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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.

Urindaner Has a Rough Weekend at Poker Tables

This past weekend saw the usual insane action at the nosebleed tables over on Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/08/2010

Phil Ivey Loses $2 Million on Super Bowl

Reports were surfacing on Monday that poker pro Phil Ivey lost a whopping $2 million betting on Sunday's Super Bowl between the Saints and Colts.  Gambling911.com doesn't expect to see Ivey celebr

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/08/2010

Washington Post: Internet Gambling Again in Play

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), right, is working on legislation that would legalize and regulate poker, mah-jongg and other online wagering. Rep.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/06/2010

2010 Borgata Winter Poker Open Winner Jeff Madsen

Jeff Madsen has won the 2010 Borgata Winter Poker Open and the well over half a million prize. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/06/2010

California Tribal Alliance Warning About Internet Poker

As legislators consider legalizing online games, the coalition says a new law could violate existing compacts.

By Patrick McGreevy, LA Times

Reporting from Sacramento - As legislators consider making California the first state in the country to legalize and regulate Internet poker, a coalition of Indian gaming tribes warned them Friday that the proposal would not create the budget windfall backers claim and could actually cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/05/2010

Controversy Surrounding Online Poker Instructor, Jason Ho

Over the past several years, as online poker players have evolved from a sea of fish to a more overall competent player pool, players seek out to get whatever edge they can.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/05/2010

Poker Dinosaur Brunson Feels His Age: Cancels Premier League

I've done a lot of traveling in the last few years and have always prided myself that it doesn't have very much negative impact on me.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Feb/04/2010

Joe Brennan Jr. Left Off Bluff Poker Power 20

John Pappas of the Poker Players Alliance made the Bluff Poker Power 20The PPA

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/04/2010

UB.com Partners With Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships, the nationally televised mixed martial arts promotion, has formed an exclusive sponsorship alliance with

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/04/2010

Poker Pro Brian Townsend Loses Half Mil in Single Session

With his month long suspension imposed by Full Tilt Poker in his rear-view mirror, sponsored pro Brian Townsend

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/03/2010

UB.com Pro Freeroll Challenge Announced

Just days after wrapping up its most successful, most competitive online poker competition in its over 10 year history, UB.com is gearing up for another fiery rivalry.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/03/2010

Lacey Jones New Face of Canadian Poker Tour

Sexy poker babe Lacey Jones is slated to become the new face of the Canadian Poker Tour according t

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/02/2010

Poker News: Gus Hansen, Brian Hastings Win Big

One of poker's biggest losers of 2009 is thus far among 2010's biggest gainers.  Dane Gus Hansen won another $384K the other day.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/02/2010

Irate Over iPoker Network: Reneges on Jackpot Win?

One of the world's largest online poker networks has come under fire of late for policies related to the discouraging of high stakes long term winning poker players as customers, a

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/02/2010

Online Poker Payment Processor Faces Up To 30 Years

Online poker payment processor, Douglas Rennick of Canada, is facing up to 30 years in prison after an appeals court on Monday upheld a contempt order for his refusing to comply with a grand-jury s

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/02/2010

Seminole Poker Room Robbery Caught on Tape

A robbery at the Seminole Casino poker room was caught on camera and police are hoping for tips to help solve the case.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/02/2010

$1.3 Million Winner of UB’s Online Poker Championship Announced

With over 1300 players registered in the $1 Million Guaranteed UBOC Championship event, the prize pool skyrocketed to $1,307,000.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/02/2010

Contempt Order Upheld in Online Gambling Case

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a contempt order for refusing to comply with a grand-jury subpoena against two companies owned by a Canadian man accused of processing

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/01/2010

Erica Schoenberg: Poker’s Sexiest for 2010

Jenny Woo here for Gambling911.com and I heard y'all loud and clear.  Really appreciate the feedback with my first Sexiest P

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/01/2010

Poker Challenge: Durrrr Up on Antonius by $1 Million

The matchup that never ends hit a milestone of sorts over the weekend, as Tom "durrrr" Dwan turned of the heat on a beleaguered Patrik Antonius and added

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/01/2010

Poker Pros Phil Ivey and Ziigmund Up in 2010

Even the greatest poker players in the world can have a rough night.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/01/2010

Doyle Brunson Declared Poker World’ King of Twitter

Larger-than-life poker personality Doyle Brunson of DoylesRoom.com a fan favorite among BLUFF Magazine readers.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/01/2010

Online Gambling Conference Might Rethink Strategy

The International Gaming Expo (also known as IGE) has voiced opposition in the past year over another online gambling event, the

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/01/2010

Poker: Doyle Brunson vs. Daniel Negreanu Food Fight

Poker pros Doyle Brunson and Daniel Negreanu got into a little tiff this weekend while in London over....of all things....food.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/31/2010

Aussie Millions Champion, Australia Election Odds

Gambling911.com's Man Down Under, Greg Tingle, has all the latest news on the Aussie Millions Champion, James Packer and Australia's election odds. 

Aussie Millions Champion Crowned

The 2010 Aussie Millions Main Event has a champion. Tyron Krost is keeping the title in Australia for the second straight year. The 23-year-old battled 746 players over five days to take the title home to Sydney, along with the $2 million AUD first-place prize.

James Packer's City Of Dreams Macau Potential Share Buy In By Harrah's Entertainment

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/31/2010

Chili Poker Gets Chilly Reception from Affiliates

Following Gambling911.com's publishing of Chili Poker CEO's email about that online poker company's stance when it comes to "winning players" (see my article

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/31/2010

The Poker Violence Report for February 2, 2010

Poker robberies have become a way of life in the United States.  Wanton criminals realize there is a nice money stash laying around at most of these games and they are prepared to strike no matter

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/31/2010

2010 Aussie Millions Winner is Tyron Krost

The 2010 Aussie Millions winner has been crowned and it is Sydney's own Tyron Krost.  746 players vied for the title at this year's coveted event.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/30/2010

Cake Poker Eats Away at Microgaming Network

It was a tight race for the coveted number 9 position among all online poker networks as the powerful Cake Poker network was a mere 100 real cash players beh

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/30/2010

UBOC 2010 – Day 10 and 11 Updates

UBOC 2010 - DAY ELEVEN UPDATE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH 

UBOC 17 - $100K GTD NO LIMIT HOLD ‘EM TURBO UNLIMITED REBUYS
P0KER H0 
was in the hot seat yesterday afternoon, with a $100 Bounty on his head when UBOC 17 kicked off at 14:00 ET. 514 players participated in the $100+9 buy-in event, creating a prize pool of $160,900.00, easily busting UB's $100K Guarantee.

MEELOSH was awarded the $100 Bounty when he sent tournament host P0KER H0 to the rail.
Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2010

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