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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 Sites That Still Take US Customers Surge

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/26/2011 - 11:36

Poker Programs on TV: Here’s the Big Picture

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/26/2011 - 11:05

2011 Irish Open Won by Native Niall Smyth

Niall Smyth is keeping the Irish Open poker title at home after the Irishman beat out Surinder Sunar.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:46

Clonie Gowen Lawsuit Sheds Some Light on Full Tilt Poker Corporate Structure

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mon, 04/25/2011 - 21:55

UB.com Absolute Poker Contemplate Next Move

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/25/2011 - 12:40

Poker’s Porn King Larry Flynt: How Good a Player?

Larry Flynt made news recently when it was announced that he was opening a "Hustler"-branded online poker room.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 04/25/2011 - 12:17

Full Tilt Poker Money Fails to Arrive for Poker Tournament Show

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mon, 04/25/2011 - 12:11

Merge Poker Now The Biggest of the US-Facing Online Poker Sites

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sun, 04/24/2011 - 22:09

Poker “Snitch” Daniel Tzvetkoff Bankrupt and in Witness Protection Program

The man who helped take down Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com is bankrupt and stuck in a US witness protection program.

Daniel Tzvetkoff, the 25-year-old Australian wiz kid profiled on Gambling911.com just hours before the April 15, 2011 bust went down, is profiled in even more lurid details on the pages of the Sydney Morning Herald Monday by Cosima Marriner.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/24/2011 - 21:13

Jens "Ingenious89" Kyllönen Win a Quick Million

Move aside Patrik Antonius. Welcome a new Finnish online poker phenom. His name: Jens "Ingenious89" Kyllönen.

The 2009 EPT Copenhagen winner enjoyed yet another milestone over the weekend. Kyllönen just won a cool million dollars on Full Tilt Poker over the weekend, playing against the likes of Gus Hansen and Andreas “Skjervoy” Torbergsen.

It’s become a little easier for the European poker pros to win on Full Tilt Poker these days now that they’ve been chased out of the US market.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sun, 04/24/2011 - 20:40

UB.com: We Want You After All US Players, But Is It Russian Roulette?

Following the crackdown on UB.com and two other online poker enterprises last week, all three companies abandoned the US market…..or sort of.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/24/2011 - 12:50

Most Bank Accounts Froze in Online Poker Crackdown Belong to Full Tilt Poker, Founder

Submitted by on, Sat, 04/23/2011 - 20:11

Restraining Orders, Frozen Accounts for PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, UB.com Now Up

Submitted by on, Sat, 04/23/2011 - 19:33

Breaking News: PokerStars Out, US Online Poker Room New Sponsor of High Stakes Poker

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sat, 04/23/2011 - 18:12

UB.com Reps Encouraging US Players to Enter Cash Games

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/23/2011 - 16:55

PokerStars Shills on the Defensive

UNDER APPARENT ORDERS NOT TO DISCUSS BUSTS

It's a conspiracy!

Or is it?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 04/22/2011 - 21:58

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.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Fri, 04/22/2011 - 21:33

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.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Fri, 04/22/2011 - 17:11

Full Tilt Poker, UB.com Lose Half Their “Real Cash” Traffic

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 04/22/2011 - 11:39

Patrik Antonius Takes Full Advantage of US Poker Player Exclusions

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 21:28

Antigua says U.S. Online Poker Shutdown was Illegal

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 21:15

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:

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 18:55

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 12:21

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!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:52

Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:38

Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:34

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 03:09

UB.com Rep Joe Sebok Expects Company to Issue Statement Thursday

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 21:36

The Poker Lounge Cancelled Mid Event After Production Company Walks Off Set

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 21:06

Is Full Tilt Poker Being Asked to Break the Law Again?

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 20:35

Breaking News

Prediction Market News Saturday August 1, 2026: Wallach: States Have Prevailed in 23 of 29 Decisions vs. Kalshi to Date

Courts have now issued 29 decisions on contested motions for preliminary injunction and/or temporary restraining orders in prediction market cases where States are parties to the lawsuit. The states have had a 79.3% success rate to date.

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Soak up the Last Days of Summer at the St. Joseph Missouri Frontier Casino This August

Make the most of the final weeks of summer at St Jo Frontier Casino, where guests can enjoy live entertainment by local talent at the Grand Ballroom and indulge in weekly dining specials at Fireside Bar & Grill throughout the month of August.