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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.
Vanessa Rousso Poker Tour in Florida
As some of you are aware, Vanessa Rousso has been in South Florida doing her poker tour with Big Slick Camp (http://www.BigSlickBootCamp.com). She s
Lakers Owner Jerry Busse as Part Phil Hellmuth Dream Team Poker
The Dream Team Poker tournament is taking place in Las Vegas this weekend and it's a concept that many believe will become the next big thing in poker.
Poker Players Alliance Applauds New Study
Washington, DC (March 27, 2009) -The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members
Somach: Your 15 Minutes of Poker Fame Are Up… Or Maybe Not
Winning a big poker tournament can make you an instant celebrity anywhere.
Even finishing as the runnerup will grant you a modicum of fame.
UltimateBet Adds Items from Celebrity Apprentice to Auction Site
UltimateBet is giving Texas Hold'em fans the chance to own a piece of television history.
DoylesRoom Launches Beat The Brunsons $100,000 Poker Challenge
Poker players won't have to wait until this summer's World Series of Poker to share a table with the heavyweights of the game.
DoylesRoom.com today announced the launch of the $100,000 Beat The Brunsons Challenge. Normally in attendance at the highest buy-in live events, charity appearances, and exclusive televised tournaments, the first family of poker will now assemble in an online multi-table no limit Texas Hold'em tournament at DoylesRoom.com.
The Doyle Brunson Won’t Compete With Durr Poker Challenge
In the words of Marlon Brando when he was playing the Godfather, "How did we ever come to this?" Good Googa Mooga, I never saw anything like the different comments about my "challe
Annie Duke Will Lead This Year’s WSOP Ladies Only Event
The World Series of Poker Academy's Ladies Only Event, hosted by WSOP bracelet winner and star of "The Celebrity Apprentice" Annie Duke, is heading back to Las Vegas this summer. The two-day academy, which has successfully sent graduates to final tables at the World Series of Poker the past two years and saw one of its graduates win the title of Ladies World Champion in 2007, will be held June 5 - 6, 2009, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, just ahead of the $1,000 buy-in Ladies No-Limit Hold'em World Championship.
Celebrity Apprentice Poker Pro Annie Duke Likes Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is this year's Chris Daughty on American Idol. You can't fault him for his originality even if he managed to kill a few cats last week with that
UFC Bans Full Tilt Poker
The world's second largest online poker, Full Tilt Poker, has been banned by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
Economic Stimulus Package in the Form of Bad Poker Luck
An Orlando resident received some much needed economic stimulus late Wednesday evening after cracking an $807,543 Bad Beat Jackpot at the online poker room A
Australia Blacklist May Cost Election
The controversy continues regarding Australia's leaked list of blacklisted websites which included, among others, the legal gambling enterprise, Betfair, as well as some online poker portals.
"We didn't know [about the ban]," said Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits. "We've been licensed to operate in Australia for three years and have never received a complaint or any allegation that Betfair locally or globally is not allowed usage by Australians. The global Betfair site is used by Australians every day."
Patrik Antonius Extends Lead Over Tom Durr Dwan
There is no doubting Patrik Antonius' skill level. His latest results in his challenge match against Du
UltimateBet Online Poker Room Celebrates 10 Years in Business
It's official! A new look of the Roman "X" reveals UltimateBet's 10th Anniversary theme, setting the gladiatorial tone as UltimateBet's catch cry "Let the Games Begin" ushers in 10 months of magnificent celebrations fitting for UB's historic 10 year milestone, including a mammoth $10 Million sponsorship on the table for anyone player to grab at this year's World Series of Poker ("WSOP").
Somach Lashes Out At Poker Twitters
It was only a matter of time.
Self-important poker players who think the world is interested in their every thought have been blogging for a while now.
The blog-short for web log, a type of online diary-has become a staple for poker pros such as Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr., Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu, Annie Duke and many others.
But blogging is so old hat, and this is, after all, the year 2009.
The year of Twitter.
WrestleMania 25 Free Online Poker Tournament Winner Named
Leading online poker site UltimateBet.net today announced the winner of its popular Win Your Way to WrestleMania 25 Free Online Poker Tournament.
PKR Poker Hot Shot Operator Of The Year
PRK Poker, the innovative 3D card room, has overtaken Bodog as the 14th largest online poker room according to
Washington State Appeals Court Says No To Online Poker
A Renton lawyer's campaign to make Washington state safe for Internet poker players lost again on Monday.
Annie Duke Survives Another Week of Celebrity Apprentice
Well, I survived another week...yay! Tonight I watched the show while commenting on Twitter. I tweeted on the @CelebApprentice account.
$350,000 Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Missed by.25 cents
Two players over at Absolut
Online Poker Jackpot Goes Over $500,000: Losers Win
Lots of Bad Beat Jackpot tables now open at two major online poker destinations where the jackpot has topped $500,000.
Naked Russell Brand May be Banned….In Australia
Posing naked in front of his window, the News of the World proclaimed: "LOOKY looky! Here's Russell Brand showing off his prize assets in Australia."
Absolute Poker’s Liv Boeree Sets Sights on PokerNews Cup
Absolute Poker's Liv Boeree is getting ready to conquer the poker tables and the ski slopes, all in one shot.
Layne Flack: I Enjoy Driving Fast and Will Never Take a Breathalyzer
Arrested for DUI just two weeks ago which prompted poker pro Layne Flack to miss his appearance on NBC's National Head's Up Poker Championship, he's now playing in the World Poker Tour Bay 101. T
Dream Team Poker Lineup Announced
Dream Team Poker today announced the team lineup for their upcoming tournament to be held at the prestigious po
Betfair Banned: CEO Outraged
Following leakage of an Australian "Ban List", Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits expressed outraged with government officials. Twaits was unaware that his company's website had been blacklisted
Australia Banning Online Poker Sites
In a leaked report obtained by the website WikiLeaks.com, it was revealed that Australia's list of 2395 "banned website" stretched well beyond the realm of child pornography and "how
Gus Hansen Accuses Other Online Poker Players of Cheating
In a shocking accusation, Gus Hansen openly accused Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond and Urindanger of colluding against him during a recent session of $500/$1000 PLO over on Full Tilt Poker.
Could Full Tilt Poker Buy a Vegas Casino?
Much of the talk over the past few years has related to a Las Vegas casino property such as MGM or Harrah's purchasing an already established online poker firm the likes of
Gus Hansen and Dang Brothers Light Things Up
Gus Hansen and the Dang Brothers provided a ton of entertainment for lucky railbirds over on Full Tilt Poker
