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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.

Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill

Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.

Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers. Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:45

Lesniak Set to Reintroduce Online Gambling Bill in New Jersey: 13000 Jobs Lost

Says Measure Needed to Protect Casino, Horse-Racing Industries

Submitted by on, Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:24

Company Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Zynga

With the US Justice Department aggressively seizing domain addresses of companies alleged to be involved in patent infringement, Zynga better be careful.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 22:31

Merge Poker Network Cashouts Now Down to Two Weeks

With talk that the Merge Poker Network is about to re-enter the US market any day now, players have reported average cashouts of approximately two weeks.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 22:16

Van der Sloot Could be Out of Peru Prison by December

Dutchman Joran van der Sloot could be released from prison come September should the prosecution in Peru fail to file its case against him.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 21:49

Poker Refugees Service Seeks to Relocate Displaced Pros

We at Gambling911.com love it and there is a need for it after Fail Tilt Poker (errr Full Tilt Poker) shut down to US players April 15.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 19:46

Eugene Katchalov Sits Atop Poker Player of the Year 2011 Rankings

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 15:56

Poker Pro Dan Cates First Interview Was All a Lie: Granted Second One

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 13:06

Jose Macedo Will Be Back Playing Online Post-Cheating Scandal

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 12:43

Online Gambling News for August 17, 2011: Congress May Okay Web Gambling

G911.co has your online gambling news for August 17, 2011.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 12:19

Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player

Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 09:54

Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth to Appear on Storage Wars

World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth will be appearing on next week’s episode of the A&E series Storage Wars.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 23:01

Online Poker in the US Could Resemble Online Horse Betting in the US

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 22:38

California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 19:54

888Poker Up 128 Percent, PartyPoker.fr Climbs As Well

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 14:04

CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”

In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 13:46

Swedish Babes Descending Upon Punta Cana Poker Classic in November

Our eyes and ears at the Punta Cana Poker Classic headquarters have advised G911.co that at least 200 of some of Sweden’s hottest poker players (we’re talking looks and skill) will be on hand at this upcoming November’s mega event featuring a guaranteed $500,000!

The organizers have close ties to the Swedish poker playing community.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 12:57

Jenny Woo Talks Punta Cana Poker Classic and David Copperfield With Don Best TV

Gambling911.com’s own Jenny Woo will be on hand at this November’s Punta Cana Poker Classic and she talks about it on the latest installment of Don Best TV.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 12:32

Harry Reid Wants Online Poker Legalized This Year

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 22:56

Forget Italy Cash Games: Online Casinos Generating $2.2 Billion Per Year

With Italy now the biggest online poker market in Europe thanks to 24 hour a day cash games, its online casino sector seems to be getting ignored.

888.it casino online

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 21:53

Cash Games Italia 150 Milioni di euro: Sit and Go e Tornei non va Bene

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 21:28

Dougherty Gang Held on $1.5 Million Bail Each: Face Extradition to Georgia

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 20:50

PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues

It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 13:59

Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson

Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 13:39

Chicago Bears Long Odds to Win 2012 Super Bowl: Phil Hellmuth Places Bet

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 23:36

CNBC: Starved Budgets Result in New Look at Web Gambling

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 23:17

Court Won’t Return Seized Domain Names: Says No Hardship Caused

A federal judge has refused to return the domain name of a Spanish company accused of violating copyright law.

Earlier this year US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized the domain name Rojadirecta.org owned by Spanish firm Puerto 80 along with several other Web addresses. Puerto 80 was the only defendant to file a petition in the court, claiming the action was seriously damaging its business.

The judge disagreed, claiming the seizure has caused no significant hardship.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 22:20