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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.

Bodog Poker: PokerScout Data Mining Numbers Just Estimates

Bodog Poker informed Gambling911.com on Thursday that numbers appearing on the PokerScout.com website revealing player traffic for their online poker room were “estimates” and not actual numbers. 

Bodog announced on Wednesday it had implemented software that will prevent data mining and will no longer allow traffic monitoring websites like PokerScout.com to provide readers with accurate player numbers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/22/2011

US Attorney Southern District of New York Number Two Man Departs

Boyd Johnson, the Deputy U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will join the New York office of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, the law firm announced today.

Johnson has been second in command to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara since August 2009 and has been working for the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office since 1999.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/22/2011

Source: Feds Wanted Reason to go After Full Tilt Poker Pros

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/22/2011

Full Tilt Poker License to be Revoked Permanently?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/22/2011

Full Tilt Poker was Not a Ponzi Scheme Says Chris Ferguson Attorney

An attorney for Chris Ferguson insisted Wednesday night that Full Tilt Poker was never a ponzi scheme and that his client was doing nothing wrong.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/21/2011

Bodog Poker to Prevent Data Mining

Bodog Poker was in the process of implementing software that will prevent data sites such as PokerScout.com from accessing accurate information on player numbers.

“Currently there is a wealth (quite literally) of data available on individual players and websites that only benefit professional players to the detriment of recreational player and, equally therefore, to the detriment of the poker industry itself,” a statement from the company read on Wednesday. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/21/2011

Denmark to Legalize Online Gambling

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/21/2011

Chocolate Poker Joins Euro Cake Network

The Euro Cake Network is pleased to announce that long standing European operator, Chocolate Poker is joining their network.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/21/2011

Read The US Government Amended Complaint re: Full Tilt Poker, Howard Lederer et. al

Case 1:11-cv-02564-LBS         Document 50     Filed 09/20/11   Page 1 of 7

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/20/2011

Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer Named in Civil Complaint re to Full Tilt Poker

The US Feds announced on Tuesday that Team Full Tilt Poker pros Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer have been named as defendants in a civil suit filed by the US Justice Department.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/20/2011

Breaking - US Attorney’s Office: Full Tilt Poker a Giant Ponzi Scheme

The US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York has called Full Tilt Poker a ponzi scheme.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/20/2011

Cyber Criminals Targeting BitCoin

The web currency Bitcoin has come under increasing attacks from cyber thieves.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/19/2011

Online Poker Rooms See Declines: Merge Poker Sees Gains

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/19/2011

Doyle Brunson to Jenny Woo: Congrats on Pregnancy, No Hanky Panky in Punta Cana

Doyle Brunson was thrilled to learn that Gambling911.com’s Jenny Woo is pregnant but warned:  “Be careful in Punta Cana”.

Jenny Woo was scheduled to join the Gambling911.com crew in their coverage of the much talked about Punta Cana Poker Classic, which guarantees $500,000!  Online qualifiers were still taking place at DoylesRoom.com, known for their super fast payouts and soft play. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Poker Player of the Year Rankings 2011: Eugene Katchalov

The Poker Player of the Year rankings for 2011 have Eugene Katchalov on top at Bluff Magazine and coming in at number 3 this week at Card Player.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Borgata Poker Open 2011 End of Day 1a Chip Leaders Include Vanessa Selbst

The Borgata Poker Open 2011 could reach up to 1400 registrants.  460 entered the $3,500 buy-in event during Day 1a.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

No Word on Full Tilt Poker Status Yet

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/19/2011

Doyle Brunson to Play in EPT London 2011

Doyle Brunson announced on his Twitter page this past weekend that he will be playing in the upcoming EPT London tournament. 

EPT is in London. I've got other business there but will play in the ME. Then maybe to France, still undecided about WSOPE.", Brunson tweeted.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Full Tilt Poker Fate to be Determined Monday

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/18/2011

Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 Final Table Determined

The Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 final table has been set with Great Britain’s Sam Trickett leading the way.

Play will resume on November 12.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sep/18/2011

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