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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.

Dream Team Poker CEO – Daniel Delshad Interview

I had the chance to sit down with Dream Team Poker founder and CEO, Daniel Delshad.  As he told me that they were at the WSOP this year, we also discuss how big team poker has become and where he

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jun/03/2009

Cereus Poker Becomes 6th Largest Online Poker Network

Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker, now powered by the Cereus Online Poker Network, have moved into the number 6 p

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/02/2009

Doyle Brunson Continues Strong at WSOP

Doyle Brunson is once again proving how much of a living legend he truly is.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/02/2009

Tom Durrrr Dwan Goes Up $1.7 Mil in One Hour

It is well documented and widely discussed about how 2009 has been a complete pendulum for Tom "Durrrr" Dwan

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/02/2009

World Series of Poker Stimulus Special a Hit

With the economy in complete disarray, everyone is looking for an economic stimulus package, and the poker world is no exception. 

"The demand for the Stimulus Special could be felt the moment we announced it," said World Series of Poker commissioner Jeffrey Pollack. "We welcome all the first-time players to the World Series of Poker and wish everyone good luck in their pursuit of a gold bracelet."

So what exactly is the World Series of Poker Stimulus Special?

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/01/2009

Russ Hamilton Won’t be at Table of Champions

The WSOP is off to a roaring start. If the economy is affecting the poker players, the numbers don't show it.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Jun/01/2009

Poker Pro Christina Lindley Dirty Pretty Things

Maxim, Playboy, Stuff, FHM, People and many more magazines have revealed the sexy and smart Christina Lindley.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/01/2009

Harrah’s New Online Poker Unit Coming to Montreal

As first reported on Gambling911.com, Harrah's will be launching a new online unit.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/01/2009

New York Post: Slim Chance Poker Player is Innocent

The New York Post this week through more fuel on the fire of a controversial topic surrounding the poker world:  That being whether poker pro, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., is in f

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/01/2009

2009 WSOP: Three Records in Three Days

Each of the first three open events of the 2009 World Series of Poker Presented By Jack Link's Beef Jerky has broken a record.

First, it was Event #2, which set the record for largest prize pool for a non-Main Event field, when 201 players anted up $40,000 each to create a massive $7,718,400 prize pool. The previous record prize pool was $7,104,000 (2007) - a solid $614,000 behind the new record.

Then, Event #3, the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low, had 918 entrants, besting the old record of 833 and becoming the largest live Omaha tournament ever played.

Submitted by Guest on, May/30/2009

PokerStars Launches Italian Poker Tour

PokerStars is at it again.  The world's largest online poker site is ready to launch its latest

Submitted by Guest on, May/29/2009

Visa Problems Prevent Poker Pro From Entering 2009 WSOP

European poker pro Roy "The Boy" Brindley wants to compete in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which begins this week, but so far he's been stopped by a foe stronger than any he's faced

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/29/2009

Sexiest Poker Players of 2009

The moment everybody has been waiting for.  Who is my Sexiest Poker Player of 2009?.....

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/29/2009

2009 WSOP Now Underway

The poker world is buzzing as the 2009 World Series of Poker has officially kicked off in Las Vegas.  The first event of the

Submitted by Guest on, May/28/2009

Somach Helps Get Annie Duke Celebrity Apprentice Dis in Tabloid

American supermarket tabloid the Globe reports in its new issue that the finale of reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice" may have been fixed.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/28/2009

Who Doyle Brunson Wants to be Stuck With on a Desert Island

If poker legend Doyle Brunson were stuck on a desert island with three poker players, who would he want them to be? 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/27/2009

Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players of 2009 – 6 Thru 7

Yesterday I featured the first three of my Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players of 2009.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/27/2009

Obama Arrives in Vegas for Start of World Series of Poker

They won't be able to Twitter at the poker tables but those players participating in the 2009 World Series of Poker, which gets underway this week, can still Twitter from Vegas...that is, if they c

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/26/2009

Galfond and Benyamine Return to High Stakes Action

Over the past several weeks, there has been some speculation as to why a couple of well-known high stakes players have been absent from the

Submitted by Guest on, May/26/2009

Odds to Win 2009 World Series of Poker

A popular bet option each year - and one that is not always the easiest to find - is wagering on which poker player will win the World Series of Poker.  Odds to win the 2009 World Series of Poker

Submitted by Guest on, May/26/2009

Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players of 2009

It's that time of the year again - when Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo selects her Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players.  Last year's sexiest poker pl

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/25/2009

Doyle Brunson is Not Dead!

Every year about this time, some sicko feels the need to spread the news that I died. Doug Dalton was the first to call and I had several calls after that.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, May/25/2009

Game of Skill Good for Poker, Bad for Football

They want lawmakers to know that poker is a "game of skill".  Poker players are now getting away from the whole gambling label in an effort to build momentum around the concept that poke

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/25/2009

Harrah’s to Enter European Online Gambling Market

As first reported on the Gambling911.com website Friday afternoon, Harrah's will be expanding its presence in the European market as it launches an aggressive campaign to move online and compete wi

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/22/2009

Tom Durrrr Dwan Continues Downward Spiral

At some point, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan may have to take a step back and ask himself what it's going to take for him to realistically stand a chance of making a comeback and def

Submitted by Guest on, May/22/2009

No Twitter at the World Series of Poker Tables

The World Series of Poker has enacted new stricter "sportsmanship" rules whereby players will not be able to verbally abuse an opponent.  Last year, as an example, Phil Hellmuth called h

Submitted by Ace King on, May/22/2009

Texas Proves Poker is Far from Accepted in US

Although some steps have been made as of late towards the legalization of online poker and online gambling in general, yesterday, the Texas Legislature remind

Submitted by Guest on, May/21/2009

Doyle Brunson Playing His Last Bounty Tournament Thur Until After WSOP

Poker icon Doyle Brunson has announced he will be taking a hiatus from the popular Doyles Room Bounty Hunter Tournaments until the completion o

Submitted by Ace King on, May/21/2009

Adam Lambert Lost Because He is Gay Says Poker Pro Annie Duke

Annie Duke lost the Celebrity Apprentice finale because....well....she wasn't Joan Rivers (the ultimate winner in an event

Submitted by Payton on, May/21/2009

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