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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
World Series of Poker Champions Invitational: Who’s In, Who’s Out
One of the "buzz worthy" events at this year's World Series of Poker is the WSOP Champions Invitational, according to the folks at WickedChopsPoker.com.
Tom Durrrr Dwan Wins it Right Back
Durrrr loseth, and Durrrr wineth back. Fresh off the heels of a gargantuan $1 Million losing session heads up to Gus H
RPM Poker Brings On Board Top Online Poker Players As Reps
One of the newest Merge Poker Network online poker rooms, RPM Poker has signed on a number of players known mostly to the Internet community.
They include Daniel "djk123" Kelly, who won over $100,000 during the FTOPS X last year, Anthony "holdplz" Spinella, who took home a cool $750,000 from a Full Tilt Poker tournament and over a dozen more.
Paddy Power Poker Cans Ciaran O’Leary: Blames Economy
Irish poker pro Ciaran "Big C" O'Leary has been fired as a paid flack for Irish online poker room Paddy Power Poker (http://www.paddypowerpoker.c
Dream Team Poker To Host Event at 2009 WSOP
The long-awaited news about what's next for Dream Team Poker is finally here. Dream Team Poker will host a team-based tournament at the 2009 World Series of Poker.
WSOP Poker Academy VIP Package Giveaway
Blast away the Monday Blues at UltimateBet.com with the World Series of Poker ("WSOP")* Academy Deluxe VIP Package tournament, scheduled every Mo
Cereus Poker Network Holds Off Microgaming
Holding pat in the number 7 position of top online poker networks, Cereus and its Absolute/UltimateBet brands (www.absolutepoker.com -
Poker Book Deal Me In Now Available Via The Poker Brat
World Series of Poker bracelet record holder, Phil Hellmuth, has a new book out, Deal Me In.
Gambling911.com Most Wanted for Week Ending May 18, 2009
Who or what company made the headlines this past week on the pages of Gambling911.com as it relates to the gambling industry? Find out as we break down the most popular industry-related stories.<
Doyle Brunson Dog Mangled Gas Station Attendant
Poker pro Doyle Brunson's toy poodle was involved in a vicious attack over the weekend. The victim: A 20-something gas station attendant who reached in to play with the incensed beast.
Russ Hamilton Coming to the World Series of Poker
Russ Hamilton is reportedly going to take part in the 2009 World Series of Poker event called "Table of Champions". Hamilton is one of two controversial players scheduled to take part
50 Seats Rewarded for Anniversary Poker Tournament
www.ultimatebet.com today announced a new promotion that cements the poker site as the best place to win a seat in the series. The leading online poker site is gearing up to hand out at least 50 Main Event seats in their World Series of Poker ("WSOP") *50 Package Satellite, a $530 buy-in event scheduled for June 21st at 17:30ET.
Full Tilt Pro Andrew Feldman Sharing his Account
Is there a baseline for what constitutes unethical behavior on online poker sites?
Ladbrokes: Online Poker in Australia Very Bad
According to the Interactive Gambling Act, online poker sites geared towards Australian ci
Achtung! Germans Weigh in on Annie Duke Apprentice Flap
Backlash!
Against, of all things, billionaire Donald Trump, the host of "Celebrity Apprentice."
Tom Durrrr and Ziigmund Up the Ante at Full Tilt
As if the stakes weren't high enough... Last night, after perhaps getting bored playing against each other heads up in $500/$1000 Pot limit Omaha, Tom "durrrr" Dwan and Ziigmund decided to raise the stakes. Although they were playing in the largest games Full Tilt Poker has to offer, the two nosebleed players agreed to raise and re-raise pot size preflop so that the minimum each player would bet is $9,000 per hand preflop.
2009 Aruba Poker Classic Announced
The 8th Annual Aruba Poker Classic 2009 is heading back to the beautiful Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa for another year of unforgettable island poker from October 3rd to the 10th.
Was the Finale of Celebrity Apprentice Fixed?
Was the finale of Celebrity Apprentice fixed? That's the question being asked by Thomas Somach of PokerHelper.com.
JJ Prodigy Banned Again for Online Poker Multi-Accounting
Most rational people learn from their mistakes. Other people, just don't seem to get it. Back in December 2007, online poker player JJ Prodigy, whose real name is Josh Fields, confessed and apo
Online Poker Key Issue White House Citizen’s Briefing Book
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today praised the release of the White House Citizen's Briefing Book, a
David Williams: Sex Can Lead to Herpes …And Worse, a Relationship
Jenny Woo here with everyone's Gambling911.com favorite: The Poker Player Twitters. Did they really say that?
Poker Pros Come to Annie Duke’s Defense
Gambling911.com reported on how the world outside of poker seemed to be celebrating the victory of Joan Rivers on Sunday night's Celebrity Appr
Online Poker Tournament for Twitter Followers
UltimateBet today announced Follow Friday Freeroll, a free online poker tournament scheduled for Friday, May 15th, exclusive to Twitter users who follow UltimateBet on the popular micro-blogging si
