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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.
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.
Kentucky Cannot Go After Registrars In Foreign Countries
In regard to the heavily covered Kentucky Internet gambling domain seizure case whereby the commonwealth's governor, Steve Beshear, wants to block 141 gambling websites, a Gambling911.com reader wi
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Case: Predicted Outcome
Gambling911.com had the opportunity to sit in on Tuesday's very high profile online gambling domain seizure case in Frankfort, Kentucky.
GutShot Poker Moves to Cake Network
The successful United Kingdom based Gutshot Poker has announced that it will be migrating from the Microgaming Network to relative new comer, The Cake Poker network.
Jason Mercier Takes Down the PokerStars High Rollers Event
Jason Mercier is on a tear.
Kudos to Network Solutions for Standing by Online Gambling Sites
"GoDaddy.com, the largest registrar, just rolled over," said Joe Brennan, Jr., President of the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association.
Kentucky Say It Follows ICANN Rules in Effort to Seize Gambling Domains
The reach of ICANN's Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is getting a high-profile test in an ambitious effort by Kentucky to seize the domain names of gambling Web sites for violating state l
How the Local Kentucky Media is Portraying Online Gambling Case
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear wants to block 141 gambling websites calling them illegal and unregulated. He claims that these online gambling sites are "leeches" to the Kentucky economy, yet Rick Muny, the Kentucky State Director of the Poker Players Alliance, claims his organization has well over 10,000 members in the commonwealth and winning poker players pay state taxes just like everyone else.
"I have to pay taxes on my winnings," Muny pointed out during a Monday press release.
Doyles Room, UltimateBet.com Online Poker Domains Up For Now
Judge Thomas Wingate of the Franklin Circuit Courtroom ruled on Tuesday that until he finalizes his decision, the commonwealth must leave a number of online poker and casino sites "as is"
Kentucky Online Gambling Domain Seizure Hearing - Judge Needs 7 Days to Decide
Gambling911.com is in Frankfort, Kentucky for the high profile online gambling domain seizure case that has everyone in the industry talking.
Poker Sites Wait With Baited Breath
As of late Monday night, DoylesRoom.com, UltimateBet.com, CakePoker.com and a handful of other online gambling related domain names registered through GoDaddy.com were still live.
UltimateBet.com, Cake Poker Domain Names Seized
Gambling911.com has learned that UltimateBet.com, CakePoker.com and DoylesRoom.com were among the online poker room domains that had been seized by the commonwealth of Kentucky Monday night via GoD
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.
