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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.

Tom Somach: The Poker Hall of Shame

The Poker Hall of Fame announced last week that Mike Sexton will be its lone inductee for 2009.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 22:35

Doyle's Twitter Fans Could Win Vegas Trip

DoylesRoom.com has announced a special Twitter Followers freeroll to mark Doyle Brunson's upcoming 100,000 Twitter followers achievement.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 17:09

Bodog Poker Open IV Schedule

When it comes to online poker tournament series, Full Tilt has its FTOPS and P

Submitted by on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 11:32

Ultimate Bet Raises Stakes in Germany, Czech Republic

Today, UltimateBet ("UB") announced the launch of UltimateBet.de, a dedicated German language information portal that will detail the leading on

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 11:07

Barney Frank Launches Preemptive Strike on UIGEA Rules

As the day to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) rules quickly approaches, Representative Ba

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 21:49

PartyGaming Slumps as Founder Dikshit Sells Stake

Jonathan Browning Reporting...

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 14:02

Season Two Best Damn Poker Show Debuts in Europe

UltimateBet.com today announced that Season Two of "Best Damn Poker Show" will debut in Europe on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on The Poker Channel Europe throughout the run of season, beginn

Submitted by Payton on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 12:14

The Best Poker Player Twitter Page Goes To…

Who is the best poker player on Twitter?

Who makes the most interesting Tweets?

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 04:40

PokerListings Founder Andreas Oscarsson Murder for Hire

Swedish authorities investigating the murder of PokerListings.com founder Andreas Oscarsson are working on the assumption that the incident was a contract killing.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 20:25

Kentucky Hears Oral Arguments in Online Gambling Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday, October 22^nd, will hear oral arguments on the Commonwealth's appeal as part of its ongoing effort to seize the domain names of 141 internet gami

Submitted by on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 16:09

UltimateBet.net Continues UFC Arrangement

UltimateBet.net continues to indulge an appetite for the massively popular world of Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA"), as the leading

Submitted by on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 15:58

Vanessa Rousso: “I am Not the Next Host of High Risk Poker”

Speaking to Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, on Monday, poker pro Vanessa Rousso vehemently denied rumors that she has been chosen to host the Game Show Network's po

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:51

Poker News: Pappas Pays Barney Frank $75K

"House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) (also) made out handsomely this summer, bringing in nearly $70,000 from the Managed Funds Association and John Pappas of the Poker Pla

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:28

Who Will Host High Stakes Poker?

Following the introduction of the UIGEA, television was chock full of poker on TV. It was not uncommon to be channel surfing to find 3 or more channels showing different poker shows.

Submitted by on, Sat, 10/17/2009 - 22:11

Doyle Brunson Inducted Into Athletics Hall of Fame

Doyle Brunson has been recognized as poker's biggest legend and one of the best professionals to ever play the game.

Submitted by on, Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:58

Only Mike Sexton to be Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame

Much has been made of this year's Poker Hall of Fame inductees this past summer but it now appears that only one person will be getting the nod.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 22:12

Members of The Brunson 10 Finish Strong

DoylesRoom.com is billing The Brunson 10 as the hottest young group of successful online poker tournament and cash game players, but it's the members' live tournament success stories that continue

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 21:54

Online Gambling: UIGEA Bank Final Rule Q&A Submitted

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted into law in 2006. The proposed rule implementing the legislation was published for comment in October 2007.

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:15

PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.

PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.

Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:04

Poker’s Top Five Feuds of All Time

Thomas Somach, now a staff writer for the Gambling911.com website, has written for the San Francisco Examiner, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times Syndicate, the Edmonton Journal and th

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 09:41

Players Only Poker Wants to Expand

By now it is no secret that for the American-based online poker player, getting money in and out of their favorite gaming site can at times be challenging, if not near impossible.

Submitted by on, Wed, 10/14/2009 - 21:59

Brunson: Poker Shows are so Bad They Are Embarrassing

Back from Montana! I'll never complain about hot weather again. It was 3 degrees on the mountain my grandson lives on, along with 8 inches of snow. That cold cut through me like a knife.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Wed, 10/14/2009 - 16:22

Online Poker Pro Jeff Madsen: 9/11 an Orchestrated Event

Add poker pro Jeff Madsen to the list of those who believe that the events of 9/11 were orchestrated as part of a government conspiracy.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 10/13/2009 - 21:49

Blogs With Balls Poker Charity to Star Annie Duke

Annie Duke will be among those competing in this upcoming Friday's charity poker tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. All proceeds will go to benefit Ms.

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/13/2009 - 20:55

Full Tilt Poker Issues Statement re: Robot Case

Call it arrogance on the part of the world's second largest online poker room. Full Tilt Poker typically does not comment on any type of complaints lodged against it from lawsuits to player compl

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 10/13/2009 - 17:30

Doyle Brunson Looks for Next Member of Elite Poker Team

To build his team of elite poker players, Doyle Brunson isn't straying far from home to source the talent. The world's biggest poker legend will be playing at $5/10 and $10/20 cash game tables every Monday through Friday at DoylesRoom.com along with Chris Moorman, Mike Caro and other pros in order to meet new poker players and hopefully find the next member for his elite team of young poker pros.

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/13/2009 - 13:20