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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 WSOP Player of The Year Standings
The 2009 World Series of Poker Player of the Year race can be followed by visiting the WSOP official website here for la
Facebook, AlertPay Stop Illegal Gambling Through Apps
Just two weeks ago, Gambling911.com featured a report on the potential for Facebook applications to result in illegal online gambling transactions.
Phil Hellmuth Downward Spiral Has Nearly 14,000 Followers
World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth is having a rough time of it at this year's WSOP - at least by his standards. Hellmuth has won a mere $13,000, coming in 29th
US Government Has No Strong Point in Online Gambling Case
Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo continued her sit down interview with iMEGA.org founder, Joe Brennan, Jr.
Utah to Crack Down on Internet Porn, Gambling
The UTA, Utah's equivalent of New York's Metro Transit Agency, will begin cracking down on those accessing online porn websites via the free wi-fi provided. Online poker is next, some speculate.
Two Plus Two Endorses iMEGA.org
We've been asked again why Two Plus Two does not openly support the PPA.
The Battle to Legalize Online Gambling: July 6 Approaches
Mark your calendars. July 6 is an important date for the online gambling sector. This is when a U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to render a decision in a case filed by The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA.org) against the US Justice Department in an effort to have the controversial Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) repealed based on the concept that it is "Unconstitutional".
Phil Hellmuth Thrown Out of Harrah’s
11 time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and UltimateBet.com spokesperson, Phil Hellmuth, was thrown out of the Harrah's Hotel this past weekend.
Phil Ivey Making Case As the Best Poker Player Ever
Among his peers, Phil Ivey has been considered the best all around poker player for quite a long time. Ivey doesn't just win, he absolutely dominates in just about every game he plays. Whether
First Poker Player to be Fined for Twitter Usage at WSOP
We here at Gambling911.com thought it would be fun to offer up odds on the first poker player to get in trouble for using Twitter at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Phil Ivey Wins Bracelet Number 7 at 2009 WSOP
Among the favorites to win the 2009 World Series of Poke
Did Poker Players Alliance Overstep Boundaries in Minnesota?
Prior to last week's big story related to the seizure of $30 million in online poker funds by the US Government, there was an important development in Minnesota. That state had attempted to block
Poker Funds Seizure: Little Agreement on How it Shakes Out
By Liz Benston
LAS VEGAS SUNMon, Jun 15, 2009
Doyle Brunson to Doc: Now I Know How a Muppet Feels
The WSOP makes my schedule a living hell. I try to play as many tournaments as possible but with all the other stuff I have to do, I have to be pretty selective.
I'm trying to do an update on SS/2, getting ready for the seminars with Mike Caro, keeping up with the NBA Finals, taking care of my dogs, keeping dental and doctor appointments, trying to keep the bills caught up, remembering to tweet each day, and trying to get to the cash games! Pretty hectic and would be a lot easier if Louise ever comes home. She must have a boyfriend in Hawaii for her to stay away this long.
More Bounced Checks for Online Poker Room PokerStars
Following news that $32 million of funds were froze by the US Government two weeks ago, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker appeared to be back up with a new processor and brand new checks. By Sunday,
Online Poker Payment Processor Hit With Lawsuit
By James Mccullough
The Courier-Mail, Australia
Eric Holder Stole My Money Claims Poker Player
A writer on the Daily Kos has lashed out at President Obama's Department of Justice Head, Eric Hold
Jose Canseco Finds Trouble at WSOP
Some people just can't stay away from trouble. There have been reports coming out of the Rio Hotel, site of the 2009 WSOP, that disgraced former major league baseball player Jose Canseco was invo
Brock Parker Wins Second WSOP Bracelet in One Week
Remember the name: Brock Parker. He's enjoying great success thus far at the 2009 World Series of Poker and those of us here at Gambling911.com are taking notice.
WSOP Leads to Swinger Proposition for Negreanu, But No Bracelets
Never mind that fact that one of poker's biggest names, Daniel Negreanu, is having his fair of good luck at this year's World Series of Poker. Now he's getting sex propositions from women.....and
Alderney Won’t Comment on Full Tilt Poker Keeping License
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has remained tight lipped as to whether the world's second largest online poker company, Full Tilt Poker, will be able to maintain its operations lic
Full Tilt Poker Begins Reimbursing Poker Players
In a statement provided to ABC News, Full Tilt Poker announced that anyone affected by the recent seizure of player funds via its Instant eCheck platform have had this money reimbursed to their acc
Online Poker Leads to Child Abuse?
Appearing on CNBC's Dennis Kneale, Reed Kathrein of the law firm, Hagens Berman Sobol & Shapiro, made what many would consider the most "laughable" assertion against online gambling.
Latest WSOP World Standings
So wow, look at that California vs. Nevada battle ... tight tight tight!
Gambling Shares Up, Sportingbet a BUY
As Prime Minister Gordon Brown continues to cling on to power - despite dismal European election results and further resignations - bookmaker Paddy Power was offering odds of 8/1 that he'll be de-t
Bodog Domain Moves Back to Bodog.com
After having lost their original domain name for two years, Bodog is back....Actually, Bodog.com is back. The site is estimated to have lost significant busine
Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars Should Return Players Money Shortly
A lot of poker players have been uneasy in recent days after learning that the US Attorney's office out of New York State seized $30 million from the world's two largest online poker rooms, PokerSt
EU Says US Internet Gambling Ban a Violation
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Wednesday said that U.S.
Mike Matusow Personal Road to Redemption
Never a stranger to controversy or speaking his mind, poker pro, Mike Matusow was given the nickname "The Mouth" as a result of his verbose nature and willingness to brashly make statemen
