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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.

World Poker Tour Lays Off Its Entire Media Staff

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has reportedly laid off its entire media staff as part of an apparent "house cleaning" process.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2025

Mike Matusow Documentary Debuts and it is as Raw as He is

Family friction, including a contention for Mike’s mother and brother was Mike apparently refusing to visit his dying father at the end of his life when he was in hospice, plays key part of documentary.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/30/2025

Watch: Judge Rips Into Sports Bettor, Poker Player Steve 'Stevesbets' Jacobs: Allegedly Posed as 'Whale'

Pro sports bettor Spanky details the convoluted tale of what transpired leading up to this day.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2025

New Promotion at ACR Poker: Survivor Flips

Survivor Flips is an innovated twist on the traditional poker game format. It is a high-octane game where eight players compete to be the last one standing.  And the rewards can be quite lucrative.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2025

Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Feature Massive Prize Offerings

ACR Poker's $8 Million NLH is a jaw-dropping event.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2025

2025 Global Poker Awards to Honor Best and Brightest in Poker World

The 6th annual Global Poker Awards is a ceremony taking place at the PokerGO Studio on February 22.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/27/2025

Bounty Hunter Poker Scratch Cards Now Available From ACR Poker

ACR Poker has just launched a poker scratch-card adventure that is a fun and exciting, and more importantly a new way to win big!

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2025

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of the 2025 Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Martins Adeniya Wins Main Event for $512,600.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/22/2025

Inside Florida's Best Poker Rooms

For many, the Sunshine State is best recognized as a part of the US, and many retirees choose it as a spot to spend their golden years, chiefly because of its warm climate and natural beauty.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/22/2025

2025 Borgata Winter Poker Open Concludes With Hefty Payouts

Chun Lo walked away the winner.  How much?  Read on.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/19/2025

Are Online Casino Games for Real Money Legal From Massachusetts?

Maryland is also looking to offer iGaming beginning in 2025 should legislation be passed.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/19/2025

No Limit Player’s Guide to Short Deck Poker

So what is short deck poker exactly?  We go over the basics and some strategy.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/19/2025

Shock Report: Indicted Scotus Blogger Won $50 Million in Heads-Up Poker Matches

A high stakes poker player was indicted Thursday.  That's big news.  But it turns out this individual just happens to be a big time attorney and Supreme Court (SCOTUS) blogger.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/18/2025

High Stakes Poker Player, Supreme Court Blogger Indicted

Tom Greenstein took part in poker games across the globe where he is accused of concealing winnings and losses while misrepresenting expenses, according to the 22-count indictment.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/16/2025

James Woods Posts Another Stunning Video Suggesting Renovations Helped Save Homes in LA Wildfires

The LA wildfires continue but one of the first to experience the horrors, actor and professional poker player James Woods, discovered over the weekend that his home somehow survived the fires while most of the houses around him burned to the ground.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/12/2025

Miracle: Celebrity Poker Pro James Woods Home Survives Fire

After days of believing his Pacific Palisades, California home had burned down during this week's devastating wildfires, celebrity poker pro James Woods announced via Twitter it miraculous is still standing.  Everything around the sprawling property had burned.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/11/2025

Celebrity Poker Pro Doubles Down on Blaming Democrats After Home Burns Down in CA Wildfires

Devastating the California wildfires were not about to stand in the way of actor and professional poker player James Woods attacks on Democrats.  They've only grown louder since his own home burned down earlier in the week.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/10/2025

Woods Fears for Neighborhood Friends in California Wildfires as Celebrity Poker Pro Escapes With His life

Actor and celebrity poker player James Woods appeared on CNN Wednesday morning and could not hold back tears as he feared for his neighbors, one of whom is elderly, caught up in the California wildfires that have stretched from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/08/2025

Celebrity Poker Player James Woods Blames Democrats for Home Burning Down in CA Wildfires

Actor and poker pro James Woods was among those whose homes burned to the ground in the California wildfires, Gambling911.com can sadly report.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/08/2025

Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Escapes Massive LA Area Wildfire as Homes Around Him Burn

Managed to escape but was unaware of whether home is still standing.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/07/2025

Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Now at ACR Poker Through January 2025: Guaranteed $8 Million NLH

Qualify for as low as a $0 buy-in.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/07/2025

2024 Most Defining Moments in Poker

2024 Most Defining Moments in Poker

Tadas Peckaitis of Casino City Times ranked this past year's most defining moments in the world of poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/06/2025

Shannon Shorr Wins Largest-Ever PokerGO Tour

Veteran poker pro Shannon Shorr has just won the largest PokerGo Tour prize ever.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/05/2025

Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 2, 2025 (Late Edition)

Most Searched For: Missouri vs. Auburn Betting Preview - No More Advance Deposit Wagering Michigan - Trevor Etienne Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds - Golden Globe Betting Odds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/02/2025

Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 2, 2025 (Mid Day)

Most Searched For: No More Advance Deposit Wagering Michigan - Trevor Etienne Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Missouri vs. Auburn Betting Preview - Potomac Winter Poker Open - Dillon Gabriel Total Passing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds - Will Howard Total Passing Yards Prop Bet

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/02/2025

$500,000 GTD With a $55 Buy-In January 12th – February 2nd Only at ACR Poker

Start 2025 with a bang with the Venom Warmup, an ACR Poker exclusive event featuring giant Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tourneys ($8 Million NLH and $2 Million PLO) which each start on Sunday, January 19th.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/02/2025

Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 1, 2025

Most Searched For: Dillon Gabriel Total Passing Yards Prop Bet - Ashton Jeanty's Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds -  Potomac Poker Open - 2025 Cryptocurrency Regulations

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/01/2025

All In The Family: Chris Moneymaker Son Becomes Poker Player

"My 13 yr old son told me he going to friends house tonight to play poker. First time he has mentioned playing. Me: You want a few tips Him: na I’m good He is confident."

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/31/2024

Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories December 31, 2024

Most Searched For: Ashton Jeanty's Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds - First NBA Head Coach Fired 2025 - Potomac Winter Poker Open - Cryptocurrency Gambling Regulations in 2025 - iGaming 2025 Trends.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/31/2024

PokerStars Open 2025 Schedule Announced

The PokerStars Open is a series of European poker tournaments, launching in 2025, organised by PokerStars. The formation of the new European tour was announced in December 2024.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/30/2024

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