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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.

UB.com may not Honor Payouts for Wednesday Action from US Players

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 19:37

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

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 12:57

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 11:04

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 10:43

Wicked Chops Poker on Friday’s Indictments: The PPA Doesn’t get it

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 23:32

ESPN Will Air 2011 WSOP: Latest Developments re: Online Poker Crackdown

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 21:54

Some Comfort Provided to UB.com, Absolute Poker Players: Statement Issued

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 21:38

Judge Who Ruled in Favor of Gambling911 Throws Out Madoff Lawsuit

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 20:57

Nelson Rose to Speak About Poker Sites Shutdown

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 18:30

Another Man Pleads “Not Guilty” in Online Poker Fraud, Money Laundering Case

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 14:51

Pay Per Head Outfits May Win Out Big In Wake Of Online Poker Indictments

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:55

Phenomenal Percentage Growth Rates Likely for US-Facing Online Poker Rooms

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:09

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 11:46

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 11:17

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 10:59

Online Poker Indictments – Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, UB.com – Latest News

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 10:47

ESPN Cuts Poker Programming in Wake of Indictments, Company Shares Fall

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 21:56

Thomas Somach to Interview Hustler Casino Exec: Will Talk New Online Poker Site

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 21:35

Poker Pros React to Indictments of Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com

Annie Duke expressed concern about her fellow players and their livelihoods following the indictments. In particular, she worried about her brother, Howard Lederer, who has a major stake in Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 20:59

Barney Frank to Obama Administration: Stop Wasting Time on Internet Poker Prosecutions

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 18:03

Man Indicted in Online Poker Crackdown Pleads Not Guilty

By Jonathan Stempel

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 14:24

Man Named in Online Poker Indictment Friday Marries Playboy Playmate Day Later

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 13:19

Online Poker Indictments: Hopefully History Repeats Itself

The question people are asking this Monday: Will I get my money back from PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, UB.com following Friday's indictments?

It was early 2007 when Gambling911.com first broke the news that the two founders of online payment transfer company, NETeller, had been arrested on US soil. At the time, NETeller was the biggest facilitator of payments for online gambling websites.

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 12:47

Shareholders of European Online Gambling Companies Make Out Big On “Black Monday”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 12:24

Online Gambling Shares in Europe Surge on Monday

Following the indictment and ultimate shutdown of three of the largest online poker rooms on Friday by the US Government, shares for European Web-based gambling firms surged on Monday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 04/18/2011 - 08:33

Report: Prized Online Poker Rat Placed in Safe House

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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/17/2011 - 22:05

Full Tilt Poker May Have Thought They Were Above The Law

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sun, 04/17/2011 - 21:03

Financial Times of London Warning Regarding Full Tilt, PokerStars: There is no Hiding

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/17/2011 - 15:52

Beneficiaries of Friday’s Online Poker Busts Already Becoming Clear

Who were the major beneficiaries of this past Friday’s indictments and subsequent shutdowns of the three largest US-facing online poker rooms?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 04/17/2011 - 12:30

Indicted Online Poker Room PokerStars Contributed to 68 Nevada Political Campaigns

A total of $227,000 was reportedly contributed to the mid-term election campaigns of 68 Nevada candidates, the Las Vegas Review-Journal claimed on Saturday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 04/16/2011 - 22:38

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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