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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.

Isildur1 vs. Daniel Negreanu Lands Kid Poker in the Black

The high stakes online poker challenge pitting two of today’s most recognized players against one another - Isildur1 vs. Daniel Negreanu – turned into one for the ages.

After destroying Negreanu last week, Isildur1 found himself on the losing end as Kid Poker stormed back to complete the two part challenge.  He ended up $26,500 in the black when all was said and done.

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Full Tilt Poker: Where’s my Money at?

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Poker Pros Websites Run The Gamut: Some Better Than Others

The news this week that poker pro Phil "Poison" Ivey has finally created his own personal website leads one to wonder: who else has one?

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PokerStars Spokesperson: The $20 Billion Mistake!

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Gambling Crime: Van der Sloot Played Online Poker After Slayings

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Wynn Partnership with PokerStars Would be Win-Win for Both Companies

The Vegas marriages are starting to heat up, only they’re not taking place in tiny little chapels with would be ministers.

Casino giant Wynn Resorts announced Thursday its newly formed alliance with online poker’s biggest firm, PokerStars, following word that the Nevada state regulatory body had approved a similar arrangement between European i-Gaming behemoth 888.com and Caesar’s Entertainment.  PartyPoker and MGM had entered into a similar alliance last year. 

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PokerStars Makes Little Headway With Its Backed Nevada Internet Poker Measure

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10-Pound Cancerous Tumor Removed from Poker Pro Chad Brown

Poker pro "Downtown" Chad Brown is recovering at home after having a cancerous 10-pound tumor removed from his body!

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Cake Poker Forms Strategic Alliance With PokerListings.com

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Sebok Takes to Twoplustwo to Defend Himself

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Ivey Goes Online Finally

Famously publicity-shy poker pro Phil "Poison" Ivey has decided to enter the 21st century.

He's starting his own website.

Finally.

The address for the new website is www.philivey.com but don't expect just yet to visit the site and glean the secrets of Ivey's vast poker success or otherwise read/hear/see any golden nuggets of poker wisdom.

The website is up, but it's not.

A visit to www.philivey.com this afternoon reveals that, yes, there finally is a Phil Ivey website but, no, it doesn't have any information on it yet.

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Poker Player Accused of Bludgeoning Both Parents Could be Found “Not Guilty” Says Attorney

The defense attorney for poker player Ernie Scherer III claims the case against his client is “weak”.

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Internet Poker Hits Stalemate in Iowa: Bill Won’t Pass for Now

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US State Online Gambling News: Jim Kasper Is Back (Sort of)

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Gambling Addict Sentenced to Life for Killing Wife After She Calls Him “Coward”

A Reno, Nevada man has been sentenced to life for killing his estranged wife after she called him a “coward” for gambling their life savings away.

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PokerStars Celebrates 60 Billionth Online Poker Hand

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Iowa Governor Inclined to Support Online Poker Legislation in His State

DES MOINES, Iowa — (Associated Press) - Gov. Terry Branstad says he was willing to consider a measure being debated in the Legislature that would legalize Internet poker games.

Speaking at a news conference Monday, Branstad told reporters he would need to learn more about the proposal if it cleared the Legislature and reached his desk. But Branstad says many Iowans already play illegal poker games on the Internet from sites based outside the country.

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PokerStars Goes All-In Nevada: Obstacles Are Great

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Doyle Brunson’s Last Dying Wish: To Pass Away While Pulling Off Liv Boree Thong With His False Teeth

As the “Godfather of Poker” continues to cling onto life, Brunson had one dying wish:

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Viktor “Isildur1” Blom Beats up on an Already Beaten up Daniel Negreanu

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Lock Poker Launches the First Hand Re-Player LockREPLAY for its Online Card Room

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Poker Players Alliance Against Iowa Internet Poker Bill

As Iowa races to become the first state to legalize Internet poker, one grassroots organization has other ideas.

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Holland to Allow Online Gambling: Will Begin Licensing Process

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Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 Guarantees $500,000 Prize Pool

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