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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.
Internet Poker Hits Stalemate in Iowa: Bill Won’t Pass for Now
Prosecutor to Jury in Scherer Trial: “Must Find Defendant Guilty of Brutally Murdering Parents”
Gambling Addict Sentenced to Life for Killing Wife After She Calls Him “Coward”
A Reno, Nevada man has been sentenced to life for killing his estranged wife after she called him a “coward” for gambling their life savings away.
Iowa Governor Inclined to Support Online Poker Legislation in His State
DES MOINES, Iowa — (Associated Press) - Gov. Terry Branstad says he was willing to consider a measure being debated in the Legislature that would legalize Internet poker games.
Speaking at a news conference Monday, Branstad told reporters he would need to learn more about the proposal if it cleared the Legislature and reached his desk. But Branstad says many Iowans already play illegal poker games on the Internet from sites based outside the country.
Doyle Brunson’s Last Dying Wish: To Pass Away While Pulling Off Liv Boree Thong With His False Teeth
As the “Godfather of Poker” continues to cling onto life, Brunson had one dying wish:
Viktor “Isildur1” Blom Beats up on an Already Beaten up Daniel Negreanu
Lock Poker Launches the First Hand Re-Player LockREPLAY for its Online Card Room
Poker Players Alliance Against Iowa Internet Poker Bill
As Iowa races to become the first state to legalize Internet poker, one grassroots organization has other ideas.
Holland to Allow Online Gambling: Will Begin Licensing Process
Latest Online Gambling Bill H.R.1174: Not Poker Exclusive, But Sports Betting Banned
Daniel Negreanu’s Latest Rant: More Racist Nonsense Says Somach
“Mark My Words. This is the One (That Will Pass)” Says Expert on New Online Gambling Bill
New Federal Legislation Introduced That Would Legalize Internet Poker
Los Angeles Crowne Plaza Hotel “Corrupt” Cries Daniel Negreanu
Hey, Kid Poker, want some cheese with that whine?
Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu has had another meltdown in print.
The wacky Canadian poker pro, who previously has used his blog to rail against sunglasses, Annie Duke, online poker room Ultimate Bet, African-Americans and the Black Entertainment Network, is in the midst of another rant--this time against a hotel he doesn't like.
Prahlad Friedman vs. Justin Bonomo Fight Gets More Ugly
FBI Goes Through Van der Sloot Computer to Look for Evidence re Holloway Disappearance
FBI investigators are reviewing a disk taken from Joran van der Sloot’s computer that could potentially link him to the disappearance of Natalee Holloway more than 5 years ago.
Van der Sloot was a prime suspect at the time. Holloway vanished from the Dutch Antilles island of Aruba while visiting after her High School graduation. Van der Sloot resided on the island at the time.
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Florida Senate Committee Passes Internet Poker Bill
The state of Florida is closer to legalizing Internet poker after a bill sailed through the Senate Committee.
Online Poker Traffic Drops 2.3 Percent on Week
Online poker traffic has taken a nosedive, dropping 2.3 percent over this past week.
PokerScout.com,a website that monitors “real cash” traffic for Internet poker networks claims ring game traffic returning at the Cereus has returned to the level of one month ago and the network has fallen back to eighth place, from its previous 5thth place one week prior.
Poker Players Alliance, Pros Descend on Washington State this Thursday: Protest Law
Prahlad Friedman Calls out Isaac Haxton and Justin Bonomo for Account Sharing
UB.com poker pro Prahlad Friedman has called out fellow players Haxton and Bonomo for alleged “account sharing”.
Iassac Haxton and Justin Bonomo share and switch accounts often. Was playing random guy and looked up his stats. Identical to Hax. Haxton knows I don't want to play him head up. So scummy. Beware of their scummy tactics. They have been doing this to me for years. No more.
The online poker sites have taken pretty drastic actions against “account sharing”. Witness: Full Tilt Poker.
New York Times: Poker Bots Invade Online Gambling
It’s something we have discussed often here at Gambling911.com, online poker rooms and the vulnerability when it comes to bots.
What are bots?
Bots are software readily advertised across the Net. The bots allow individuals to profit from Cash games, Sit and Go tournaments and even the huge money making Multi-Table tournaments, without actually taking part in these games themselves. The bot does all the playing, no user required.
Mother of Annie Duke Dies
Rhoda Ann Lederer, the mother of professional poker players Annie Duke and Howard "The Professor" Lederer, has died in Las Vegas.
Ernie Scherer Murder Trial Closing Arguments This Week
The murder trial of poker player Ernie Scherer III is coming to an end with closing arguments to be heard in the coming week.
Scherer III is accused of killing his parents, Ernest Scherer Jr. and Charlene Abendroth, in their Pleasanton home for a seven-figure inheritance three years ago. The couple was found brutally stabbed with a Turkish sword and beaten to death.
Prosecutors will rely heavily on a car that reportedly matches Scherer III’s entering the property when the murder is believed to have occurred.
Nevada Latest State to Introduce Bill That Would Legalize Online Poker
