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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.

The Poker Club Writer Calls Review of Film Shocking!

Johnathon Schaech, a writer of an upcoming poker film, The Poker Club, responded to Gambling911.com special contributor Thomas Somach's re

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 02/27/2009 - 12:38

Cornel Cimpan Wins the 2009 L.A. Poker Classic

Cornel Cimpan had his biggest payday of his poker career winning $1,686,760 at this year's LA Poker Classic, which concluded during the early morning hours of Friday February 27.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 02/27/2009 - 06:35

Possible Super User Poker Scandal on Full Tilt

There is a currently unsubstantiated rumor circulating on the twoplustwo.co

Submitted by on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 22:24

LA Poker Classic Final Table Set

Chris Karagulleyan led the pack and big name player, Chris Ferguson, wasn't far behind as the final table had been set for the 2009 LA Poker Classic. The final round got under way Thursday at 7

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 22:16

Scherer Asks for Public Defender at Arraignment

The online poker pro who has been charged in the brutal murder of his own parents has asked Alameda County Superior Court Judge Robert McGuiness for a public defender, stating that he was yet to hi

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 21:57

UltimateBet Poker Customers Will Get to Play With Rock Stars

Miami, FL (PRWeb) February 22, 2009 - What do guitar picks and poker chips have in common?

Submitted by on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 19:46

Legalized Sports Betting Would Mean $30.6 Billion for US Economy

There is much talk this week about legalizing online gambling and in particular sports betting, which would account for a $30.6 billion figure as part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers 2007 industry fore

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 15:21

Poker Pro Arrested in Murder of Parents

A professional poker player suspected of killing his mother and poker pro father last year in California has been arrested and charged in the slayings.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 02/26/2009 - 11:37

Phil Ivey Wins $1.1 Million

Among his peers, Phil Ivey is regarded as the best all around poker player in the world. Whether it's live or on the virtual felt, this man is a winner, amassing a net worth most people can only

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 20:40

Free Online Poker Qualifiers for 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania

A pair of tickets to WWE®'s 25^th Anniversary of WrestleMania® could be just a pocket pair away for one Canadian* Texas Hold'em fan.

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 20:32

All In Latino Latest Poker Tournament

The Veneto - A Wyndham Grand Hotel, and the Veneto Casino are proud to present the Hot Hands Sunday Pok

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 15:47

Cake Poker Could Soon Dominate With Aggressive Approach

The Cake Poker Network is just reeling them in of late. Its partnering with major online sportsbetting enterprises could help make Cake one of the top 5 online poker networks by years end.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 11:44

Cryptologic Dispute Now a Public Affair: Concern to Shareholders

Former Cryptologic CEO, Javaid Aziz, who ran the publicly traded online software company business from April 2007 to February 2008, has been trying to establish a foothold in an effort to gain cont

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 10:59

Absolute Poker Players Are Going to the Playboy Mansion

Go to AbsolutePoker.net, where you can combine a passion for Poker with the ultimate male fantasy to win your way to the Kandyland Party at the Playboy Mansion.

AbsolutePoker.net is gearing up to make every man's sweetest fantasies come to life for 12 lucky Texas Hold'em players. The leading free-play online poker site today announced that it's giving away six trips for two to the Kandyland Party at the Playboy Mansion, getting underway on June 13, 2009.

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 00:35

2009 NBC Heads Up Poker Championship Lineup Announced

Which poker players will be playing in this year's NBC Heads Up Poker Championship? Gambling911.com has the list below.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/25/2009 - 00:18

Gus Hansen Versus Hac "trex313" Dang Poker Challenge

Fresh off his heavily publicized poker boxing match this past weekend, Gus Hansen is now taking

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/24/2009 - 22:40

Paris Hilton to Tag Team Poker Icon Doyle Brunson

Socialite Paris Hilton is preparing to take on the legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson, but she won't be alone in her quest for Jenny Woo's Se

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/24/2009 - 13:31

Poker Host Joins the Cake Poker Network

PokerHost.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network. Since their inaugural launch in 2004.

Submitted by on, Tue, 02/24/2009 - 13:11

California Poker Summit to Take Place in Mid May

Anxious to get into the online poker market, California representatives will take part in a state poker summit to be scheduled some time in Mid May. The website is expected to debut in the next f

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/23/2009 - 21:21

Pennsylvania Fighting Over Video Poker

Top government officials in the State of Pennsylvania are feuding over video poker.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 02/23/2009 - 17:45

Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match a Dud

Something is rotten in Denmark. Thankfully it is all over now. The wildly heralded Gus Hansen vs.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 02/23/2009 - 13:21

Doyle Brunson: Truman Decided to Drop Bomb While Playing Poker

I just watched a clip about the terrorists that were being held at Guantanamo Bay. The question was if the United States did the right thing in torturing the prisoners to get information.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Sun, 02/22/2009 - 21:12

California Legislators Would Speak to 888.com About Online Poker

Sources close to Gambling911.com have reported that legislators in California are so intent on legalizing online poker in that troubled state they are looking to attend an upcoming i-Gaming confere

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:17

Theo Jorgensen Wins Boxing Match: Gus Hansen Puts Up Good Fight

While poker pro Theo Jorgensen was declared the winner in Saturday's much ballyhooed Denmark clash with Gus Hansen, many in the poker community who watched the bout online believed that Hansen shou

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 19:10

European Union Must Solve Its Own Online Gambling Dilemma

The European Union has launched an investigation into U.S. action related to its clampdown on European online gambling operators, most of whom volunteered to exit the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 16:27

Theo Jorgensen vs Gus Hansen Poker Boxing Match Line Available

You can actually bet on the highly anticipated Theo Jorgensen vs.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 02/21/2009 - 10:35

PokerStars SCOOP 2009

Every year PokerStars, the world's largest online poker room holds the World Championship of Online Poker, or as it's more commonly called, WCOOP. This ev

Submitted by on, Fri, 02/20/2009 - 23:21

Bodog Faces Civil Contempt Charges in Las Vegas Court

March 5, 2009, exactly 11 years to the date that 21 online gambling operators were indicted for violation of an obscure 1963 "Wire Act" and it is this day that Bodog officers will need to

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/20/2009 - 10:07

Doyle Brunson Puts Bounty on Entourage Star Kevin Connolly Head

Kevin Connolly, Golden Globe nominee for his role as Eric "E" Murphy on the HBO hit series "Entourage", and star of the big screen blockbuster romantic comedy, "He's Just N

Submitted by on, Thu, 02/19/2009 - 23:50

Aubrey O’Day Tells G911 Ex Poker Beau David Williams Nice Guy

She referred to his foot fetish as "weird" and a "little scary" in a radio interview this week but this month's Playboy model and fashionista, Aubrey O'Day, insisted to Gambling

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Thu, 02/19/2009 - 22:39

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Jackson Koivun chances to win the next golf tournament, The Rock Classic, were second shortest at prediction markets after he went on to win the 3M Open in stunning fashion. It was only his 3rd pro appearance. Plus "Spider-Man: Brand New Day opening box office weekend total trading is now available.

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Chapel Hill North Carolina Golfer Jackson Koivun Winning the 3M Open Would Be Huge for the Sport....and for Sportsbooks

There's a new young golfer on the scene who many are hoping will reinvigorate the game the same way Tiger Woods did during his reign of championships. His payout odds for a win Sunday would be $3300 for every $100 bet.

Gianni Infantino Out as FIFA President Odds as Leaked Argentina Letter Attracts Further Scrutiny

Polymarket traders, at least for now, aren't buying into the notion that Infantino's days are numbered following the latest controversy. That prediction market only has Infantino at an 18% chance of being removed as president by December 31.