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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.

Full Tilt Poker, UB.com Lose Half Their “Real Cash” Traffic

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 04/22/2011 - 11:39

Patrik Antonius Takes Full Advantage of US Poker Player Exclusions

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 21:28

Antigua says U.S. Online Poker Shutdown was Illegal

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 21:15

Absolute Poker, UB.com Issues Statement Regarding Indictments

Absolute Poker, including the UB (formerly Ultimate Bet) brand, hereafter "Absolute Poker," issued the following statement today:

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 18:55

Interpol Will Not Detain Execs of Indicted Online Poker Companies in Costa Rica

Indicted officials working for PokerStars and UB.com living and working in Costa Rica will not have to worry about being detained by Interpol.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 12:21

Heeeeeee’s Back: Return of the “Poker Pervert”

Another Gambling911.com Exclusive: Poker Pro Shahram "Shawn" Sheikhan “The Poker Pervert” Attends Charity Tourney

Poker pro and convicted child molester Shahram "Shawn" Sheikhan was an invited guest at the recent World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational Tournament at the Commerce Casino outside Los Angeles, Gambling911.com can reveal in an exclusive report!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:52

Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:38

Jenny Woo Talks Poker Indictments as PokerStars Figures out how to Pay Players

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 11:34

PokerStars Flack Daniel Negreanu Finally Comments on Internet Poker Busts

Poker pro Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu has put in his two cents worth regarding the current crisis in online poker.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 04/21/2011 - 03:09

UB.com Rep Joe Sebok Expects Company to Issue Statement Thursday

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 21:36

The Poker Lounge Cancelled Mid Event After Production Company Walks Off Set

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 21:06

Is Full Tilt Poker Being Asked to Break the Law Again?

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 20:35

UB.com may not Honor Payouts for Wednesday Action from US Players

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 19:37

DOJ Restores Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars domain names to Facilitate Payments

As Part of Agreements, Use of Domain Names Pokerstars.com and Fulltiltpoker.com Will Be Restored to Facilitate Return of U.S. Player Funds

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 12:57

UB.com Suspends Real Cash Play by US Poker Customers in Wake of Crackdown

UB.com officially decided to prohibit US customers from playing in their card room for “real cash” effective Wednesday morning.

A popup announcement appeared on the site for any US resident attempting to access the cash rooms. The company had permitted “real cash” play for the past few years following an indictment handed down by the US Justice Department.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 11:04

Online Poker: Welcome to the Bank of Al Qaeda, 6-Year Old Gamblers

The GOP has taken a tough stance against legalizing online poker following last Friday’s crackdown, linking the activity to everything from drug trafficking to Al Queda.

A software engineer recently wrote to Congress, expressing fears that Democrat Barney Frank’s co-sponsored bill to legalize online gambling (HR 1174) is effectively an invitation for the 'Bank of Al Qaeda’.

Jim Thackston, of Sun Coast Data Solutions, argues that Internet poker software could be used by terrorists to launder funds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/20/2011 - 10:43

Wicked Chops Poker on Friday’s Indictments: The PPA Doesn’t get it

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 23:32

ESPN Will Air 2011 WSOP: Latest Developments re: Online Poker Crackdown

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 21:54

Some Comfort Provided to UB.com, Absolute Poker Players: Statement Issued

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 21:38

Judge Who Ruled in Favor of Gambling911 Throws Out Madoff Lawsuit

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 20:57

Nelson Rose to Speak About Poker Sites Shutdown

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 18:30

Another Man Pleads “Not Guilty” in Online Poker Fraud, Money Laundering Case

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 14:51

Pay Per Head Outfits May Win Out Big In Wake Of Online Poker Indictments

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:55

Phenomenal Percentage Growth Rates Likely for US-Facing Online Poker Rooms

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:09

Mixed Martial Arts Takes Hit From Full Tilt Poker Shutdown

There are rumblings throughout the Mixed Martial Arts community that the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker on Friday may cause the sport to take a significant hit on sponsorship dollars.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 11:46

Top Hispanics not Plentiful in Poker

Gambling911.comrecently examined the issue of minorities in professional poker and revealed that there are few top black players.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 11:17

Hustler Online Poker Room Cashing in on Crackdown

America's newest legal online poker room isn't wasting any time in taking advantage of America's latest crackdown on online gambling.

The new Hustler Casino online poker room, at www.hustlercasinola.com, went online last Friday, the same day the U.S. Justice Department issued arrest warrants for the executives of three foreign online poker rooms, Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker.

The new room, owned by porn king Larry Flynt, wasted no time in turning the crisis into an opportunity.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/19/2011 - 10:59