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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.

Brick and Mortar Casinos May Welcome Online Gambling

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/05/2010

Poker Player Murder Trial Set For November 1

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/05/2010

Doyle Brunson Confirmed For Punta Cana Poker Classic

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/05/2010

Joran van der Sloot Confession Voted 2-1 to be Thrown Out

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/04/2010

Ernie Scherer III Murder Trial To Begin This Week

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2010

High Stakes Online Poker: Jungleman12 Takes $100K From Isildur1

In the fast-paced world of high stakes online poker, Jungleman12 has conquered Isildur1 in recent days to the tune of $100K. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/03/2010

Young Norwegian CardRunners Pro Crushes

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2010

PokerStars Pulls Out of Washington State, Sportingbet Won’t Do France

 

Two online gambling firms in the news a lot last week, PokerStars and Sportingbet, announced they are pulling out of or otherewise not returning to certain markets. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/01/2010

Party Poker Officially a Poker Fish Tank

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/30/2010

Online Poker Promotions: More Punta Cana Classic Satellites

 

As everyone knows, The Punta Cana Classic is shaping up to be one of this year’s biggest poker tournaments with DoylesRoom.com, Bookmaker.com and Cake Poker all offering satellites as part of their online poker promotions package during the month of October.  More exciting is that Gambling911.com and its esteemed Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, will be on hand to cover this massive event.  Many celebrities and poker pros are expected to be on hand.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/30/2010

Online Poker Traffic Up Another 1.2% This Week

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/29/2010

Another Online Poker Payment Processor Jailed

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2010

UB.com Branded Anthrax Tour Bus Crisscrossing America With Free Tickets

 

Poker players can win free Anthrax tickets by following UB on Twitter and Facebook

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2010

James Bord Wins 2010 WSOPE

 

It was down to two heading past midnight at the 2010 WSOPE (World Series of Poker Europe) in London.  Fabrizio Baldassari led with over 6 million chips.  He is an Italian player currently residing in Monaco.  The United Kingdom’s James Bord had just over 4 million chips.   Ultimately it was the local guy, James Bord, who won the 2010 WSOPE around 4 am London time.  

United States player Ronald Lee had been leading the pack much of the day but was eliminated at number 3.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2010

Dan Fleyshman Gets Last Laugh at 2010 WSOPE

 

Dan Fleyshman is the CEO of Victory Poker, an online poker room that this month joined the Cake Poker network.  He is also among the last 7 men standing at the 2010 WSOPE (World Series of Poker Europe).  The move to Cake brought Fleyshman and his online poker room plenty of press coming into September, good press.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/28/2010

Victory Poker CEO Leads At 2010 World Series of Poker Europe Final Table

 

The 2010 World Series of Poker final table has been announced and here are your 9 players that will be vying for around $1 million US.  Recognize any of these names?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/27/2010

Phil Ivey Out of WSOPE, Isildur1 Outed as Viktor Blom?

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/27/2010

Treacherous Midterm for Democrats Says The Hill

 

The Hill.com is not optimistic in regard to Democrats holding onto their majority seats after this November’s midterm elections and this does not bode well for online poker supporters who are counting on the Democratic Chairman of the House Financial Committee Barney Frank to come through for them with legislation designed to license Web card rooms in the States. 

Ironically it is the online oddsmakers who are predicting the sweep by Republicans. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/27/2010

Phil Ivey Among 2010 WSOPE Remaining 22

 
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/26/2010

66 Players Left at 2010 WSOPE Including Isildur1, Phil Ivey

 

A total of just 66 players will return to finish off the 2010 World Series of Poker Europe Main event.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/26/2010

World Series of Poker Europe Day 1B Finished

 

Day 1B of the World Series of Poker Europe Final 2010 completed on Friday with some notable eliminations.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/24/2010

Online Poker Promos: Micro-Stakes and Over $100,000 in Prizes

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/24/2010

Phil Hellmuth Does Lady Gaga at World Series of Poker Europe

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/24/2010

PokerStars 50 Billion Milestone Hand Hits at MicroStakes Table

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/24/2010

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