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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.
English Poker Champion Extradited to Colorado for Alleged Murder of Wife
An English poker champion was extradited to the US state of Colorado this week. He faces murder charges for the slaying of his wife in 1997.
Phil Ivey Wins Close to $500K Online Over Weekend
Phil Ivey, one of the most respected poker players, reportedly won $476,000 over the weekend at Full Tilt Poker. His main opponent was Kagome Kagome.
Viktor “Isildur1” Blom Among Top 10 Chip Leaders At 2011 EPT Copenhagen
Bunch of No-Names at Celebrity Poker Final in LA
The final table has been set for the Los Angeles Poker Classic Celebrity Invitational Tournament.
New Jersey Governor Vetoes 14 Bills: Internet Gambling Spared?
Gambling911.com Exclusive: Interview with Celeb Tourney Participant Fred Wallin
Phil Hellmuth Being a Tease: Won’t Confirm Dancing With The Stars Rumors
It’s a Girl! Poker Pro David Williams Becomes a New Dad
A new bundle of joy has arrived at the David Williams home as his girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl over the weekend. A name has not yet been assigned to her.
Professional Poker Player in Middle of Kabul Bank Corruption Scandal
Poker Pro and Husband of Vanessa Rousso, Chad Brown, Has Surgery for Rare Form of Cancer
Scherer III Wife Testifies In Poker Player Husband’s Murder Trial: Feared He Had Contracted STD
NY Post: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to Veto Online Gambling Legislation
The New York Post reported on Friday that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to veto legislation that would legalize online gambling in the state.
Annie Duke Poker League Announces Schedule
The much anticipated Annie Duke commissioned poker league has released its schedule for 2011.
The new tournament will be much like the PGA model in professional golf.
"This is incredibly pro-centric," Duke told The Associated Press. "This is the one piece that's kind of missing from the poker landscape right now, which is something for the best players in the world to compete against the best players in the world."
Players will participate based on their ranking as opposed to the World Series of Poker concept whereby just about anybody can enter.
2011 LA Poker Classic Celebrity Tournament Features Big Names: Dean Cain, Jennifer Tilly, More
The lineup is set for the Los Angeles Poker Classic Celebrity Tournament, which is to be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, USA.
Ernie Scherer III Wanted to Stay Married so Wife Would not be Forced to Testify
Peter Eastgate Pulls a Brett Favre: Retires and Then Unretires
That was quick!
Ernie Scherer Murder Trial: Wife Says He Cheated On Her While She Was Pregnant
Internet Gambling in New Jersey Could Become Legal by Next Week
Magazine Publisher Charged With Internet Gambling Money Laundering, Fraud
PartyGaming, PartyCasino, Bwin Do Deal With Las Vegas Land Based Casinos
Three Poker Players Appear in Court Over Cocaine Trafficking Charges: FARC Ties?
Three Australian poker players appeared before the Melbourne Chief Magistrate to be formally charged with multiple cocaine trafficking offenses.
David Saab, 37, Darren Francis Hughes, 27, and Robert Alan Remeeus, 27, are each accused of importing and distribution of cocaine during the Aussie Millions poker tournament. The three have remained uncooperative.
Greg Raymer No Longer With PokerStars
2004 World Series of Poker champion Greg “FossilMan” Raymer has confirmed rumors that he parted ways with the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.com.
Few details were offered related to the decision that Rayer, whose moniker comes from his love of collecting fossils, confirmed on the TwoPlusTwo.com website.
PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker at Center Stage of $275 Million Scam
