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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.

Annie Duke is “Annie Douche” in Joan Rivers Documentary

So what does comic Joan Rivers REALLY think of poker pro Annie Duke?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/23/2011

Chase Bank, Others Stop Accepting Full Tilt Poker eChecks

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/23/2011

Doyle Brunson Porn. Oh My!

If you are a fan of the poker world the way we are, perhaps you've noticed an interesting trend of late: Celebrity Poker Players who have appeared in porn flicks.  There was magician David Williams in "Granny Loving Foot Lovers".  Then are 70's porn icons Ron Jeremy and Jamie Gillis who have also dabbled in some poker tournaments.  If we really want to stretch it, we could say that Dancing With the Stars contestant and poker pro Shannon Elizabeth starred in a porn as there are those who probably consider Ameri

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/23/2011

Phil Hellmuth Booed During Halftime of UNLV College Basketball Game

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/22/2011

Aussie Millions 2011 Main Event Kicks Off

Australia’s poker darling and former World Series of Poker main event winner, Joe Hachem, shouted “Shuffle Up and Deal!”

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/22/2011

Another Guilty Plea In Maryland Online Poker Investigation

Another individual has plead guilty in an expansive Internet gambling investigation being conducted by the US Attorney’s Office out of Baltimore, Maryland.

Martin Loftus from California, plead guilty to one count of money laundering on behalf of online poker operations.  Like his colleague James Davitt, Loftus has agreed to cooperate with federal authorities in both Maryland and New York. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/21/2011

Adrian Peterson Hosting Celebrity Poker Tournament Super Bowl Weekend

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/21/2011

UB.com’s Prahlad Friedman to Host his First UBOC6 Tourney This Weekend

On Saturday January 22nd at 15:00 ET, the UBOC6 No Limit Hold ‘em $1000+50 buy-in Heads Up event will be headlined by Prahlad Friedman, the newest member of Team UB.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/20/2011

Doyle Brunson Contemplates Big Move

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Jan/20/2011

Crown Casino Aussie Millions 2011 Update - 20th January 2011

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jan/19/2011

Russ Hamilton Blows Up In Florida

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jan/19/2011

Online Poker Traffic Slows After Massive Surge Last Week

Following a meteoric surge in traffic of 12 to 15 percent last week, online poker traffic slowed to a crawl this week, falling nearly a percentage.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/19/2011

Ernie Scherer Murder Trial Focuses on the Bloody Crime Scene

The murder trial of Ernie Scherer III continued this week with a focus on the bloody crime scene.  

Scherer III is on trial for the March 2008 brutal murder of his parents Ernest Scherer Jr., 60, and Charlene Abendroth, 57, in their Castlewood, California home.  Prosecutors allege that the younger Scherer, a poker player, owed substantial gambling debts and bludgeoned the couple in order to obtain a $1.5 million inheritance.  The elder Scherer had previously refused a loan to Ernie.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/19/2011

Flooding in Brisbane Impacts Major Online Poker Network

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/18/2011

Annie Duke to Lead New Poker League as Commissioner

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/18/2011

Legalized Online Poker in California: Not If, But When

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/18/2011

Florida Vegas-Style Casinos, Miami Poker Tournaments

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/17/2011

The Biggest New Celebrity Poker Player: Mini-Me

Mini-Me is a poker player.  Who knew? 

Verne Troyer is best known for his role as Mini-Me in the popular Austin Powers film series.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/17/2011

UBOC6 Day One Recap: Total $721,730 Prize Pool

Well-known tournament player DON’T_RIVER_ME wins UBOC Event #1 for $78,020.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/17/2011

United Kingdom Cracks Down On Internet Poker

With addiction fears mounting, the United Kingdom has vowed to begin a crackdown on foreign Internet poker rooms, or those not licensed directly by the UK government.

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is planning to stop companies based overseas from advertising in the country, according to the Daily Mail.  Hunt also wants to prevent gamblers from using their credit cards to bet with money they do not currently have.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/17/2011

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