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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.

Poker Pro Ernie Scherer III Sentenced to Life for Murder of Parents

Poker pro Ernie Scherer III has received a life sentence for the murder of his parents, 60-year-old Ernest Scherer Jr. and 57-year-old Charlene Abendroth. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/21/2011

Las Vegas Poker Rooms Reviews by Daniel Negreanu

Submitted by Ace King on, May/20/2011

Hopeful Signs from Full Tilt Poker: Rakeback Begins Hitting US Player Accounts

In some good news, rakeback began showing up in the accounts of Full Tilt Poker US customers Friday morning. 

Still, the company is yet to begin paying out these customers.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/20/2011

Nevada Online Poker Bill Unanimously Approved

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/20/2011

Fallout From Costa Rica Raids Continues

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/19/2011

Bellagio World Poker Tour World Championship Final Table (2010)

Bellagio World Poker Tour World Championship final table (2010) has two familiar names leading, Galen Hall and Scott Seiver.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/19/2011

Lock Poker Signs on Two New Pros

Lock Poker has signed on two new pros and four more are expected to come on board next week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2011

QuickTender / UseMyWallet Funds Not Going Through in US

QuickTender / UseMyWallet has stopped sending funds to US players. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/18/2011

California Wants Online Poker Legalized Now

California Senator Lou Correa has amended his California bill SB40 in an effort to legalize online poker in the state before federal legislation is passed.

Correa has marked his bill with an “urgency category”, resulting in the bill remaining active to progress at this year’s legislative phase without having to beat committee deadlines.

The only thing needed, a signature from Democratic California Governor Jerry Brown.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2011

Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen Losing Big as of Late

European poker pros Patrik Antonius and Gus Hansen have run out of luck in recent days. 

Antonius has had a strong showing since the infamous April 15 indictments that sent his online poker room packing from the US market.  That all changed over the weekend. Antonius managed to lose a measly $150k while playing just 251 hands.  We say “measly” since he’s up over $1.7 million in the last month.  One of the benefits of leaving the US market is the lack of competition from American pros.  Antonius is among the strongest benefactors to date. 

Submitted by Ace King on, May/17/2011

Howard Lederer Vegas Home Worth $2.9 Million

The mansion purchased by Full Tilt Poker bigwig pro rep Howard Lederer is a rare commodity in Las Vegas these days.  It actually went up in value since being purchased last year. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/17/2011

Gambling911.com Removes Absolute Poker, UB.com Ad Banners

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/17/2011

Skype Advocacy Group: Fight for Poker Rights

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/16/2011

Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson Step Down from PPA Board

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/16/2011

Poker Cheater Ali Tekintamgac Allowed at WPT Championship: Threatens Players

German poker player Ali Tekintamgac was permitted to play at this year’s WPT Championship despite an outcry from fellow players like Daniel Negreanu

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, May/16/2011

Online Poker Addictive, More Dangerous to College Students

Addiction specialist says “good riddance” to online poker

Submitted by Ace King on, May/15/2011

How Dumb are Poker Players?

Just how dumb is your average poker player?  Gambling911.com has the answer in its own study that some of you might find surprising, others might not.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/15/2011

Facebook Casino Firm DoubleDown Interactive Reaches 1.2M

Submitted by Ace King on, May/15/2011

Doyle Brunson Leaves DoylesRoom.com (a Gambling911.com Exclusive)

The legendary poker pro and dear friend of this website, Doyle Brunson, has left DoylesRoom.com, Gambling911.com can report exclusively.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/13/2011

The Absolute Poker Bill Collector Comes a Knockin’ as Players Wait Payments

There is quite a fiery discussion taking place on the Two Plus Two.com posting forum involving – who else – Absolute Poker and UB.com.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/13/2011

PokerStars Returns More Than $100 Million to Players

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2011

Case Against Online Poker Sites Weak Says I. Nelson Rose

Noted gambling industry attorney I. Nelson Rose breaks down the case against three online poker rooms indicted on April 15:  PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com. 

Nelson made his assertions last week on Casino City.com.  It’s a most interesting read. 

Gambling911.com will break down Rose’s points in an easy-to-read format.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/12/2011

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