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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.
Economic Stimulus Package in the Form of Bad Poker Luck
An Orlando resident received some much needed economic stimulus late Wednesday evening after cracking an $807,543 Bad Beat Jackpot at the online poker room A
Australia Blacklist May Cost Election
The controversy continues regarding Australia's leaked list of blacklisted websites which included, among others, the legal gambling enterprise, Betfair, as well as some online poker portals.
"We didn't know [about the ban]," said Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits. "We've been licensed to operate in Australia for three years and have never received a complaint or any allegation that Betfair locally or globally is not allowed usage by Australians. The global Betfair site is used by Australians every day."
Patrik Antonius Extends Lead Over Tom Durr Dwan
There is no doubting Patrik Antonius' skill level. His latest results in his challenge match against Du
UltimateBet Online Poker Room Celebrates 10 Years in Business
It's official! A new look of the Roman "X" reveals UltimateBet's 10th Anniversary theme, setting the gladiatorial tone as UltimateBet's catch cry "Let the Games Begin" ushers in 10 months of magnificent celebrations fitting for UB's historic 10 year milestone, including a mammoth $10 Million sponsorship on the table for anyone player to grab at this year's World Series of Poker ("WSOP").
Somach Lashes Out At Poker Twitters
It was only a matter of time.
Self-important poker players who think the world is interested in their every thought have been blogging for a while now.
The blog-short for web log, a type of online diary-has become a staple for poker pros such as Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr., Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu, Annie Duke and many others.
But blogging is so old hat, and this is, after all, the year 2009.
The year of Twitter.
WrestleMania 25 Free Online Poker Tournament Winner Named
Leading online poker site UltimateBet.net today announced the winner of its popular Win Your Way to WrestleMania 25 Free Online Poker Tournament.
PKR Poker Hot Shot Operator Of The Year
PRK Poker, the innovative 3D card room, has overtaken Bodog as the 14th largest online poker room according to
Washington State Appeals Court Says No To Online Poker
A Renton lawyer's campaign to make Washington state safe for Internet poker players lost again on Monday.
Annie Duke Survives Another Week of Celebrity Apprentice
Well, I survived another week...yay! Tonight I watched the show while commenting on Twitter. I tweeted on the @CelebApprentice account.
$350,000 Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Missed by.25 cents
Two players over at Absolut
Online Poker Jackpot Goes Over $500,000: Losers Win
Lots of Bad Beat Jackpot tables now open at two major online poker destinations where the jackpot has topped $500,000.
Naked Russell Brand May be Banned….In Australia
Posing naked in front of his window, the News of the World proclaimed: "LOOKY looky! Here's Russell Brand showing off his prize assets in Australia."
Absolute Poker’s Liv Boeree Sets Sights on PokerNews Cup
Absolute Poker's Liv Boeree is getting ready to conquer the poker tables and the ski slopes, all in one shot.
Layne Flack: I Enjoy Driving Fast and Will Never Take a Breathalyzer
Arrested for DUI just two weeks ago which prompted poker pro Layne Flack to miss his appearance on NBC's National Head's Up Poker Championship, he's now playing in the World Poker Tour Bay 101. T
Dream Team Poker Lineup Announced
Dream Team Poker today announced the team lineup for their upcoming tournament to be held at the prestigious po
Betfair Banned: CEO Outraged
Following leakage of an Australian "Ban List", Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits expressed outraged with government officials. Twaits was unaware that his company's website had been blacklisted
Australia Banning Online Poker Sites
In a leaked report obtained by the website WikiLeaks.com, it was revealed that Australia's list of 2395 "banned website" stretched well beyond the realm of child pornography and "how
Gus Hansen Accuses Other Online Poker Players of Cheating
In a shocking accusation, Gus Hansen openly accused Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond and Urindanger of colluding against him during a recent session of $500/$1000 PLO over on Full Tilt Poker.
Could Full Tilt Poker Buy a Vegas Casino?
Much of the talk over the past few years has related to a Las Vegas casino property such as MGM or Harrah's purchasing an already established online poker firm the likes of
Gus Hansen and Dang Brothers Light Things Up
Gus Hansen and the Dang Brothers provided a ton of entertainment for lucky railbirds over on Full Tilt Poker
Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Goes On Florida Tour
Vanessa Rousso has teamed up with Big Slick Boot Camp for ‘Art of Poker' Strategy Tour that travels throughout the Sunshine State of Florida.
Fresh off her record setting finish at the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, Florida native Vanessa Rousso, Team PokerStars Pro, today announces a seven-stop, three-casino, poker tour with Big Slick Boot Camp LLC. Rousso will play in a number of local tournaments as well as present a series of instructional workshops grounded in ‘Game Theory' and Sun Tzu's teachings about The Art of War between March 20 and April 26.
Jenny Woo’s Interview With Celebrity Apprentice Annie Duke (Part 2)
In the second part of Jenny Woo's interview, Annie Duke discusses further her experiences with Celebrity Apprentice, how she is trying NOT to be like Omarosa, a poker player herself, and provides u
Tom Durr Dwan Patrik Antonius Million Dollar Challenge Heats Up Again
Just when you thought it was not getting anywhere, the Tom "Durr" Dwan - Patrik Antonius Million Dollar Challenge was about to resume over at Full Tilt Poker. The problem is this whole
Paper Boy Wins £4 million Playing Poker
The newspapers may not be doing well financially, but some of the paper delivery boys sure are.
Annie Duke’s Apprentice Recap
I am at San Jose playing the Bay 101 WPT Shooting Stars event. I finished the WSOP Academy this weekend and then got a plane with Andy Bloch, John Juanda, The Bingers, Mike Matusow and Chad Brown
Bluff Online Poker Challenge Midway Through
Halfway through the Bluff Online Poker Challenge and it appears that the rest of the field is going to spend the b
Poker Pro Annie Duke Discusses Celebrity Apprentice, Joan Rivers With Woo
Gambling911.com's own Jenny Woo sat down to speak with this season's Celebrity Apprentice star, Annie Duke, regarding her experience with the show and how she really feels about Joan Rivers.
Doyle Brunson: Old Time Poker Pros Can Make Minced Meat of Today’s Kids
I'm flattered so many people read my blog. I've had tons of e-mails, phone calls (mostly anonymous), talk on the different forums, etc. There seems to be some confusion so I'll clarify a few th
Doyles Online Poker Room Saves Life
If not for the decision to stay up and play online poker for another hour on the Doylesroom.com website, Capt. David P.
Top 10 Poker Networks In Terms of Real Cash Players
The top 10 poker networks in terms of real cash players as of Mid March were as follows:
