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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.
Alcohol and Online Poker: You Booze You Lose
How does drinking alcohol affect your online poker play?
That's the question that was posed at the popular online poker forum CardsChat.com.
"I have been playing for only 3 years now, but in my experience ‘drink' tends to make me more adventurous. and of course less disciplined. ie the next morning is a bitter one!" a poster by the handle of Bluffmaster wrote. He was also the individual who posed the question.
Responses included the following:
Popular Online Poker Player Luck Tilts in Wrong Direction
Though not quite a household name like Phil Ivey or Gus Hansen, the online player named "leathera$$" or "leatherass" is a highly respected player in the poker community. His r
Bad Beat Poker Jackpots Winning Big in Bad Economy
It turns out that in online poker winning really isn't everything.
Financial Crisis Not Affecting Poker Pro Shannon Shorr
With all this doom and gloom Gambling911.com has been reporting about poker pros in dire straits due to the financial crisis, it's good to see that young ‘em Shannon Shorr may be taking some time
Full Tilt Poker Places Itself in Compromising Position
Clonie Gowen filed an amended complaint against Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, its related companies, CEO Raymond Bitar and 13 big name poker players who are part of
Poker Knockdown: Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Is On
The boxing match between Danish poker pros Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen and Theo "Thunder Punch" Jorgensen is on, and it's beginning to look lik
The World Series of Poker Academy Giveaways
Leading online poker site www.ultimatebet.com today announced that it is continuing its World Series of Poker Academy promotion through the Ultimate Poker
World Economic Crisis Digs Deeper Into Poker World?
Gambling911.com has reported in recent weeks on big name poker players who appear to be getting hit by world economic crisis.
High Heels Poker Tour: New Face in Women’s Poker
The High Heels Poker Tour (HHPT), the all women's poker tour will be hold a ladies only event at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on February 8th. This is the first ladies tournament event ever held at
Michael Phelps Could Face Charges for Bong Pipe Incident
14-time gold medal Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is facing charges following a much publicized incident this past weekend. Phelps admitte
Phil Ivey Takes $670K from Tom “Durr” Dwan in One Session
It is no secret to anyone who railbirds the high stakes cash games on Full Tilt Poker that Tom "Durrrr" Dwan and Phil Ivey hav
Poker Players Alliance Party: A Perfect Economic Stimulus
Imagine if you will only 5 percent of the Poker Player Alliance million plus members descending upon Washington, D.C.
Cake Poker Network Sweet Success for Doyle’s Room
Having finally made the transition to the popular Cake Poker Network last week, representatives from Doylesroom.com acknowledg
Barney Frank Agenda Includes Online Gambling
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and head of the U.S.
BetFair Head: Another 5 Years for Legalized Online Gambling in U.S.
In an interview with realbusiness.co.uk, BetFair co-founder Edward Wray said he believed the United States would not legalize online gambling for at lea
Pennsylvania Court Now Rules Poker Illegal
Just weeks after Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A.
Bluff Poker Announces Online Poker Tournament
ATLANTA, Georgia - BLUFF Magazine, the poker industry's leading publication, announced Monday details of the 2009 BLUFF Online Poker Challenge.
Rising Poker Star Joins LA Times Business Staff
He finished in 60th place at the World Series of Poker last summer and came in 4th place in September's California State Poker Championship. Stuart Pfeifer may not be a big
Poker Player Alliance’s Alfonse D'Amato in Gillibrand Controversy
It's the buzz throughout New York State this past weekend. New York's newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was introduced Friday and by her side, none other than former New York Senator and
Poker Pro Harassed by Feds: Suspected of Being Drug Dealer
Professional poker player David Peat says he was rousted at an airport by Federal agents who thought he was a drug dealer because he was carrying a lot of cash.
Peat, of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, earlier this week relayed the harrowing tale at the poker-themed posting forum, www.twoplustwo.com
Poker is a Game of Skill Say States
Two states this past month have ruled that poker is a game of skill, not chance.
"It is apparent that skill predominates over chance in Texas Hold'em poker," echoed Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A. James Jr. That decision essentially dismissed cases against a defendant jailed after hosting a poker game. The game in question allegedly involved no rake but encouraged tipping of dealers.
"Simply, if chance predominates, Texas Hold'em is gambling. If skill predominates, it is not gambling." The Honorable Judge James Jr. decreed.
More Than 50 Poker Machines Seized in Multi-Cities Raids
Police in both Chicago and New York raided two illegal gambling venues, seizing over 50 poker machines over the weekend.
Michael Phelps Caught With Bong? From Poker to Pot?
The News of the World Sunday featured a photograph allegedly of 14-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps, smoking a cannabis (marijuana) bong. The headline and caption of the photo read, cle
Super Bowl Playing Steelers Involved in Poker Lawsuit
The owners of the Super Bowl-playing Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in a controversial lawsuit about, of all things, poker.
Cuban Transgender Reporter Sparky Collins Brushes Up on English
Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, is back after a 6 month hiatus. Reporting on the world of entertainment and poker, Sparky has spent his time wisely, studying to take th
Novotel Hotel Hell: Security Beats Up On Gambling Exec’s Son
Those staying at the posh Novotel London West Hotel continued questioning Saturday how security of the chain establishment could bet permitted to allegedly assault the son of an online gambling exe
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Loves His Caddy
Today, Gambling911.com transgender reporter, the lovable Sparky Collins, looks at poker pro Daniel Negreanu's very special relationship to his golf caddy.
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Lou Loses it at CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Event
Eyewitnesses claim that Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) co-organizer, Lou Fabiano, approached the head of APCW, J.
Poker Mayhem in London as Affiliates Involved in Brawl
The award-winning Novotel London West in Hammersmith, West London, was the scene of a massive brawl late Friday involving members of two different online poker affiliate groups. Police were cal
