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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 Brat Phil Hellmuth to Host Event for Disgraced NFL Player
Poker pro Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr., never one to shy away from controversy or worry about his image, will emcee a poker event hosted by a disgraced National Football League (NFL) pl
UltimateBet Strengthens Star Players Team With Addition of Tracy Scala
UltimateBet today announced the addition of acclaimed online poker player Tracy Scala to its newly formed Star Players Team.
PartyGaming Having Tough Time Holding on To Number 4 Slot
PartyGaming had been the second largest online poker room heading into 2008.
Riptown Employees Rip Bodog: Fiver, Bodog Fight Much the Same
Following news that Bodog (BodogLife.com) had laid off a few hundred people the past week and has had greater difficulties paying customers and vendors than most other wagering establishments due t
New Mexico 2008 US Presidential Election Day Betting Odds
Democratic Governor Bill Richardson this week referred to his state of New Mexico and the rest of the Western US as the "New West" and that this region will ultimately decide the next Pre
GOP Meanies Ensure Online Gambling Back on Platform
The GOP takest away than they giveth right back, in the form of an amendment prohibiting online gambling as a key platform issue. Go figure!
Yesterday, Gambling911.com reported on how the powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance was successful in getting the Republican Platform Committee to drop a prohibition of online gambling from its draft platform, as part of an effort to appeal to the broadest possible constituency.
That lasted all but 8 hours. By nightfall an amendment had ensured the prohibition was back on the GOP platform.
PartyGaming Half Yearly Results Scoured on Friday
PartyGaming's half-yearly results will be scoured on Friday for comment regarding retrospective legal action by the US Department of Justice in relation to prohibitions on internet gaming introduce
Bodog CEO Says “Company Doing Fine” But Website Doesn’t Buy Assertion
Alwyn Morris, the new CEO of BodogLife.com (or simply Bodog), insisted that his company is doing fine on Tuesday.
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson is Mad as Hell at Joe Biden, Obama
Poker pro Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson is mad. At Barack Obama, of all people. Why?
For picking Joe Biden as his running mate.
Because?
Michael Phelps Invited to Join Doyle Brunson at Asian Poker Tour
Ten-time World Series of Poker gold bracelet-winner Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, scheduled to participate in a major poker tournament in Macau, China, next week, may not be the only golde
Online Gambling Prohibition Dropped from GOP Platform...for 8 Hours
The powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance was successful Tuesday in getting the Republican Platform Committee to drop a prohibition of online gambling from its draft platform, as pa
World Series Of Poker Academy To Make Los Angeles Debut
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional schools where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, announced today details for its first
Online Sports Books for Canadians - Online Poker Rooms
What's the latest greatest hottest trend in the world of online gambling? Websites now focused on the Canadian market. Yes Canada! And why not?
Scotty Nguyen, Poker and Booze a Lethal Combination
During the televised WSOP Horse 50K event dedicated to the memory of Chip Reese, poker pro Scotty Nguyen demonstrated an embarrassing lack of sportsmanship.
Why HR 6663 is a Joke, Won’t Pass, and The Poker Community Needs to Wake Up
For anyone in the poker community who believes that HR 6663 - a bill introduced by Republican Congressman Pete Sessions - is good for the online gambling industry, it's worth noting one of the main
Some Better Ways for Absolute Poker to Spend Its Money .. Then on Moronic Lawsuit
Gambling911.com, threatened with legal action by Absolute Poker after publishing this article las
Bodog Fears Mount as Payment Processing Issues Worse Than First Thought
BodogLife.com (formerly Bodog.com), the beleaguered online gambling and poker website, has been having payment processing woes that go beyond what unfortunately has become routine in the industry f
Poker Players Alliance Announces More Celebrities for Charity Event
Newly announced celebrities for PPA Celebrity Poker Charity Event include Sarah Silverman and will be joining the likes of Ben Affleck and professional poker player Erik Seidel
Bodog Troubles Loom for Online Gambling, Poker Affiliates
With talks all week that Bodog (www.bodoglife.com) has cut its staff and may possibly be leaving the US market, online gambling affi
Gambling911.com Retains Law Firm to Take on Absolute Poker
In anticipation of a legal threat from Absolute Poker, Gambling911.com has retained the legal services of a powerful Washington, DC firm, one that represents publishers and freelance writers before
Bodog Lays Off Hundreds of Employees: Claims Not to be Leaving US
BodogLife.com, under intense scrutiny by the US Government, has laid off hundreds of its employees this week, leading to speculation that the online gambling firm will be leaving the US market.
Stupid Man on Probation Skips Town and Plays in World Series of Poker
And Scott Henry was told by Recorder Frank Abbot yesterday: "If there was a sentence for stupidity you would be serving life imprisonment."
Absolute Poker Threatens Legal Action Against Gambling911.com
Gambling911.com, whose founder Christopher Costigan won a landmark case against an online gambling establishment in 2002, disclosed on Wednesday that his website has been threatened with legal acti
Online Poker Community Sees Some Justice With Indictments
News that an investor in AbsolutePoker.com has been under a sealed indictment in the United States may offer some solace to those demanding indivi
Costa Rica Sportsbooks Not Helping to Fund iMEGA Efforts
In a disappointing revelation, Gambling911.com has learned that iMEGA (The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association) in its legal challenge against the United States and the Unlawfu
World Poker Tour Could Soon be Delisted From Nasdaq
WPT Enterprises, the parent company of the World Poker Tour, could soon be delisted from Nasdaq.
Johnny Chan's Poker Room Shuts Down
Johnny Chan's signature poker site, Chan Poker, is no more.
Mike Matusow Blasts Fellow Player During Poker Tournament
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, who is featured in a Globe Magazine article this month by Gambling911.com contributor Thomas Somach related to his past run-in with law enforcement and jail time
Poker Cheater Found: Just Bought Yacht, Brand New SUV, Mansion
AJ Green (also known as Allan Grimard) has been located in Costa Rica. You might recall that Grimard was implicated in the notorious "Absolute Poker In-House Cheating Scandal".
Boss Media Assets to be Frozen: Loses Litigation Matter
One of online gambling's most established software providers, Boss Media, has had its assets seized in Malta.
PokerTrillion have been successful in its application to enforce the seizure of the servers from their previous network providers, Boss Media. According to a press release from Poker Trillion, Boss Media will not be able to continue commercial activity or appeal as of September 18th.
