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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.

Federated Sports + Gaming Acquires Heartland Poker Tour

Federated Sports + Gaming (FS+G) on Tuesday announced its acquisition of the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT).

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 12:42

PokerNewsDaily.com Website Up For Sale

The poker news website PokerNewsDaily.com has been put up for sale.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 12:33

Full Tilt Poker Traffic Levels Off

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 12:09

Philanthropist Jeremy Johnson Arrested for Mail Fraud: Lost $1.5 Mil at Full Tilt Poker

A well known Utah philanthropist, Jeremy Johnson, has been arrested while attempting to fly from Phoenix to Costa Rica, a popular hub for online gambling websites.

Johnson is charged with mail fraud and is accused of duping customers out of $289 million by making false claims about their ability to help consumers obtain government grants.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 11:55

The Best Cake Poker Skins

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 10:29

Judge Screws Up on Clonie Gowen Ruling vs. Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 06/14/2011 - 02:46

Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams Tennis Match for $300K While Rome Burns

The much anticipated Patrik Antonius vs. Brandon Adams tennis match took place this week with a $300,000 bet.

Meanwhile the online poker company Antonius represents is yet to pay US players in the millions. The majority of Full Tilt Poker players living in the States are unable to attend this year’s World Series of Poker while their money is being held in limbo by Full Tilt Poker.

Quadjacks.com host Agent Marco expressed outrage over the event.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 06/13/2011 - 18:05

Unlike Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer, Other FTP Pros at WSOP

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 06/13/2011 - 17:43

2011 WSOP Updates: Aaron Steury Wins $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. Championship

Fort Wayne, Indiana resident Aaron Steury has won the 2011 WSOP $1,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E Championship.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 06/13/2011 - 17:26

Questionable Online Gambling Firm Signs Poker Pro Jeffrey "Iceman" Lisandro

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 06/13/2011 - 08:55

Best Online Poker Affiliate Programs: Uffiliates.com

Submitted by on, Sun, 06/12/2011 - 13:35

PokerStars to Pull Out of Australia Market August 1

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 06/12/2011 - 12:55

Phil Hellmuth Falls Short of 12th WSOP Bracelet

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Sun, 06/12/2011 - 06:37

Phil Hellmuth WSOP Bracelet Number 12 Falls Short

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:20

Greg Raymer, John Juanda Fight Phil Hellmuth at 2011 WSOP $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 06/11/2011 - 11:11

Phil Hellmuth is Close to Getting 12th Bracelet at World Series of Poker

The all-time leading World Series of Poker bracelet holder Phil Hellmuth is gunning for bracelet number 12 at the 2011 WSOP.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 06/11/2011 - 10:46

Jesus Arrives in Vegas: Resurrected Two Months After Full Tilt Poker Indictment

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 06/11/2011 - 00:58

Spencer Bachus Supports Legalized Online Poker: Welcome to the Twilight Zone

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 06/11/2011 - 00:08

Online Poker Likely to be Legalized in US by Year’s End

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 06/10/2011 - 23:21

Clonie Gowen vs. Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit not Dead Yet

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 06/10/2011 - 22:01

Full Tilt Poker: Like the Occult

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 06/10/2011 - 10:36

Australia is Cracking Down on Sports Betting in Wake of Match Fixing Concerns

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Fri, 06/10/2011 - 02:03

Subscription-Based Online Poker Room Donates to USO

A new online poker room will be up and running with a special Independence Day free roll tournament July 4 (check with local laws regarding sweepstakes).

Submitted by on, Thu, 06/09/2011 - 19:41

Full Tilt Poker Rep FTP Doug Revealed as Michele Clayborne

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 06/09/2011 - 16:32

Sean Getzwiller Wins World Series of Poker Stimulus Special

Sean Getzwiller turned his $1,000 investment into $611,185 by winning the 4,178-player Event 8 “Stimulus Special”

"I feel amazing," he said after his victory. "I mean, I won a bracelet in a 4,000-player event. How much better can I feel? I ran really well. I won a great tournament. If you're going to win a 4,000-player event you've got to feel really good and run really well. I'm just happy that I'm here."

The 33-year-old former real estate agent currently resides in Las Vegas.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 06/09/2011 - 15:54