Poker
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.
Trishelle Cannatella Joins Absolute Poker
Payers at the Absolute Poker tables are about to be hit with a large dose of reality the next time they sit down at the tables.
Merge Poker Falls Through on Promise to Pay PIC Club
In a hotly contested dispute over payment, online poker payment platform PIC Club claims it has yet to receive monies promised by Merge Poker, an online poker network.
PIC Club states that Merge owes much more money in fees, however, Merge has argued that some customers of PIC Club have been "taking them for a ride" by joining Merge poker rooms and quickly leaving. Each deposit into a Merge poker room results in fees as do withdrawals.
Gambling911.com has obtained a "settlement" email correspondence between PIC Club CEO Chuck Kidd and Merge Poker CEO Anthony Taylor.
PartyGaming Gets Ready for Return to US
ONLINE gaming group PartyGaming said yesterday it had completed the acquisition of the World Poker Tour brand, positioning itself for a return to the US market when legislation allows it.
Joe Cada Wins 2009 World Series of Poker
Joe Cada at age 21 has become the youngest person to win a World Series of Poker main event.
WSOP Finalist Darvin Moon No Saint
He may wear a New Orleans Saints cap when playing at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP) but court records indicate that finalist Darvin Moon is no saint. Like last year's WSOP finalist, Dav
Darvin Moon No To Online Poker Deals: Durrr Yes to Full Tilt
Darvin Moon told USA Today he won't be taking any online poker sponsorship deals, unlike his opponent, Joe Cada, who has an endorsement deal with PokerStars a
Inaugural UltimateBet Starlight Poker Challenge
Online poker website UltimateBet.com ("UB") and the Starlight Children's Foundation, in conjunc
UltimateBet Sponsored MMA Connected Up for Awards
UltimateBet.net continues to gravitate towards success that mirrors its own main aim of providing fans with entertainment
Dani “Ansky” Stern Newest Member of Team Brunson
The Brunson 10, Doyle Brunson's team of elite poker pros, is now half complete thanks to the addition of a full-on star.
Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP Odds
Yes you can still bet on the 2009 World Series of Poker final table even with only two players left. Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP odds had Moon as the +200 underdog with a potential payout of $20 on every $10 bet at Sportsbook.com.
Joseph Cada was a pretty big -280 favorite, requiring a $28 bet to win $10 (the $28 is returned should Cada win).
PIC Club CEO Chuck Kidd Letter to Poker Players
In case you haven't been following the drama on Gambling911.com for the past week, online poker payment platform PIC Club Poker has been involved in a heated exchange with Merge Poker network over
Online Sports Books Spared by Phil Ivey WSOP Exit
There were quite a few big bets placed on Phil Ivey to win the 2009 World Series of Poker before the event even began. Fortunately for the online sportsbooks, Ivey was eliminated in 7th
Joe Cada, Darvin Moon Last Two in 2009 World Series of Poker
Joe Cada and Darvin Moon are the last men standing at this year's 2009 World Series of Poker final table. The two will go one-on-one when play resumes Monday night. Cada and Moon survived 18 ho
Phil Ivey Bites The Dust: Snubs Media
It will be Darvin Moon and Joe Cada going up against one another to determine the winner of the 2009 World Series of Poker. It only took 18 hours!
The online sportsbook community breathed a collective sigh of relief after Phil Ivey found himself eliminated at 7th place. Many bets with huge payout odds were made prior to the start of the 2009 WSOP whereby Ivey, one of the most recognized pros, would win it all.
The 32-year old was eliminated after Darvin Moon caught a queen to make a pair for the last of the professional's chips.
Phil Ivey Remains at WSOP Final Table
Two out and seven more to go as we head into Saturday evening at the WSOP final table.
2009 World Series of Poker Final Table Update
The first of our 2009 World Series of Poker final table update has little going on as of mid afternoon Saturday (Las Vegas Time).
The chip leaders appear below:
PIC Club Hires Frank Catania to get its Money
Online poker payment platform PIC Club had hired noted gaming attorney Frank Catania to recover funds from a failed online poker venture, Eurolinx, Gambling911.com has learned.
Poker Pros Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle on Why They Quit
Last week, poker babes Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle quit The Amazing Race. The poker pros played their last hand in Week 7. The two failed some physical challenges while in the Netherlands.
World Series of Poker: Brunson Godfather of Poker Signing
Doyle Brunson is laying all his cards on the table.
High Stakes Poker: Players Confirmed
A list of top poker pros have been confirmed for the Game Show Network's High Stakes Poker show, one of the most popular among fans of the game.
Online Poker Regulation Could Mean $41 Bil. For US
As the clock continues to tick, inching closer and closer to the official December 1st compliance deadline for the Unlawful In
Phil Ivey 2009 World Series of Poker Win Will Kill Books
It's not just North American facing online sportsbooks that will suffer with a Phil Ivey win at the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, bookmakers in Europe will also be biting their nails thro
Whale in PIC Club Merge Online Poker Scandal Speaks
Gambling911.com has been reporting extensively on the controversy surrounding PIC Club Poker, an online payment platform dealing with the Internet poker community, and the Merge Poker Network. PI
Online Poker Probe Casts Ominous Shadow Over 2009 WSOP
As the 2009 World Series of Poker final table is set to get underway this weekend, fears are mounting that US authorities might try to make a powerful statement by announcing new indictments into a
Poker Babe Christina Lindley Featured in Boston Herald
The headline reads: "Christina Lindley is the Model Most Likely to Make a Straight Flush".
The poker playing diva is featured in the pages of the Boston Herald on Friday.
2009 World Series of Poker: Doyle Brunson to Announce
When the Main Event of the World Series of Poker resumes this Saturday, the world will have their eyes on one poker legend - and he isn't even playing.
PIC Club Merge Poker Fight Generates Heated Debate
The PIC Club Merge Poker dispute has helped garner intense readership among Gambling911.com readers, many of whom have felt compelled to express themselves in our increasingly popular comments sect
Bluff Magazine Europe Interview With Barry Shulman
At one time, Bluff Magazine and Card Player Magazine both hated each other with a passion. Today they appear to have swept all that distain under the rug... at least for now.
Bluff Magazine Europe recently interviewed Barry Shulman, who won the 2009 World Series of Europe and is the man at the helm of Card Player Magazine, a family empire of sorts.
From Bluff Magazine Europe:
Whale at Center of PIC Club Merge Poker Scandal
A high rolling "whale" is getting blamed for the messy divorce between online poker payment processor PIC Club and poker network Merge.
Merge Poker Claims Contract With PIC Club Severed
Merge Poker is claiming they are no longer obligated to pay funds to PIC Club after severing their contract agreement. PIC Club is a payment platform that has stated Merge owes over $100,000 in f
