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.
71 Year Old PPA Chief Still Having Great Sex
During an interview on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning, Poker Players Alliance Chief Alfonse D'Amato admitted he is still having sex with his six month pregnant wife. D'Amato will be 89 when
Tom Durrrr Dwan Issues a New Challenge
Well, the man definitely doesn't lack confidence nor a sense of adventure. Nearly 8 months ago, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan issued what is famously known as the million dollar challenge in which he issued an open challenge to anyone who would play him heads up on 4 tables at a time for a total of 50,000 hands. The winner would get 3 to 1 odds if he were able to be up at least $1 at the conclusion of the hands.
Joe Sebok to Sign Up With Major Online Poker Site
Fresh off the heels of his impressive showing at the World Series of Poker Main Event, Joe Sebok, son of poker great Barry Greenstein is rumored to be close to signing a deal with a major online po
Brandon Cantu Interview With Jenny Woo
In continuation to my run of interviews with some talented poker players - Jenny was able to sit down with Brandon Cantu who has just recently joined the Ultim
Online Poker: Bodog Fights Off Betfair
With Betfair's cherished sponsorship of the World Series of Poker Europe heading into its third year, the otherwise powerhouse company has had a tough time translating this affiliation into a succe
Commerce Casino First Graduating Class: University of Poker
Commerce, CA -- ( July 20, 2009 ) - After months of studying blinds, antes, tells, poker lingo and winning strategy the first class of Commerce Casino's University of Poker will
Phil Ivey Poison to Bookmakers
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.
Howard Stern Joins Poker Players Alliance
Former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released the following
PartyGaming Buys Rival
PARTYGAMING yesterday confirmed that it has clinched a £100m deal for the owner of bingo website foxybingo.com, Cashcade.
Carrie Stroup Puritanical Nudity Bull Crap: Full Tilt BS and Obama
Gambling911.com readers have spoken and they express outrage over - of all things - President Obama assassination odds, which while no longer offered by Ireland's Paddy Power, continue to generate
NFL: Gambling Bad, Lottery Good
Let's get something perfectly straight here: State lotteries are a form of gambling.
PPA President Alfonse D’Amato on Howard Stern Talks Poker
The Poker Player Alliance President and former New York State Senator, Alfonse D'Amato, appeared on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning discussing the seizure of approximately $40 million in funds
Doyle Brunson on Jeff Shulman’s WSOP Bracelet Comment
The 2009 WSOP is history except for the November 9. Each player at the final table gets over a million, all the way to the 1st place 9 million.
Even Kids Know Poker Payment Processor Might be Breaking Law
Perspective Weekly's J. Todd should be a comedian.
Annie Duke Goes to Washington
UltimateBet.com's Annie Duke is headed to Washington for National Poker Week.
Phil Ivey the Tiger Woods of Poker?
Phil Ivey has made the 2009 WSOP November NineTM. And now, expect the mass media to immediately jump on the "Phil Ivey is the Tiger Woods of PokerTM" bandwagon.
Interview with PokerStars Player and Porn Critic Victoria Coren
I had the chance to sit down with a true renaissance woman the other day - Victoria Coren. With journalism in her blood - her dad being humorist and journalist Alan Coren and brother, journalist
Michael Jackson Doyle Brunson Connection
Poker has a connection to almost everything.
Even Michael Jackson.
And through Doyle Brunson, of all people!
WSOP, British Open Record Traffic to Gambling911 Site
Gambling911.com really experienced great traffic over the last three days thanks to the one-two punch of this week's British Open and the World Series of Poker main event. It is truly gratifying
Jenny Woo Interview with Poker Player Matt Graham
The World Series of Poker was concluding with the final table to be played out in November and players are finally stepping away from their tables to make themselves available to the public. I've
Phil Ivey Makes 2009 WSOP Final Table: November Nine Decided
It's going to be an amazing WSOP Final Table after all with the best star power the poker community can provide. Phil Ivey ranks among the best modern day poker pros and he showed why. Out of n
Jeff Shulman is Becoming a Real Hit
A glance at Google Trends shows that "Jeff Shulman Rumors" were starting to enter into the rankings at number 93.
Should poker star Phil Ivey fail to make it to the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker main event, Jeff Shulman should at least provide some entertainment for what would otherwise likely be one of the worst WSOP final tables ever.
The Worst World Series of Poker Final Table Ever?
Wicked Chops Poker.com is calling it "The Worst World Series of Poker Final Table Ever" and with good reason perhaps.
"Even Jeff Shulman, who if nothing else would generate interest due to his throwing-the-bracelet-in-the-trash stance, is now 10th and is not necessarily a lock. Steven Begleiter is now the chip leader with 27,890,000. He's followed by Darvin Moon with 24,600,000."
Making reference to an equally "boring" WSOP Final table of 2007, WCP compared what WAS to what COULD BE:
2009 World Series of Poker Results
Please be sure to monitor this page for the remaining 2009 World Series of Poker results as we inch ever so closer to the determination of who will sit at the final table come November.
Phil Ivey Now Nearing WSOP November Nine
Just when we thought poker star Phil Ivey might be on his way out, this happened:
Play with Rock Stars at UltimateBet.com Online Poker
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet ("UB") poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's Home Game, an online poker tournament, on August 19th at 21:00ET. Swap your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian's Home Game where you could find yourself seated next to rock legends and poker pros, and shooting for the stars in the ultimate Rock ‘n Roll Sit-and-Go for a trip to the Aruba Poker Classic.
Jeff Shulman to Renounce WSOP Bracelet If He Wins
WickedChopsPoker.com is reporting that Card Player Magazine editor, Jeff Shulman, has said he will "renounce the WSOP bracelet" should he wi
Phil Ivey on the Verge of Elimination
At 4:30 pm PST, poker pro Phil Ivey was nearing his improbable run at the 2009 World Series of Poker. A miracle was needed for him to get back into the top of the field.
Lacey Jones Luck Gets Boost After Joining Absolute Poker
The 2009 WSOP Media Invitational Poker Tournament was the second largest in the history of the tournament with a field of 165 players on 55 teams. Marc Rizzo from team "Overfed and Underwashed" took home the top individual prize and "Team Lacey" captured the top team prize anchored by a 4th place finish by Lana Maier and an 11th place finish by Lacey Jones. The event raised $6500.00 for the Nevada Cancer Institute on behalf of the top players and teams.
2009 World Series of Poker Update (2:00 pm PST)
This is your 2009 World Series of Poker update from Gambling911.com for the 2 pm PST period as the field has been quickly cut down to 24.
