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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 Names Michael Craig to Head up Website

Federated Sports and Gaming (FS+G) today announced that Michael Craig has been hired as executive editor of the website supporting the new professional poker league.

Submitted by on, Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:38

EPT Madrid 2011 Final Table: Grand Final

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 05/12/2011 - 11:03

Doyle Gets Facelift: Upgrades DoylesRoom Software

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 22:05

Casino Execs to Make Pitch for Legalized Online Poker

WASHINGTON (AP) — With millions of people already playing online poker for money, the casino industry is urging Congress to step in and regulate the wagering.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 17:13

World Series of Poker Streaming 55 Live Final Table Events

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 14:07

A Science Behind Poker Being a Game of Skill: Some Freakonomics

Is poker a game of skill or chance?

“Freakonomics” author Steven D. Levitt looks to answer that question, which could

very well determine whether three of the world’s largest online poker rooms were in violation of US law. PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com were indicted on April 15 for violation of a 2006 Internet gambling prohibition act some say does not apply to poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 11:24

Absolute Poker, UB.com Issue Revised Statement Tuesday Night

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 22:58

Online Poker Player Refunds Likely to be $100 Million to $500 Million

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 22:51

2011 EPT Madrid Main Event Chip Leaders – Day 3

The 2011 EPT Madrid Main Event chip leaders after Day 3 had an American atop the board with 23740000 chips.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 20:14

UB.com, Absolute Poker Reach Agreement With US Attorney’s Office

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 18:17

PokerStars US Affiliates Screwed

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 12:31

Merge Poker US Players Up More Than 70 Percent

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 11:29

Poker is Key in “Justice for Natalee Holloway” TV Movie

A new TV movie about the Natalee Holloway case doesn't wait long to feature gambling--the second scene of the film takes place in a South American casino.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 05/09/2011 - 22:23

European Poker Tour Grand Final 2011 – Day 2 Chip Leaders

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 05/09/2011 - 21:17

Joe Sebok Talks UB.com After Parting Ways With Online Poker Room

Submitted by on, Mon, 05/09/2011 - 20:42

UB.com, Absolute Poker Part Ways With Pros

Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:

“Recently, Absolute Poker and UB ceased their U.S.-facing operations due to legal developments in the United States. To ensure the on-going viability of the business, it has been necessary to downsize certain aspects of Absolute Poker’s and UB’s operations. These efficiency measures have been taken to enable the brands to continue to operate their non-U.S.-facing business.

Submitted by on, Mon, 05/09/2011 - 15:53

Cohen: Incestuous Relationship Between US Attorney's Office and Firm Defending Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 05/08/2011 - 21:44

G911 World Exclusive: Jay Cohen Prosecutor Defending Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sun, 05/08/2011 - 21:03

Somach: Did Poker Kill Bin Laden?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sun, 05/08/2011 - 12:38

European Poker Tour Grand Final 2011 Winner is Bertrand 'ElkY Grospellier

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 05/07/2011 - 16:23

Blanca Games Issues Statement re: Costa Rica Raids on Absolute Poker, UB.com Office

Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:

Submitted by on, Sat, 05/07/2011 - 09:44

Head of Employment Agency Threatens to Report UB.com to Feds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/06/2011 - 18:28

Disgruntled Employees at Center of Costa Rican Raids on Internet Poker Businesses

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/06/2011 - 15:58

Fernando Brito Poker Player of the Year: Season 7 EPT

Submitted by on, Fri, 05/06/2011 - 12:12

Somach: Expect Exodus of Online Poker Shills

The announcement Wednesday by poker pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt that he's quitting as paid spokesman for online poker room Poker Stars is likely the start of a trend.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 05/06/2011 - 11:51

US Feds Seize Home of Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis in Online Poker Crackdown

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 05/05/2011 - 18:41

DoylesRoom Ushers in May with $1 Million in Guarantees and Another $65k Rake Race

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 05/05/2011 - 12:18

UB.com Absolute Poker “Bankruptcy” Fears a bit Premature

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:02

Poker Players Alliance Schedules May 23, 24 Washington, DC Fly-in

Submitted by on, Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:21

More Fallout from Online Poker Black Friday: Dusty Schmidt Splits from PokerStars

The rats are jumping ship.

Poker pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt, who for the last year and a half has been a paid spokesman for online poker room Poker Stars (www.pokerstars.com), has abruptly quit that position, blaming it on the Feds' arrest of Poker Stars' owners last month, which led to the room banning U.S. customers.

Writing on his blog at www.cardplayer.com on Wednesday, Schmidt announced: "I’m sad to announce that in the wake of 'Black Friday,' I’ll no longer be a member of Poker Stars Team Online.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 05/04/2011 - 22:32