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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.

Revelations Into Online Poker Investigation Coming Soon

Information contained within sealed seizure warrants involving the freezing of nearly $40 million in online poker funds is about to be revealed even if the actual court documents are not ordered un

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/03/2009

Hellmuth: Micheal Phelps No Complaints About Souped Up Suits

On his Twitter page, UltimateBet.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth claims that he met up with Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps and ranted on about the re

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2009

Andy Bloch to Pay Phil Ivey $2 Mil?

This is just sick.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/02/2009

Face The Ace NBC Poker Show Bombs

Face The Ace, a new poker show airing on NBC prime time Saturday night, found itself in last place in the ratings.  The news can't be good for a show that went up against a bunch of reruns.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2009

Savvas Zenonos a Poker Thief?

The Pokerati website is claiming foul when it comes to Queensland, Australia poker player Savvas Zenonos. 

"Big congratulations to Savvas Zenonos for successfully stealing $2,400 from the prize pool in a 2009 WSOP main event mega-satellite that was supposed to be shared in a 22-player chop," the website quipped.

Pokerati claims that five poker players were robbed of $300-$500 each "without (Zenonos) having to reach in their pockets!"

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2009

Introducing 7 Deuce Hold ‘em Online Poker Tables

Seven-Deuce No Limit Hold ‘em Tables are Dealing out the Coolest, Most Exciting New Way to Play Hold'em Online at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2009

Gus Hansen Fights to Rebound from Extended Struggles

For much of the first half of 2009, poker pro Gus Hansen was one of the most consistent and largest winner in online poker.  However, somewhere along the way this summer, that all changed.  Wheth

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2009

Proposed Tax on Gambling Could Alter Online

By Adam Williams

Tico Times Staff

As late Monday night turned into early Tuesday morning only a handful of gamblers occupied two of the six poker tables in the Horseshoe Casino on Avenida 1 in downtown San José. At the more populated of the two tables, the minimum bet to play a hand of blackjack was ¢2,000, or about $3.30.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2009

Online Poker News: Pitbull Poker Fight Gets Ugly

An article appearing on the Gambling911.com website this week involving Pitbull Poker and allegations that the online poker room is somehow using a "super user" account to manipulate play

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/30/2009

2 Months, $2 Million Poker Reality Show to Air on G4

This week there was some speculation about poker players Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle appearing on the upcoming season of hit reality TV show, The Amazing Race.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2009

Italian Poker Gaming Regulations In Effect

Online gaming laws are in a constant state of confusion these days.  In the United States, the debate has been raging on for years ever since the creating of the

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2009

2009 WSOP Finalist Kevin Schaffel Interview With Woo

I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the Final 9 of this year's WSOP - Kevin Schaffel.  We kept everything short and sweet but to the point.  I look forward to sitting down with this pla

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/30/2009

Doyle Brunson: Phil Ivey Too Young for Poker Hall of Fame

When I played poker every day for seven straight weeks, I felt strong as a lion.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Jul/29/2009

Is a Sequel to Rounders in the Cards?

Many have tried but very few have succeeded.  When it comes to making a quality movie about poker, that statement is undeniably the truth.  However, movie and poker fans alike will surely be exci

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/28/2009

PokerStars Announces America’s Cup of Poker

PokerStars, the worlds largest online poker room, today announced the launch of the first Americas Cup of Poker; a team event in which PokerStars players from designated countries will face off in

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/28/2009

Barney Frank’s Internet Gambling Bill Reaches 50 Co-Sponsors

(Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/28/2009

Optimism That Online Poker Seizure Warrants Will be Unsealed

The Honorable Judge Laura Taylor Swain heard arguments on Monday as to why seizure warrants related to nearly $40 million of funds belong to PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker should or should not be u

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2009

Suspicion of Pitbull Poker Runs Rampant

Over the past several months, there has been a newcomer to the online poker scene.  Pitbull Poker has sought to attract customers by giving

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2009

Online Poker Seizures: Judge Could Unseal Portions of Warrants

Judge Laura Taylor Swain heard arguments Monday morning regarding Costigan Media's Motion to Intervene and have seizure warrants unsealed in a cased involving the seizure of around $40 million in o

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2009

Danny Chevalier crowned PokerStars ANZPT Queenstown Champion

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, JULY 27 2009 - Danny Chevalier out lasted 134 poker hopefuls to become the PokerStars.net Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) Queenstown Champion winning an impressive

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2009

Jenny Woo Interviews Poker Pro Steve Paul-Ambrose

Jenny Woo here to talk more poker after this year's WSOP has come to an end - until November that is.  Steve Paul-Ambrose sat down with me the other day to discuss his experience at this year's WS

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/26/2009

Gambling Ban Will Hurt Emerging Russian Poker Scene

In recent years, Russians have made an impact on the world of poker.  In particular there is Ivan Demidov, who made the final table of both the World Series of Poker and its European cousin the sa

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2009

Annette Obrestad Can Now Drink and Play US Poker Tournaments

The first ever World Series of Poker Europe winner, Annette Obrestad, is about to turn 21.  For many a youngster, turning 21 means being able to drink legally in bars and finally being able to hav

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/26/2009

Poker Babe Christina Lindley on 2009 WSOP and Jewelry

I had the chance to sit down again with a girlfriend of mine - Christina Lindley.  We sat down last year for our first interview and have stayed in contact since then.  The last time I was able t

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/26/2009

European Poker Tour Kiev Sports Poker Championship

The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT) is pleased to announce an alternate venue for its August event, now scheduled to be held in Kiev, the largest city and capital of Ukraine, at the Kiev

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/25/2009

Shuler, Meeks Co-Sign Anti-Gambling Letter

Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.), a former Washington Redskins quarterback, was among three members of Congress who sent a joint letter to Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/24/2009

New Poker Television Show Coming to NBC

Not enough poker on TV?

NBC apparently thinks so.

That's why the American television network will premiere a new TV show about poker next week.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/23/2009

Robert Wexler Influential Ally for Poker Player’s Alliance

As mentioned in an earlier article, we are in the midst of National Poker Week.  As part of the festivities, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) held what is known as a Fly-In dinner in Washington. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/23/2009

Poker Players Alliance Claims Success in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/23/2009

Bill Would Tax Costa Rica Based Online Gambling Sites

Every few years the Costa Rican government comes up with a novel plan to either tax or license online gambling firms operating in that Central American nation.  Each time, the attempt has failed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2009

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

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