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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.
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.
Allinlatino.com Poker Next Lifestyle of a Winner Party
Once again, Allinlatino.com is leading with another 'Lifestyle of a Winner Party!' This fabulous event will take place on November 8th at the Majestic Casino in the MultiCentro Mall, Panama City.
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
Annie Duke Not Leaving UltimateBet Poker
"No...I am NOT leaving Ultimatebet!" Poker legend Annie Duke proclaimed in her blog this week.
Ms. Duke is the long time face of Ultimatebet.com. She acts as a charitable representative of the world's 8th largest online poker room/network along side multi-bracelet winner, Phil Hellmuth. Annie Duke was responding to rumors that were spreading across the Web.
Patrik Antonius Wins $606K Poker Hand
Following up a week in which the largest online poker pot ever changed four times, Patrik Antonius was involved in another trademark pot.
Durrrr Still Leading Cash Game Winner for 2008
With only weeks remaining on the calendar year of 2008, online poker pro Tom "durrrr" Dwan is still leading the charge with a whopping $2,262,420 in total winnings.
President Barack Obama: What This Means To Online Gambling
It's finally over. Barack Obama has been named the first Black President of the United States.
So what does this mean for online gambling?
It could be good...or maybe not.
World Poker Tour Enterprises, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial Results
WPTE 0.39, 0.00, 0.0%) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. Business highlights for the quarter included the delivery of three episodes of Season Six of the World Poker Tour(R) ("WPT") television series and signing a broadcast license agreement with Fox Sports Network ("FSN") to air 26 all-new, one hour episodes of Season Seven of the WPT television series in the United States, across FSN's national sports cable network.
Microgaming Website Down: A Kentucky Casualty?
On Tuesday morning, one of the online gambling industry's largest software providers, Microgaming, was not online. The dreaded "Site Not Available" appeared when anyone tried to type in
Online Poker Players Watch Washington State Governor Race Closely
Will she stay or will she go? The Washington State Governor race is close as Democrat Chris Gregoire is facing a stiff challenge from Dino Rossi, a former state senator. The two restaged their
Poker Writer Tom Somach Upsets Another Country
First it was Denmark.
Alex Rodriguez - High Stakes Poker Player
Professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez is not only playing Madonna, he's got a knack for some high stakes poker as well.
Boycott Papa John’s, Pizza Hut? Is Kentucky Really The Pizza Capital?
One interesting "fact" that has come out of the debacle involving Kentucky's decision to seize 141 online gambling domains, we have discovered that the Kentucky - of all places - is the p
Legal Documents Obtained Related to ZIP Payment Online Gambling Solutions
Gambling911.com has obtained legal documents filed by the US Government in cases against ZIP Payment Solutions founders, Edward Courdy and Michael Gardone. Both operated a payment processing comp
Jenny Woo Talks To Barney Frank: Online Gambling Not Bad for Economy
As one of the key allies for the online gambling industry, Democratic Congressman Barney Frank has been working diligently to have the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) repealed. A
Two New Poker Hall of Fame Inductees Two New Poker Hall of Fame Inductees
As part of the ceremonies for the final table of the main event of the World Series of Poker held on November 9th, Dewey Tomko and Henry Orenstein will be inducted to the Poker Hall of fame.
Boycott Kentucky: Internet Community Expresses Outrage
A website calling itself www.boycottkentucky.com orchestrated a campaign Friday to have angry Web users call Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's office e
Online Poker Nearly Destroyed Strictly Come Dancing Star
Austin Healey lost nearly £15,000 playing online poker.
Wass Poker Forum $6000 Challenge
WassPoker is warming up for its second set of Online Forum Events this weekend.
It’s a Halloween $200,000 Treat At UltimateBet Poker
Forget the candy! Want the chance for a cool $200,000 this Halloween? Take part in UltimateBet.com's Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament TONIGHT (
