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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.

2009 WSOPE Final Table Set: Daniel Negreanu Returns

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu returns to the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe. This is the second consecutive year he has placed at the final table of the WSOPE.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 09/30/2009 - 21:45

New Joe Hachem Reality Show Facing Ridicule

The premise seemed simple enough.

Submitted by on, Wed, 09/30/2009 - 19:50

Pitbull Poker, Action Poker: The Writing Was On The Wall

The sudden demise of Pitbull Poker and the inability of publicly traded Action Poker to get its act together drives home the point that online poker is no safer than online sports betting.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/30/2009 - 16:42

2010 Aussie Millions Qualifiers at DoylesRoom

2010 Aussie Millions packages, which can be won for as low as $4.40, include $10,500 Main Event buy-in, 10-night stay at Crown Promenade, $1,500 for travel, invite to two Aussie Millions parties, a

Submitted by on, Wed, 09/30/2009 - 15:55

Online Poker: Pitbull Poker Shuts Down

Struggling online poker room Pitbull Poker has shut its doors according to reports across the Net on Wednesday. The company has been embroiled in

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/30/2009 - 10:52

Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu Hang in at 2009 WSOPE

Poker icon Doyle Brunson remained in the thick of things at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in London Tuesday. After dropping out of the top 10, Brunson picked up steam Tuesday afte

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 20:18

UltimateBet’s Aruba Poker Classic Confirms Pros

18 of the world's top poker players have confirmed their seat in the Aruba Poker Classic online poker tournament.

Submitted by on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 19:06

Benyamine Loses Big in Two Different Sessions

When action junkie Ziigmund sits down to play at Full Tilt Poker, the one thing railbirds can be sure of, is that they will see tons of action and monster pots.

Submitted by on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 19:00

Lucky Dog: Doyle Brunson Down But Not Out

Poker icon and, more importantly, friend of Gambling911.com, Doyle Brunson had dropped out of the top 10 at the 2009 World Series of Poker Euro

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 11:13

CBS Eye on Maria Ho, Jenny Woo

CBS, the network that airs Emmy Award winning The Amazing Race, permitted Gambling911.com's own Jenny Woo to interview poker pro contestant Maria Ho, but they weren't about to let the cat slip out

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 00:43

Bum Knee Brunson Would be Brutus to. Julius Hellmuth

I played day one of the WSOPE where I could get home if I got knocked out. I made it through and have 93,000 in chips when the average is 45,000. I rested through starting day two and we don'

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Tue, 09/29/2009 - 00:01

Doyle Brunson, Annette Obrestad Hanging Tough at WSOPE

Gambling911.com continues to root for Doyle Brunson and his top 10 chip lead at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). Heading into Day 2B, Brunson was the 6^th biggest chip lea

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/28/2009 - 23:50

The Amazing Race: Poker Babes Flirt With Two Gay Men

Josh Wolk of Entertainment Weekly breaks down Week 1 of the latest installment of The Amazing Race, CBS' Emmy Award winning reality show. Gambling911.com is parti

Submitted by on, Mon, 09/28/2009 - 10:09

Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth Survive Day 1A of 2009 WSOPE

Two big names and the faces behind Gambling911.com premier sponsors Doyles Room and

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 09/27/2009 - 18:12

The Amazing Race Season Debuts With Poker Pro Maria Ho

CBS' Emmy Award winning reality series, The Amazing Race, premiers Sunday night with poker pro Maria Ho. She'll be teamed up with fellow poker player, Tiffany Michelle. News of their participat

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 09/27/2009 - 17:53

Gus Hansen Drops a Half Million

Volatility. This is one key factor that the high stakes cash game poker player must be able to withstand.

Submitted by on, Fri, 09/25/2009 - 10:37

Jon Kyl Gets Owned in Senate on Thursday

Arizona Republican Senator and long time opponent of online gambling, Jon Kyl, was accused of causing delays during a Senate Health Committee. He later threw a temper tantrum that would have made

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/24/2009 - 20:39

Feds Seize More Accounts in Maryland Tied to Online Gambling

Six more bank accounts connected to online gambling have been seized by the Maryland US Attorney's Office. These were all Wachovia Bank accounts held by a company called Forshay Enterprises, Inc.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/24/2009 - 20:22

Third Party Software No Good on PokerStars, Full Tilt

It was revealed yesterday that PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, the online poker industry's two largest sites, have both recently updated their operating software.

Submitted by on, Thu, 09/24/2009 - 14:16

Support for Menendez Online Poker Bill Likely to Wane

The Poker Players Alliance is putting everything it's got to push through a bill offered up by New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, which seeks to legalize online poker. But Menendez needs support

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:21

PokerStars Crowns 2009 World Champion of Online Poker

The PokerStars.com World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) Main Event ended late on Monday night after thousands of players competed for 23 hours to win

Submitted by on, Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:48

Ron Wyden Pulls Online Gambling Bill

The Congressman giveth and the Congressman taketh away. Such is the case with a bill that survived nearly 6 days before it was yanked on Wednesday. That bill, brought forth by Senator Ron Wyden

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 22:03

Doyles Room Lands Online Poker Sensation Chris Moorman

He's only 24 years old but in online card rooms across the globe, Chris Moorman is already known as nothing short of a legend.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 18:40

Will Phil Hellmuth Curse Continue Into WSOPE?

The World Series of Poker 11-time bracelet winner, Phil Hellmuth, will be making his grand appearance this year's World Series of Poker Europe on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at The Casino of the

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 16:50

Phil Hellmuth Arrives for 2009 WSOPE Main Event

You don't have to wait outside of Buckingham Palace to spot royalty in London.

Submitted by on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 16:36

Online Poker Bill Tied into Health Care Reform

Senator Robert Wyden (D-OR) has introduced a bill to legalize and regulate the online poker in an effort to help offset the cost of health-care reform.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 11:07

Maryland Actions Most Certainly Concern to Online Poker

When Gambling911.com first broke the news this past weekend that the US Attorney's Office out of Maryland had been embroiled in an aggressive probe of online casino powerhouse, Golden Casino, the o

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/23/2009 - 04:50

Bodog Becky Budapest Affiliate Conference Top 10

I may have a new boss and a new job with Calvin Ayre and Bodogbrand.com, but when it comes to industry entertainment, not much has changed.

Submitted by on, Tue, 09/22/2009 - 22:15

Doyle Brunson Can’t Find Robin Hood

I reluctantly left the beautiful city of Budapest and went to Nottingham for the English Open. I flew into London and took a 2 ½ hour ride in a nice limo to get there. Nottingham is a quaint s

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Tue, 09/22/2009 - 22:04

Jeff Shulman Chooses Phil Hellmuth as 2009 WSOP Coach

The lightning rod of the 2009 World Series of Poker final table and someone who will most certainly make things a little interesting, Jeff Shulman, has selected

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 09/22/2009 - 21:17

Breaking News

Top Gambling News Stories for Tuesday July 28, 2026

Why Privacy is Beginning to Matter More to Online Gamblers Than Bonuses

There has been an increase in data breaches and privacy violations, which has exposed millions of people to threats and risks like identity theft, financial fraud, and intrusive monitoring. Online gamblers are no exception. For many of them, the risk has become too costly to manage.

Beyond the Neon Lights: The Soul of Japan

Wander through Tokyo for an afternoon, and you’ll see monks heading to a temple a few streets over from teenagers queuing for the latest gadget, and somehow neither feels out of place. That same restlessness shows up in how people spend their downtime too, whether that’s an arcade, an izakaya, or increasingly, betting apps that have exploded in popularity.

Jury Trial Set in Sports Betting Influencer Manny Cortez Case: Harrah's North Carolina Casino Refused to Pay $500K Bet

It was the most read article last year at Gambling911.com. A sports bettor, later identified as sports gambling influencer Manny Cortez, was filmed complaining that Caesars Sportsbook refused to pay him his $500,000 winnings after he admits to using a beard.