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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.

Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country

"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 6 8:30 AM

What a dramatic way to pop the bubble in Event 16: $5,000 8-Handed NLH!, co-conspirator tied to Jontay Porter gambling scandal arrested trying to leave country.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Matt Savage: Time to Ditch the Hoodie

Poker players have turned post-Covid pandemic masking into an art form.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2024

Fast Track to Vegas Main Event: Win a $12,500 Package to Play

"We are guaranteeing 40 total packages in our Vegas Main Event Satellites on June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th!," ACR Poker revealed on Monday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/03/2024

Gambling News as it Happens: June 3 11:30 AM

Evolution Gaming accuses lawfirm of defamation, Pritzger bets DraftKings, FanDuel won't leave Illinois over hefty tax hike, Justin Jefferson, Vikings Agree to 4-year, $140M Deal and latest WSOP reports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/03/2024

Alan Keating & Neymar Jr Coming to Hustler Casino Live Blockbuster Streaming Event

Poker pro Peter becomes biggest HCL winner ever Friday night.  Alan Keating has the second biggest pot ever at HCL.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/01/2024

Qualify to Play Chris Moneymaker Heads Up

World Series $10K Main Event: Entry included

Submitted by Ace King on, May/31/2024

Israel Palastine Conflict Spills Over Into Poker Forum

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow tells Dan Bilzerian to "go suck d***" while Bilzerian says "F*** Israel", then there is a more heated, but civilized, dialog between Daniel Negreanu and Justin Bonomo on the subject.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/30/2024

Bet the Biggest Loser - Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game

Biggest loser odds for this event had Alan Keating coming in at +525, Santosh at +488, Stanley Tang at +488, Brandon Steven at +525 and Peter at +525.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

POT-ty Break: Player Bolts for Bathroom in Middle of Hand at WSOP

Connor Richards was playing in the Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em when one of those at his table apparently couldn't hold it.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/29/2024

Will Any Player Lose All Their Chips? - Million Dollar Game Day 4: Bet On It

This betting market is for Day 4, scheduled to start at 5 PM ET this Friday, and is available at Polymarket.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

ACR Poker Pro Tom Dwan Down Nearly $1 Million at Million Dollar Game After Day 1

This year's Million Dollar Game, which can be watched live below, is being played May 28-31.  It features an astonishing $1 Million Buy in.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/29/2024

You Can Bet On FTX Exec Ryan Salame Fleeing The Country After Being Sentenced to 7 Years

Salame, 30, served as the co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

Will Alan Keating VPIP Go Above 70%? - Million Dollar Game Day 4

You can bet on Alan Keating's VPIP going above 70% on Day 4 (Friday) of The Million Dollar Game, which is streaming live from Hustler Live.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

Largest Pot Over $3 million at the Million Dollar Game Day 4 Betting Market Available

The 2024 World Series of Poker kicked off Tuesday May 28 but all eyes this week may very well be on The Million Dollar Game being played at Hustler Live.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

2024 WSOP Kicks Off Tuesday May 28: Full Schedule, New Events, More

The 2024 World Series of Poker gets underway May 28 with two events: The $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout Champions Bounty Eight Max and $500 No-Limit Hold’em Casino Employees.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/28/2024

Chris Moneymaker Poker Tour Satellites to $200K Caribbean Poker Series Main Event Announced

You can win one of 15 packages available for the Chris Moneymaker Tour that will get you into the Caribbean Poker Series Main Event at the Casino Aruba at Hilton.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/23/2024

Poker Player Among 3 Tied to Illegal Betting Rings Who Lost Total of $24 Million at One Vegas Casino

Poker player also wrote bad check to casino for $2.5 million.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/22/2024

Former Angels Player David Fletcher Illegally Bet Sports With Translator Ippei Mizuhara's Bookie

His friend Colby Schultz, a former Kansas City Royals player, placed bets on Angels games as well.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2024

Join the Fantasy Poker League

Draft Your Team: Start by assembling your fantasy poker team for the tournament events in the hottest summer series in Vegas.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/10/2024

Dealer at Legends Poker Room in Houston Allegedly Rigging Card Decks

Six-times WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb shared the video on his social media feed, called it "disgusting".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/06/2024

$40 Million in Guarantees: Online Super Series XL is Here

Mix of small, medium and large buy-ins

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/29/2024

High Stakes Adventure – Montenegro Announced at ACR Poker

The packages hold a total value of $220,000.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/23/2024

The Science of Bluffing in Poker

The Science of Bluffing in Poker

Bluffing in poker, often seen as an art or science, is studied in scientific principles that involve psychology, mathematics, and strategic analysis.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/23/2024

Poker Player Dan Shak Reaches Settlement in Illegal Futures Trading 'Spoofing' Case

"While I am confident I could have prevailed at trial, I have concluded the right decision for my family and me is to resolve this matter with no admission of wrongdoing and without the cost, delay, and distraction of protracted litigation," the high stake player tells PokerNews.com.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/11/2024

Top Poker Tournaments Unveiled for Spring 2024

Upcoming tournaments get boost as one more state, Michigan, added to US online player pool.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/10/2024

ACR Venom Tournament Website's Biggest Yet: $12.5 Million

They are promising multiple millionaires to be crowned with a lot more players taking home life-changing scores.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/09/2024

Dominican Republic Blacklists Online Gambling Sites

The Dominican Republic was once among the very first offshore hosts for call center sportsbooks catering mostly to the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/08/2024

Video: LAPD Detains Influencer, Gambler Mikki Mase in Area of 'Shots Fired' Call

LAPD requested more units with rifles and suited up with helmets and extra body armor.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/03/2024

Fake News: Hellmuth's $17 Face Masks and Doug Polk's Self-Tanner Out of Stock Forever

If you were looking to get that Hollywood tan ahead of the summer months, Doug Polk's self-tanner appears to have gone the way of the dodo bird.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/01/2024

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