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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.

Vanessa Rousso: “I am Not the Next Host of High Risk Poker”

Speaking to Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, on Monday, poker pro Vanessa Rousso vehemently denied rumors that she has been chosen to host the Game Show Network's po

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/19/2009

Poker News: Pappas Pays Barney Frank $75K

"House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) (also) made out handsomely this summer, bringing in nearly $70,000 from the Managed Funds Association and John Pappas of the Poker Pla

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/19/2009

Who Will Host High Stakes Poker?

Following the introduction of the UIGEA, television was chock full of poker on TV. It was not uncommon to be channel surfing to find 3 or more channels showing different poker shows.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2009

Doyle Brunson Inducted Into Athletics Hall of Fame

Doyle Brunson has been recognized as poker's biggest legend and one of the best professionals to ever play the game.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/16/2009

Only Mike Sexton to be Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame

Much has been made of this year's Poker Hall of Fame inductees this past summer but it now appears that only one person will be getting the nod.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/15/2009

Members of The Brunson 10 Finish Strong

DoylesRoom.com is billing The Brunson 10 as the hottest young group of successful online poker tournament and cash game players, but it's the members' live tournament success stories that continue

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/15/2009

Online Gambling: UIGEA Bank Final Rule Q&A Submitted

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted into law in 2006. The  proposed rule implementing the legislation was published for comment in October 2007.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/15/2009

PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.

PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.

Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/15/2009

Poker’s Top Five Feuds of All Time

Thomas Somach, now a staff writer for the Gambling911.com website, has written for the San Francisco Examiner, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times Syndicate, the Edmonton Journal and th

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Oct/15/2009

Players Only Poker Wants to Expand

By now it is no secret that for the American-based online poker player, getting money in and out of their favorite gaming site can at times be challenging, if not near impossible.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2009

Brunson: Poker Shows are so Bad They Are Embarrassing

Back from Montana! I'll never complain about hot weather again. It was 3 degrees on the mountain my grandson lives on, along with 8 inches of snow. That cold cut through me like a knife.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Oct/14/2009

Online Poker Pro Jeff Madsen: 9/11 an Orchestrated Event

Add poker pro Jeff Madsen to the list of those who believe that the events of 9/11 were orchestrated as part of a government conspiracy.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/13/2009

Blogs With Balls Poker Charity to Star Annie Duke

Annie Duke will be among those competing in this upcoming Friday's charity poker tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  All proceeds will go to benefit Ms.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/13/2009

Full Tilt Poker Issues Statement re: Robot Case

Call it arrogance on the part of the world's second largest online poker room.  Full Tilt Poker typically does not comment on any type of complaints lodged against it from lawsuits to player compl

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/13/2009

Doyle Brunson Looks for Next Member of Elite Poker Team

To build his team of elite poker players, Doyle Brunson isn't straying far from home to source the talent. The world's biggest poker legend will be playing at $5/10 and $10/20 cash game tables every Monday through Friday at DoylesRoom.com along with Chris Moorman, Mike Caro and other pros in order to meet new poker players and hopefully find the next member for his elite team of young poker pros.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/13/2009

Poker Players Alliance Drops the Ball

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has wasted way too much time focusing on individual state cases and arguing whether poker is a "game of skil

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/12/2009

AJ Benza Dropped by High Stakes Poker

AJ Benza has been replaced on GSN's High Stakes Poker by a female rumored to be none other than Vanessa Rousso. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/12/2009

Vanessa Rousso’s New Ride

What does becoming a professional poker player get some people?

Try a new Lamborghini Gallardo.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2009

Brandon Hall Wins 2009 Aruba Poker Classic

Brandon Hall walked off with a cool $753,330 after winning the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic, sponsored by UltimateBet.com.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2009

World Series of Poker Player Begs to be Taken Seriously

Bernard Lee, Boston Herald

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2009

South Carolina Priest Wins $25,000 on Poker Show

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -  A South Carolina priest has won at least $25,000 on a new poker game show airing this weekend.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2009

Is Pitbull Poker Running a New Scam

For the third time in less than a week, embattled online poker site, Pitbull Poker is back in the news once again. As was previously reported, the site, which has ceased operations amid allegations of using superuser accounts to cheat its customers out of money, as well as having their leadership placed under arrest, did some curious tweaking to their website yesterday.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/09/2009

Ultimate Bet Starlight Poker Challenge in Montreal

Beginning on November 14th, and taking place at the historical Windsor Station in the center of Downtown Montreal,
Submitted by Payton on, Oct/09/2009

Doyle Brunson Leads the Pack on Twitter

Poker's biggest legend now has over 41,000 followers on social networking site, more than Phil Hellmuth, Jr. and Daniel Negreanu

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/08/2009

UltimateBet Supports Aruba Children’s Charity

 

UltimateBet  ("UB")gets serious about children in need  while giving poker players  another reason to show their community spirit and indulge their love of the game at this year's

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/08/2009

Things Getting Even Worse for Pitbull Poker

When your offices close up shop and your boss is placed under arrest, normally, things can't get much worse for your company. However, things really are getting worse for the newly defunct Pitbull Poker and its operators with the news that after learning that the site was in fact doing shady things against its customer, players are now seriously considering taking legal action against them.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2009

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

475 Poker Players Compete for $2.3 Million in Aruba Classic

UltimateBet today announced the final prize pool for the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic Main Event.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2009

22 Robbed at Private Poker Game In Oklahoma

Police are searching for two men in connection with last week's robbery of 22 people during what police described as a "private poker party" in northwest Oklahoma City.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/06/2009

Party Poker Brings Back Million Dollar Hand

PartyPoker is back in the news today, announcing the return of an exciting promotion for players on its site.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/06/2009

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