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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.

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”.

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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.

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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.

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No Word on Full Tilt Poker Status Yet

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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.

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Full Tilt Family Affair: Scott Lederer Ran Full Tilt Poker Store

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Full Tilt Poker Fate to be Determined Monday

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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.

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Massachusetts Wants Online Poker: Boston Globe Explains Why

The state of Massachusetts is the latest to seriously consider legalizing online poker. 

In a piece published Friday afternoon in the Boston Globe, Charles Nesson, a law professor at Harvard and founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, explained why Internet poker should be permitted in the state. 

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Online Poker Player Pops $552,075 Jackpot at DoylesRoom

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The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event to be Held in December

Poker’s got a new face:  The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event is coming and, judging by the popularity of this amazing fighter, this tournament should be a smashing success. 

The event will take place December 7-12, 2011 at the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Asia Poker Sports Club in Malate, Philippines.  The tournament will become an official Asian Poker Tour Accredited Event. 

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Lock Poker Recognized by Malta Government as an Intermediary of Alfard Malta Ltd

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Registered Sex Offender Michael Divita Creeps Out Hardended Listeners of Quadjacks

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Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet

U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.

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Doyle Brunson Favored Among the Online Poker Black Friday Baby Names

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Former FBI Director Joins Grassroots Effort to Legalize Online Poker

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Michael Divita Denies Child Molestation Accusations: Listeners React

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Full Tilt Poker to Cut 250 Jobs

Full Tilt Poker was expected to cut 250 jobs in its home base of Dublin, Ireland.

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Harry Reid: “Online Poker Would Create Jobs, And Lots of Jobs”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held his inaugural Twitter Town Hall and, not surprisingly, many of the questions asked surround the subject of jobs.

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Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Held in Private

The Alderney Gaming Control Commission announced on Wednesday that its September 19 hearing related to Full Tilt Poker will be held in private.

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Merge Poker Skins, Affiliates Severely Impacted by Erroneous Reporting

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BitCoin Poker Coming Soon: Top 3 Most Likely Players

Many people in the poker community have begun to talk about the prospects of digital currency taking over the sector with BitCoin poker becoming the new reality. 

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South Point Casino in Las Vegas Jumps Into Online Poker Fray

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Seven of Top 10 Online Poker Sites See Gains

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World Championship of Online Poker 2011 – September 13 Round-Up

These World Championship of Online Poker 2011 updates are courtesy of PokerStars.com. 

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Drug Smuggling Poker Pro Jailed in Melbourne

30-year-old David Saab has been sentenced to a 14-year prison sentence for his role in smuggling $8.5 million worth of cocaine into Australia. 

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PokerView Moves to Merge From Everleaf Poker Network: Offers $4 Mil Tourney

PokerView.com switches networks, will be down September 13

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Jon Husted Pays $240 to Win Ohio Senate Race With Just Hours Left Until Election Day

Jon Husted Pays $240 to Win Ohio Senate Race With Just Hours Left Until Election Day

Democrat Sherrod Brown has taken a commanding lead in the Ohio Senate race per a final NYT/Siena poll that has him up 6 points over Republican Jon Husted.
Troy Jackson Suddenly Surges in Polls and in Odds, Susan Collins Now Pays $240 for Every $100 Bet

Troy Jackson Suddenly Surges in Polls and in Odds, Susan Collins Now Pays $240 for Every $100 Bet

A final New York Times/Siena poll shows Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jackson leading Collins in Maine by six points.
Kentucky Poker Open Kicks Off November 3 in Franklin With 250K in Guaranteed Prize Pools

Kentucky Poker Open Kicks Off November 3 in Franklin With 250K in Guaranteed Prize Pools

The 2026 Kentucky Poker Open (KPO) is set to kick off November 3 at the Barrel Social Club in Franklin, Kentucky and will feature $250,000 in guaranteed prize pools.