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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.
Gamblers Claim Annie Duke Got Hosed in Celebrity Apprentice Finale
The gambling community is insisting that Celebrity Apprentice is "fixed" in the sense that Donald Trump never intended to hire Annie Duke over comedian Joan Rivers.
"There is no way she should have lost. I don't buy that she lost in those categories," said one gambler, referring to the five criteria set up by Trump beforehand, three of which Rivers apparently won.
And he is far from alone. Poker icon, Doyle Brunson, raged on his own Twitter page: "Sorry Annie, you got screwed big time. Pure robbery!"
Barney Frank: No One Will Be Betting On Sports Matchups
At the behest of professional sports leagues, Congressman Barney Frank said his legislation announced last week would exempt online wagering on sports matches, even though they have long been a f
Poker Pro Accused of Making an Awful Deal
TMZ.com is reporting that poker player Scott Lazar is allegedly reneging on a promise to feature a gambling company's brand in his upcoming film.
Celebrity Apprentice 2 Traffic Extraordinary
Outside of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars, the finale of Celebrity Apprentice 2 turned out to be a traffic phenomenon for Gambling911.com with over 100 searches per minute at some points.
Celebrity Apprentice 2 Winner Is….
Gambling911.com is here with your Celebrity Apprentice 2 live updates. The show is three hours and we will have the winner once known. This is Jenny Woo reporting. Remember to check out
Poker Pro Maria Ho Sober Sats: Drinks LIke a Fish Sun - Fri
Poker pro Maria Ho will cut down on her drinking from 7 days a week to 6. She announced Saturday as a "sobriety day" (one would think Monday is better for that).
Doyle Brunson May Have to Join Bread Line at Salvation Army
"If poker don't get started pretty soon, i'm going to be in the bread line at the Salvation army," Doyle Brunson declared on his Twitter page this we
Clonie Gowen Lawsuit Against Full Tilt Poker Losing Steam
While the Clonie Gowen lawsuit against Tiltware, parent company of FullTilt, is not yet dismissed, the case appears to be losing steam. Gowen claims she is deserving of a percentage of FullTilt P
Gus Hansen Talks About the Fish and Sharks
Online poker players know where they can find Gus Hansen. On just about a daily basis, he can be found playing in the highest stakes nosebleed games on
Annie Duke Will be on Access Hollywood
UltimateBet's Annie Duke will be featured on Friday, May 8th's episode of Access Hollywood.
Joan Rivers Hates Annie Duke: Not Poker Players
Comedian and Celebrity Apprentice finalist, Joan Rivers, has backed off her assertion that all poker players are "worse than white trash"....somewhat anyway.
Barney Frank Unveils Online Gambling Bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation aimed at reversing a three-year-old ban on Americans placing online bets was introduced on Wednesday by U.S.
Doyle Brunson: A Real Man of Online Gambling
When the going got tough, the tough didn't get going. Doyle Brunson, the fierce Texas Dolly whose escaped the clutches of death several times throughout his long lifetime, has stood pat for the i
Antonius Way Ahead in the Durrrr Challenge
Back in February, Patrik Antonius' challenge match with Durrrr began in earnest as the two players struggled at times to
Beat The Brat at UltimateBet Poker
Every Tuesday in May, UltimateBet's Beat the Brat online promotion is celebrating Phil Hellmuth's 20th Anniversary since becoming the youngest person to win the WSOP Mai
Doyle Packs Heat
After seeing all the robberies on TV along with home invasions, I decided to get a concealed weapon permit. I've always kept a pistol in every vehicle I own and that is legal in Nevada.
Poker Player Roy The Boy Brindley Annoyed
European poker pro Roy "The Boy" Brindley reads PokerHelper.com.
But he doesn't like everything he reads there.
Especially if it's about him.
Wrestlers and Arnold Schwarzenegger Gambling, Poker Connection
Ric Flair recently signed a deal to be a spokesperson for the lottery in the Carolinas...
Annie Duke vs. Joan Rivers in Celebrity Apprentice Final Next Week
It's come down to the best two as poker pro Annie Duke vs. 75-year old comedian Joan Rivers in the 3 hour Celebrity Apprentice Finale next week.
"I was hoping it would come down to these two," commented Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website. "Honestly, once Clint Black was fired earlier in the show it became apparent that Joan and Annie would be in the final two."
Duke is so good nobody even questioned her abilities, not even Celebrity Apprentice 1 winner, Piers Morgan, who was tasked with interviewing the final four.
Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Wins One Million at EPT 25K High Roller
Poker pro Vanessa Rousso informed Gambling911.com this evening that she won a cool million (or close to it) at the EPT 25K High Roller Tournament. We are so excited for her.
Party Poker Signs Mike Sexton
Does Party Poker know something we don't? Perhaps this is the case as the large gaming company announced that they have reached an a
Minnesota Online Gambling Black List Includes Bodog, Full Tilt Poker
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and their Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division has released the "black list" of 200 Internet gambling Web sites it has demanded Internet S
Annie Duke And The New WhorePitVipers Twitter Page
To ensure the term becomes a popular catch phrase, poker pro and Celebrity Apprentice contestant, Annie Duke, has begun the WhorePitVipers Twitter Page
World Series of Poker Commissioner Wants Apology from Joan Rivers
In a bizarre new twist to the Joan Rivers/Annie Duke Celebrity Apprentice feud, World Series of Poker Commissioner, Jeffrey Pollack, has come out demanding an apology from both Joan and her daughte
Gus Hansen Posts $2 Million Win in 24 Hours
Gus Hansen has had things rough as of late. Over the past 2 months, the great Dane and Full Tilt Poker <
Doyle Brunson: It’s Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut and Appear Stupid
Annie Duke is kicking butt on the Celebrity Apprentice. She is definitely manipulating everyone but that's the game, right?
Public Sides With Joan Rivers in Celebrity Apprentice Feud With Poker Pro
She's among the biggest fundraisers for charity in the world of poker (see Ante Up for Africa). Donald Trump said "she seems like a nice woman&q
Harrah’s Gets Hit Hard By Economy: 2009 WSOP Hotel Rates Slashed
The world's largest casino operator and owner of the World Series of Poker, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., reported first quarter financial results Monday that showed a further decline in revenue. The company said its revenue had declined 13.3 percent to $2.254 billion in the first quarter. The pinch was felt especially hard in Las Vegas where these numbers were 20.5 percent (down to $686.4 million) while cash flow fell 27.9 percent to $198.6 million.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Among the Kentucky Derby Mint Jubilee Party
Poker pro and UltimateBet.com spokesperson, Phil Hellmuth, will be among the many celebrities attending the May 1 Mint Jubilee, a party leading up to Satur
UltimateBet to Award WSOP Academy Prize Packages via Rounders Radio Promotion
Leading online poker site UltimateBet today announced another series of password protected online poker tournaments, reserved exclusively for UltimateBet players who listen to Rounders Radio.
