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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.
888.com Hosts Charity Poker Tournament for Australia Wildfire Victims
Gambling911.com applauds 888.com for its efforts in trying to raise money for those affected by the wildfires in Australia last week. Our friend,
Poker Pro Among Those Arrested in Michael Phelps Bong Case
Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, may have gotten off easy following the now infamous "bong smoking" photo. He just lost a precious endorsement deal with Kellogg but others
Poker Pro Casts Black Magic Spell Over Aubrey O’Day
One time Danity Kane diva, Aubrey O'Day, was seen partying it up with poker pro David Williams this past weekend, putting to rest rumors that she is bi-sexual.
Poker Pro David Williams Gets It On With Aubrey O’Day
It seems that poker pro David Williams has dumped the old ladies and is starting to "date" girls his own age. Notorious for appearing in a "granny foot fetish" video billed as
UltimateBet Poker Marks 10th Anniversary With Top Tournaments
UltimateBet spring boards its landmark 10th Anniversary festivities with the launch of its hotly-anticipated sate
Stabbing Suspect is Sister of Poker Pro
A Montana woman who was arrested for stabbing a man is the sister of professional poker player Jesse Petrakis, PokerHelper.com has learned exclusively.
Pennsylvania resident Cracks $813,341.85 Poker Jackpot
Online poker player HDCOWBOY hits sweet Valentine's Eve Bad Beat Jackpot of over $813,000 to take home $264,418.89 at Absolute Poker.
Miami, FL (PRWeb) February 14, 2009 - Online poker players at Absolute Poker have a whole bunch of reasons to be looking at life with a much rosier outlook today after sharing in $813,341.85 when HDCOWBOY, a 65-year-old resident from Pennsylvania, ‘lassoed' the latest Bad Beat Jackpot on the eve of Valentine's Day.
South Carolina Judge Sees Poker as Game of Skill
Though he hasn't rendered a decision just yet, a South Carolina judge did say he believed Texas Hold ‘Em Poker is a game of skill following closing arguments in a nearly three year old case.
The Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge Larry Duffy's final decision could change the way in which poker is viewed in South Carolina. The state laws prohibits games of chance played with cards or dice.
"I have determined in my mind that Texas Hold ‘em is a game of skill," Duffy said toward the end of the hearing.
NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker
David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's
PokerStars to Deal 25 Billionth Hand
It is quite an exciting time to be a player of PokerStars. The site is currently running one of it's most generous promotions ever.
Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room
An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.
Poker Icon Recounts Days of Police Brutality and Raids
Poker icon Doyle Brunson believes things are way better on the poker law enforcement from than they were, say, 40 years ago when Doyle was a young lad (yes, he once was a young lad).
Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge
Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players. While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.
Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500
On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?). The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video
WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at
Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case
The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight. On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.
UltimateBet Teams Up With WWE WrestleMania XXV
UltimateBet.net is once again matching the all-in excitement of Texas Hold ‘em with the best value in entertainment - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.
Poker Club Becomes the Poker Bomb
The first poker-themed movie of 2009 is called "The Poker Club."
Most movies about poker are bombs, and this one is likely no exception.
Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Soars to $500,000
Miami, FL (PRWEB) Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - Just in time for Valentine's Day, players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker are falling "hea
8 Arrests Made in Michael Phelps Bong Case
The notorious bong Olympian gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps was photographed smoking has been found and 8 were arrested in an investigation by the Richard County Sheriff's Department. Phelps hi
Bernard Madoff Scammed Professional Poker Player
A professional poker player who is in the Poker Hall of Fame is among the thousands of investors who were scammed out of money by con man financial manager Bernard Madoff.
South Carolina Will Rule if Poker is a Game of Skill
South Carolina will be the latest state to determine if poker is a game of skill or game of chance. After victories in Pennsylvania and Colorado, the poker community took it on the chin when a We
GoDaddy.com Now The Friend of Poker?
It seems like only yesterday the online gambling was fighting to keep 141 domain names from being seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky. Thanks to an impressive effort by the The Interactive Med
Poker and Beautiful Latin Girls Combine for Veneto Tournament
The Veneto - A Wyndham Grand Hotel, and the Veneto Casino announce their Weekly Poker Tournament at the exclusive Veneto Poker Room.
Michael Phelps Will Get Back on Track Says Poker Icon Brunson
Poker legend Doyle Brunson, who worked with Michael Phelps over the fall to help him better play the game of poker, believes the Olympic gold medal swimmer will recover from the fallout associated
Tom Durr Dwan Has Big Weekend in Wake of Big Poker Challenge
Amid reports that he was leaking money at the highest levels of cash games on Full Tilt Poker,
Oklahoma to Welcome World Series of Poker Academy
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional camps where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, will head to Thackervi
Online Gambling and the Economy: The Media Stimulus
Throughout these trying times, Gambling911.com will be highlighting ways in which a fully legalized online gambling industry can help to stimulate the U.S.
PokerStars Makes Guinness World Record Book
The biggest online poker room has managed to break a Guinness World record.
Jamie Gold Signs on With Merge Poker’s Aced.com
"I am looking for, and will find a (poker) site that we can all trust, accepts US players, and will teach and support their players without worry of impropriety or monies not being safe,"
