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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.
PPA Disappointed in Ruling in KY Domain Name Seizure Case
WASHINGTON, DC. (October 16, 2008) -The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide and more than 16,000 members in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, today expressed its disappointment in the ruling by the Franklin Circuit Court that states poker is not a game of skill and maintained the Commonwealth's right to seize the domain names of Internet gambling websites if these sites do not "geo-block" access for residents of Kentucky.
Kentucky Today: Georgia, Texas Tomorrow
Pat O'Brien, Greenburg-Trauig attorney for i-gaming, had this to say about today's ruling by Judge Wingate, that i-gaming operators must block Kentucky traffic to avoid forfeiture of their domain n
New Law Opens Door for 500,000 New Italian Online Poker Players
PokerStars today announced the launch of PokerStars.it (see website here) which signals a landmark development in building an Italian only version of
North American Poker Championship Winner Is....
The 2008 North American Poker Championship winner has been announced and it's a name few of the Gambling911.com readers would know.
Glen Witmer has beaten poker pro Gavin Smith.
2008 North American Poker Championship- Glen Witmer or Gavin Smith?
It was down to the wire Thursday night with two players left out of 454 players competing in this year's World Poker Tour (WPT) North American Poker Championship.
Don’t Write Checks You Can’t Cash
The old saying still holds true today but unlike the "old" days where an unpaid debt may have meant imminent bodily harm, Sean Ahn was served with court papers asking him to pay up on a $
Opinion and Order in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Case (In Its Entirety)
Edward Leyden, President of The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, on Thursday declared "We are going to fight like Hell".
Association to Challenge Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Ruling
Kentucky circuit court Judge Thomas Wingate has ordered owners of 141 domain names to appear at a November 17th forfeiture hearing, and demonstrate that they are blocking traffic from Kentucky.
Kahnawake to Show Up in Kentucky for Online Gambling Sites?
A Kentucky judge ruled Thursday that 141 online gambling domain names are to be seized on November 17 unless owners of the cited domains show up in a Frankfort, Kentucky circuit court to demonstrat
Forfeiture Hearing in Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Case
A Kentucky judge has ruled that 141 online gambling domain names will be turned over to the commonwealth on November 17.
PartyGaming, Sportingbet Coming Back to US Online Gambling Market?
An interesting report surfaced this week in the Times of London.
Kathy Liebert Looking to Finish Strong at WPT Canada
With only 11 players left out of 454, one of the more recognizable names in poker, Kathy Liebert, was still among the top 10 chip leaders by Wednesday night.
Wall Street Bailout a “Farce” Says Poker Legend Doyle Brunson
This 700 billion dollar bailout doesn't seem to be changing anything. The stock market keeps going down and banks keep going under. The culprits are being rewarded at the taxpayer's expense.
Computer Problems Lead to Kentucky Domain Case Delay
There will be no decision Wednesday to determine if some 141 online gambling domains are to be seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky.
Congress Has a New Ratings Guide….Put Out by Poker Community
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today announced the creation of the PPA Congressional Ratings Guide, ava
WPT: North American Poker Championship Day 2 Chip Leaders
The prize pool for the WPT: North American Poker Championship has finally been announced.
$1,250,352 CAD
$612,427 CAD
$319,337 CAD
$262,469 CAD
$196,851 CAD
Is Rough Economy Hurting Poker? Online and Brick and Mortar Evidence
Gambling911.com speaks to many online poker affiliates on a regular basis. The consensus is clear: revenues are down thus far in October, way down.
2008 World Series of Poker Chip Leader Plays for Multiple Sclerosis
Stakes at the Final Table of the 2008 World Series of Poker® just got a little higher.
Wednesday Still Target Day for Decision in Kentucky Domain Decision
A Franklin County Circuit Judge is still on schedule to render his decision in a controversial case whereby the Kentucky commonwealth is looking to seize some 141 Internet gambling domain names.
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Poker After Dark to Feature High Rollers Cash Game
The popular late night television show Poker after Dark will feature a lineup of poker superstars when it airs a high rollers c
Indian Nation May Take Action Against Kentucky, Governor Beshear
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear wants 141 online gambling domain names seized. He has called the businesses behind these domain names (all of which operate internationally) "leeches".
Poker Players Alliance Claims Kentucky Has Most Poker Players in US
An effort by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to eradicate the online gambling and poker industry in his state by seizing some 141 related domain names, including most of the top Internet poker room
All Eyes on Kentucky as Internet Gambling Domain Decision Nears
Larry Dale Keeling, Lexington Herald-leader columnist, offered his own opinion on what will likely transpire this week in his home state of Kentucky where a Franklin Circuit Court judge is set to m
UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic Winner Matt Brady Goes on Shopping Spree
Having just won a cool $1 million at this year's Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic (see UltimateBet website for more), Matt Brady has gone MIA.
Interview with a Blind Poker Player
Just last month, Full Tilt Poker signed poker pro Hal Lubarsky to their roster of Full Tilt pros.
Truly Bizarre Kentucky Court Did Not Reject Domain Case in the First Place
Last month, a Kentucky circuit court judge granted a request by the governor to have 141 Web site names used by online gaming operations transferred to the state's control.
Go Daddy Responds to Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Order
In response to the concerns over registrar Go Daddy turning over the certificate for a number of online poker sites to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that company has issued a press release.
Jimmy McSweeney Record Win at Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival
Capacity-busting 832 entrants create a prize pool of €416,000 at Killarney, Ireland tournament - the largest European ranking event ever.
Affiliate Poker News: Million Dollar Poker Club Controversy
Playsafe raised more than a few eyebrows at CAP Europe recently.
