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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 popular "High Stakes Poker" show following the exit of AJ Benza.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:51
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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. But it’s today’s acknowledgment from his alma mater that has Brunson feeling like a gold medal champion.
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:58
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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 Thu, 10/15/2009 - 22:12
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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 the Las Vegas Sporting News. Today he looks at Poker's Top Five Feuds of All Time.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 09:41
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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. We had talked about having the Brunson Christmas at my place on the Flathead Lake but they can scratch that!
Submitted by Doyle Brunson on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 16:22
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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 Tue, 10/13/2009 - 21:49
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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.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 13:20
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$2.3 Mil Aruba Poker Classic Main Event Winner
Online poker qualifier from Littlestown, PA takes home $753,330 in UltimateBet's Aruba Poker Classic
Submitted by Payton on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:33
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Vanessa Rousso’s New Ride
What does becoming a professional poker player get some people? Try a new Lamborghini Gallardo.
Submitted by Guest on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 21:39
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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 Sun, 10/11/2009 - 21:04
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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 female team on the show.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 19:20
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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.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 19:20
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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 before Negreanu finally lost out. Negreanu had made the final table of last year’s WSOPE, placing 5th.
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 11:04
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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 Fri, 10/02/2009 - 10:49
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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 are none other than Daniel Negreanu and Barry Shulman. The winner will be announced here shortly.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 19:45
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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 Wed, 09/30/2009 - 21:45
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New Joe Hachem Reality Show Facing Ridicule
The premise seemed simple enough. Joe Hachem is the host of a new Australian-based poker reality TV show called, “The Poker Star.” The show advertises itself by saying that Hachem is looking for someone with great poker skills and star qualities who can be an ambassador for poker.
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 19:50
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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 afternoon and was in 21st place in terms of chip count.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 20:18
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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. When he is joined on the virtual felt by David Benyamine, well bedlam normally ensues.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 19:00
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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 Europe by late afternoon, though he was far from out. Brunson was still among the top 30 chip leaders.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 11:13
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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 of the bag knowing what a persistent reporter Ms. Woo could be.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 00:43
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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’t start until 5:30 p.m. today because of a Jewish holiday.
Submitted by Doyle Brunson on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 00:01
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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 leader.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 23:50
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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 particularly interested in this season since poker professionals Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle are appearing.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 10:09
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Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth Survive Day 1A of 2009 WSOPE
Two big names and the faces behind Gambling911.com premier sponsors Doyles Room and UltimateBet.com, respectively, Doyle Brunson and Phil Hellmuth have survived Day 1A of the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). Doyle Brunson and Brandon Cantu both had big stacks heading into Day 2.
Submitted by Ace King on Sun, 09/27/2009 - 18:12
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