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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.
Poker Player Alliance’s Alfonse D'Amato in Gillibrand Controversy
It's the buzz throughout New York State this past weekend. New York's newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was introduced Friday and by her side, none other than former New York Senator and
Poker Pro Harassed by Feds: Suspected of Being Drug Dealer
Professional poker player David Peat says he was rousted at an airport by Federal agents who thought he was a drug dealer because he was carrying a lot of cash.
Peat, of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, earlier this week relayed the harrowing tale at the poker-themed posting forum, www.twoplustwo.com
Poker is a Game of Skill Say States
Two states this past month have ruled that poker is a game of skill, not chance.
"It is apparent that skill predominates over chance in Texas Hold'em poker," echoed Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A. James Jr. That decision essentially dismissed cases against a defendant jailed after hosting a poker game. The game in question allegedly involved no rake but encouraged tipping of dealers.
"Simply, if chance predominates, Texas Hold'em is gambling. If skill predominates, it is not gambling." The Honorable Judge James Jr. decreed.
More Than 50 Poker Machines Seized in Multi-Cities Raids
Police in both Chicago and New York raided two illegal gambling venues, seizing over 50 poker machines over the weekend.
Michael Phelps Caught With Bong? From Poker to Pot?
The News of the World Sunday featured a photograph allegedly of 14-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps, smoking a cannabis (marijuana) bong. The headline and caption of the photo read, cle
Super Bowl Playing Steelers Involved in Poker Lawsuit
The owners of the Super Bowl-playing Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in a controversial lawsuit about, of all things, poker.
Cuban Transgender Reporter Sparky Collins Brushes Up on English
Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, is back after a 6 month hiatus. Reporting on the world of entertainment and poker, Sparky has spent his time wisely, studying to take th
Novotel Hotel Hell: Security Beats Up On Gambling Exec’s Son
Those staying at the posh Novotel London West Hotel continued questioning Saturday how security of the chain establishment could bet permitted to allegedly assault the son of an online gambling exe
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Loves His Caddy
Today, Gambling911.com transgender reporter, the lovable Sparky Collins, looks at poker pro Daniel Negreanu's very special relationship to his golf caddy.
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Lou Loses it at CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Event
Eyewitnesses claim that Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) co-organizer, Lou Fabiano, approached the head of APCW, J.
Poker Mayhem in London as Affiliates Involved in Brawl
The award-winning Novotel London West in Hammersmith, West London, was the scene of a massive brawl late Friday involving members of two different online poker affiliate groups. Police were cal
Recession Hitting the Poker World? Tom Dwan Durr Broke
The other day AintLuck.com reported on Todd Brunson, son of the poker legend, Doyle Brunson, running into some finan
Super Bowl Betting, Online Poker Illegal in Washington State
It's that time of year again when everyone will be betting on the Super Bowl.....Everyone except those poor souls living up in Washington State.
Poker Bloodbath: Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match
We were IMing with our Danish friend Jonas Hüttel of Ekstra Bladet last night and he shared this video he did of Danish
Is Poker Pro Beth Shak The Next Thomas Alva Edison?
Thomas Alva Edison invented - among other things - the light bulb, the phonograph and the two-way telegraph. Inventors are brilliant, creative minds...sort of like the folks here at Gambling911.c
Losing Poker Player Wins Big: $173,000!
An online poker player who signed up for a free UltimateBet account just nine days ago in hopes of winning big like 11-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth has discovered that losing is just as
PokerListings.com Takes Top Spot in 2009 Super Bowl Contest
Miami, FL (PRWeb) January Miami, FL (PRWeb) January 27, 2009 - Chipleader, the award winning affiliate program for Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, today announced
PokerStars Qualifier Moritz Kranich Wins EPT Deauville
DEAUVILLE, France, January 26, 2009: The PokerStars European Poker Tour celebrated a spectacular return to France this week with PokerStars qualifier Moritz Kranich winning €851,400 against a r
Scott Ian to Play in Ollie Pop POW Charity Poker Event
One of UltimateBet's hottest poker pros is stacking his chips to help cool the earth.
Financial Crisis Hits Todd Brunson Investments Hard
It never seems to end and some of us here at Gambling911.com have concerns this is just the tip of the iceberg. Financial problems have reportedly hit the son of poker legend Doyle Brunson.
Cake Poker Welcomes Doyles Room On Board
Gambling911.com has published the DoylesRoom announcement, now let's get a perspective from the Cake Poker Network, which is among the fastest growing of the poker networks out there - already powe
Doyles Room Poker Joins the Cake Network Today
DoylesRoom.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network.
Montel Williams to Launch Brand New Poker TV Format
The world of televised poker looks set to be revolutionized in 2009 with a new format TV show, "International Team Poker League", devised by EMMY Award winning TV supremo and poker buff M
Gus Hansen Takes Down Largest Pot at Full Tilt
Gus Hansen is no stranger to the high stakes cash games on Full Tilt Poker as this is primarily where he makes his mone
2009 World Series of Poker Stimulus Package
The World Series of Poker and Harrah's, which runs the event, is offering an economic stimulus package of its own.
2009 World Series of Poker Schedule Announced
The 2009 World Series of Poker schedule has been announced. Following magnificent ratings on ESPN for the delayed final table, the 2009 WSOP will once again feature the "November Nine"
Seinfeld Star Now Shill for Online Poker Room
George Costanza, poker shill?
Whatever floats your (full) boat!
Introducing Jim Jones Jolly… Minus the Poison Cool Aid
In today's installment of the "CAP Follies" (CAP is short for Casino Affiliate Programs) we learn that co-organizer, Warren Jolly, has stepped up to the pulpit and ordered his minions to
Playboy Problems Not Stopping With Online Poker Room
The closure of Playboy's online poker room last week appears to be just the tip of the iceberg.
The famed company warned investors that it will take a write-down of goodwill and other charges amounting to more than $100 million, resulting in a net loss for Q4. The magazine publisher also expects a $4 million charge on cost-reduction initiatives, which will include an unspecified number of job cuts. The company will also fold its New York office according to reports.
"Who knew sex was a bad business to be in?" asks Belinda Luscombe of Time Magazine.
CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Group Accused of Hacking
The never ending saga of Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) is just that - NEVER ENDING - and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it just did.
