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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 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:
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
World Series of Poker Update (7 PM PST)
Here is your Gambling911.com World Series of Poker update for 7 pm PST.
Doyle Brunson Confirmed for World Series of Poker Europe
There's nothing more synonymous with the World Series of Poker than Doyle Brunson.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Last Woman Standing at 2009 World Series of Poker
Diana Cox, www.worldseriesofpoker.com
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
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
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.
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.
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".
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.
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
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.
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
iMEGA President Makes New Friends
The Two Plus Two Forum has created a new forum dedicated to none other than Joe Brennan,
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.
