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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.
Mob Mentality as Poker Community Wants Blood
A 60 Minutes segment on an "insider poker cheating scandal" ended with one of the folks who uncovered the scam suggesting that the same thing may be happening at other online poker rooms.
JohnnyBax Leaves UltimateBet. What Next For Bax?
Readers on twoplustwo.com's forums were surprised to learn that on the heels of a revealing exposé aired on 60 minutes, highly ranked online poker pro, Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy posted t
Win $220,000 With CEREUS Point Race Celebration
First major promo offered through the CEREUS Poker Network invites players to compete for $220,000 in free money
The CEREUS Poker Network is taking its highly publicized bigger and better concept to an extreme. Just two months after UltimateBet and Absolute Poker each launched a $115,000 Points Race, both online poker sites today announced a $220,000 contest set to get underway on December 1st.
Absolute Poker, UltimateBet to Comply With Kentucky State Order
Poker players looking to access their AbsolutePoker.com and UltimateBet.com accounts from the state of Kentucky
Did 60 Minutes Story Help Absolute Poker, Online Poker Rooms?
Maybe websites like Gambling911.com are all too caught up in the online poker scene to really understand the true impact of Sunday evening's 60 Minutes segment pertaining to the much talked about A
Poker Cheating Scandal Raises Questions Regarding Big Name Pros
In a very well written report from our friends at AintLuck.com, the spotlight shines on today's big name poker pros - specifically Phil Ivey.
The question: Is it a conflict of interest for a part-owner in an online poker room the likes of Full Tilt Poker to rack up over $8 million in cash games over an 18 month span there?
AintLuck attempts to answer that question.
Caroline Caz Pal: Michael Phelps New Girlfriend
It's good to be Michael Phelps these days. Aside from getting to swim with the likes of Anderson Cooper as part of a 60 Minutes segment on his post Olympics life, the gold medal record holder has
2008 WSOP Winner Taxing Issue
Poker's newest champ needs a good tax attorney.
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CBS Was Once Involved In Online Gambling
The following is an editorial piece related to this past weekend's 60 Minutes segment on an Internet poker cheating scandal.
Poker Community Reacts to 60 Minutes Story
The folks at Two Plus Two, a popular posting forum community covering the game of poker, offered their reaction to the 60 Minutes piece that aired Sunday ni
Poker Cheaters Story Airs on 60 Minutes
The much anticipated poker cheaters story aired Sunday night on the most watched news magazine, 60 Minutes. The story was heavily promoted throughout Sunday's NFL games including two marquee late
Industry Disputes 60 Minutes Claim That Online Poker Is Illegal
The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on a highly publicized "insider cheating scandal" (a la a "super user account") already has the online poker community up in arms before
Top NFL Games Mean Strong Ratings for 60 Minutes Poker Story
Sometimes good stories are missed on 60 Minutes as a result of NFL games being played out past the 7 pm EST hour on Fox.
First CEREUS Bad Beat Jackpot Pays New Player $789.827.72
Days after signing up for a new account, an online poker player named Square Route pops sky-high Bad Beat Jackpot
It couldn't be more fitting for a 2-day old poker network. An online Texas Hold'em player, who registered with UltimateBet a handful of days ago, has won over $250,000 playing Texas Hold'em at UltimateBet.com's Bad Beat Jackpot tables.
Wass Poker Forum Challenge Offering Sponsorships, Cash, More
WassPoker has opened preregistration on their next set of Online Forum Challenge events in December!
60 Minutes to Air Absolute Poker Insider Cheating Story Sunday
It's finally here. The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on insider cheating and online poker. At the center of the investigation, AbsolutePoker.com
Poker Brat Starts His Own Clothing Line
Retailers are no doubt nervous entering this "make or break" holiday season with the economy in complete disarray. But that hasn't stopped poker pro Phil Hellmuth from opening his own c
PartyGaming Profits Continue to Decline
As world economies continue to slide downward, the trend has carried over into the finances of online poker companies as well.
10 to Life for Woman in Professional Poker Player Slaying
A woman has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for stabbing her husband-a professional poker player-to death in a Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, condominium last year.
The Best Poker Players In The World?
The Boston Examiner asked the question this week. Who are the best poker players in the world?
Professional Poker Player Boris Becker Dumped Via Text
Sparky Collins, everyone's favorite Cuban transgender reporter can barely get those big manly fingers around the keys of his cell phone to text.
Getting Around Online Gambling Prohibition? Lottery Site Explains
The website www.lottoIP.com claims to a way of gambling online legally in the United States, even in the commonwealth of Kentucky, which in recent months has t
Netherlands Banks Reject Call to Police Online Gambling Transactions
The Netherlands Bankers Association (NVB) this week rejected the idea that they would be able to police transactions used for the purpose of online gambling. The NVB told Justice Minister Hirsch
Clonie Gowen Full Tilt Poker Friction Was Seen Coming
Gambling911.com this week reported on how a 1 percent partner in online poker's second biggest room, Full Tilt, was suing that company and a number of its other partners, including a number of big
Charity Poker Helps Wall Street Employees Overcome Economic Doom
Leave it to the game of poker to help erase the concerns over a current economic crisis gripping much of the world.
Randy Couture Loses UFC 91, Wins With Full Tilt Poker
The world's second largest online poker room has joined forces with one of the world's greatest Mixed Martial Arts fighters, Randy Couture.
Gambling Not a Huge Problem on College Campuses: Drugs, Booze Is
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel has some harsh words for Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan and his reaction to accusations that point guard
Full Tilt Poker, Numerous Poker Players Being Sued
Gowen v. Tiltware LLC, et al.
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Denies He’s a Racist For McCain Vote
The Texas Dolly, poker legend Doyle Brunson, has had to fight off allegations that he is a racist after publicly proclaiming he voted for Republican John McCain in this month's US Presidential Elec
Boycott on Kentucky, Bourbon, Underwear Called Off For Now
Gambling911.com has given the green light to its readers to visit Kentucky, eat Papa John's Pizza and - more important of all - enjoy some good ‘ol Kentucky bourbon.
