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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.

European Online Poker Sites Quick to Roll Out Huge Bonuses in Face of Full Tilt “Demise”

With the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) suspending Full Tilt Poker’s license last week, European online poker sites have not hesitated to raise their bonus offerings.

“Not only are they rushing to grab hold of Full Tilt Poker’s customers, these sites are also in competition with one another to provide new signups with the very best bonuses out there,” noted Payton O’Brien, Gambling911.com Senior Editor.

Operators have made no qualms about capitalizing on Full Tilt’s plight.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 07/07/2011 - 00:11

Phil Hellmuth 12th WSOP Bracelet? Denied Again!

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 22:41

American Gaming Association Will Not Support Joe Barton Online Poker Bill

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 21:57

QuickTender UseMyWallet Payouts Now Available but No More After 15 August

Good news for some of online gamblers and affiliates utilizing the services of payment solutions company QuickTender / UseMyWallet.

The company has sent out a notice that it intends to pay all monies owed to these individuals, but with one caveat. Any funds requested during a two week period in early May that were subsequently frozen by US authorities while in transit will not be available to players or affiliates.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 21:32

US Poker Online For Free: Sites Cropping Up Left and Right

The US poker websites promising online free play are cropping up all over the place these days in preparation of legalized “real cash” play in the States.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 17:50

Ray Bitar Rumored to be Out at Full Tilt Poker

Indicted by the US Justice Department for money laundering and bank fraud, Full Tilt Poker head Ray Bitar was reportedly voted out as CEO of the troubled online poker firm.

Last week, The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) essentially shut down Full Tilt Poker by suspending its license and cutting off the website. Players have been unable to access the site for real money play.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 17:00

Online Poker Bonus: New €1250 Signup at William Hill

William Hill, part of the iPoker Network, has gotten especially aggressive with its bonus offering in the wake of Full Tilt Poker exiting the competitive landscape.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 11:55

Online Poker Traffic: PartyPoker Pulls Away from iPoker

With Full Tilt Poker shut down and PartyPoker eliminating tournament fees, the online poker traffic landscape has changed drastically in the past week.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 11:32

Phil Hellmuth Makes Final Table of Poker Players’ Championship

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:17

888Poker Bonus Boosted, Tournament Prize Pool Increased

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/05/2011 - 23:13

Doyle Brunson Not Boycotting World Series of Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 07/05/2011 - 18:11

29 Players Still Sitting in The Poker Player's Championship 2011: Phil Hellmuth Going Strong

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 07/05/2011 - 17:38

Merge Gaming Receives Letter of Intent from Malta to License Online Poker Rooms

Merge Gaming’s couple dozen strong online poker skins will soon have the opportunity to obtain a license from the i-Gaming friendly jurisdiction of Malta in the near future.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/05/2011 - 17:24

Report: Full Tilt Poker Site Now Running Through Guernsey

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/05/2011 - 12:26

French Regulators Cut Off Full Tilt Poker: Company Unable to Prove it Can Pay Players

Just days after the Alderney Gaming Commission suspended Full Tilt Poker’s license in the UK and elsewhere throughout Europe, French authorities have done the same.