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The Amazing Race’s Maria Ho Interview With Woo

As many of you know by now, Maria Ho is on the 15th season of The Amazing Race.  Maria's debut started on Sunday September 27th along with Tiffany Michelle and being the only

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Oct/07/2009

Phil Hellmuth vs. Harrah’s and the World Series of Poker

World Series of Poker record bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is not exactly happy with the tournament these days or the folks who run it, Harrah's.

Hellmuth spoke to French media about how Harrah's new online poker website could damage the WSOP.  The site will not be available to US customers at the onset.  Harrah's announced a partnership agreement with the strong European brand, 888.com earlier last month. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2009

Barry Shulman 2009 World Series of Poker Europe Win

Close but no cigar for poker pro Daniel Negreanu, who is fast becoming the Dan Marino of the World Series of Poker Europe.  He and Card Player Magazine owner Barry Shulman went at it for hours bef

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/02/2009

Full Tilt Poker, Phil Ivey Face Another Lawsuit

TMZ.com is reporting that two poker players have sued online poker room Full Tilt Poker for $80,000.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/02/2009

WSOPE Winner: Daniel Negreanu vs. Barry Shulman

There will be a very big name winning the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe and probably any minute now.  The two remaining players at the WSOPE were none other than Daniel Negreanu and Barry Shul

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/01/2009

2009 WSOPE Final Table Set: Daniel Negreanu Returns

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu returns to the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe.  This is the second consecutive year he has placed at the final table of the WSOPE.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/30/2009

New Joe Hachem Reality Show Facing Ridicule

The premise seemed simple enough.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/30/2009

Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu Hang in at 2009 WSOPE

Poker icon Doyle Brunson remained in the thick of things at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in London Tuesday.  After dropping out of the top 10, Brunson picked up steam Tuesday afte

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/29/2009

Benyamine Loses Big in Two Different Sessions

When action junkie Ziigmund sits down to play at Full Tilt Poker, the one thing railbirds can be sure of, is that they will see tons of action and monster pots.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/29/2009

Lucky Dog: Doyle Brunson Down But Not Out

Poker icon and, more importantly, friend of Gambling911.com, Doyle Brunson had dropped out of the top 10 at the 2009 World Series of Poker Euro

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/29/2009

CBS Eye on Maria Ho, Jenny Woo

CBS, the network that airs Emmy Award winning The Amazing Race, permitted Gambling911.com's own Jenny Woo to interview poker pro contestant Maria Ho, but they weren't about to let the cat slip out

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sep/29/2009

Bum Knee Brunson Would be Brutus to. Julius Hellmuth

I played day one of the WSOPE where I could get home if I  got knocked out.  I made it through and have 93,000 in chips when the average is 45,000.  I rested through starting day two and we don'

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Sep/29/2009

Doyle Brunson, Annette Obrestad Hanging Tough at WSOPE

Gambling911.com continues to root for Doyle Brunson and his top 10 chip lead at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).  Heading into Day 2B, Brunson was the 6th biggest chip lea

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/28/2009

The Amazing Race: Poker Babes Flirt With Two Gay Men

Josh Wolk of Entertainment Weekly breaks down Week 1 of the latest installment of The Amazing Race, CBS' Emmy Award winning reality show.  Gambling911.com is parti

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/28/2009

Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth Survive Day 1A of 2009 WSOPE

Two big names and the faces behind Gambling911.com premier sponsors Doyles Room and

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/27/2009

The Amazing Race Season Debuts With Poker Pro Maria Ho

CBS' Emmy Award winning reality series, The Amazing Race, premiers Sunday night with poker pro Maria Ho.  She'll be teamed up with fellow poker player, Tiffany Michelle.  News of their participat

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/27/2009

Gus Hansen Drops a Half Million

Volatility. This is one key factor that the high stakes cash game poker player must be able to withstand.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/25/2009

Doyles Room Lands Online Poker Sensation Chris Moorman

He's only 24 years old but in online card rooms across the globe, Chris Moorman is already known as nothing short of a legend.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/23/2009

Will Phil Hellmuth Curse Continue Into WSOPE?

The World Series of Poker 11-time bracelet winner, Phil Hellmuth, will be making his grand appearance this year's World Series of Poker Europe on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at The Casino of the

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/23/2009

Phil Hellmuth Arrives for 2009 WSOPE Main Event

You don't have to wait outside of Buckingham Palace to spot royalty in London.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/23/2009

Bodog Becky Budapest Affiliate Conference Top 10

I may have a new boss and a new job with Calvin Ayre and Bodogbrand.com, but when it comes to industry entertainment, not much has changed.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/22/2009

Doyle Brunson Can’t Find Robin Hood

I reluctantly left the beautiful city of Budapest and went to Nottingham for the English Open.  I flew into London and took a 2 ½ hour ride in a nice limo to get there.  Nottingham is a quaint s

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Sep/22/2009

Jeff Shulman Chooses Phil Hellmuth as 2009 WSOP Coach

The lightning rod of the 2009 World Series of Poker final table and someone who will most certainly make things a little interesting, Jeff Shulman, has selected

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/22/2009

Tom Durrrr Dwan Makes Poker TV History

Poker fans often flock in scores to watch Tom "Durrrr" Dwan play the largest pots in the largest online cash games on an almost nightly basis.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/22/2009

8 of 9 Inked in 2009 World Series of Poker

When the World Series of Poker (WSOP) decided last year to initiate a four-month break between the time the WSOP Main Event final table is set and the time it is played off, part of the reason was

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/22/2009

Joe Sebok Joins UltimateBet's Team UB

UltimateBet today announced the signing of respected poker player Joe Sebok to its team of poker professionals.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/22/2009

JP Kelly Wins First WSOPE Event of 2009

The first World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) event of 2009 has been won by JP Kelly.  Online Poker News reports Kelly is

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/21/2009

Doyle Brunson: Everyone in Budapest Wanted My Autograph

I don't know what I expected Budapest to be, but it was entirely different.  The city is absolutely gorgeous with the Danube River flowing right through the center.  Budapest is two cities - Buda

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Sep/19/2009

Doyle Brunson Silenced in Europe

The unofficial mouthpiece for online poker via his uber popular Twitter page, Doyle Brunson, has advised he will remain incognito for the next several weeks while venturing throughout Europe. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/17/2009

World Series of Poker Europe Kicks Off This Weekend

 

The 2009 World Series of Poker Europe begins Friday September 18 and the action should be exciting.  Last year we witnessed one of the best known pros, Daniel Negreanu, go deep finishing fifth.  Russian player Ivan Demidov made it to the WSOP and WSOPE Main Event Final Tables in 2008.  John Juanda won it all.  And two years ago at the WSOPE premiere, we witnessed the youngest poker player even, Annette Obrestad from Norway, win a bracelet. 

he first event will be a £1,000 no-limit hold'em (event No. 1), and it will begin at noon BST (4 a.m. PDT).

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/17/2009

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