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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.
New Task Force Set Up To Go After Online Gambling
A new Assets Forfeiture and Financial Crimes task force has been implemented at the US Attorney's Office in Baltimore Maryland which is already being used to go after online gambling operations.
Doyle Brunson: Everyone in Budapest Wanted My Autograph
I don't know what I expected Budapest to be, but it was entirely different. The city is absolutely gorgeous with the Danube River flowing right through the center. Budapest is two cities - Buda
Golden Casino The Subject of Online Gambling Investigation
Gambling911.com can now report exclusively that the US Attorney's Office out of Maryland in conjunction with the US Attorney Office out of New York and Louisiana State law enforcement in addition t
More News on Houston Poker Room Gun Battle
The funeral for Barron Glenn Boutte is today in Houston.
Jenny Woo Does Dan Michalski of Pokerati.com
Even though it's all about football right now, nobody can forget that the WSOP was just a couple months ago and the final table will be here before we know it. I had the opportunity to sit down w
Barney Frank Online Gambling Bill Will Have to Wait
Online poker's greatest ally in Congress, Massachusetts Rep Barney Frank, has reported in to the Poker Players A
Doyle Brunson Silenced in Europe
The unofficial mouthpiece for online poker via his uber popular Twitter page, Doyle Brunson, has advised he will remain incognito for the next several weeks while venturing throughout Europe.
World Series of Poker Europe Kicks Off This Weekend
The 2009 World Series of Poker Europe begins Friday September 18 and the action should be exciting. Last year we witnessed one of the best known pros, Daniel Negreanu, go deep finishing fifth. Russian player Ivan Demidov made it to the WSOP and WSOPE Main Event Final Tables in 2008. John Juanda won it all. And two years ago at the WSOPE premiere, we witnessed the youngest poker player even, Annette Obrestad from Norway, win a bracelet.
he first event will be a £1,000 no-limit hold'em (event No. 1), and it will begin at noon BST (4 a.m. PDT).
Man Wins Woman’s Poker Tournament
Forget the controversy over runner Caster Semenya winning woman's championship races even though she apparently has some man parts (assuming you believe the reports that have come out in recent day
Denmark: Man Must Turn Over All Winnings From Online Poker
A 35-year-old unemployed man has been told by the Supreme Court to hand over 194,000 kroner he won playing online poker, The
BetFair Shock Poker Ad Suggestive 15 Year Old
An advertisement for the online betting exchange BetFair has many eyebrows being raised on Wednesday.
MD Investigation Expands to Other Online Poker Groups
Gambling911.com can confirm that an ongoing investigation being conducted by the US Attorney's Office out of Baltimore has expanded beyond a single online gambling company.
UltimateBet CEO Paul Leggett Comments on Scandal Findings
I wanted to blog today to discuss the recent decision by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission that was released on Friday.
The Latest Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit
Another former "employee" of the world's second largest online poker company, Full Tilt Poker, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was "unfairly fi
Poker News: Bodog Launches New Branded Poker Network
Bodog.com has launched a new Bodog-branded poker network.
Poker Pro Tiffany Michelle in the News Again
Though she doesn't seem to be making much news on the felt these days, poker pro Tiffany Michelle has nonetheless been generating quite a bit of buzz. Following a stellar showing at the 2008 World Series of Poker main event in which she was the last woman standing, finishing 17th of the field of over 5000, Michelle signed up for a sponsorship with online poker site UltimateBet.
Yesterday it was announced that she has re-signed with the company for another year. In a statement released by the site, Michelle said,
Online Poker Qualifiers: Doyles 5 Diamond World Poker Classic
Whether you want to play with Doyle Brunson at the online tables or chat with the legend in one of the biggest WPT tournaments, DoylesRoom.com will make it happen.
UltimateBet and Phil Hellmuth Ante Up for Eva Longoria’s Charity
UltimateBet today announced the sponsorship of the Second Annual Celebrity Casino Night in support of Eva's Heroes.
Face The Ace Lawsuit: Man Claims Idea Stolen
NBC's primetime poker show Face The Ace took a hit in the ratings and now it may take a hit in court.
More Online Gambling Seizures
Authorities have filed seizure warrants for the contents of three bank accounts associated with online gambling companies in recent days according to
UtlimateBet Cheating Scandal Investigation Concludes
Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG ("Tokwiro"), the parent company of UltimateBet ("UB"), yesterday received a decision from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission ("KGC"), UB's regula
888.com Enters Into Deal With Harrah’s
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- 888 Holdings Plc rose the most since May in London trading after signing a contract with a unit of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Stars Head to London for PokerStars EPT
A host of stars are set to play at the PokerStars EPT London Poker Festival which promises to be the biggest series of poker events ever held in the UK.
Among the top pros competing are EPT London defending champion Michael Martin as well as world champion Peter Eastgate, former world champions Joe Hachem, Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer as well as Dennis Phillips, Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso and Barry Greenstein - all members of Team PokerStars PRO.
Carter Phillips Wins EPT Barcelona
The final table of the 2009 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona main event began yesterday at 2
World Series of Poker Europe Soon to get Underway
The World Series of Poker Europe will begin in around two weeks. This will be the third year of this coveted event, which last year drew in the same number of players as 2007.
The WSOPE kicks off in London on September 17th. Four WSOP bracelets will be awarded during the series. The Main Event will kick off on September 26th and will feature some of the top players in the world.
Tiffany Michelle Signs with Team UltimateBet Second Year
Television and film star Tiffany Michelle, who has found great success at the world's biggest poker tournament and at UltimateBet's online tables, signs with UltimateBet for a second year.
Ultimate Bet today announced that recognized TV & Film personality Tiffany Michelle has signed on for a second year as a member of Team UB. The rising poker star will continue to be part of an impressive roster of poker talent that includes Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke plus recent WSOP bracelet winners Brandon Cantu and Matt Graham.
Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced
The Poker Hall of Fame finalists were announced Tuesday in Vegas and, as many expected, Phil Ivey is among those listed.
Newbie Poker Players Thrive in Nosebleeds
All summer long, the high stakes action on the nosebleed tables has been plentiful and down-right mind boggling.
WSOP Ratings Up Slightly: Phil Ivey Still An Issue
Through 10 episodes, the 2009 WSOP has earned an average rating of .75, which translates to 741,311 household impressions.
Poker Host has Kenna James as New Pro
Poker Host has signed Kenna James as their new Pro.
