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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.
Tom Durrrr Dwan Widens Lead Over Antonius
When it first was announced, the poker world was very excited about Tom "Durrrr" Dwan's Million Dollar Challenge. Within a week, players were lining up to accept the challenge.
Merge Poker Network Stiffing Vendors
The struggling Merge Poker Network reportedly owes $160,000 to a poker payment platform, PIC Club, Gambling911.com can reveal today. PIC Club has been trying to get its money since July and final
The Fight for $100,000 in Poker Prize Money Heats Up
With last years winner of both sites' Yearly TLB 011POKERDR on a mission to take down back-to-back honors, expect the top three spots on the Yearly Tournament Leaderboard to be hotly contested.
Will a Wall Streeter Win Big at 2009 World Series of Poker?
Phil Hellmuth Pokes Finger in Eye of NCAA
Is poker superstar Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. endangering the Stanford University football team?
Looks like!
PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour LAPT Announced
The world's largest online poker site just keeps it coming.
Maria Ho, Tiffany Michelle Eliminated from The Amazing Race
Poker pros Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle have been eliminated from this season's The Amazing Race.
Doyle Brunson Won’t be Rooting For Phil Ivey to Win WSOP
Well, I thought I would be pulling for Phil Ivey and Jeff Shulman at the WSOP final table. But when Daniel wanted to bet Ivey over Moon, I had to take Moon who has 5 times the chips of Ivey.
Online Poker Synchronized Breaks for Multi-Table Tournaments
The CEREUS online poker network today introduced synchronized breaks for multi-table tournaments, which also provides a fix to the way the RAISE button works.
Halloween at UltimateBet Online Poker
Don't worry about begging for candy, because the wickedly good treats are at UltimateBet ("UB") this Halloween. While the rest of the neighborhood are out scouting for bonbons and one-upping each other with the spookiest, ghoulish get-up for Halloween, stay indoors for an even sweeter way to celebrate the holiday with UltimateBet's Treat $200,000 Giveaway Tournament.
World Poker Tour Acquisition Offer
Mandalay Media, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MNDL) today announced that it has
submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of WPT Enterprises, Inc.
Vanessa Rousso Would Host Poker Show
In an interview with Vanessa Rousso, Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo gets to the bottom of the rumors surrounding the poker pro's supposed new gig hosting Game Show Network's "High Stakes Poker&qu
Absolute Poker College Challenge And $10,000 in Tuition
The return of the Absolute Poker College Challenge ("APCC") offers one of the coolest ways for students to show off their acumen for logic and strategy at the poker table
Phil Ivey Poison to Internet Sportsbooks
Internet sportsbooks that offered betting odds on the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event are quaking in their boots.
And they've got good reason.
Doyle Brunson's Kamikaze Dog Doing Well
"May the work that you have be the play that you love."
There is finally some poker action in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio. We have lowered the stakes and more players are coming in. It's really dumb to play so high no one except the ultra rich guys can play. I was completely exhausted when I got through traveling but after playing poker for 4 straight days, I feel great again. It is really amazing how playing helps me. I guess I'm a junkie after all these years.
Poker Site Makes Wilmette Police Blotter
From the Wilmette, Illinois local paper police blotter:
Card Player Poker Mag's Shulman How Not To Win Friends
What follows is an interesting account of an incident that transpired at a Caesar's poker tournament featuring Barry Shulman, who just won the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe.
Poker Player Faces Up To 24 Years Behind Bars
DENVER - A gambler who bet the house on an illegal poker and sports-betting operation in Denver with several high-stakes or well-known players, lost it all on Monday when he pleaded guilty to a fel
Accused Money Launderer No Longer Involved With Processor
The lawyer for one of two people charged in a probe into online gambling payment processors has told a l
Clonie Gowen Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit Again Falls Short
Female professional poker player, Clonie Gowen's widely publicized lawsuit recently hit anot
Online Poker: PIC Club Merge Purge
PIC Club has dissolved its relationship with the Merge Poker Network over the past several days according to numerous reports across the Net. Merge is best known for its "pot-friendly"
Maria Ho: Best Finish Yet on The Amazing Race
A gleeful Maria Ho proclaimed her best finish yet on Sunday night's installment of The Amazing Race. She and fellow poker pro and good buddy Tiffany Michelle finished second in Dubai.
Negreanu: WPT Bellagio New Structure is Just Plain Garbage
The WPT Bellagio and how that Vegas showcase hotel describes its acclaimed event:
Poker Player Who Killed Parents Won’t Get Death Penalty
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty for Ernest Scherer III, now 31, who is accused of killing both his parents. former San Ramon Valley schools trustee Ernest Scherer Jr., 60 and Charlene Abendroth, 57, a longtime Cal State East Bay accounting lecturer, were both found brutally stabbed and beaten to death in their Pleasanton home last year. Both the father and son were well known on the professional poker circuit.
Woo: Man Boobs Get Me Hot and Bothered
Gambling911.com Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo wasn't too thrilled to read Thomas Somach's latest piece about record World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth.
Rand Paul: The Kentucky Positive for Online Gambling
While much of the talk surrounding the Commonwealth of Kentucky within the online gambling sector has dealt with Governor Stephen Beshear's failed attempt to seize some 141 domain names related to
Online Gambling: Personal Details Sold for Quick Cash
In an alleged shocking betrayal of player privacy by gambling companies that includes 888, William Hill and Full Tilt Poker, AustralianGambli
Tom Durrrr Dwan’s 2009 Has Been Full of Action
2009 has been an action packed year for poker pro Tom "Durrrr" Dwan.
Phil Hellmuth Poker Brat Naked in ESPN The Magazine
Just call him the Naked Poker Brat.
Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. naked?
It's the poker world's worst nightmare, and it's come true.
