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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.
Poker News: Bodog Launches New Branded Poker Network
Bodog.com has launched a new Bodog-branded poker network.
Poker Pro Tiffany Michelle in the News Again
Though she doesn't seem to be making much news on the felt these days, poker pro Tiffany Michelle has nonetheless been generating quite a bit of buzz. Following a stellar showing at the 2008 World Series of Poker main event in which she was the last woman standing, finishing 17th of the field of over 5000, Michelle signed up for a sponsorship with online poker site UltimateBet.
Yesterday it was announced that she has re-signed with the company for another year. In a statement released by the site, Michelle said,
Online Poker Qualifiers: Doyles 5 Diamond World Poker Classic
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UltimateBet and Phil Hellmuth Ante Up for Eva Longoria’s Charity
UltimateBet today announced the sponsorship of the Second Annual Celebrity Casino Night in support of Eva's Heroes.
Face The Ace Lawsuit: Man Claims Idea Stolen
NBC's primetime poker show Face The Ace took a hit in the ratings and now it may take a hit in court.
More Online Gambling Seizures
Authorities have filed seizure warrants for the contents of three bank accounts associated with online gambling companies in recent days according to
UtlimateBet Cheating Scandal Investigation Concludes
Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG ("Tokwiro"), the parent company of UltimateBet ("UB"), yesterday received a decision from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission ("KGC"), UB's regula
888.com Enters Into Deal With Harrah’s
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- 888 Holdings Plc rose the most since May in London trading after signing a contract with a unit of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Stars Head to London for PokerStars EPT
A host of stars are set to play at the PokerStars EPT London Poker Festival which promises to be the biggest series of poker events ever held in the UK.
Among the top pros competing are EPT London defending champion Michael Martin as well as world champion Peter Eastgate, former world champions Joe Hachem, Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer as well as Dennis Phillips, Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso and Barry Greenstein - all members of Team PokerStars PRO.
Carter Phillips Wins EPT Barcelona
The final table of the 2009 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona main event began yesterday at 2
World Series of Poker Europe Soon to get Underway
The World Series of Poker Europe will begin in around two weeks. This will be the third year of this coveted event, which last year drew in the same number of players as 2007.
The WSOPE kicks off in London on September 17th. Four WSOP bracelets will be awarded during the series. The Main Event will kick off on September 26th and will feature some of the top players in the world.
Tiffany Michelle Signs with Team UltimateBet Second Year
Television and film star Tiffany Michelle, who has found great success at the world's biggest poker tournament and at UltimateBet's online tables, signs with UltimateBet for a second year.
Ultimate Bet today announced that recognized TV & Film personality Tiffany Michelle has signed on for a second year as a member of Team UB. The rising poker star will continue to be part of an impressive roster of poker talent that includes Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke plus recent WSOP bracelet winners Brandon Cantu and Matt Graham.
Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced
The Poker Hall of Fame finalists were announced Tuesday in Vegas and, as many expected, Phil Ivey is among those listed.
Newbie Poker Players Thrive in Nosebleeds
All summer long, the high stakes action on the nosebleed tables has been plentiful and down-right mind boggling.
WSOP Ratings Up Slightly: Phil Ivey Still An Issue
Through 10 episodes, the 2009 WSOP has earned an average rating of .75, which translates to 741,311 household impressions.
Poker Host has Kenna James as New Pro
Poker Host has signed Kenna James as their new Pro.
Kentucky Supreme Court: iMEGA Oral Argument
The Supreme Court has set oral argument in the commonwealth of Kentucky v. IMEGA et al for 11 a.m.
Cereus Poker Network Holds Off Competition
The Cereus Poker Network, which includes UltimateBet.com and Absolute Poker, clings on for dear life to the num
Internet Poker Question Won’t be on Mass Ballot
BOSTON (AP) - Internet poker fans won't be getting a chance to push for a ballot question legalizing the game.
UltimateBet to Give Away Mercedes at Aruba Poker Classic
UltimateBet ("UB") continues to drive home the value for players in their 10th Anniversary year. The leading online poker site is gearing up for a turbo-charged 8th annual Aruba Poker Classic, October 3rd through 10th, and to mark ten years of dealing out the cards, UltimateBet has added an uber-amazing ‘Mercedes Giveaway' to the tournament lineup in Aruba.
Phil Hellmuth to Host Hold Em For Heroes
UltimateBet today announced that poker legend and Team UB pro Phil Hellmuth will be hosting Hold'em for Heroes this November, a charity Texas Hold'em tournament to benefit the TASER Foundation for
Christina Lindley, Maria Ho Play in Charity Poker Tournament
Poker babes Christina Lindley, Maria Ho and Stephen Baldwin will be playing in the Jerry Yang Celebrity Poker Tournament this coming Saturday September 5, 2009.
Sports Legends Challenge Cancelled?
Pokerati.com is reporting that the Sports Legends Challenge Poker Tournament has been cancelled or at least postponed to an undisclosed date.
PokerStars Baltic Festival
TALLINN, 31 August 2009 - The world's largest online poker site PokerStars.com announced that it will hold the PokerStars Baltic Festival this autumn in Tallinn, capital of Estonia
iMEGA Response to UIGEA Decision
The US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, rejecting arguments that the law was vague and intruded on individual privacy rights.
Update on S 1597 Bill for Legalizing Online Poker
In August, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S 1597, the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. Menendez's measure calls for the licensing and regulation of internet games of skill like online poker in an effort that is narrower than Congressman Barney Frank's (D-MA) HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. The bill includes provisions to address problem gambling.
Barney Frank on Legalized State Online Gambling
Much of the talk this summer has focused on both Delaware and New Jersey's efforts to legalize sports betting. In the case of New Jersey, the idea would be to bet online. Delaware was dealt a s
Breaking: UIGEA Challenge Ruling In, States Have Burden
While a 3rd Circuit Court has upheld the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as law, the Court has effectively now placed the burden on states making this decision somewhat
Online Poker Mac OS X Version for Apple Users Released
This September, UltimateBet ("UB") is set to unleash its new Mac-compatible online poker client, providing Mac players everywhere with unparalleled access to the much-loved games and feat
World Series of Poker Needs Phil-in: Phil Ivey Hides
The death of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy last week recalled memories of the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
