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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.

Online Poker to Benefit Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program

Last month, UB.com and AbsolutePoker.com of the CEREUS Network introduced "Second Sundays," a series of online fundraisers benefiting national charities.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2010

Target Full Tilt Poker: Feds, State Aim for Online Poker Room

It's bad enough having the Federal Government breathing down your back.  On Monday, the Financial Times of London reported on how

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/06/2010

Poker2Nite Wednesday Night Preview

Joe Sebok, Scott Huff and cast & crew deliver another must-see episode of Poker2Nite on Versus this Wednesday night at 11pm EDT - expect the pick of the headlines this week in poker to take cen

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2010

Online Gambling: Kentucky Uses Widowed and Orphaned Statue

In the continuing battle between online gambling and the commonwealth of Kentucky, Gambling911.com has learned that the state's attorneys are making one last ditch effort to recoup money under the

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/06/2010

Poker Players Alliance Approaches Senator Jon Kyl

The man who co-authored a bill to prohibit online poker, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl, has shown time and time again he will remain steadfast in his position that online gambling (Internet po

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/05/2010

2010 Looking Up For Online Poker Player Tom Durrrr Dwan

2010 is definitely looking up for durrrr as he not only has bagged over $3.6m in PLO alone this year, but his ‘durrrr challenge' against Patrik Antonius is looking like a winner, reports Patrick

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Apr/05/2010

Poker Tournaments at Bellagio Frustrate Players

Doyle Brunson discusses his cat-astrophe, a new brother-in-law and how the new poker tournament structures at the Bellagio just aren't working out.  Be sure to visit

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Apr/05/2010

Online Poker Continues to Grow at Healthy Pace

The worldwide online poker market continues to grow at a healthy but unspectacular pace.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/05/2010

Financial Times: Full Tilt Poker Pros Under Investigation

The Financial Times of London is reporting that a grand jury in Manhattan is investigating the world's second largest online poker room and "

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/05/2010

World Series of Poker Being Sued by Everest Poker

Everest Poker, an online poker venture, is suing to get out of a $22.5 million sponsorship deal with the World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

A lawsuit was filed in federal court in Las Vegas on Thursday by Ultra Internet Media S.A. against the Harrah's Entertainment Inc. subsidiary that owns the World Series of Poker.  Ultra is saying they are incorporated under the laws of Nevis, West Indies.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/05/2010

Online Poker: Mixed Power Hour is Back for HORSE Lovers

UB.com and Absolute Poker are bringing back the Mixed Power Hour, unleashing it for another week-long double points bonus  for HORSE fanatics, who will earn twice as many UltimatePoints and Absolu

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/04/2010

Chris Moorman Nears Top Spot in Online Poker Power Rankings

To anyone who's been following online poker tournaments, Chris Moorman's recent achievement should come as no surprise.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/02/2010

Cake Poker Makes Gold Stacks Promo Easier to Obtain

With increasing competition among the upper echelon of online poker sites, some of the smaller poker sites are recognizing the need to keep up with the "Joneses".

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/01/2010

Isildur1 Accepts Party Poker Invitation

Last week it was reported that Tong G.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/01/2010

Poker Robber Convicted in Ohio

An Ohio man is facing several years in prison for his role in a poker tournament robbery.  Sentencing was slated to take place shortly. 

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mar/31/2010

Doyle Brunson’s Cat-astrophe

Poker legend Doyle Brunson has all the pussy he can deal with and there appears to be no end in sight.

Cats everywhere!  They've taken over the neighborhood, according to Brunson.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/31/2010

Calvin Ayre: That Schlong is Wrong Says CR Woman

Photos appearing on the World Wide Web purportedly of Bodog.com founder and Forbes 2006 Billionaire cover boy Calvin Ayre have all but been debunked as fakes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2010

Cash Game Championship Coming to PartyPoker

At present time, the online poker community has a lot going on.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/31/2010

UB.com’s Perfect 10 Poker Challenge and $100,000

It's the real deal this April at the leading online poker site with the introduction of 10 daily $10+1 buy-in tournaments, and a $100,000 Leaderboard competition that will award the top-performing

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/30/2010

DOJ Begins Civil Forfeiture for Online Poker Funds Seized

The DOJ has started a civil forfeiture action for the funds they seized through Baltimore.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2010

Jenny Woo Does Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso

I had the chance to sit down with someone you all are very familiar with and whom I've always enjoyed interviewing.  Vanessa Rousso seems to be busier than ever in 2010 and she doesn't show any si

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Mar/30/2010

Stephen Conroy Launches Attack on Google

Australia's Communications Director, Stephen Conroy, has launched an attack on Google after the powerful search engine company came out last week expressing discontent related to national censorshi

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/30/2010

Ziigmund is Biggest Online Poker Winner in March

The online world of the nosebleed high-stakes cash poker games is unlike any other.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/30/2010

Another Terrifying Poker Tournament Robbery

Austin, Texas is the scene of the latest brazen poker tournament robbery.  This one follows just weeks after five bandits raided the EPT Berlin poker event, a robbery that gained international med

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/29/2010

Cake Poker Announces Changes to Enrich Loyalty Program

Proud new Gambling911.com sponsor Cake Poker (www.cakepoker.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/29/2010

iMEGA Motion Granted in Online Gambling Domains Case

As first reported by Gambling911.com, the chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals has approved iMEGA's request to have its petition to send iMEGA, et al v.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/29/2010

Pennsylvania Appeals Court Throws Out Poker Ruling

A Pennsylvania Texas Hold'em game was not legal after all.

In a serious blow to the poker industry and the Poker Players Alliance, an advocacy group that has been monitoring this case closely, a divded Pennsylvania appeals court has overturned a county judge's ruling that declared the popular poker game "Texas Hold 'Em" to be legal. The Poker Players Alliance and Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys filed briefs in support of the defendants, who were charged in September 2008 for hosting games inside a garage.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/28/2010

$1000 + 50 buy in Annie Duke Heads Up Challenge Launched

UB.com's all-new monthly $128K Guaranteed Heads Up Match will be hosted by Team UB's Annie Duke, and gives online poker players a shot at dethroning the 2010 National Heads Up Poker Champion

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/27/2010

Kentucky Will Not Amend Complaint in Online Gambling Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court has confirmed that there will be no amendment in a case involving 141 online gambling domain names.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/26/2010

Poker Metaphors and Lady Gaga Get In Way of True Poker Search

The popular online poker software brand Cake Poker performs rather well in search.  This has helped propel them into the top 10 of all online poker rooms ac

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/25/2010

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

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