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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.
FairPlayUSA Incorporates Poker Players, Law Enforcement, Tom Ridge and MGM Funding
Poker: Cash Games Online Italia 24 Ora Propels 888.com to Number 5
Online Poker Payouts for US Customers in Just Two Days?
There has been a lot of talk related to the limited payment processing options available to online poker sites and payouts taking upwards of a month for US players.
Spiderman Star to Appear in Court Over Poker Ponzi Scheme
Spiderman star Toby Maguire is set to appear in a court hearing over an elaborate poker ponzi scheme he took part in.
Epic Poker League Makes Epic Deal With CBS Sports, Discovery Channel
The newly formed Epic Poker League has scored an amazing feat, joining forces with CBS Television and the Discovery Channel. The announcement was made earl Wednesday morning.
The first airing will take place on The Velocity Network, described as an “upscale male lifestyle network” that is slated to take over Discovery’s HD Theatre on October 4, 2011. 13 hours of original Epic Poker League programming will be aired on that cable outlet while an additional seven hours of more riveting re-aired episodes will appear on CBS Sports.
Online Poker Traffic Up 8 Percent
A massive influx of players at PokerStars helped contribute to an 8 percent growth in online poker traffic over this past week.
The world’s biggest room dealt its 65 billionth hand this past weekend and rewarded one lucky customer $68,420 for hitting it.
Watch Those Online Gambling Shares on Wednesday With Full Tilt Poker Still in Limbo
Senator Behind Poker Bill is Deep in Pocket of Tribe
A California state senator has introduced a controversial bill in the state legislature that would legalize and license online poker in the Golden State.
Although online poker anywhere has caused its share of controversy, what makes State Senator Lou Correa's bill especially controversial is a draconian provision in it that would allow the State to confiscate the homes of state residents who use online poker rooms that are not licensed in California.
Alderney Hearing Regarding Full Tilt Poker Adjourns – No Later Than September 15
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission is granting Full Tilt Poker until September 15 to pursue commercial interests according to PokerNews.com.
Full Tilt Poker is claiming they are involved in talks with potential investors.
Alderney Gambling Control Commission Determining Full Tilt Poker Fate
Bodog Brand Will Leave US Market End of Year: Name Change Coming for US Customers
Poker Pro Harry Demetriou Storms out of Full Tilt Poker Hearing
A hearing scheduled for Tuesday to determine the fate of Full Tilt Poker turned into a bit of a fiasco with poker pro Harry Demetriou expressing outrage and storming out.
Full Tilt Poker Attorneys: Do Not Want to Pay Licensing Fees Without Reinstatement
Full Tilt Poker lawyers requested private hearing, media asked to leave, determination to be made if hearing gets postponed to later date
Tuesday’s hearing by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) revealed that Full Tilt Poker owes $250,000 in back licensing fees. The hearing was being conducted to determine if FTP’s license would be reinstated.
Full Tilt Poker attorneys were requesting a postponement of the hearing and that it be held in private due to “sensitive subject matter that might impede a potential acquisition of the company”.
Full Tilt Poker Requests Hearing to Reinstate License be Delayed: Held Privately
Full Tilt Poker attorneys were asking for the Alderney Gambling Control Commission to delay a sceduled hearing for today July 26, 2011 to discuss the company's fate.
*USA Players Not Allowed at 888Poker
If Full Tilt Poker Hoses US Players, Alderney Will Not be Able to Reinstate Full Tilt Poker License
Chris Krafcik Talks Full Tilt Poker, California Poker and the Federal Legislative Front
Top 5 Poker Players of All Time
Charles Joel of Yahoo Sports rated the Top 5 Poker Players of all time.
PokerStars Traffic Up Well over 5000 Average From Post-Black Friday Low Point
Since the April 15 indictment of its two co-founders in the United States, PokerStars had continued to storm back even without a US customer base.
Canadian Poker Tour 2011: Agenda Announced
The agenda for the Canadian Poker Tour 2011 has been announced by HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc., which operates the Tour.
Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Covered by Quadjacks Around the Clock
PokerStars.com 65-Billionth Hand Celebration Awards $770,000 to Players
No WOOpie at the WSOP But Jenny Wants Some in Punta Cana: With Doyle Brunson?
UseMyWallet / Quicktender Payouts Begin Arriving
We were skeptical but, to their credit, UseMyWallet / Quicktender payouts began arriving to players in Europe, Canada and the United States.
The Odds of Full Tilt Poker Coming Back to Life by Month’s End Still 1 to 8
French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down
The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down. Ce site est fermé.
Tom Dwan, Phil Galfond Promise $1 Million Payouts to Full Tilt Poker Customers: Hanukkah 2012
Happy Hanukkah to Full Tilt Poker players, even if you happen not to be Jewish. Hanakkah 2012 is when Team Full Tilt Poker pro Phil Galfond promised to pay back players $1 million out of his own pocket if the company fails to do so itself. Tom Dwan offered a similar promise of payback, though with a more cryptic date of late 2012, which could mean Christmas since Dwan is Catholic.
What were these two smoking when they made such a guarantee?
New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State
Greek Tragedy: TheGreek.com, PokerWorld, BetJamaica Closing to US Market
Phil Gordon Dismissed from Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit
Phil Gordon, a professional poker player named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, has voluntarily been dismissed.
