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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.

Beloved Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson in Hospice Care

A family friend confirmed the famed professional sports bettor, bookie and successful poker player had taken a turn for the worst following a week in the ICU as well wishes began pouring in on Saturday.

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Flack Favored to Make Poker Hall of Fame

The Poker Hall of Fame will announce on Sunday who its newest member is, with 10 nominees for this year.

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Quincy Borland Wins WSOP $1,000 Million Dollar Bounty: Hellmuth Arrives as Darth Vader

Matusow mocks the Poker Brat's costume.  " Use black marker thats says idiot across face will be a better costume!"

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Sean Troha Wins Event #69: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship ($1,246,770)

Sean Troha Wins Event #69: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship ($1,246,770)

The biggest $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship in the history of the World Series of Poker attracted a record attendance of 683 unique entries

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Sports Betting Firms Use Helping the Homeless in Likely $100 Million Ad Spend to Woo California Voters

But "California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act" referendum suggesting legalized gambling will help reduce homelessness may rub some voters the wrong way.

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Poker Hall of Fame is Really a Hall of Shame as Many Members Have Checkered Pasts

Poker Hall of Fame is Really a Hall of Shame as Many Members Have Checkered Pasts

Among the members are a child molester, a safecracker who served time in prison, a casino cheat, a drug addict, a mob boss and a racist who dressed in blackface.

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$10 Million GTD Venom Returns

$10 Million GTD Venom Returns

$10 million guaranteed — ties Americas Cardroom's biggest tourney ever

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Sik Win: $1,000 MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em (freezeout)

Sik Win:  $1,000 MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em (freezeout)

The final table of Event #66: $1,000 Mini-Main No-Limit Hold'em at Bally's and Paris in Las Vegas Nevada came to a close after 60 minutes Sunday afternoon.

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Jacksonville's Jackson Denies Hellmuth His 17th WSOP Bracelet

Jacksonville's Jackson Denies Hellmuth His 17th WSOP Bracelet

Poker pro David Jackson beat Phil Hellmuth in the $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em, thus denying the self-described "Poker Brat" his 17th bracelet.  Hellmuth remains the record bracelet holder.

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Doug Polk Steps Down as CoinFlex Ambassador: Company Halts Withdrawals

Poker pro and self-tanner pitchman's promotion caused many to get burned though...at a time when Polk's been calling out various fellow players as "scammers" and "cheaters"...gulp.

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Big Time Poker Pro Dan Cates is $1.5 Million Richer Following Big WSOP Event Win

Big Time Poker Pro Dan Cates is $1.5 Million Richer Following Big WSOP Event Win

Also Tamas Lendvai Wins Event #57: $600 Deep Stack Championship No-Limit Hold'em ($299,464) While Shota Nakanishi Wins Event #60: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold'em for $277,212.

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July 2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results

July 2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results

Gambling911.com has your WSOP schedule and results for July 2022, including the much anticipated Main Event.

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Patrick Leonard & Espen Jørstad Win 2022 WSOP Tag Team as We Inch Towards Main Event

Patrick Leonard & Espen Jørstad Win 2022 WSOP Tag Team as We Inch Towards Main Event

Patrick Leonard and Espen Jørstad have won Event #55: $1,000 Tag Team for $148,067 after topping a field of 913 teams.

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Paul Hizer Wins $400 Colossus for $414,490

Paul Hizer Wins $400 Colossus for $414,490

“It means a lot,” Hizer told WSOP reporters after coming out on top. “Played many tournaments. Had lots of deep runs. But I’ve never actually won a tournament outright. I don’t know if many people know that about me."

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Will Seventh Time Be the Charm for Poker Hall of Fame Nominee Matt Savage?

Will Seventh Time Be the Charm for Poker Hall of Fame Nominee Matt Savage

He talks to Gambling 911 about his chances in an exclusive interview and reflects on fellow nominee, the late Layne Flack, who is being fondly remembered this World Series of Poker.

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WSOP Rookie KT Park Wins Event #52: $2,500 Nine-Game Mix 6-Handed and $219,799

WSOP Rookie KT Park Wins Event #52: $2,500 Nine-Game Mix 6-Handed and $219,799

Also: Joao Simao takes down second bracelet for $686,242 In $5,000 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha

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Negreanu Goes All InSANE: "People Who Live in Glass Houses"

Violent outburst comes just weeks after Negreanu lambasted Phil Hellmuth for "acting like a child"

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Kid Choker: Negs Smashes Vlogging Camera After Losing to a Runner-Runner Flush

Kid Choker: Negs Smashes Vlogging Camera After Losing to a Runner-Runner Flush

Fellow pro David Peters expresses his horror over Negs behavior.

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Alex Foxen Wins $250K Super High Roller ($4,563,700)

Alex Foxen Wins $250K Super High Roller ($4,563,700)

Plus this is Phil Ivey's sixth cash out at the 2022 World Series of Poker.  He's won over $2 million so far without winning a bracelet.

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Phil Hui Mounts Wins Third Bracelet In $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

Phil Hui Mounts Wins Third Bracelet In $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

Phil Hui may not be a household name even among poker diehards, but his success is being affirmed at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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Layne Flack Favorite to be Inducted Into 2022 Poker Hall of Fame

Layne Flack Favorite to be Inducted Into 2022 Poker Hall of Fame

Flack passed away from a drug overdose back in October.

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Yuliyan Kolev Wins 2022 WSOP Millionaire Maker

Yuliyan Kolev Wins 2022 WSOP Millionaire Maker

Yuliyan Kolev has won his second World Series of Poker bracelet and is the newest millionaire courtesy of the popular Millionaire Maker tournament event ($1,125,141 to be more precise).

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2022 World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Matusow Makes the Cut Again

2022 World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Matusow Makes the Cut

Begun in 1979, The Poker Hall of Fame traditionally elects one or two members annually. 

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2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results

All your tweets, all the latest news, find it here.  If you love poker, Gambling911.com is the place to be for everything news, tournament and scandal related for the month of June (2022).

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Phil Ivey Falls Short in $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Phil Ivey Falls Short in $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Big name poker pro Phil Ivey finished in 2nd place at Event #42: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em, one that featured a nearly $6 million prize pool.

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Brazil's Pedro Bromfman Wins Event #38: $10,000 2-7 Single Draw Championship

Brazil's Pedro Bromfman Wins Event #38: $10,000 2-7 Single Draw Championship

The event attracted some of the biggest names in poker, among them Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Anthony Zinno, Darren Elias, as well as last years winner Farzad Bonyadi.

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Was it Just an Accident? Phil Hellmuth's Chips Swiped on Break at WSOP

Was it Just an Accident? Phil Hellmuth's Chips Swiped on Break at WSOP

Plus Daniel Negreanu claims someone tried to extort and blackmail him.  Millionaire Maker Day 2 attracts 4,429.

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Millionaire Maker Sees 3,546 Entrants First Day

Millionaire Maker Sees 3,546 Entrants First Day

This event shattered many records when it was introduced back in 2013.

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Nirvana Album Producer Wins Second WSOP Bracelet

Nirvana Album Producer Wins Second WSOP Bracelet

Steve Albini was responsible for the making of Nirvana's 'In Utero' album and this weekend walks away with a cool $196,089 at the World Series of Poker.

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Brian Hastings Wins 6th WSOP Bracelet at $10K Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship

Brian Hastings Wins 6th WSOP Bracelet at $10K Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship

Also: Gemany player Nino Ullmann winning Event #33: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em and his very first WSOP Bracelet along with $594,079.

Submitted by Ace King on,

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Friday evening's USA vs. Paraguay match resulted in a U.S. 4-1 victory, and for some lucky sports bettors, a US$100 bet turned into a $4000 pay day at betting platforms like AcePerHead.
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