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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.

Online Poker Promotions April 2011 Announced

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/31/2011

Bwin, PartyGaming Complete Merger: Makes Market Debut

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2011

For Blom and Sahamies, Just Like Old Times

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/30/2011

Whodunit? Doyle Brunson’s Dog Casper Poisoned…and has a Twitter Following

Who fed Casper?

What was the suspect food?

How did he get poisoned?

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mar/29/2011

Online Poker Traffic Falls 3.3 Percent

PokerScout.com reports that eight of the top ten online poker sites lost ground in the past week, contributing to a 3.3 percent decline in overall traffic.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/29/2011

Poker Players Alliance Does a Newt Gingrich Regarding Internet Poker Bill

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/28/2011

Doyle Brunson’s Prized Pooch Rushed to Emergency Room

The most famous dog in poker (outside of those dogs playing poker), Casper, has been rushed to the emergency room. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/28/2011

Online Gambling Business: Victory Poker Moving to Cereus Network

Victory Poker is looking to make yet another move to another network it seems based on reports surfacing this past week. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/28/2011

Isildur1 vs. Daniel Negreanu Lands Kid Poker in the Black

The high stakes online poker challenge pitting two of today’s most recognized players against one another - Isildur1 vs. Daniel Negreanu – turned into one for the ages.

After destroying Negreanu last week, Isildur1 found himself on the losing end as Kid Poker stormed back to complete the two part challenge.  He ended up $26,500 in the black when all was said and done.

From HighStakesDB.com

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/28/2011

Full Tilt Poker: Where’s my Money at?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/27/2011

Poker Pros Websites Run The Gamut: Some Better Than Others

The news this week that poker pro Phil "Poison" Ivey has finally created his own personal website leads one to wonder: who else has one?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/27/2011

PokerStars Spokesperson: The $20 Billion Mistake!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/25/2011

Gambling Crime: Van der Sloot Played Online Poker After Slayings

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/25/2011

Wynn Partnership with PokerStars Would be Win-Win for Both Companies

The Vegas marriages are starting to heat up, only they’re not taking place in tiny little chapels with would be ministers.

Casino giant Wynn Resorts announced Thursday its newly formed alliance with online poker’s biggest firm, PokerStars, following word that the Nevada state regulatory body had approved a similar arrangement between European i-Gaming behemoth 888.com and Caesar’s Entertainment.  PartyPoker and MGM had entered into a similar alliance last year. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/25/2011

10-Pound Cancerous Tumor Removed from Poker Pro Chad Brown

Poker pro "Downtown" Chad Brown is recovering at home after having a cancerous 10-pound tumor removed from his body!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/24/2011

Sebok Takes to Twoplustwo to Defend Himself

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/23/2011

Ivey Goes Online Finally

Famously publicity-shy poker pro Phil "Poison" Ivey has decided to enter the 21st century.

He's starting his own website.

Finally.

The address for the new website is www.philivey.com but don't expect just yet to visit the site and glean the secrets of Ivey's vast poker success or otherwise read/hear/see any golden nuggets of poker wisdom.

The website is up, but it's not.

A visit to www.philivey.com this afternoon reveals that, yes, there finally is a Phil Ivey website but, no, it doesn't have any information on it yet.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/23/2011

Poker Player Accused of Bludgeoning Both Parents Could be Found “Not Guilty” Says Attorney

The defense attorney for poker player Ernie Scherer III claims the case against his client is “weak”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/23/2011

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