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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.
Online Poker Left Out in the Cold Again: Cali, PA Still Some Promise
New York State has just legalized Daily Fantasy Sports while giving online poker the cold shoulder and this continues to be the trend despite some glimmers of hope in 2016.
Online Gambling Observers Pay Close Attention to PA Spending Plan
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Senate's top Democrat and Republican are cool to a budget plan being assembled by the House GOP majority.
MyBet Shuts Down Online Poker Business
Malta-based MyBet has announced the abrupt closure of its online poker business as a result of its efforts to focus on improved betting and casino games.
Chris Ferguson Makes Final Table but Falls Short: Continues to Draw Condemnation
Australian Martin Kozlov poker pro collected $665,709 top prize in Event #39 but it was another figure at the final table that drew most of the attention.
PA House Supports Online Gambling, Just Not in Bars: Vote Expected Thursday
In a scramble to find cash just days from the state budget deadline, the Pennsylvania House backed a measure Wednesday to expand legalized gambling to the internet and airports, but rejected a more sweeping expansion of casino-style gambling to bars.
2016 Punta Cana Poker Classic Schedule Released
Gambling911.com has obtained a copy of the 2016 Punta Cana Poker Classic schedule that kicks off Tuesday October 25th with what should be an amazing Welcome Cocktail session. The schedule appears below and we highly recommend attending this event.
‘Ballers’ Star Donovan Carter Hosts $50,000 Invitational Blackjack Tournament
Ballers” star Donovan Carter hosted a $50,000 Invitational Blackjack Tournament last weekend at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.
Poker Pro, Alleged Ponzi Schemer Chris Ferguson Gets Full Wrath of Poker Community at WSOP
Gambling911.com has reported on how poker pro and alleged ponzi schemer Chris Ferguson has reemerged after a five year absence to take part in this year’s World Series of Poker, much to the dismay of most everybody in the poker community.
Choose Your Poker Paradise With WSOP PCPC Satellites Every Sunday
What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.
Negreanu Lashes Out at Chris Ferguson: ‘Now He Kinda Weaselly Comes Back (to WSOP)’
Some folks – maybe most folks – aren’t too thrilled with the notion that five time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has returned to the WSOP after five years of silence….and he remains silent.
Drunken Vanessa Selbst Stands to Lose Millions From WSOP Side Bet
Poker pros often will make side bets while playing in tournaments, some bigger than others and some….well….bolder than others.
PA House May Reconsider Internet Gambling Legislation
Pennsylvania House Republicans are counting votes to see whether there is enough support to revive legislation to expand casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlors and casino-run websites.
Fox News Correspondent Rick Leventhal Ties Knot With Poker Pro Beth Shak
Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal has tied the knot with Beth Shak after meeting just four months ago. They eloped in a midnight Vegas wedding last week.
New York Senate Approves Online Poker in State
Legalized online poker in the state of New York has taken a giant step forward with the state Senate approving bill 53 at 7:30 pm Tuesday.
Albany GA Bookies Follow Local Gambling Case With Interest
A high profile Albany Georgia illegal gambling case has many local bookies cringing. Criminal charges against Albany businessman Bob Brooks are being sought.
High Five Tournament Series Sees Total Prize Pools Top $1 Million
They came for the $942,000 in guaranteed prize money, but what they got was access to tournament prize pools that exceeded expectations. Americas Cardroom’s most recent High Five Tournament Series featured total prize pools worth $1,012,475
Jiri Horak a Millionaire for 10 Seconds: Friends Thought He Won WSOP Colossus II Event
Czech poker player Jiri Horak did not win the WSOP Colossus II event in 2016 and the million dollars that came with that victory. Just don’t tell that to his friends.
High Five Blooms to $942K in Guaranteed Prize Money With $420K Main Event (Underway)
Poker players looking to take their game higher might want to park their chips at Americas Cardroom this June. The US-facing online poker site today announced the next High Five, a 5-day online poker series slated to get underway on June 8th.
Michigan Internet Poker Bill Advances Despite Spousegate Scandal
A measure to legalize online poker in the state of Michigan has moved forward with an 8-1 vote in the Regulatory Reform Committee but obstacles and time stand in the way of its ultimate passage.
‘Foot Fetish’ Poker Pro David Williams Goes All-In With ‘MasterChef’ Pig’s Feet Treat
Poker player David Williams, known by long time Gambling911.com readers as the man who appeared in a foot fetish porn with a MILF (Mother’s I’d Like to F***), has now moved his talents from the bedroom to the kitchen.
Poker Pro Tied to Full Tilt Poker Ponzi Scheme Re-emerges at WSOP
Disgraced poker pro Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has made his first public appearance since being implicated as part of a ponzi scheme tied to Full Tilt Poker.
WSOP Main Event Will Resume in October, Not November: Hello October Octet?
Gambling911.com sits down with the WSOP official spokesperson to get the full scoop.
Daniel Negreanu Documentary ‘Kid Poker’ Now Airing on Netflix
Fans of poker can rejoice with the Daniel Negreanu feature-length documentary “Kid Poker” now airing on Netflix.
WSOP 2016 Kicks Off: Colossus II Highlights First Weekend
The 47th annual World Series of Poker begins today, as the doors of the Rio Convention Center open to poker players for cash games and satellites. The first of this year’s 69 bracelet events begins Wednesday.
Poker Game Robbed by Man in Horse Mask
Police are on the lookout for an armed robber who donned a horse mask while holding up a Boulder, Colorado card game.
Choose your poker paradise with WSOP PCPC Satellites every Sunday
What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.
Seminole Gaming Debuts Power Bank, Self-Pay Jackpot
Seminole Gaming recently introduced Power Bank and Self-Pay Jackpot at all of its casino properties. Created by Scientific Games, Power Bank is a new and enhanced way to play slots.
Online Poker Bill in Pennsylvania Fails
Legislation that would expand casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlors and casino-run websites is stalling in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives.
Soulja Boy's '$400 Million' Deal With Online Poker Group More Smoke and Mirrors?
Last week, Gambling911.com brought you the story of a new celebrity-endorsed online poker Tribal venture out of Oklahoma backed by the likes of Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and that state’s Governor’s daughter, Christina Fallon.
Howard Lederer: Sorry I Screwed All You Full Tilt Poker Customers
Howard Lederer, the man behind the curtain at the original Full Tilt Poker, has penned a letter apologizing for the hardship whereby the online poker was initially shuttered by US law enforcement.
