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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.

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

Woe, Canada, Top Poker Pro is High School Dropout

Cover your kids' ears, Mom and Dad, there's something you don't want them to hear:

It pays to be a high school dropout!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 05/04/2011 - 22:23

Poker Meets UFC for Japan Relief Charity Poker Tournament

Submitted by on, Wed, 05/04/2011 - 17:44

Lock Poker Disqualifies Jose Girah Macedo from Bluff Pro Challenge for Multi Accounting

Submitted by on, Wed, 05/04/2011 - 14:09

Holder: Case Against Online Poker Sites Involved Substantial Money

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/04/2011 - 10:51

Breaking: Absolute Poker and UB to focus on Non-U.S Markets and Software Biz

Note: This is the official statement released by UB.com, Absolute Poker and Blanca Games Inc. by their Public Relations Department directly to Gambling911.com.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/03/2011 - 20:30

Online Poker Prosecutor Preet Bharara Goes After Deutsche Bank

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/03/2011 - 20:17

Was Bin Ladin Assassination Tied to Online Poker Clampdown?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/03/2011 - 17:19

England’s Rupert Elder Wins EPT San Remo Final for €930,000

British pro Rupert Elder has won EPT7 San Remo for a giant first prize of €930,000 after besting a gripping and star-studded final table.

As well as the title, former economics student Elder, 24, also wins a stunning bracelet from Shamballa Jewels, the Official Bracelet Sponsor of EPT Season 7, a seat to the EPT Grand Final Main Event – which starts on Saturday in Madrid - and a seat in the EPT Champion of Champions event on May 13.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/03/2011 - 16:25