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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.

Congressman Joe Barton’s Internet Poker Bill Introduced Today

Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has introduced his bill to legalize Internet poker in the US.

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Congressman Joe Barton to Hold Press Conference: Reveal New Online Poker Bill

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Free US Online Poker Room Boom: PKR Latest to Enter Market

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Joe Barton Could Unveil Internet Poker Bill in Vegas Friday

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Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian on Toby Maguire: “A Cheap as F**K Jerk Off Cheap Bitch”

Outspoken poker pro Dan Bilzerian has been caught up in the so-called “Spider Man High Stakes Poker Web”.  He is among those named in a lawsuit from duped investors claiming jailed hedge fund manager Brad Ruderman used their monies to amass huge debt in illegal underground high stakes poker games.

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Poland Bans Online Gambling Despite EU Objections: Poker a “Gambling Game”

Poland has banned online gambling though they were somewhat soft on bookmakers while objecting more to poker as a “Gambling Game” leading to addiction

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Rui "PepperoniF" Cao June 2011 Biggest Winner in Online High Stakes Poker

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Some Investors Lost Life Savings in Spiderman High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme

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Spiderman, Matt Damon, Ben Afleck Could Face Jail Time for High Stakes Poker Scheme

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Legal Online Poker in California: Playtech Shares Skyrocket

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Spider Man Toby Maguire Caught Up in Web of Deception Over High Stakes Poker Games

Star of the hit film franchise Spider Man, Toby Maguire, is being sued for illegal gambling according to TMZ.com.

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Brasil Poker Tour Kicks Off July 21 Thru 25

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Phil Hellmuth Falls Short Again

For a second time in so many days Phil Hellmuth finished second in a World Series of Poker event, failing to gain his 12th bracelet. 

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Joe Barton Online Poker Bill Scheduled for Next Week

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Play for Fun Poker: Playtech Paves Way Into US Market

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QuickTender Not Sure US Authorities Have Player Funds

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Full Tilt Poker Gave Loans to Players Without Telling Them

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Phil Hellmuth, John Racener Add to Excitement of WSOP Event #33

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Online Poker Tournaments Summer 2011

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APT Philippines 2011 Online Satellites Still Available

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Merge Poker Checks Continue Coming

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Alabama Rep. Mask Admits Playing Poker While Opposing Gambling Legislation in State

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Richard Sinclair Wins UKIPT Newcastle Poker Tournament

Richard Sinclair wins PokerStars UKIPT Newcastle poker tournament and £67,000 After 5-level Final!

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World Poker Tour Slovenia a First

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Federated Sports+Gaming First Ad Copy a Debacle

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Full Tilt Poker UK Players Back Those in USA

The Full Tilt Poker UK players have spoken.  Many refuse to play until those in the USA finally get their monies.

To date, Full Tilt Poker has yet to pay out those customers living in the USA.  Players have waited just over two months since an indictment was handed down against the world’s second largest online poker room by US authorities alleging money laundering and bank fraud.  Another indicted company, PokerStars, paid all of its US-based customers.

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William Hill Super Series Tournaments Unveiled

The William Hill Super Series Tournaments provide players with an initial stack of 2,000 chips, with blinds increasing every 15 minutes. 

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Breaking News

Top Trending Gambling News November 3, 2026

Top Trending Gambling News November 3, 2026

Here are the top trending gambling news stories on Tuesday November 3.
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.