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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.

Howard Lederer in Las Vegas: Will Comment on Full Tilt Poker Matter “When we are Ready”

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Facebook Pages for Congressmen/ women for and Against Online Poker Legislation

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Phil Ivey Meets With Full Tilt Poker Execs in Ireland

After publicly announcing he was filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, Phil Ivey reportedly met with executives of the company in Ireland in recent days.

Ivey, who is a sponsored Full Tilt Poker pro, filed the suit after the world’s second largest online poker company failure to pay US players since its indictment on bank fraud and money laundering on April 15.   Customers are yet to be paid.  FTP claims it is trying to raise money through sales of assets.

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Congressman Joe Barton’s Internet Poker Bill Introduced Today

Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has introduced his bill to legalize Internet poker in the US.

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Congressman Joe Barton to Hold Press Conference: Reveal New Online Poker Bill

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Free US Online Poker Room Boom: PKR Latest to Enter Market

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Joe Barton Could Unveil Internet Poker Bill in Vegas Friday

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Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian on Toby Maguire: “A Cheap as F**K Jerk Off Cheap Bitch”

Outspoken poker pro Dan Bilzerian has been caught up in the so-called “Spider Man High Stakes Poker Web”.  He is among those named in a lawsuit from duped investors claiming jailed hedge fund manager Brad Ruderman used their monies to amass huge debt in illegal underground high stakes poker games.

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Poland Bans Online Gambling Despite EU Objections: Poker a “Gambling Game”

Poland has banned online gambling though they were somewhat soft on bookmakers while objecting more to poker as a “Gambling Game” leading to addiction

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Rui "PepperoniF" Cao June 2011 Biggest Winner in Online High Stakes Poker

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Some Investors Lost Life Savings in Spiderman High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme

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Spiderman, Matt Damon, Ben Afleck Could Face Jail Time for High Stakes Poker Scheme

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DoylesRoom True Poker Online Poker Cashouts Coming in Close to 2 Weeks for US Customers

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Legal Online Poker in California: Playtech Shares Skyrocket

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Spider Man Toby Maguire Caught Up in Web of Deception Over High Stakes Poker Games

Star of the hit film franchise Spider Man, Toby Maguire, is being sued for illegal gambling according to TMZ.com.

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Brasil Poker Tour Kicks Off July 21 Thru 25

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Full Tilt Poker Cashouts for Canadians Equals Slooooow: Players Fear Being Screwed

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Phil Hellmuth Falls Short Again

For a second time in so many days Phil Hellmuth finished second in a World Series of Poker event, failing to gain his 12th bracelet. 

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Joe Barton Online Poker Bill Scheduled for Next Week

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Play for Fun Poker: Playtech Paves Way Into US Market

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QuickTender Not Sure US Authorities Have Player Funds

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Full Tilt Poker Gave Loans to Players Without Telling Them

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Phil Hellmuth, John Racener Add to Excitement of WSOP Event #33

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Online Poker Tournaments Summer 2011

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APT Philippines 2011 Online Satellites Still Available

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Merge Poker Checks Continue Coming

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Alabama Rep. Mask Admits Playing Poker While Opposing Gambling Legislation in State

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Richard Sinclair Wins UKIPT Newcastle Poker Tournament

Richard Sinclair wins PokerStars UKIPT Newcastle poker tournament and £67,000 After 5-level Final!

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Phil Hellmuth Guns for 12th WSOP Bracelet at 10K 7-card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Event

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World Poker Tour Slovenia a First

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