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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.

Annie Duke vs. Joan Rivers in Celebrity Apprentice Final Next Week

It's come down to the best two as poker pro Annie Duke vs. 75-year old comedian Joan Rivers in the 3 hour Celebrity Apprentice Finale next week.

"I was hoping it would come down to these two," commented Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.  "Honestly, once Clint Black was fired earlier in the show it became apparent that Joan and Annie would be in the final two."

Duke is so good nobody even questioned her abilities, not even Celebrity Apprentice 1 winner, Piers Morgan, who was tasked with interviewing the final four.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2009

Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Wins One Million at EPT 25K High Roller

Poker pro Vanessa Rousso informed Gambling911.com this evening that she won a cool million (or close to it) at the EPT 25K High Roller Tournament.  We are so excited for her. 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, May/03/2009

Party Poker Signs Mike Sexton

Does Party Poker know something we don't?  Perhaps this is the case as the large gaming company announced that they have reached an a

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/30/2009

Minnesota Online Gambling Black List Includes Bodog, Full Tilt Poker

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and their Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division has released the "black list" of 200 Internet gambling Web sites it has demanded Internet S

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/30/2009

Annie Duke And The New WhorePitVipers Twitter Page

To ensure the term becomes a popular catch phrase, poker pro and Celebrity Apprentice contestant, Annie Duke, has begun the WhorePitVipers Twitter Page

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/30/2009

World Series of Poker Commissioner Wants Apology from Joan Rivers

In a bizarre new twist to the Joan Rivers/Annie Duke Celebrity Apprentice feud, World Series of Poker Commissioner, Jeffrey Pollack, has come out demanding an apology from both Joan and her daughte

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/29/2009

Gus Hansen Posts $2 Million Win in 24 Hours

Gus Hansen has had things rough as of late.  Over the past 2 months, the great Dane and Full Tilt Poker <

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/28/2009

Doyle Brunson: It’s Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut and Appear Stupid

Annie Duke is kicking butt on the Celebrity Apprentice. She is definitely manipulating everyone but that's the game, right?

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Apr/28/2009

Public Sides With Joan Rivers in Celebrity Apprentice Feud With Poker Pro

She's among the biggest fundraisers for charity in the world of poker (see Ante Up for Africa).  Donald Trump said "she seems like a nice woman&q

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/28/2009

Harrah’s Gets Hit Hard By Economy: 2009 WSOP Hotel Rates Slashed

 

The world's largest casino operator and owner of the World Series of Poker, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., reported first quarter financial results Monday that showed a further decline in revenue.  The company said its revenue had declined 13.3 percent to $2.254 billion in the first quarter.  The pinch was felt especially hard in Las Vegas where these numbers were 20.5 percent (down to $686.4 million) while cash flow fell 27.9 percent to $198.6 million. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/28/2009

Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Among the Kentucky Derby Mint Jubilee Party

Poker pro and UltimateBet.com spokesperson, Phil Hellmuth, will be among the many celebrities attending the May 1 Mint Jubilee, a party leading up to Satur

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/27/2009

UltimateBet to Award WSOP Academy Prize Packages via Rounders Radio Promotion

 

Leading online poker site UltimateBet today announced another series of password protected online poker tournaments, reserved exclusively for UltimateBet players who listen to Rounders Radio.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/27/2009

Gambling911.com Abruptly Scraps Plans to Attend 2009 WSOP

In a sign of the worsening economy, Gambling911.com, one of the top 10 most read poker news sites, has decided to scrap all plans to attend this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/27/2009

Annie Duke The Whore Viper ….And Nazi

I am not exactly sure what a whore pit viper is but I hope it becomes the catch phrase of 2009.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/27/2009

Attempted Robbery at Michael Gracz Poker Game

Poker Pro and World Series of Poker bracelet winner Michael Gracz was reportedly playing in a home poker game in his hometown

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/27/2009

Annie Duke is a Nazi Whore and Poker Players are White Trash

Following the firing of her daughter, Melissa, Joan Rivers went on a tear and lashed out at poker pro Annie Duke on Sunday night's Celebrity Apprentice. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/26/2009

Poker: Annette Obrestad Sucks, David Williams Says Shut The F*** Up!

Everybody is on Twitter and that means your favorite professional poker player.  This edition of Poker Tweets is brought to you by Doylesroom.com<

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/26/2009

Doyle on Poker and Honey

The cash games are over for now.  All the players that were here for the WPT Championship have left and the locals are tired and worn out.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/26/2009

2-Day All Women's Poker Academy Scheduled

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Submitted by Guest on, Apr/25/2009

Cake Poker Second Poker Site to go Mobile

Online poker players have just moved into a new era of gaming.  This week, Cake Poker has launched a version of their own software whi

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/24/2009

California Poker Bill Unveiled

iGaming News reports exclusively on the unveiling of California poker legislation on Friday.  Gambling911.com has been

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/24/2009

DoylesRoom.com Names Will Griffiths to Top Marketing Spot

DoylesRoom.com, one of the fastest growing online poker rooms open to US players, announced today the appointment of Will Griffiths to the post of Marketing Director.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/23/2009

UltimateBet.net Sponsors MMA Magazine Program on Rogers Sportsnet

 

- UltimateBet.net continues to build strong ties with the explosively popular world of Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA"), as the leading free play online poker site debuts as

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/23/2009

Recession Forces Mainstream Media to Reconsider Online Poker Stance

With an understanding that online poker, casinos and sports betting take in several billion a year, mainstream media outlets once opposed to advertising with related venues are now beginning to und

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/23/2009

Poker Players Take On NFL Over Internet Gambling Ban

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Poker Players Alliance is betting $3 million that it can overturn an Internet gambling ban, or at least carve out an exemption that would legalize and regulate online poker.<

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/23/2009

Doyle Brunson has Almost 500 Twitter Followers in One Week

Following Gambling911.com's announcement that poker icon Doyle Brunson had debuted his Twitter page, the Texas Dolly already has almost 500 followers.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/22/2009

Chip Reese Estate Up for Auction

This past weekend, an auction was held for Chip Reese's estate.  Reese was a legendary poke

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/22/2009

Allinlatino.com Panama Poker Tournament Update

Allinlatino.com presents the weekly PokerPanama.com VIP Invitational at the Fiesta Casino, Hotel El Panama, Wednesday April

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/22/2009

WSOP Satellites and Qualifiers 2009

Spring time is here which means that along with better weather approaching, so approaches the 2009 World Series of Poker.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2009

Antonius Speaks Out About Durrrr Challenge

Much has been written about Tom "Durrrr" Dwan's million dollar challenge in which he is laying 3 to 1 odds t

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2009

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