Poker
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.
Globe and Mail Intimate Look at PokerStars Founder
The Globe and Mail released quite a fascinating look at the man behind PokerStars, Israeli-born (or perhaps Canadian-born) Isai Scheinberg.
Land-based Poker Rooms Report Modest Increases Since Online Poker Crackdown
With last week’s crackdown on the three biggest online poker rooms, some of the biggest beneficiaries have been the Vegas card rooms.
Patrik Antonius Takes Full Advantage of US Poker Player Exclusions
Absolute Poker, UB.com Issues Statement Regarding Indictments
Absolute Poker, including the UB (formerly Ultimate Bet) brand, hereafter "Absolute Poker," issued the following statement today:
Interpol Will Not Detain Execs of Indicted Online Poker Companies in Costa Rica
Indicted officials working for PokerStars and UB.com living and working in Costa Rica will not have to worry about being detained by Interpol.
Heeeeeee’s Back: Return of the “Poker Pervert”
Another Gambling911.com Exclusive: Poker Pro Shahram "Shawn" Sheikhan “The Poker Pervert” Attends Charity Tourney
Poker pro and convicted child molester Shahram "Shawn" Sheikhan was an invited guest at the recent World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational Tournament at the Commerce Casino outside Los Angeles, Gambling911.com can reveal in an exclusive report!
Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players
Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players
PokerStars Flack Daniel Negreanu Finally Comments on Internet Poker Busts
Poker pro Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu has put in his two cents worth regarding the current crisis in online poker.
UB.com Rep Joe Sebok Expects Company to Issue Statement Thursday
The Poker Lounge Cancelled Mid Event After Production Company Walks Off Set
UB.com may not Honor Payouts for Wednesday Action from US Players
DOJ Restores Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars domain names to Facilitate Payments
As Part of Agreements, Use of Domain Names Pokerstars.com and Fulltiltpoker.com Will Be Restored to Facilitate Return of U.S. Player Funds
UB.com Suspends Real Cash Play by US Poker Customers in Wake of Crackdown
UB.com officially decided to prohibit US customers from playing in their card room for “real cash” effective Wednesday morning.
A popup announcement appeared on the site for any US resident attempting to access the cash rooms. The company had permitted “real cash” play for the past few years following an indictment handed down by the US Justice Department.
Online Poker: Welcome to the Bank of Al Qaeda, 6-Year Old Gamblers
The GOP has taken a tough stance against legalizing online poker following last Friday’s crackdown, linking the activity to everything from drug trafficking to Al Queda.
A software engineer recently wrote to Congress, expressing fears that Democrat Barney Frank’s co-sponsored bill to legalize online gambling (HR 1174) is effectively an invitation for the 'Bank of Al Qaeda’.
Jim Thackston, of Sun Coast Data Solutions, argues that Internet poker software could be used by terrorists to launder funds.
Wicked Chops Poker on Friday’s Indictments: The PPA Doesn’t get it
ESPN Will Air 2011 WSOP: Latest Developments re: Online Poker Crackdown
While ESPN has scrambled to remove advertisements from online poker sponsors and certain programming in the wake of a federal crackdown on industry behemoths PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, theSome Comfort Provided to UB.com, Absolute Poker Players: Statement Issued
Judge Who Ruled in Favor of Gambling911 Throws Out Madoff Lawsuit
Another Man Pleads “Not Guilty” in Online Poker Fraud, Money Laundering Case
Pay Per Head Outfits May Win Out Big In Wake Of Online Poker Indictments
Phenomenal Percentage Growth Rates Likely for US-Facing Online Poker Rooms
Mixed Martial Arts Takes Hit From Full Tilt Poker Shutdown
There are rumblings throughout the Mixed Martial Arts community that the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker on Friday may cause the sport to take a significant hit on sponsorship dollars.
Top Hispanics not Plentiful in Poker
Gambling911.comrecently examined the issue of minorities in professional poker and revealed that there are few top black players.
Hustler Online Poker Room Cashing in on Crackdown
America's newest legal online poker room isn't wasting any time in taking advantage of America's latest crackdown on online gambling.
The new Hustler Casino online poker room, at www.hustlercasinola.com, went online last Friday, the same day the U.S. Justice Department issued arrest warrants for the executives of three foreign online poker rooms, Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker.
The new room, owned by porn king Larry Flynt, wasted no time in turning the crisis into an opportunity.
Online Poker Indictments – Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, UB.com – Latest News
