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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.
Doyles Room Pros Move Closer to 2010 WSOP Final Table
The field has been cut down from over 7,000 to 1,203. Some of the world's best professional poker players have seen their dreams crushed.
2010 Poker Hall of Fame Process Underway
With the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event in full swing in the midst of day 4, the time has come for annual consideration for whom will be considered into the 2010 Pok
2010 WSOP: Johnny Chan Continues Impressive Run
The second biggest WSOP bracelet winner of all time after Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan, continued to hold his own at this year's main event.
WSOP: Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu, Joe Cada Eliminated
Monday evening saw the elimination of three big name poker players at the 2010 WSOP. Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu and defending champion Joe Cada were all ousted.
Cereus Poker Makes Serious Inroads On PartyPoker, iPoker
Cereus Poker continues to excel just two months after a widely publicized security flaw the company quickly fixed.
This week, Cereus has pushed aside Ongame to become the 5th biggest online poker network globally. The network is home to both UB.com and Absolute Poker, proud Gambling911.com sponsors. Smart marketing and excellent branding visibility can be attributed to the company's steady growth.
Johnny Chan Looking To Tie Phil Hellmuth WSOP Bracelets
The excitement was heating up at the 2010 World Series of Poker with noted pro Johnny Chan looking to tie Phil Hellmuth's record number of WSOP bracelets: 11
In 2005, Chan became the first player to win ten World Series of Poker titles, defeating Phil Laak in a Texas hold 'em event. He is currently tied with Doyle Brunson for second place with 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, behind Phil Hellmuth. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002.
At press time Monday evening, Chan was the 6th biggest chip leader in the 2010 WSOP main event.
2010 WSOP Update: Russians, Mizrachi Among Chip Leaders
Heading into Monday evening July 12, 2010, the 2010 WSOP was looking quite impressive.
CTXM and Cake Network Extends Partnership to ComeOn.com
European based iGaming software provider CTXM and poker service Cake Network continue to expand their partnership, with CTXM's online casino software suite and Cake's poker network now laun
Betfair Joins OnGame Poker Network
OnGame, the world's 6th largest online poker network, has just brought on the largest sports betting exchange, Betfair.
Doyle Brunson in a Better Place Now: Joins Jesus
Suffering from various ailments, the Godfather of Poker, the legend himself, Doyle Brunson has bit the dust, and this might not necessarily be a bad thing.
2010 WSOP Women Among Top 10 Chip Leaders
While it still may be early, the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event featured two ladies among the top 10 chip leaders. Aside from the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe main event, no wo
World Series of Poker Players Prep for Long Haul
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) - When Adam Murphy first played in the World Series of Poker main event two years ago, he got in at the last minute after a strong run playing cash tables in Las Vega
“Racist” Dan Bilzerian Among Top WSOP Chip Leaders
Joy Miller, who is covering the 2010 World Series of Poker for ESPN, might be in a bit of a pickle should Dan Bilzerian continue to excel.
Faithful readers of the Gambling911.com website might recall that Miller left a vulgarities-laden voice mail for Bilzerian after he published a racial joke on his Twitter page. She threatened not to cover Bilzerian or any of his fellow VictoryPoker.com teammates until an apology was offered.
Doyle Brunson: “I Love You Phil Hellmuth Anyway”
The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, blasted fellow poker pro Phil Hellmuth this week following the Poker Brat's over-the-top entrance as a Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) fighter. Hellmuth is known for hi
Doyle Brunson: “I Love You Phil Hellmuth Anyway”
The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, blasted fellow poker pro Phil Hellmuth this week following the Poker Brat's over-the-top entrance as a Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) fighter. Hellmuth is known for hi
Phil Ivey Busts Out Early
One of the biggest names in poker and a 2009 World Series of Poker finalist last year, Phil Ivey, has been eliminated Saturday.
2010 WSOP Update: Cole South Among Top Chip Leaders
Internet poker phenom Cole South sat among the top 10 chip leaders at the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event. With plenty of days left to go and dramatic changes likely, South may have
2010 World Series of Poker Main Event Will Pay $9 Million Plus
The 2010 World Series of Poker main event will pay the second biggest prize ever. $9 million will go to whomever wins the event, the final to be played out in November. All of those whom will b
DoylesRoom.com Pros Show Strength in WSOP Main Event
The Brunson 10 and several DoylesRoom.com players sail through to Day 2 of World Series of Poker Main Event
Las Vegas, Nevada - July 8, 2010 - DoylesRoom.com pros have together won over $2 million at the 2010 World Series of Poker and it turns out they're just getting started. With the fourth flight of Day 1 underway, The Brunson 10 and DoylesRoom.com pros are continuing to demonstrate that the DoylesRoom team is one to fear.
Phil Hellmuth Knocked Out of WSOP First Day
The world record holder for more World Series of Poker bracelets was knocked out of the main event in just a matter of hours.
Tom Dwan Gone? Stands to Lose Millions in Prop Bets
One of the biggest names in online poker, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, was dangerously close to being eliminated from the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event Wednesday evening. Dwan was
David Williams, Daniel Negreanu Make Strong Start at 2010 WSOP
PokerStars newest pro David Williams ranked among the top 5 chip leaders during Day 3 play of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event.
Williams Tweeted earlier in the day:
Poker News: Peter Eastgate Retires… For Now
The 2008 World Series of Poker champion Peter Eastgate is retiring from the world of poker according to the Associated Press.
"I was bored of the game, lacking motivation, did not need the money any more so saw no point in continuing," Peter Eastgate told The Associated Press in a Facebook message on Wednesday. "In case I return, it will be because I need an income again or because I am bored doing nothing."
Eastgate told the AP he has no immediate plans and isn't sure what he will do next.
Ante Up for Africa Poker Event Results
Amidst all the hustle and bustle at the Rio Hotel and Casino, site of this year's World Series of Poker, the chaos was interrupted by orchestrated acts of kindness at this year's Ante Up for Africa
Spy Games: Anna Chapman Sex Photos Released by Ex-Hubby
It was a shocking betrayal, says Anna Chapman through her attorney upon learning that ex Alex released private nude photos of her to the British tabloid
2010 WSOP Update: Bride of Chucky Expunged
One of the most famous female players, Jennifer Tilly, found herself out of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event quite early in Day 2.
2010 WSOP Update: Jamie Gold Eliminated First Day
The biggest World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event cash winner ever, Jamie Gold, is already out of this year's WSOP. It only took a matter of hours.
Shannon Elizabeth Signs with Carbon Poker
Yesterday, Monday, July 5th, the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event got underway with the first of 4 day 1's.
Amazing Race Star Maria Ho, Michael Mizrachi On Top of WSOP
One half of CBS's The Amazing Race poker pair, Maria Ho, was among the top 10 leaders in Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event kickoff.
Texas HoldEm Poker Facebook Game Gains 100,000 New Players
While Facebook's most popular games are continuing to shed users -- likely due to changes the social network made last March to restrict application notification spam, according to
