internet.
