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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.

Joran van der Sloot to Plead Temporary Insanity

Dutchman Joran van der Sloot plans to plead temporary insanity according to his lawyer.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 19:02

Florida Next to Legalize Online Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 10:01

Erik Seidel Tops Daniel Negreanu as Winningest Poker Player of All Time

By winning the 2011 National Heads-Up Poker Championship Sunday at Caesars Palace, Erik Seidel surpasses Daniel Negreanu as poker’s top earner of all time (in live tournaments).

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 03/07/2011 - 09:30

Ernie Scherer Craigslist Ads for Women After Murder of Parents Referred to as “Cheat Sheet”

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 03/06/2011 - 18:18

Wall Street Journal: 78 Percent Say Internet Gambling Should be Legalized

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 03/05/2011 - 19:20

Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 21:21

Online Poker: One Star Rises While Another One Crashes

Courtesy of AintLuck.com

The bigger they are, the harder they fall…the cream rises to the top…The rich get richer. All three of these statements are pretty common figures of speech. Additionally, all three are good descriptions of the last 24 hours in the nosebleed online poker games as one poker legend reminded all why he is arguably the greatest, while the hottest young player in the game reminded us all that he is just as likely to lose an obscene dollar figure as he is to winning.

Submitted by on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 12:45

Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/04/2011 - 08:47

Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 22:15

UB.com Pays Online Poker Players Just to Show Up in Vegas for Main Event

Submitted by on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 21:51

Break out the Belgian Waffles: Belgium as a Winner at Celebrity Poker Tournament

Belgium, annually voted the most boring country in Europe, has something to shout about.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 21:45

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 15:23

Steve Gross Looks to Become First Team Brunson Poker Player to win WPT Title

All is on the line for Team Doyle Brunson player Steve Gross who is looking to become the first member of the elite “Brunson 10” to win a World Poker Tour (WPT) title.

The Brunson 10 was assembled last year to create a talent pool of young players representing arguably the oldest player in the world and his online poker room – DoylesRoom.com.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 14:55

Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure

Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.

“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 14:34

Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight

Submitted by on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 12:17

Chris Christie Press Conference On Internet Gambling Delayed

Submitted by on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 11:42

Revenues Way Up At PartyGaming

PartyGaming has reported a huge rise in revenues for the year 2010.

Revenues rose by 15 percent from 2009 to €357.3m (£300m) to €310.1m, with casino revenues jumping to €151.4m from €136.3m, bingo revenues more than doubling to €51.4m from €22.8m and sports betting climbing to €20.8m from €13.2m. Poker revenues fell to €124.8m from €136.8m. Pre-tax profits fell to €43.8m from €57.4m.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 03/03/2011 - 10:47

Poker Player Accused of Killing Parents: “Being Deceptive is Part of My Job Description”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 22:40

PokerStars Abruptly Pulls Branding from North American Poker Tour LA Stop

The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, has pulled its branding from the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 21:10

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Press Conference on Internet Gambling (Live)

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 20:50

Press of Atlantic City Confirms NJ Governor Chris Christie to Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 19:35

New York Man Hits Biggest Bad Beat Jackpot Ever

Submitted by on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 17:38

Rivalry Brews Between Isildur1 and urnotindangr

Submitted by on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 11:27

Prosecutor to Ernie Scherer: “Did you Give Your Mother Time to say Your First Name Before you hit her?”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/02/2011 - 10:37

Wall Street Journal: Once a State Legalizes Online Gambling, Others Will Quickly Follow

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 21:37

Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey. It would be the first US state to do so.

Governor Chris Christie has until that time to veto or sign off on a bill that could bring a much needed $28 million – if not more – to his state yearly. It’s not just the millions of dollars, it’s the many new jobs that will ultimately be created.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 20:57

Player Wins $65,000 at Doyles Room Poker Rake Race

Submitted by on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 20:00

Lock Poker and Bluff partner again! World Is Invited to 2011 Bluff Pro Challenge

Submitted by on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 17:33

UB.com Invites Heavy Metal Fans & Poker Players to Slash the Tables for Big 4 Festival Tickets

Submitted by Payton on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 15:38

Poker Player Ernie Scherer Says He Didn’t Bludgeon Parents

Testifying in his murder trial, poker player Ernie Scherer III insisted he did not beat and stab his parents to death in their Alameda County, California home three years ago this month.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/01/2011 - 12:50

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