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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.
Cake Poker Announces Changes to Enrich Loyalty Program
Proud new Gambling911.com sponsor Cake Poker (www.cakepoker.
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.
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.
$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
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.
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
Online Poker: ‘Double Points Sit & Go Weekend’ Rewards Loyalty
The leading online poker sites are delivering twice the number of UltimatePoints and AbsolutePoints to all Sit & Go players for a full 48-hours on March 27th and 28th.
UB.com and Absolute Poker are set to up the ante for all lovers of Sit & Go's, unleashing an entire weekend of double UltimatePoints and AbsolutePoints awarded around the clock, from 00:00 ET on Saturday, March 27th until 23:59 ET on Sunday, March 28th.
Online Poker Wire Issues Result of Bank Withholding Funds
At least one major online poker room has been experiencing problems sending wires, the result of an online bank that has prevented them access to their funds.
Phil Ivey and Other Poker Pros Won’t be Named Yet in Complaint
Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Thomas, who initially ruled in favor of the commonwealth, declined on Wednesday to amend an initial complaint against 141 online poker and other Web gambling rel
Poker Phenom Isildur1 Invited to Big Game IV
PartyPoker and Matchroom Sport have just announced that from April 11-13 at the Les Ambassadeurs club in Mayfair, London, they will be
DoylesRoom.com Gets Extreme with $150,000 Points Race in April
Just when you thought things were intense at DoylesRoom.com with The Brunson 10 and the biggest legend in poker frequenting the
Student Takes Down $10K in Absolute Poker College Challenge
Five of the top six students from the Absolute Poker College Challenge ("APCC") Main Event swapped the virtual felt for the real deal, competing for a share of over $25,000 in free tuitio
Trishelle Cannatella to Co-Host Reno Charity Poker Tournament
Absolute Poker's Trishelle Cannatella has signed on as co-host of the V Foundation Charity Poker Tournament, a 2-day
UB.net Awards VIP Packages to Bellator Fighting Championships
UB.net's (see website here) exclusive sponsorship of Bellator Fighting Championships, the nationally tele
Online Gambling Prohibition To Go Into Effect June 1
Enforcement of online gambling legislation (Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act or UIGEA) is set to go into effect on June 1 following a six month delay. There will be no further delays
Kid Poker Gears Up for 2010 WSOP Run
Ever since the poker boom, few players have enjoyed the popularity and live tournament success as Daniel Negreanu.
Berlin Poker Robbery Suspects Would Surely Have Killed
Now that all four suspects in a daring daylight poker tournament have been rounded up, it is becoming ever so clear what these individuals were capable of. Each had extensive rap sheets despite a
Australian Casino and Poker News (March 22, 2010)
It's been a huge 24 hours in the Australian casino, employment, poker, media and social and community entrepreneur sectors.
Billionaire Inc Connection...
James Packer's Burswood Casino aka Burswood Entertainment Complex, based in Perth, Western Australia, is on a roll. Poker and online poker continue to do massive numbers, and Crown Limited (Crown Casino and Burswood Casino etc al), PartyGaming's PartyPoker, Media Man and Gambling911 are in the thick of the action.
Poker Named a Sport in Lithuania: Let’s All Move There
With so many European nations and the United States crowing about the legalization of poker, especially online, it is refreshing to see that one country has taken a step forward in declaring poker
Gambling Associations Did Disservice to Owners in KY Case
The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed the Kentucky Appeals court's decision that tossed out the seizure order issued on 141 online gambling domain names this past week.
None of the representatives from the betting firms stepped forward to appear in court. Instead they were represented by two industry trade organizations: The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) and the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC).
New Dancing With The Stars Ties to Online Gambling Talent
The online gambling talent pool is vast...or so it seems.
Berlin Poker Robbery: All-In Custody
Berlin police have now arrest all four suspects in a brazen poker tournament robbery exactly two weeks after it occurred.
LVRJ: The Poker People Have Voted and Grumbled
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review Journal
Online Gambling Can Still Be Saved ….Sort Of
You may have read my article yesterday entitled "ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling I
Online Poker Players Choose Their Own WSOP Adventure
With 57 events in this year's WSOP, why are so many online poker players who win a seat being forced to play in the Main Event? DoylesRoom.com management asked themselves that very question.
Will Isildur1 Ever Go Broke?
Will Isildur1 ever run out of money?
Online Poker: Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic
UB.com has signed on as headline sponsor of the inaugural Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic in Montreal, scheduled for Ap
ACLU Should Stand Firm in Kentucky Online Gambling Issue
The online gambling sector was dealt a serious blow on Thursday with news that the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a state court of appeals ruling blocking an attempt by the Commonwealth of Kentuck
Berlin Poker Robbers at Large Will be Caught Soon
Police have launched a massive manhunt for two remaining suspects in a brazen Berlin poker robbery. Two individuals are now in custody following the March 6 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel duri
