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2009 WSOP Eliminations: Jeff Lisandro Out

There were a few notable 2009 World Series of Poker eliminations heading into Saturday morning.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/11/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Update (Friday Night July 10)

Here is the 2009 World Series of Poker update as we head into the evening Friday July 10.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/10/2009

Online Poker Payment Processor Motion (Part 2)

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Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Online Poker Payment Processor Motion (Part 1)

TO: THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT

OF CALIFORNIA KAREN P. HEWITT, THE UNITED STATES

ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK LEV

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Motion for Return of Property Filed in Online Poker Seizure Case

A payment processor whose funds had been seized as part of a US Attorney Southern District of New York action has now filed a Motion for Return of Property, Gambling911.com can report exclusively.<

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/10/2009

Doyle Brunson the Latest to Catch Negreanu Flu

Daniel Negreanu complained earlier this week of flu-like symptoms, and now we have Doyle Brunson sneezing up a stor

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Online Poker Affiliates: William Hill Calls for End to Rakebacks

In a report published to eGaming Review Magazine online Friday, it was noted that the controversy related to online poker affiliate rakebacks has at least

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/10/2009

Poker Funds Seizures: Second Motion to Intervene Filed

Costigan Media, parent company of Gambling911.com, announced early Friday morning its intention to file a second Motion to Intervene in having a seizure warrant unsealed as part of its First Amendm

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Brad Garrett’s Girlfriend Gets Plenty of WSOP Attention

Meet Brad Garrett's girlfriend, Isabella.  Isabella has disavowed the concept of the "bra"," WickedChopsPoker.com points out.  She appeared at the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP)

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Online Poker a Key WORD to Success for Top Rooms

For the last few years Google has dominated search.  Some of us never even considered other less superior search engines.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Online Poker: Cereus and OnGame Duke it Out

The Cereus Network and OnGame Poker have both been going back and forth taking over the coveted number 5 spot of most t

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Phil Hellmuth’s WSOP Entrance Most Talked About Poker Stunt Yet

Phil Hellmuth's grand WSOP entrance at this year's Main Event has become one of the most talked about spectacles in recent memory. And for good reason.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Mobster 'Rifleman' Flemmi takes stand in Boston

By DENISE LAVOIE

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Poker Players Alliance Wants Answers

Gambling911.com has learned that legal counsel for the Poker Players Alliance met with Assistant US Attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown following news that $30 million of its members monies had been seized

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Online Sportsbook Bodog to Rate Itself as Part of New Website

Gambling911.com has learned that fledgling online sportsbook Bodog.com plans to launch a website that rates other online sportsbooks. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/09/2009

Jose Canseco Enters Dream Team Poker Event

Perhaps Jose Canseco is trying to take this poker thing a bit more seriously.  It seems that the former baseball star and admitted steroid cheat, who has spent much of his time in

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

More Online Poker Seizures Revealed

Gambling911.com has learned that yet another warrant seizure was issued against a bank in regard to funds associated with online poker's two biggest rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

WSOP Day 2b Concludes With Big Names Busting

With the conclusion of Day 2b of the 2009 World Series of Poker, a few more big names were leaving early:  Most notably our friend Vanessa Rousso and Howard Lederer.  They joined Erick Lindgren,

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/09/2009

PartyGaming Second Quarter Revenue Flat

LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K.-listed gambling group PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) said Thursday that revenue was flat in the second quarter from the previous quarter, following falls in poker and sports bet

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Web Filters in Australia Will Embarrass Government

An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) chief has said the Australian government will "embarrass itself" if it pushes ahead with plans to install a national Interne

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/09/2009

No VIP Treatment for Patrik Antonius

We're pretty sure that Patrik Antonius hasn't gotten much sleep the past few nights thinking about his lost chance at the 2009 World Series of Poker.  It's not that he busted out early.  Patrik A

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Online Casino Strikes Gold With Michael Jackson Tribute Slots

People loved Michael Jackson, as is evident by the nonstop coverage of his untimely death over the past two weeks and the ratings bonanza his memorial service delivered worldwide. 

The folks from Golden Casino, an online casino group that is an offshoot from the notorious Golden Palace, understand marketing better than anyone else in the industry.

This week they released their Michael Jackson tribute slots.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

World Series of Poker Update: Leader Board Wednesday 7 pm

Gambling911.com looks at the top 15 World Series of Poker leader board for Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009.  Remember, we will have updates in our popular Poker section l

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/08/2009

Costigan Media Requests Response by July 16 Re: Poker Funds Seizure

The parent company of Gambling911.com has requested an accelerated briefing schedule in regard to its Motion to Intervene and unseal a seizure warrant related to funds tied to Full Tilt Poker and P

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/08/2009

Online Sportsbook Concerns Arise: DimeLine Sportsbook Stalls

Online sports betting group, DimeLine Sportsbook, is in "slow pay" mode according to numerous posts on the SBR Forum

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

Day 2a of 2009 World Series of Poker Has 630 Survivors

Day 2a is now in the books. 1,476 players walked into the Amazon Room at noon today and only 630 of them survived to walk out again more than 12 hours later.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/08/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Winnings

So what will the 2009 World Series of Poker winnings look like when all is said and done?

Imagine these numbers: 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2009

3rd Circuit Court Ruling on Internet Gambling Will Remain Mystery

Shannon P.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/07/2009

Centrebet Expects Strong Growth in Coming Year

Teresa Ooi, The Australian

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

Sparky Collins Goes All In: Prepares for 2010 WSOP

Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, wanted so badly to take part in the 2009 World Series of Poker, but no one would sponsor him.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

Breaking News

Notre Dame is Giving Bookmakers Agita

The Fighting Irish are hoping to lock down a first-round home game in the College Football Playoff, but their spot in the 12-team postseason field seems secure no matter what happens here.