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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 Bots: The Future of Online Poker is Doomed!

Online poker sites are doomed by the onset of the so-called "poker bots". Why?

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Aug/10/2008

How to Play Holdem - Where to Play Holdem

Want to learn how to play Holdem (Texas Holdem, Texas Hold Em)? Look no further than this page presented to you by your friends at Gambling911.com.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/10/2008

Poker Pro David Williams Offers 10K for Proof He was B*tch Slapped

Notorious poker pro and foot fetish porn star, David Williams, reportedly has offered up $10,000 for proof that he was "b*tch slapped" outside a Las Vegas club, not once but twice.

A popular member of the Two Plus Two posting forum community provided a second hand account he claimed was 99 percent accurate that Williams had received a double slap on the face after "disrespecting" someone outside a club.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/10/2008

Playboy Scandal: Poker Charity Money Pocketed by Premiere’s Son?

The disgraced son of Bermuda's Premier remains behind bars, charged with sexually assaulting eight of his patients. Dr.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/10/2008

US Okays Online Poker In The Nude Says Congress

The bad news: It's illegal to operate an online poker room in the US. The good news: It's not illegal for US citizens to play online poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/08/2008

Snoop Dogg Tied into BetonSports Bookie Mobile Defendants

Three individuals who plead guilty to federal charges in a US online gambling case against BetonSports.com, once promoted a Miami Snoop Dogg poker charity never could quite get off the ground....or

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2008

$250,000 Up For Grabs Guaranteed In Star-Studded Super Saturday At DoylesRoom.com

While Saturday nights are usually reserved for partying, mayhem, and general debauchery, online poker fans will be too busy for even casual daytime shuteye, as

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/07/2008

Lawmakers urge US stop action vs EU gambling firms

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Two U.S. lawmakers have urged the U.S.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/07/2008

Ladbrokes Prepared to Accept US Poker Bets Says Managing Director

England's largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is said to be considering accepting US poker bets in a move sure to rattle the industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/07/2008

Online Poker Could Heal California’s Worst Financial Woes Since Depression

Mort Saltzman of the Sacramento Bee on Wednesday warned not to get overly worked up about legalized online poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/07/2008

Eva Longoria Celebrity Casino Night to be Sponsored by Online Poker Room

UltimateBet.com Online Poker Room will be lending a Hand to the First Annual Tony and Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night benefiting Eva's Heroes.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/06/2008

Not Enough Poker on Television Say Executives

Imagaine the following scenario:

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/06/2008

Play Loses $400,000 During Month of July at Full Tilt Poker

Thus far, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow's losing streak has continued into the month of August where he is down $40K in just four days at online poker room Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/06/2008

Forget The Olympics: Russia Making Impact in the World of Poker

Russia may be listed among the countries likely to receive the most gold medals at the 2008 Olympics (+1400 or 14/1 odds at SBG Global

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/06/2008

Amateur Poker Player in Shootout With PA Police

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/05/2008

Full Tilt Poker Down for Maintenance All Day

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/05/2008

ChiliPoker Launches Free Statistical Database

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Submitted by Payton on, Aug/04/2008

HR 6663 Not Welcome by Online Gambling Community

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/04/2008

Cops vs. Firemen as Western PA Poker Firestorm Brews

It's cops verses the firemen in one Pennsylvania town where law enforcement has ordered a Westmoreland County fire department turn over $40,000 raised from poker tournaments it held last year as f

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/03/2008

One Click of The Mouse - You Lose Your Blouse

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Aug/03/2008

Payout Nightmares Continue With Sportsbooks, Poker Sites

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2008

Bodog Poker Announces WSOP* Europe Qualifiers

London is calling all poker players to Bodog as the online poker powerhouse kicks off its qualifiers to the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe* Main Event.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2008

Taj Poker Room Slasher Gets 5 Years in Prison

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/01/2008

Chilipoker Sun City Million Dollar Poker Adventure

Will you survive the wrath of the suicidal kings?

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/01/2008

Woo Does Survivor Poker Pro Jean Robert Bellande

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/31/2008

Lowball Poker Online - Which Rooms Offer It?

A Gambling911.com reader recently asked: Which online poker rooms offer Lowball Poker games?

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/30/2008

Feds Hound Bodog: Millions of Dollars Seized

The U.S. government recently seized $24 million from bank accounts linked to Bodog, the giant, illegal-under-U.S.-law Internet gaming operation founded by Canadian tycoon Calvin Ayre.

Federal filings make very clear that a serious criminal investigation of the Bodog enterprise is ongoing. At a minimum, word of the seizures is likely to rattle the confidence of U.S.-based online gamblers that they will receive their winnings, not only from Bodog but from the industry's other remaining participants.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2008

Hollywood, Florida Police Not Actively Pursuing WSOP Finalist David Rheem

Fears of a David Rheem arrest at or prior to November's WSOP Final may have been calmed somewhat on Wednesday.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/30/2008

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PrizePicks for Sale?

Company says "No" after hiring bank that specializes in acquisition deals.  Plus a player just scored the biggest Pai Gow Progressive in the Venetian Casino's history on a mere $5 bet.