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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.

German Player Slays Field to Win Bodog Poker's $250,000 Guaranteed Tournament

History was made on Sunday night at Bodoglife.com when the online poker powerhouse hosted its $250,000 Guaranteed Online Po

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Michael Phelps an Online Poker Player

He broke the record for most gold medals won during a single Olympics, but how good is medalist swimmer Michael Phelps when it comes to online poker?

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Murders Within the Online Gambling Community Especially Brutal

Whether good or bad, individuals associated with the world of online gambling have met some of the most brutal of deaths.

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The PPA Will Host Poker Tournament at Democratic Convention

The powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance (PPA) will be hosting a Ben Affleck charity poker tournament during the Democratic Convention according to the website

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Poker Player Serves Up Huge Upset at 2008 Summer Olympics

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The Ultimate Famous Charity Weekend

Join the world's biggest celebrities, rock stars and pros to help end the crisis in Darfur

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More Aruba Poker Classic Prize Packages to be Awarded This Weekend

Our next 50-seat guaranteed tourney on August 16th pays out 50 Aruba Poker Classic prize packages, or more...

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Bad Poker/Porn Dad Pleads Guilty to Felony

Las Vegas poker pro Scott Obst, who was arrested this year for failing to pay more than $150,000 in child support despite banking $400k a year from playing cards and some porn distribution biz he o

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Poker Players Comment on GOP Platform: Demand Protection of Individual Rights

Over 160 poker players from across the nation have posted comments urging the Republican Party to protect individuals' freedom to play poker online. Members of the Poker Players Alliance, the leading poker grassroots advocacy group of over one million members, believe any language in the Republican Platform restricting an individual's right to play poker online violates these principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility - long held tenets of the Republican Party.

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Playtech Wins Contract for Italy Online Poker Room: Snai What??

Online gambling software provider Playtech has agreed a licensing deal with Snai, which manages a network of 6,000 betting shops in Italy.

Maurizio Ughi, chairman of Snai, said: 'Having chosen Playtech's portfolio, we are able to offer our customers two poker games, Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha. Our aim is to be the leading player in the Italian market for skill games, as we are for horse racing and sports betting.'

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Everest Poker Revenues Way Up for Parent Company

Everest Poker's parent company GigaMedia's second-quarter results revealed revenues were up 31% on same period last year to US$52.5m, with operating income growing 18% to US$11.9m.

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Player Withdraws $1.2 Million Complaint Against PokerStars

A poker player who claimed she was owed $1.2 mil from the world's largest online poker room, PokerStars.com, has withdrawn her complaint this week in an Isle of Man court.

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Full Tilt Poker Down Again: Second Time in Two Weeks

Online poker players were freaking out on Tuesday as the world's second largest poker room went down for a second time this month, this time for just over 2 hours during the peak afternoon time.

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Online Gambling Zealot Republican Jim Leach Endorses Obama

ABC News is reporting that Iowa former Republican Representative Jim Leach has endorsed Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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How to Become an Online Poker Pro: It’s Easy!

So you think you got what it takes to become an online poker pro.

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Remote Gaming Association Explains Why They Support HR 6663

HR 6663 or the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008 is purposed to clarify what constitutes what as legal and illegal under the UIGEA.

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The Remote Gambling Association Likes Bill Targeting Sports Betting

What are they thinking?

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Poker Bots: The Future of Online Poker is Doomed!

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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$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

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Lawmakers urge US stop action vs EU gambling firms

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Not Enough Poker on Television Say Executives

Imagaine the following scenario:

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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.

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Different Online Poker Formats and What Each Table Style Demands

Many people who get good at one version of poker assume that their skills will transfer to other variants pretty smoothly. After all, the cards are still the same, the hand rankings are likely the same, and it probably still contains elements of bluffing and people-reading skills.
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Why Low-Wagering Cashback Is Quietly Replacing The Big Welcome Bonus At Newer Casinos

Online casinos spent a decade competing on the size of the welcome bonus. Triple-digit match percentages, four-figure cash promises, and dozens of free spins were the lingua franca of new-player marketing.
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Withdrawal Speed Is The New Battleground: How Instant Bank Rails Are Redefining Online Casinos In 2026

Online casinos used to compete on bonus size, game catalog, and brand prestige. Those axes still matter at the margins but the dominant competitive battleground in 2026 has shifted to something less photogenic and more consequential.