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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.

Online Poker Traffic Drops 6.5 Percent

Following an 8 percent rise in traffic, global online poker traffic has declined by 6.5 percent over last week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2011

European Poker Tour Season 8 has a New Sponsor

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2011

Full Tilt Poker Kahnawake License: What Does it Mean?

Many were stunned Monday upon learning that the Kahnawake Gambling Commission had granted disgraced Full Tilt Poker an online gambling license. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2011

Online Free Poker Sites Hot Commodity in USA and Italia

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/01/2011

Full Tilt Poker Bank SunFirst is Struggling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2011

Viktor Blom 2k to $2 Million in 2-3 weeks

In an interview with Bluff Europe, 20-year-old Swedish poker sensation Viktor Blom (known online as Isildur1) claims he took $2000 and turned it into $2 million in a matter of three weeks.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/01/2011

Leo Boxell Wins APPT Melbourne Main Event 2011

69-year-old Australian Leo “The Mechanic” Boxell has won the AUD $330,000 grand prize at this year’s APPT Melbourne Main Event. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2011

Poker is not a Game of Chance Claims France

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/01/2011

US Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Have Been Averted With Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2011

Brad Daugherty 1991 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Fails to Sell on eBay

Brad Daugherty attempted to sell his 1991 World Series of Poker main event bracelet on eBay to the highest bidders and received little interest. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/01/2011

Online Poker $25,000 Rake Race is Back by Popular Demand at DoylesRoom

The $25,000 Rake Race at DoylesRoom.ag

Yes it’s back! By popular request, 200 players will fight for a piece of the juicy prize. First prize will receive $4,000, second prize is $2,000 and third prize is $1,500.

Affiliates take note, if any of your August sign ups get to be among the 200 winners, you get 10% of the prizes they receive.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2011

APPT Melbourne Final 2011 Final Table Set

The final table of the APPT Melbourne 2011 is now known with 9 players vying for the grand prize of $330,000.

888 poker
No USA Players
 

The number two and number three finishers will each walk off with over $100,000 apiece. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/31/2011

Did Phil Ivey Really Borrow $10 Million From Full Tilt Poker?

In a shocking revelation, Subject Poker has revealed that Phil Ivey borrowed an amazing $10 million from Full Tilt Poker in recent years.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2011

Online Poker Sites – New Zealand

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/30/2011

APPT Melbourne Main Event 2011 Updates

After Day 2 of the APPT Melbourne Main Event 2011, sponsored by PokerStars.net, three New Zealanders topped the chip count leaderboard. 

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/30/2011

Online Poker Fastest Payouts for US Players

Gambling911.com continues to monitor the online poker scene and the fastest payouts for US citizens heading into August 2011.

We reported just the other day that some Americas Cardroom customers were actually in receipt of payouts within three business days, which these days is virtually unheard of.  DoylesRoom and sister site True Poker both advertise payouts in under 14 business days. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2011

Poker After Dark 2011 Schedule Revealed: Show Won’t Go Dark For Now

The Full Tilt Poker backing multi-million dollar backing may be gone but Poker After Dark won’t be going black in 2011

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/29/2011

Merge Poker Software Upgrade Expected by Summer’s End

Many in the online poker community are anxiously awaiting news on the Merge Poker Network’s huge software upgrade.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/29/2011

Epic Poker League Charity Event Will Help Joplin, Missouri

A charity poker event will be held by the newly formed Epic Poker League to benefit the tornado ravaged town of Joplin, Missouri.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2011

New Online Poker Network Loves US Players: Joins Gambling911 Family

BetOnline.com Poker has joined the Gambling911.com family and they welcome US players.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/28/2011

Man Arrested in Raleigh Poker Game Attempted Robbery: Other Bandit Dead

A Raleigh, North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a poker game in North Raleigh that left one man dead.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/28/2011

Online Poker Promotions and Bonuses for August 2011

Cake Poker, as always this time of the month, has released its online poker promotions and bonus offerings for August 2011.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/28/2011

LSU vs. Oregon College Football Game Ticket to 500K Punta Cana Poker Tourney

Win your way to the 2011 Punta Cana Poker Classic this November by way of an LSU vs. Oregon $20 office square (scroll down to get the latest line on this game)

Buy a $20 office pool square for the LSU vs Oregon NCAAF game on September 3rd to win a Caribbean Vacation valued at over $3,000 - you do the math. More office pools will be offered for major events between now and November, someone will win a Caribbean Vacation. Better get yourself a square now.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/27/2011

First Full Tilt Poker Payout Since Company Shut Down? Postmarked Check 21 July

A Canadian customer of Full Tilt Poker claims he just received a check from the company postmarked and expedited 21 July

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2011

Breaking News

Indiana Looks to Stay Undefeated in Week 10

Alabama, Georgia, Texas: All top ranked teams but all with at least one loss this season.  Then there is No. 13-ranked Indiana.  The Hoosiers remain undefeated as they face off against Michigan State on Saturday.