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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.
iMEGA Files Response to Government in Gaming Law Challenge
Nov. 13, 2008 - The legal team for the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) today filed their response brief with the US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, the latest step in their challenge to the constitutionality of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA). Their suit - iMEGA v.
Did Congress Just Legalize Online Gambling?
Did Congress just legalize online gambling? That's what one columnist for the Kansas City Star Gaming Blog believes
UIGEA Regulations Issued: Still Vague and Problematic
Nov. 12, 2008 - The US Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System today released the final regulations for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA). Volumes of testimony about the law's vagueness and practical unworkability from both within and without the administration, most notably from the US banking sector, upon which the burden for enforcing UIGEA will fall, appears not have swayed regulators, as the published regulations differed little from the draft version that had been the subject of debate for more than a year.
Online Gambling Bank Regulations Would Not Apply to Payouts
The US Treasury Department on Wednesday published regulations pertaining to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. It does not stipulate which online gambling transactions are "le
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Regulations Published By Treasury Department Related to UIGEA
On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department published regulations for policy enforcement of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
CBC Interviews Paul Leggett, COO of Absolute Poker and UltimateBet
Absolute Poker and UltimateBet Poker COO Paul Leggett sat down to speak with the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Company) to discuss his company's trying times over the past 10 months. In a candid inte
100 Percent Rakeback To Players Via Paynorake.com Poker
Rakeback poker offering can save players $400 to $500 per month
Shaun O'Neill, the Director of Affiliate Marketing for PayNoRake.com, stated in regard to the 100 percent rakeback paid daily to poker players: "We are looking forward to the industry's reaction. We know that players and affiliates will be happy as no other poker site in the industry is offering the rakeback levels and the earning potential that PayNoRake is offering.
Bush Administration Finalizing Internet Gambling Regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration is moving in its last weeks to finalize regulations to enforce a controversial law that seeks to block Internet gambling.
Black Poker Pros Already Have Made Their Mark: Woo Rates Them
As someone who spent a portion of my childhood living in Africa, and as an Asian American, I like so many others in the United States feel so elated by the election of our first African American
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Voted For John McCain
After playing coy all through the U.S. Presidential campaign regarding who he was supporting, poker legend Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson has finally come clean.
Why Has Poker Fallen On Such Hard Times?
The following is an opinion piece by Gambling911.com Publisher, Christopher Costigan.
The pundits are already suggesting that this year's World Series of Poker will witness declining television ratings just as the event has seen a drop in entries over the past two years. ESPN will be airing the final this evening, although a winner was declared during the early morning hours. It's the closest ESPN has ever aired the WSOP following live play. It may all be for naught.
Poker has fallen on hard times and it has little to do with the shattered economy.
Peter Eastgate Wins 2008 World Series of Poker
Denmark's Peter Eastgate has become the youngest player to ever win a World Series of Poker, breaking the record held by Phil Hellmuth, Jr. for the last 19 years.
Peter Eastgate Becomes First Hundred Million Dollar Man at 2008 WSOP
Updated chip counts shortly after 3 am EST at the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP) had Denmark's Peter Eastgate as the first hundred million dollar man.
Poker Player Johnny Chan All-In Endorsing Sexual Stamina Drink
Just prior to Sunday night's World Series of Poker dinner break, poker pro Johnny Chan approached the mike to plug to promote his new energy drink, which among other things will help improve one's
David Rheem Out and Ivan Demidov Leads 2008 WSOP
One of the favorites to win the 2008 WSOP was out fast. David Rheem busted out in 7th place around 8:30 pm EST.
Red States Are Now Purple Says Internet Gambling Trade Org Founder
"Those red states that are now blue are really purple," declared Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association founder, Joe Brennan, Jr.
2008 World Series of Poker Final: Interview With Ylon Schwartz
Continuing my interviews with the World Series of Poker final players, I had a chance to sit down with Ylon Schwartz.
You could say that I was his cup of morning coffee as my phone call woke him up. We got the interview started immediately and Jenny learned a thing or two about this veteran of poker in which he's been playing for the past 15 years. However, he played professional chess for 12 years before he realized he could make more money in the poker world. He opened up to me and told me what he does in his spare time to who he voted for in this years election.
2008 World Series of Poker Final : Darus Suharto Interview
Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, had an opportunity to sit down with Darus Suharto, who will be playing 6th in chips (12,520,000) during the 2008 WSOP final table on November the 10
2008 WSOP Final Table Betting Odds
The 2008 WSOP final table is about to get underway after a three month delay and you can bet which of the professional poker players are going to win the main event.
Ivan Demidov Intimidating After Finishing 2nd at WSOPE? Think Not!
Russian Ivan Demidov managed something pretty amazing this year. He finished 2nd at the World Series of Poker Europe final table (WSOPE) and now he's among the nine that will face off
2008 WSOP Final Table: Jenny Woo Interviews The Players
With the highly anticipated 2008 World Series of Poker about to get underway Tuesday, Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo had an opportunity to sit down with a few of the finalists.
2008 World Series of Poker Final: Dennis Phillips Interview
Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, had an opportunity to sit down with 2008 World Series of Poker chip leader who coming into this week's delayed final had $26,296,000 in chips.
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Former GOP House Majority Leader Defends Internet Gambling
Dick Armey was the GOP house majority leader (1995-2003) and was one of the architects of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of bo
First Poker Player President Since Nixon
With the election this week of Barack Obama as President of the United States, there will be a poker player in the White House for the first time since Richard Nixon was elected President in 1968
Treasury Department Finalizes Online Gambling Regulations
The Treasury Department has finalized regulations that would effectively ban online gambling in the U.S. and is trying to have them implemented in the waning days of the Bush administration.
Microgaming Online Gambling Software Website To Block All US Traffic
Gambling911.com has learned that effective Monday, Microgaming - a leading software provider for online casinos and poker sites based in South Africa and the Isle of Man - will begin blocking all U
2008 WSOP Loses Steam: November Nine Fail To Shine
Not even the possibility of an arrest or showdown between the USA vs. Russia has ignited enough passion as we head into the 2008 WSOP final.
Court Approves $15 Million Settlement in UltimateBet Matter
Tokwiro Claimed Damages As A Result of UltimateBet Cheating Scandal Refunds To Affected Players Completed
