Poker
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.
Last Man Standing at Woman’s Poker Tournament
A man has won a woman's poker tournament.
Greg Sessler, a 22-year old student at UC-Davis, has won the latest Ladies Poker Championship at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Ladies Event
Online qualifying tournaments for the PCA Ladies Weekend, the highlight of the Ladies poker circuit which takes place at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in
Tom Durrrr Dwan Losing at a Record Setting Pace
Perhaps it's a really good thing he is finally under contract with Full Tilt Poker. Otherwise, most would think Tom &q
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth: “I’m a Lush”
Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. is drowning his poker sorrows in alcohol.
Tiffany Michelle: “Heck Yes I’ll Miss the WSOP for Amazing Race”
With Jenny's two favorite contestants on the Amazing Race eliminated, the show just doesn't seem to have the same excitement. If some of you haven't heard, Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho were elim
Brunson Praises Joe Cada, Bashes Joan Rivers
Congratulations to Joe Cada for winning the WSOP final table. Joe is the youngest player to win and I met him at the party in the ESPN Zone.
Merge Poker Players Now Getting Paid Through PIC Club
Good news for those online poker players caught in the middle of a high profile payment feud between the Merge Online Poker network and PIC Club Poker, a payment platform. These players are final
Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust
A leading opponent for the online poker industry, Congressman Barney Frank, was present when his partner's home was raided during a pot bust in 2007. The story came out in the Boston Globe last w
Joe Cada WSOP Win: Corrupting Kids?
2009 World Series of Poker winner, Joe Cada, is a Michigan resident and the Detroit papers have been all over his story. Cada takes home several million dollars.
Aced.com Online Poker Room Can’t Pay Players
Online poker players appear to be in the line of fire of a highly publicized payment dispute between money processing platform PIC Club Poker and the Merge Poker Network.
Gambling911.com has obtained an email correspondence between one of Merge Poker's online sites whereby a customer is told flat out they cannot pay him. The online poker room in question is Aced.com, which operates on the Merge network.
Joe Cada Speaks Out on Internet Poker Prohibition
In an interview with TIME Magazine online, the newly crowned "Champion of Poker", Joe Cada, has spoken out against Internet poker prohibition. Cada won the 2009 World Series of Poker ea
Joe Cada Embraces, Phil Ivey Leaves Red Faces
He's young, handsome and cheerful....and he's the new "champion of poker". Meet Joe Cada. At the ripe old age of 21, this Michigan native is the youngest World Series of Poker main ev
Godfather of Poker Book Now Available Online
The DoylesRoom.com online poker website prides itself on letting players connect with the biggest legend in poker, Doyle Brunson. Today, they're taking things a step further.
Trishelle Cannatella Joins Absolute Poker
Payers at the Absolute Poker tables are about to be hit with a large dose of reality the next time they sit down at the tables.
Merge Poker Falls Through on Promise to Pay PIC Club
In a hotly contested dispute over payment, online poker payment platform PIC Club claims it has yet to receive monies promised by Merge Poker, an online poker network.
PIC Club states that Merge owes much more money in fees, however, Merge has argued that some customers of PIC Club have been "taking them for a ride" by joining Merge poker rooms and quickly leaving. Each deposit into a Merge poker room results in fees as do withdrawals.
Gambling911.com has obtained a "settlement" email correspondence between PIC Club CEO Chuck Kidd and Merge Poker CEO Anthony Taylor.
PartyGaming Gets Ready for Return to US
ONLINE gaming group PartyGaming said yesterday it had completed the acquisition of the World Poker Tour brand, positioning itself for a return to the US market when legislation allows it.
Joe Cada Wins 2009 World Series of Poker
Joe Cada at age 21 has become the youngest person to win a World Series of Poker main event.
WSOP Finalist Darvin Moon No Saint
He may wear a New Orleans Saints cap when playing at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP) but court records indicate that finalist Darvin Moon is no saint. Like last year's WSOP finalist, Dav
Darvin Moon No To Online Poker Deals: Durrr Yes to Full Tilt
Darvin Moon told USA Today he won't be taking any online poker sponsorship deals, unlike his opponent, Joe Cada, who has an endorsement deal with PokerStars a
Inaugural UltimateBet Starlight Poker Challenge
Online poker website UltimateBet.com ("UB") and the Starlight Children's Foundation, in conjunc
UltimateBet Sponsored MMA Connected Up for Awards
UltimateBet.net continues to gravitate towards success that mirrors its own main aim of providing fans with entertainment
Dani “Ansky” Stern Newest Member of Team Brunson
The Brunson 10, Doyle Brunson's team of elite poker pros, is now half complete thanks to the addition of a full-on star.
Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP Odds
Yes you can still bet on the 2009 World Series of Poker final table even with only two players left. Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP odds had Moon as the +200 underdog with a potential payout of $20 on every $10 bet at Sportsbook.com.
Joseph Cada was a pretty big -280 favorite, requiring a $28 bet to win $10 (the $28 is returned should Cada win).
PIC Club CEO Chuck Kidd Letter to Poker Players
In case you haven't been following the drama on Gambling911.com for the past week, online poker payment platform PIC Club Poker has been involved in a heated exchange with Merge Poker network over
Online Sports Books Spared by Phil Ivey WSOP Exit
There were quite a few big bets placed on Phil Ivey to win the 2009 World Series of Poker before the event even began. Fortunately for the online sportsbooks, Ivey was eliminated in 7th
Joe Cada, Darvin Moon Last Two in 2009 World Series of Poker
Joe Cada and Darvin Moon are the last men standing at this year's 2009 World Series of Poker final table. The two will go one-on-one when play resumes Monday night. Cada and Moon survived 18 ho
Phil Ivey Bites The Dust: Snubs Media
It will be Darvin Moon and Joe Cada going up against one another to determine the winner of the 2009 World Series of Poker. It only took 18 hours!
The online sportsbook community breathed a collective sigh of relief after Phil Ivey found himself eliminated at 7th place. Many bets with huge payout odds were made prior to the start of the 2009 WSOP whereby Ivey, one of the most recognized pros, would win it all.
The 32-year old was eliminated after Darvin Moon caught a queen to make a pair for the last of the professional's chips.
Phil Ivey Remains at WSOP Final Table
Two out and seven more to go as we head into Saturday evening at the WSOP final table.
2009 World Series of Poker Final Table Update
The first of our 2009 World Series of Poker final table update has little going on as of mid afternoon Saturday (Las Vegas Time).
The chip leaders appear below:
