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Lacey Jones Luck Gets Boost After Joining Absolute Poker
The 2009 WSOP Media Invitational Poker Tournament was the second largest in the history of the tournament with a field of 165 players on 55 teams. Marc Rizzo from team "Overfed and Underwashed" took home the top individual prize and "Team Lacey" captured the top team prize anchored by a 4th place finish by Lana Maier and an 11th place finish by Lacey Jones. The event raised $6500.00 for the Nevada Cancer Institute on behalf of the top players and teams.
Online Poker eCheck Seizure Warrants Could be Unsealed by July 27
A hearing is scheduled for July 27 to determine whether seizure warrants and court documents connected with an investigation into online poker eCheck processors will be unsealed.
Costigan Media, parent company of Gambling911.com, submitted a Memorandum of Law in Support of its Motion to Intervene and to unseal court records related to the issuance of a seizure warrant of funds tied to online poker's two biggest companies, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
PPA Files Amicus Brief Motion in Case Contesting SDNY Seizures
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today filed a motion in Southern District Court of California to partici
Warrant Issued for Ex-NBA Player Antoine Walker re: Gambling Debts
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the former N.B.A. player Ant
2009 WSOP: November Nine to be Determined Within 24 Hours
6467 down and 27 more to go and we will know within the next 24 hours which nine players will be sitting at the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker come November.
Woo Interviews Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment CEO Mitch Garber
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Harrah's new division, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment. His name is Mitch Garber and if the name rings a bell, it probably should. F
World Series of Poker Update (7 PM PST)
Here is your Gambling911.com World Series of Poker update for 7 pm PST.
Online Gambling for the Facebook Generation
By Michael V. Copeland, senior writer
Doyle Brunson Confirmed for World Series of Poker Europe
There's nothing more synonymous with the World Series of Poker than Doyle Brunson.
Trophy Cup to be Presented to Last Woman Standing in 2009 WSOP
At press time, 888.com Poker's Leo Margets was still among the 47 players in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP). She was also the last woman standing in the 2009 WSOP.
Phil Ivey, Jessica Simpson and the 2009 British Open Traffic Success
(Gambling911.com Marketing) - Gambling911.com has been enjoying a nice surge in traffic over the past few days thanks to the 2009 World Series of Poker and the upcoming British Open.
2009 World Series of Poker Gets Mighty Exciting in Final Hours
With the field narrowed down to 64 players out of the 6494 that entered, things are looking mighty exciting at the 2009 World Series of Poker as we head into the final hours.
Last Woman Standing at 2009 World Series of Poker
Diana Cox, www.worldseriesofpoker.com
Mitch Garber: Harrah’s Won’t Make Same Mistakes MGM Made Online
In an interview to be published on the Gambling911.com website Wednesday, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment's new CEO, Mitch Garber, reassured that his company's move into the European online gamb
Phil Ivey Watch: Under 100 Remain in 2009 WSOP
As of 9:30 pm PST, Phil Ivey had 3,260,000 chips and was placing firmly in the top 20 at the 2009 World Series of Poker. Ivey is considered one of the best poker players in the world today. The
Aristocrat Leisure Appoints New Executive Team
Gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure has announced a new executive team, and the retirement of two current senior executives.
World Poker Tour Up For Sale Reports Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal on Monday featured a story that claimed "It was a good bet that the World Poker Tour is up for Sale".
2009 World Series of Poker Leaders (Monday 4 pm PST)
The 2009 World Series of Poker leaders appear below. 130 individuals remained in the Main Event at this time. It should be noted that Phil Ivey remained in the thick of things as well.
Online Poker Traffic Thrives With 2009 WSOP
I am truly excited by the amount of Web traffic coming in for Gambling911.com's poker coverage, and it's not just the World Series of Poker that is helping to fuel things. Gambling911 has enjoyed
Doyle Brunson Goes Chinese After Bowing Out of WSOP Early
The Main Event is still going on at the WSOP. The pros are getting fewer and fewer but that's what makes a great tournament, anyone can get lucky and win.
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.
New Jersey Economy Can Be Helped by Sports Betting
The state of New Jersey desperately needs a boost to help its troubled economy... and so too does its Governor, Jon Corzine.
iMEGA President Makes New Friends
The Two Plus Two Forum has created a new forum dedicated to none other than Joe Brennan,
Phil Ivey Continues to Excite During Closing Days of 2009 WSOP
Phil Ivey is a hit! He continues to excel at the 2009 World Series of Poker with only a field of 185 players left.
2009 Word Series of Poker Day 5 Comes to a Close in Record Time
For those of you wanting some big names at the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, don't despair. There are still plenty among the 185 players left as Day 5 came to a record early close.
Odds Look Good For Gamblers
Javier Espinoza, Forbes.com
LONDON -- Despite warmer weather and tough economic conditions, sofa spuds are still playing high rollers in virtual casinos. On Thursday online gaming firm PartyGaming, reportedly a takeover target of Nasdaq-listed rival Gigamedia, saw a jump in shares as much a 7% after it said trading in the second quarter has been robust with revenues in line with the first quarter.
Full Tilt Poker Gets Pitified: Software Complaints Mount
Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, has been issued a warning by the popular online gamblin
World Series of Poker Updates (Sunday July 12: 5:45 pm PST)
Here were your latest World Series of Poker updates coming in at 5:45 pm PST.
Phil Ivey Within Striking Distance of 2009 WSOP Final
Phil Ivey is widely considered one of the top poker players on the circuit today and he's proving why at the 2009 World Series of Poker where he continues to hover around the top chip leaders. By
2009 World Series of Poker Leaders Saturday Evening July 11
Here were your 2009 World Series of Poker leaders heading into Saturday evening
