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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.
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.
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.
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.
New Provision in Online Poker Bill Keeps Full Tilt, PokerStars Out For Two Years
$8 Billion In Pork: But Will There Be a Beef With Online Poker Earmark?
Gambling911.com World Exclusive: Arresting Officer Details John Racener Bust
Senate Will Try to Sneak Through Massive Spending Bill By Week’s End
PokerStars SuperStar Showdown to Feature Isildur1 vs. Isaac Haxton
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.
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.
Long Odds On Federal Internet Poker Legalization But Still Possible
2010 World Series of Poker 2nd Place Finisher John Racener to get Jail Time
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.
The Simpsons Co-Creator Online Poker “Cheat Cam” Claims: Player Lost $4 Mil
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.
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.
Harry Reid Draft Bill for Internet Poker Targeted for Spending Bill
Isildur1 Online Poker Rollercoaster Ride: Loses Everything
In his debut as a member of Team PokerStars, the elusive online poker phenom Isildur1 (real identity unknown) has been making some serious waves.
2010 Asia Pacific Poker Tour: 32 Players Remaining Including Daniel Negreanu
Gambling911.com Exclusive: Phil Hellmuth Blasts Book That Blasts Him
Poker superstar Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. has broken his silence about a new book that trashes his name.
