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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 Mac OS X Version for Apple Users Released

This September, UltimateBet ("UB") is set to unleash its new Mac-compatible online poker client, providing Mac players everywhere with unparalleled access to the much-loved games and feat

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/01/2009

World Series of Poker Needs Phil-in: Phil Ivey Hides

The death of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy last week recalled memories of the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/31/2009

Daniel Tzvetkoff Running Payovation?

Fresh off his stint scamming numerous online gambling companies, Gambling911.com is now learning that Daniel Tzvetkoff is reportedly running a new online payment solutions company, Payovation.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2009

Online Gambling: Daniel Tzvetkoff Back in Business?

TALK abounds that fallen youthful internet king Daniel Tzvetkoff may be back in business.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/31/2009

Online Poker: Barney Frank Appalled by US Attorney Actions

Congressman Barney Frank has expressed outrage over actions taken by the US Attorneys Office in the Southern District of New York in recent months.  In June, that office seized nearly $40 million

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2009

Argentina Wants Online Gambling Legalized

BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- The Argentine government is working on plans to allow online gambling throughout the country, presidential Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez said Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/30/2009

Online Poker: Cereus in the Top 5

Cereus Poker, which includes the likes of UltimateBet.com and Absolute Poker have once more broken into the top

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/30/2009

Health Insurance for Online Poker Players?

These days everybody is talking about health insurance and how to get the best coverage.  For online poker players, obtaining such insurance might be easier than originally thought.  So what's th

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2009

PartyGaming Claims US Legal Issues Gave It Advantage

PartyGaming's settlement of its US liabilities has given it an advantage over rivals in the consolidation of the online gambling market, according to Jim Ryan, chief executive.

The operator of PartyPoker followed up its $105m (£64.4m) settlement with the US Department of Justice in April with a £72m cash purchase in July of online bingo website Cashcade from Independent News & Media, beating a bid from 888. It paid £12.3m for the World Poker Tour.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/30/2009

Online Poker Funds Will Remain Seized: Judge Throws Out Case

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller in San Diego denied a bid Thursday by lawyers for the company, Account Services Inc., and the Poker Players Alliance to return the money.

On June 2, the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan seized approximately $40 million in funds belonging to Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, the two largest online poker rooms.  Some of that money was being transferred through Account Services, Inc.

After filing a motion asking for return of the funds, the US Attorney's Office issued an indictment against Account Services owner Douglas Rennick.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/29/2009

PKR Poker: Affiliates Have Nothing to Fear

PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.

Concerns were raised by affiliates this week, some of them due thousands of pounds from the poker site, after their PKR log in PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2009

PartyGaming First Year Revenues Drop

LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling group PartyGaming (PRTY.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said first-half revenue fell a fifth due to adverse currency movements, competitive pressures and the consume

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/28/2009

DoylesRoom Affiliates Adds Top Account Manager to Team

DoylesRoom Affiliates is pleased to announce that Marcela Jarquin is joining DoylesRoom Affiliates as Key Account Manager.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/27/2009

Vanessa Rousso Talks 2009 World Series of Poker With Woo

I just did a quick follow up with Vanessa Rousso to see what's been going on with her after the 2009 World Series of Poker.  To no surprise, she seems to be busier than ever as you'll read in my i

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Aug/27/2009

Online Gambling Affiliate Programs You Can Count On

Gambling911.com considers itself somewhat unbiased when it comes to the world of online gambling affiliate programs.  While it's true we do take ad money, Gambling911 is one of the few media/porta

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/27/2009

Tom Durrr Dwan to Join Team Full Tilt Poker?

Howard Lederer speaking on Inside Deal on why Durrrr isn't signed to Full Tilt:

"I'm sure that Full Tilt would love to have him.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/26/2009

Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Races Past $600,000

 

The Bad Beat Jackpot on the CEREUS network is poised to turn one player's losing hand into a winner, and with the jackpot prize money now topping the $600,000 mark, that's a who

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/26/2009

PokerStars - Revision

ISLE OF MAN, UK, AUGUST 26, 2009 - A number of recent commentaries have included estimates about our market share in the US which are significantly wrong.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2009

PKR Poker Affiliates Fear The Worst

I run the media, publicity and portal development company, Media Man

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2009

Pokerati Blasts Card Player Magazine’s Jeff Shulman

A little background (or should we say "battleground"?):  Jeff Shulman is the President and COO of Card Player Magazine who just happens to have made the Final Nine Table of the 2009 Worl

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/25/2009

Doyle Brunson: Why is Bra Singular and Panties Plural?

He just can't get the female body off his mind, and who can blame him.  Doyle Brunson, one of the hottest poker players on the circuit today (not to mention the oldest), has women swarming all ove

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/25/2009

Ryan Jenkins Suffered From Sex Addiction

The millionaire reality television star accused of murdering his model wife, Ryan Jenkins, apparently suffered from sex addiction.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/25/2009

Over 30 Microgaming Online Poker Skins Liquidated

Online gambling and poker software company, Microgaming, once had a stellar reputation.  They are still a respected firm for the most part, but this year has been especially tough on the group beg

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/24/2009

PartyGaming to Buy Most of WPT's Assets

PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) has agreed to acquiring nearly all of WPT Enterprises Inc.'s (WPTE) operating assets, ending a buyout deal the operator of the World Poker Tour had with an investment grop

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2009

Millionaire Ryan Jenkins Fugitive Reality TV Star Found Dead

Police believed that millionaire reality TV star, Ryan Jenkins, had fled to Canada.  Their suspicions were right as Jenkins was found dead of an apparent suicide in a British Columbia hotel room.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/23/2009

Getting Screwed by Full Tilt Poker Player Claims

An individual posting on the Two Plus Two website forum claims that his $1600 in w

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/23/2009

Judges Play Poker Too

The Hoover Institution Archives at Stanford recently released a slew of papers kept by the late Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2009

Daniel Negreanu Absolutely Not Friends With Annie Duke

One of the better-known feuds in the world of poker is between Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu and Annie Duke.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/22/2009

Poker Player Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of Parents

OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS)  -- A professional poker player was ordered to stand trial Friday on charges that he murdered his parents at their posh country club home.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2009

World Poker Tour Receives Alternative Offer

It seems the World Poker Tour is suddenly a hot commodity.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2009

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