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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.

Online Poker eCheck Seizure Warrants Could be Unsealed by July 27

A hearing is scheduled for July 27 to determine whether seizure warrants and court documents connected with an investigation into online poker eCheck processors will be unsealed. 

Costigan Media, parent company of Gambling911.com, submitted a Memorandum of Law in Support of its Motion to Intervene and to unseal court records related to the issuance of a seizure warrant of funds tied to online poker's two biggest companies, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2009

PPA Files Amicus Brief Motion in Case Contesting SDNY Seizures

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today filed a motion in Southern District Court of California to partici

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2009

2009 WSOP: November Nine to be Determined Within 24 Hours

6467 down and 27 more to go and we will know within the next 24 hours which nine players will be sitting at the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker come November. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/15/2009

Woo Interviews Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment CEO Mitch Garber

I recently had an opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Harrah's new division, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment.  His name is Mitch Garber and if the name rings a bell, it probably should.  F

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2009

World Series of Poker Update (7 PM PST)

Here is your Gambling911.com World Series of Poker update for 7 pm PST.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/14/2009

Doyle Brunson Confirmed for World Series of Poker Europe

There's nothing more synonymous with the World Series of Poker than Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2009

Trophy Cup to be Presented to Last Woman Standing in 2009 WSOP

At press time, 888.com Poker's Leo Margets was still among the 47 players in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP).  She was also the last woman standing in the 2009 WSOP.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/14/2009

48 Players Left in 2009 WSOP

This is a World Series of Poker update from Gambling911.com.

48 players remained at 3:30 pm PST and Phil Ivey was still in with 8,360,000 chips.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/14/2009

Dream Team Poker WSOP Event Final Report

2009 World Series of Poker

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada

Official Report

No-Limit Hold'em / Dream Team Poker Structure

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2009

Phil Ivey, Jessica Simpson and the 2009 British Open Traffic Success

(Gambling911.com Marketing) - Gambling911.com has been enjoying a nice surge in traffic over the past few days thanks to the 2009 World Series of Poker and the upcoming British Open. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/14/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Gets Mighty Exciting in Final Hours

With the field narrowed down to 64 players out of the 6494 that entered, things are looking mighty exciting at the 2009 World Series of Poker as we head into the final hours.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2009

Mitch Garber: Harrah’s Won’t Make Same Mistakes MGM Made Online

In an interview to be published on the Gambling911.com website Wednesday, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment's new CEO, Mitch Garber, reassured that his company's move into the European online gamb

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2009

Phil Ivey Watch: Under 100 Remain in 2009 WSOP

As of 9:30 pm PST, Phil Ivey had 3,260,000 chips and was placing firmly in the top 20 at the 2009 World Series of Poker.  Ivey is considered one of the best poker players in the world today.  The

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/14/2009

Absolute Poker Signs Lacey Jones

Less than two weeks after bringing poker superstar Matt Vengrin on board as its newest pro, Absolute Poker's pro lineup is looking hotter than ever.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2009

Phil Ivey Headlines List of Poker Hall of Fame Nominees

In addition to the ongoing 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event, this time of year is also highlighted by another event.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2009

World Poker Tour Up For Sale Reports Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal on Monday featured a story that claimed "It was a good bet that the World Poker Tour is up for Sale". 

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Leaders (Monday 4 pm PST)

The 2009 World Series of Poker leaders appear below.  130 individuals remained in the Main Event at this time.  It should be noted that Phil Ivey remained in the thick of things as well. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/13/2009

Online Poker Traffic Thrives With 2009 WSOP

I am truly excited by the amount of Web traffic coming in for Gambling911.com's poker coverage, and it's not just the World Series of Poker that is helping to fuel things.  Gambling911 has enjoyed

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/13/2009

Doyle Brunson Goes Chinese After Bowing Out of WSOP Early

The Main Event is still going on at the WSOP. The pros are getting fewer and fewer but that's what makes a great tournament, anyone can get lucky and win.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Jul/13/2009

Dream Team Poker WSOP Event Day 1 Report

What follows is a breakdown of the Dream Team Poker World Series of Poker Event Day 1 including highlights.

2009 World Series of Poker

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2009

iMEGA President Makes New Friends

The Two Plus Two Forum has created a new forum dedicated to none other than Joe Brennan,

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/12/2009

Phil Ivey Continues to Excite During Closing Days of 2009 WSOP

Phil Ivey is a hit!  He continues to excel at the 2009 World Series of Poker with only a field of 185 players left.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2009

2009 Word Series of Poker Day 5 Comes to a Close in Record Time

For those of you wanting some big names at the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, don't despair.  There are still plenty among the 185 players left as Day 5 came to a record early close.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2009

Odds Look Good For Gamblers

Javier Espinoza, Forbes.com

LONDON -- Despite warmer weather and tough economic conditions, sofa spuds are still playing high rollers in virtual casinos. On Thursday online gaming firm PartyGaming, reportedly a takeover target of Nasdaq-listed rival Gigamedia, saw a jump in shares as much a 7% after it said trading in the second quarter has been robust with revenues in line with the first quarter.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2009

Full Tilt Poker Gets Pitified: Software Complaints Mount

Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, has been issued a warning by the popular online gamblin

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/12/2009

World Series of Poker Updates (Sunday July 12: 5:45 pm PST)

Here were your latest World Series of Poker updates coming in at 5:45 pm PST. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2009

PokerStars Players Still Performing Well in 2009 WSOP

The 2009 WSOP Main Event officially

burst the money bubble yesterday, with the top 648 players guaranteed

at least $21,365 in prize money.  By the end of Day 4, only 407

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2009

Phil Ivey Within Striking Distance of 2009 WSOP Final

Phil Ivey is widely considered one of the top poker players on the circuit today and he's proving why at the 2009 World Series of Poker where he continues to hover around the top chip leaders.  By

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Leaders Saturday Evening July 11

Here were your 2009 World Series of Poker leaders heading into Saturday evening

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/11/2009

Breaking News

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