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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.
Kentucky Commonwealth Seizes Doyles Room Online Poker Site
In a shocking development, DoylesRoom.com has become the latest victim of the Kentucky commonwealth's efforts to seize some 141 online gambling domain names.
Kentucky Governor Calls Online Gambling Operators Shady
In an interview with one of the local Lexington, Kentucky news affiliates, Kentucky Governor referred to online gambling operators as "a little bit shady".
Governor Steve Steve Beshear attempted to seize up to 141 online gambling site domain names in recent weeks, calling the businesses "leeches". Beshear has indicated that he wishes to protect his own state economy, in particular the horse racing sector.
Internet Commerce Could be Hurt by Kentucky Domain Case
Jeremiah Johnston, a spokesman for the Washington D.C-based Internet Commerce Association, says Kentucky is overstepping into federal territory in its attempt to seize some 141 online gambling doma
What Happened in the 22 Hours it Took John Juanda to Win the 2008 WSOPE
22 grueling hours. That's how long it took John Juanda to win the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe.
Governor Beshear’s Attack on Web Domains Could Jeopardize Kentucky Growth
Prosecutors representing the commonwealth of Kentucky argue that state law bans bans "illegal gambling devices" and, as such, the state has every right to seize up to 141 online casino, s
Something Rotten in Denmark: It’s Poker Writer Thomas Somach
Controversial, caustic but a popular read: poker writer and special contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, Thomas Somach, may be the most hated man in all of Denmark these days, more hated tha
Online Poker Room Shuts Down After Questioned Over Locale
An online poker room, which just two weeks ago claimed to be on fire, has closed its doors.
Duplicate Poker has shut down Sunday. The reason: A troubled world economy, or so they say.
Pizza Delivery Man Wins Big at 2008 WSOPE
Until very recently Chris Elliott was delivering pizzas at night while playing online poker during the day.
Kentucky, Other State Poker Players Urged to Show up at Forum Monday
The powerful million plus member Poker Players Alliance claims to have thousands of members residing in the great state of Kentucky.
Motion to Dismiss in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case
The Internet Gaming and Media Association has released its Motion to Dismiss to the media on Friday responding to Kentucky's attempt at seizing various online gambling domain names.
Massive Showing Anticipated at Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Hearing Likely
In anticipation for a showdown between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the burgeoning multi billion dollar online gambling industry, Gambling911.com can report that the media will be at Tuesday's
2008 WSOPE Winner: John Juanda
Multiple bracelet winner John Juanda has just walked off with another having become the second person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.
Even after a grueling 22 hour final table, John Juanda could not wipe the smile off his face as he held his fourth WSOP bracelet aloft and posed for the throng of waiting photographers. Cool and implacable, Juanda never lost his focus, went on tilt, or lost his temper on his way to victory tonight.
Danish Poker Pro Pulls Plug on Disastrous Website
Danish poker pro Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen is truly a great poker player, having won nearly six million dollars in career poker tournament earnings.
But when it comes to running a website-even one about poker-he is just as inept as the next clown who thinks anyone can sit down at a computer and create and operate a successful website. Hansen's website, at www.theplayr.com (that's "player" without the "e"), has announced it is pulling the plug.
A press release sent to gambling media and also posted on the website reads:
Daniel Negreanu Fails to Grab WSOPE Win
It was down to the wire between John Juanda and Stanislav Alekhin at this year's World Series of Poker Europe.
$750,000 Guaranteed Super Stack Tournament
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2008) - Straights, pocket pairs and smooth calls will highlight the action in October at Mohegan Sun's new 42-table poker room located in the 64,000 square-foot Casino of
Seeing is Believing as Full Tilt Blind Poker Pro Reveals His Techniques
Several weeks ago, AintLuck.com broke the news that Full Tilt Poker was signing blind poker professional, Hal Lubarsky to their poker team.
Five Remain at 2008 World Series of Poker Europe
Nine finalists now down to five remaining at the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).
An Online Poker Room Operating Legally From the United States? You Bet!
PurePlay.com's CEO, Jason Kellerman, sat down with Yours Truly while at Barcelona's European i-Gaming Congress and Expo and answered some questions about the subscriber based online poker company t
Russian Players Have Impact on World Series of Poker Once Again
Russia's Ivan Demidov was listed with +425 odds at BetCRIS.com to win the 2008 World Series of Poker.
2008 WSOPE Final Table Decided: Three Multiple Bracelet Winners Make Cut
With 363 entrants - the exact same number as last year - the second ever World Series of Poker Europe was about to conclude. By Thursday evening the 2008 WSOPE final 9 table was determined.
Daniel Negreanu Tries for First World Series of Poker Main Event Win
It's hard to imagine that one of the poker world's most recognizable faces, Daniel Negreanu, has yet to actually win a World Series of Poker main event.
Poker Players Alliance Praises Robert Menendez Bill
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nation-wide, today commended Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing S.
Legalized Online Poker Will Most Certainly Boost US Economy
The numbers are staggering: Poker pro John Juanda has $7,100,000 in total career total winnings to date.
New Online Poker Bill to be Introduced by Controversial Senator
New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez intends to introduce a new bill that would regulate online poker and other "games of skill".
The Senate bill's introduction follows a 30-16 vote on Sept. 16 by the House Financial Services Committee that would require federal agencies to define unlawful Internet gambling before completing regulations to enforce a current ban on the activity.
Annette Obrestad Won't Repeat 2007 WSOPE Win
The second annual World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event will not have a repeat winner.
WSOPE Update Has Daniel Negreanu, Johnson Juanda Among Chip Leaders
The 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) was down to 26 players from 363 entries with some familiar names among the big chip leaders.
BodogLife.com Complaints Mount: Slow Pays Continue
Customers are getting paid albeit slowly....very slowly.
Youth in Spain Apparently Yawn at Prospect of More
In Barcelona Spain a group that tracks social trends has released a statement that over the last two years, the popularity of poker with younger adults is waning.
WSOPE Main Event Cut Down to 179 from 362
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu was enjoying early success at this year's World Series of Poker European main event. Negreanu was the second biggest chip leader heading into Day 2.
The Canadian - voted one of Gambling911.com Jenny Woo's Top 10 Sexiest Poker Players of 2008 - has total live tournament winnings exceeding $10,400,000, behind Jamie Gold, Joseph Hachem, and Phil Hellmuth and has the most tournament earnings of any individual who has not won the WSOP Main Event.
Jamie Rosen has career winnings of $131,428 in live tournaments.
World Series of Poker Winner Russ Hamilton UltimateBet Poker Cheat
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission today released its findings into a very high profile cheating scandal involving Absolute Poker and, later, the company's sister site, UltimateBet.com.
