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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.
Johnny Chan MIA Since Poker Room Shut Down
I was trying to redeem myself with an interview with the one and only Johnny Chan after the hateful comments that were left on my Jean-Robert interview.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Sep/16/2008
EPT Barcelona Open Poker Winner: Sebastian Ruthenberg
German poker player Sebastian Ruthenberg has won the 2008 EPT Barcelona Open.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/15/2008
DuplicatePoker.com Operating Online Poker Room from US?
It is illegal to operate an online poker room in the United States under the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/15/2008
EPT Barcelona Open Poker Final Table Decided
The EPT Barcelona Open final table consisted of five poker players who were atop the leader board after Day 2.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/15/2008
Party Gaming a No Show in US Court
While unrelated to their plight in the US since UIEGA, Party Gaming (who owns Party Poker) has taken the extreme measure of refusing to show up for a court battle against a US-based slot machine ma
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/14/2008
Despite WSOPE Sponsorship, BetFair Poker Still Lags Behind Competition
With the second annual 2008 World Series of Poker Europe just days away, one has to question why BetFair Poker continues to lag so far behind the c
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/13/2008
EPT Barcelona Open Day 2 Results: Italy, Germany, USA Lead
It's Italy that led the way followed by the United States at the EPT Barcelona Open. However, there were more players from Germany among the top 10 leaders than any other nation.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/13/2008
UltimateBet.net Announces Airdate for Season Two of Best Damn Poker Show
Filming now underway at California casino for ultimate reality poker series
www.ultimatebet.net today announced that season two of Best Damn Poker Show will air on FSN beginning October 27th, 2008. Filming of the ultimate reality poker television series is currently underway at the San Manuel Resort and Casino in California.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/13/2008
Last Chance at Aruba with UltimateBet’s 50-seat Guarantee this Saturday
Another 50 Aruba Poker Classic packages valued at $8,500 each are on the line in this Saturday's 50-seat Aruba Guaranteed Poker Tournament at UltimateBet.
With just two weeks remaining until the 2008 Aruba Poker Classic gets underway, http://www.ultimatebet.com/ is pulling out all the stops in hopes of sending a record number of Texas Hold'em fans to the world's hottest island poker tournament.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2008
UltimateBet Launches Satellites for $3 Million Online Championship Series
Online poker site releases a $3 million Main Event schedule for UBOC that includes two $1 million poker tournaments and a secondary UBOC series
www.ultimatebet.com today released the satellite poker tournament schedule for UBOC 2009, UltimateBet's Online Championship series, and unleashed an impressive Main Event calendar that features 22 guaranteed events, two $1 million tournaments and over $3 million in guaranteed prize pool money.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/12/2008
EPT Barcelona Open Breaks Records
Day 1B of the EPT Barcelona Open Poker brought in 327 players, raising the tourney's total to 619, which while we're no math majors, based on what we hear that's some kind of new record.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/12/2008
Joe Hachem World Series of Poker Televised Tirade
During the televised coverage of the World Series of Poker Main Event Tuesday night Joe Hachem was, let's just say, not on his best behavior.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/11/2008
EPT Barcelona Open Poker….And Keep a Tight Grip on Your Handbags
Barcelona is hot for online poker and gaming this month with the EPT Barcelona Open and a series of Internet gaming conferences (The European i-Gaming Congress and Expo and the Casino Affiliate Pro
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/11/2008
First President of Poker Players Alliance Joins Age Verification Technology Firm
Michael Bolcerek, the former President of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots advocacy group of over 1M members, has recently joined Aristotle International as its Senior Vice President
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/11/2008
WSOPE Cheap Seats at Bodog Poker Could Lack Cushions
Bodog Poker was offering free seats to the World Series of Poker Europe, which starts next week in London.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/10/2008
Bodog Continues to Pay Customers, Vendors With Bounced Checks
Be careful when depositing one of those Bodog (BodogLife.com) checks. They could be rubber and bounce like an NBA basketball.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/10/2008
Absolute Poker Quick to Refund Money to Victims of “Identity Theft”
A North Carolina man filed a complaint that he had been a victim of an email fraud this week involving an online poker room.
The victim told Officer Sowers of the Greeneville police on Tuesday that he had received an e-mail message that supposedly had been sent to him from absolutepoker.com (but actually had not), saying his account had been "deactivated."
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/10/2008
12 Average Guys Will Become Poker Millionaires
Up to 50 players will be selected to by the new Million Dollar Poker Club to be
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/10/2008
$250K Main Poker Tournament Event 50 Seat Guarantee this Weekend
Super Saturday $250K Main Event 50 Seat Guarantee this Weekend at DoylesRoom.
As the much anticipated football season gets underway, poker fans know that the gridiron won't be the only place to experience blitzes, drives, and tackles firsthand. This month, everyone can get set to skirmish at the poker tables as DoylesRoom kicks off its most rewarding events of the season.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/09/2008
How to Become a Poker Millionaire: New Reality Show to Debut
If you are lucky enough to live in Wales, you can watch How to Become a Poker Millionaire with poker pro Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/09/2008
Doyle Brunson’s Heart Is Good… So Is His Stamina
Doyle Brunson's heart is in better condition than our own Jenny Woo's....who celebrates a birthday today...
Submitted by Payton on, Sep/09/2008
Ben Affleck dropped $7 Million playing poker
A recent article on Gawker.com claims the following:
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/09/2008
Poker Pro Blasts McCain Pick of Palin: “Is McCain for Real”?
One of the poker industry's most outspoken players has come out ripping Republican US Presidential nominee John McCain and his pick for running mate, Sarah Palin.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/08/2008
Ike Means Spike in Online Poker All This Week
South Florida managed to dodge a bullet with Hurricane Ike but they are not completely out of the woods. Most of Tuesday was forecast to be windy, rainy and not a day to be venturing outside.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2008
Michael Phelps Will Help Propel Doyles Room Online Poker to New Levels
With news Sunday that 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps could be joining the Doyles Room team of celebrity players, the online poker is abuzz with the prospects of notoriety that comes w
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/07/2008
Michael Phelps The New Doyles Room Celebrity Player?
A little tease but Gambling911.com is learning that with all the buzz surrounding Olympic superstar Michael Phelps and his newfound love for poker, one of the online poker rooms may be signing him
Submitted by Payton on, Sep/07/2008
Becoming a Professional Poker Player: Gambling911 Follows Christina Lindley
Five months ago, I sat down to my first ever poker game as an adult. I played as a kid with my dad, but rediscovered poker five months ago.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/06/2008
PartyGaming Latest to Cut Jobs in Online Gambling Sector
PartyGaming, once the largest online poker firm, has announced it will be laying off more than 100 employees in its Gibraltar office.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2008
Million Dollar Poker Club Working With the Competition
The Million Dollar Poker Club is breaking all the rules to fulfill a dream of creating the next generation of poker sites.
Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/04/2008
Asian Poker Tour Results After Day One
With the first three starting days of the PokerStars Asian Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Macau completed, German player Andre ‘HoRRoR' Wagner held the chip lead with 109,700 chips.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/04/2008
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