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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.

No Jailtime For PartyGaming Co-Founder Anurag Dikshit

The co-founder of PartyGaming and one of India’s richest men, Anurag Dikshit, will not have to face jail time after settling with the US government.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/17/2010

Omnibus Spending Bill Dead In The Water Like Internet Poker Bill

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/16/2010

Christmas Gift Suggestions for Your Favorite Poker Pros From Thomas Somach

With December 25 just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what to give your favorite poker pro for Christmas.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/16/2010

John Racener Breaks Silence on DUI Arrest

Five days after being arrested in Tampa, Florida, on charges of DUI and refusing a DUI test, embattled poker pro John Racener has released a statement about the arrest.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/16/2010

Online Poker Freerolls Get Hot At Lock

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/16/2010

ESPN: Harry Reid’s Internet Poker Bill Dead In The Water

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/15/2010

Poker Pro John Racener Bragged on Facebook About Drinking

Even before his latest arrest for DUI, poker pro John Racener made no secret of his love of the bottle, Gambling911.com can report in another world exclusive!

He had written on his Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/racener#!/racener?v=info , that "Going out to my local clubs is always a good time."

Racener doesn't have a conventional Facebook page, where people can "friend" him.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/15/2010

The Many Mug Shots of Poker Pro John Racener

If you thought socialite Paris Hilton was a heathen, get a load of 2010 World Series of Poker runner up John Racener, who this past weekend was arrested for his 3rd DUI in less than 6 years.  He has been arrested a total of 4 times over this period.  

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/15/2010

2010 EPT Prague Attracts 563 Players Worldwide

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/14/2010

PokerStars SuperStar Showdown to Feature Isildur1 vs. Isaac Haxton

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Dec/14/2010

Frigid Temperatures Could Result In Online Poker Traffic Boost This Week

Though online poker traffic fell 0.7 percent this past week, there could be a strong boost over these next few days with frigid temperatures pushing all the way down to South Florida.

In Miami Beach, the wind chill made it feel like the low 20’s.  Few people ventured outdoors during the evening hours.  And this was the South Florida warm spot.  The cold spell was expected to last through Thursday morning before warming back up into the seasonal 70’s.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/14/2010

Betfair Shares Plummet 22 Percent Post-IPO

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/14/2010

John Racener Mugshot Following Third DUI

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/13/2010

2010 EPT Prague: US Player Chip Leader After Day 1A

The 2010 EPT Prague poker tournament began this week.  85 players move onward to day 2.

The current chip leader is American Elias Brussianos with 199,600.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Dec/13/2010

New Jersey Passes Internet Gambling, Sports Betting Bill

The New Jersey legislature today overwhelmingly voted to approve the state's sports betting bill. The vote was 55 to 17 in the State Assembly; 36 to 3 in the State Senate.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2010

Gambling Nun Embezzled Over A Million Dollars

A Catholic nun and former vice president of finance at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, has been accused of embezzling more that $1.2 million to support her gambling habit. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/13/2010

Poker Book Author Awarded $1.6 Million

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/13/2010

New Jersey, California Race to Legalize Internet Gambling

With the worldwide Internet gambling market generating some $330 billion, US states the likes of New Jersey and California are looking to legalize the activity within their own borders.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2010

Harry Reid Draft Bill for Internet Poker Targeted for Spending Bill

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/12/2010

WSOP Runnerup John Racener Busted for DUI

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/12/2010

Jonathan Karamalikis Wins APPT Season 4 Grand Final

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/12/2010

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