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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.
Erik Seidel Wins Ninth WSOP Bracelet
Erik Seidel has won his ninth World Series of Poker bracelet at Event #11: $10,000 Super MILLION$ High Roller of the 2021 WSOP Online on GGPoker for $977,842.
Poker Pro Matt Marafioti Jumps Off 28th Floor Balcony to His Death at 33
Marafioti believed that "social justice" gangsters were out to get him prior to his tragic death.
Should I Play Poker on Friday The 13th?
Jagajeet Chiba suggests staying inside this Friday The 13th, away from casinos....but this doesn't mean you should avoid playing poker online.
They Came for the Unvaccinated: "Mouth" Tweets Out Pre-Holocaust Article
Wayne Allyn Root calls it "the most important commentary I've ever written" and Mike "The Mouth" Matusow was quick to tweet it out.
Twitch Bans Gambling Related Links, Affiliate Codes
“To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch, we will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games,” the announcement reads.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners From The Big 4 Championships
For the sixth consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
Poker Pros Supporting Moneymaker's Decision to Sit Out WSOP
Professional poker players headed to the World Series of Poker here next month are offering their support to fellow poker pro Chris Moneymaker, who recently announced he will not be attending this year‘s WSOP out of concerns of contracting Covid.
Win Your $12,500 Online Satellite Package to the 2021 WSOP
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Poker Pros Pushing Back Against WSOP Covid Rules
Professional poker players planning to attend next month’s World Series of Poker here are pushing back hard against the WSOP’s special Covid rules for this year’s tournament.
WSOP New Covid Disqualification Rules Have Players Disgusted
It seems everybody in the poker community Tuesday morning is talking about Rule 115....and with good reason.
Moneymaker Among the Early 2021 WSOP Casualities
The Americas Cardroom ambassador has a 9-year-old son with asthma that is unable to get the vaccine at this time.
The Kathy Griffin Mike Matusow Blind Date: Comedian Recovering From Lung Surgery
Griffin was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer and had to have half of her left lung removed. She is recovering at home.
BabyBowser Wins $1.5 Million and Change in $10 Million Venom
Second place paid a sweet $1,015,200 to online poker player sw33ney.
Small Poker Contingent to Attend Layne Flack Funeral
Services to be held Monday in his birth city of Rapid City, South Dakota, in Sturgis. A copy of the obituary has been obtained by Gambling911.com
Facts About Poker and Its History You Should Know
For thousands of years, card games have remained a great way for people to have fun and pass time. Playing card games traces its origin to China before 1000AD and made its way to Europe in 1360.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Covid-Stricken Cantu Out of Hospital
Cantu was not vaccinated against Covid-19, Gambling911.com sources revealed.
WSOP Threatened Again By Covid Surge
The 2021 World Series of Poker is set to take place Thu, Sep 30, 2021 through Tue, Nov 23, 2021. There are already whispers that this year's event could be derailed by yet another surge in Covid-19 cases. Assuming it isn't cancelled or delayed altogether, the 2021 WSOP is likely to see a reduction in participants.
The Mouth on Biles Backing Out of Olympics: 'Mental Heath is Real but Winners Stay Strong and Tough'
Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow did not wish to downplay the seriousness of mental illness, but made it abundantly clear he agrees there needs to be some lines drawn. The implication being that athletes can't just walk away in the middle of a competition for a "mental break".
How Does a Bookie Make Money
Bookies make money on the vig, a built-in commission that is short for the word "vigorish" and is sometimes referred to as "juice". This is generally a 10% cut, but that percentage could be much higher.
Poker Pro Salman Behbehani Remains in Jail After Large Stash of Party Drugs Found on Private Jet
The haul found on board his private jet reportedly included 80g crystal methamphetamine, a highly addictive drug commonly used among gay men during sex, and 315g cocaine.
Doyle Brunson Wife Hospitalized
Poker legend Doyle Brunson announced via Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he had his beloved wife, Louise, rushed to the hospital. Brunson was asking for prayers.
Layne Flack Will Be Laid to Rest Aug 2
Flack, a six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, died suddenly at the age of 52 two weeks ago.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Matusow Beats Covid
Mike “The Mouth” Matusow has recovered from his bout with COVID-19, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Hellmuth Has Scare as Tooth Infection Nearly Hits Sinus Nerves
Monday night, poker pro Phil Hellmuth disclosed just how a serious a neglected tooth infection was about to become.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Cantu Has Covid Bad
Brandon Cantu is in the hospital with a severe case of COVID-19 and requires supplemental oxygen, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Gambling911 Gets First Interview With New 2+2 Poker Forum Owner
Andrii Plakhotnyi is a Russian-born software engineer and professional online poker player who founded the Canadian poker software company Hand2Note.
High-Stakes Poker Player and Fraudster Found Guilty of Kidnapping
He was also indicted recently for the murder of French high-stakes cash game player Cyril Mouly's driver, and his ex-father-in-law.
Poker Pro Layne Flack Dead
Flack was a six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and just 52 years old at the time of his passing.
G911 World Exclusive: Matusow Doubts He Caught Covid at UFC 264
In an exclusive interview with Gambling 911, Matusow revealed that he was at a local event on July 8 that combined poker and politics, and that may have caused the problem.
Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold
The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount. TwoPlusTwo is the oldest gambling posting forum on the Net today.
