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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.

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

Most Australian rats have standard coats. There are some rex (curly) and silky (fine and shiny) coated rats, although they are rare. There are no hairless rats in Australia.

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

UB.com Principal Not Charged With Most Serious Counts

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/16/2011 - 11:31

Does ESPN Take in More Than a Million From Online Poker Industry?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/16/2011 - 11:02

Gambling911.com Twitter has all the Latest Updates re: Online Poker Indictments

If you are not already following Gambling911.com on Twitter, now is the best time to start.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/15/2011 - 23:29

Full Tilt Poker Supports Poker Players And Its Chief Executive

Dublin Ireland (April 15, 2011)- Full Tilt Poker is saddened by today’s charges against its CEO Raymond Bitar and offers its full support to Mr. Bitar and Nelson Burtnick.

Online poker is a game of skill enjoyed by tens of millions of people in the United States and across the world. And, Full Tilt Poker remains as committed as ever to preserving the rights of those players to play the game they love online.

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/15/2011 - 23:06