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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.
Online Poker Leads to Child Abuse?
Appearing on CNBC's Dennis Kneale, Reed Kathrein of the law firm, Hagens Berman Sobol & Shapiro, made what many would consider the most "laughable" assertion against online gambling.
Latest WSOP World Standings
So wow, look at that California vs. Nevada battle ... tight tight tight!
Gambling Shares Up, Sportingbet a BUY
As Prime Minister Gordon Brown continues to cling on to power - despite dismal European election results and further resignations - bookmaker Paddy Power was offering odds of 8/1 that he'll be de-t
Bodog Domain Moves Back to Bodog.com
After having lost their original domain name for two years, Bodog is back....Actually, Bodog.com is back. The site is estimated to have lost significant busine
Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars Should Return Players Money Shortly
A lot of poker players have been uneasy in recent days after learning that the US Attorney's office out of New York State seized $30 million from the world's two largest online poker rooms, PokerSt
EU Says US Internet Gambling Ban a Violation
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Wednesday said that U.S.
Mike Matusow Personal Road to Redemption
Never a stranger to controversy or speaking his mind, poker pro, Mike Matusow was given the nickname "The Mouth" as a result of his verbose nature and willingness to brashly make statemen
Poker Players Alliance Lacks Standing to Defend Online Poker Rooms
The million member plus Poker Players Alliance announced Tuesday its intention to "pursue every legal course available to ensure that poker p
Daniel Negreanu Poker Player of the Year at 2009 WSOP?
Will Daniel Negreanu be named "2009 WSOP Poker Player of the Year"? Doyle Brunson thinks so.
Another Online Poker Room Bites The Dust
Just one day after Gambling911.com special contributor, Thomas Somach, reported on the closure of long
Poker Players Alliance Issues Statement Regarding Money Seizure
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released the following statement by PPA Chairman Alfonse D'Amato o
More Than $30 Million Frozen in Online Poker Accounts
As first reported on Gambling911.com Friday, the US Attorney's Office out of New York has put a stop to the Instant eCheck deposit and withdrawal method at both Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars. M
Italian Poker Tour Ends With 100K Plus Winner
The first PokerStars.it Italian Poker Tour (IPT) event in San Remo ended after a seven hour final table battle it was PokerStars.it qualifier Stefano Puccilli win
Poker Stars Admits to eCheck Funds Freeze
In a series of emails sent out to customers Monday, online poker's biggest room, Poker Stars, admitted that its Instant eCheck processor had funds frozen ov
Is Facebook Compliant With US Online Poker Laws?
A very interesting debate is underway revolving around what does and what does not constitute gambling. Facebook and MySpace are the world's two most recognizable social networks, and each of the
Doyle Brunson Considers Booty Call During WSOP
Missing his beloved wife, Louise, who's been gone for two months, poker legend Doyle Brunson has turned into a Twitter sex addict it seems while playing at the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP).<
Absolute Poker, UltimateBet Still Accepting eChecks
Recently, the online gaming community erupted into speculation when it was learned that echeck poker deposits were down for all sites.
Online Poker Room Closes
The poker gods giveth and the poker gods taketh away, at least online.
Brock Parker Beats Daniel Negreanu at Limit Hold'em Six-Max Event
Though favored to win the Limited Hold'em Six-Max event, poker pro Daniel Negreanu lost to online poker legend Brock Parker, who plays under the name Maria Nuccia.
Numbers Come Up Again For Playtech
By Peter Taylor, London Telegraph
Poker Pro Mike Matusow Deals With Mental Illness
By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY
June 8, 2009
Poker Players Alliance Takes Weekend Off While Players Suffer
Following their erroneous declaration that the online gambling world had won a decision in the state of Minnesota that would have Internet poker websites blocked, it seems as if the Poker Players A
Poker eChecks Problem Limited to Full Tilt, PokerStars
While the two largest online poker rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, respectively, have been hit hard in recent days by the fallout from an eCheck paym
2009 WSOP Roundup
While the final tables yesterday were of the friends and family variety, some potentially good storylines developing in other tournaments.
Correction: US Attorney's Office in NY Behind Poker Processor Investigation
Gambling911.com has learned that the US Attorney's office in New York is behind the recent issues related to Instant eChecks being cut off and checks bouncing from major online poker websites.
More Payment Processing Problems for Online Poker, Sportsbooks
The online gambling companies aren't always quick to alert Gambling911.com to payment processing problems. Over the past two weeks there's been a few coming to the surface.
Don’t Cash Your Online Poker Checks Just Yet: They’re Bouncing
As Gambling911.com has been reporting over the past few hours, the Instant eCheck solution offered by Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and Absolute Poker/UltimateBet has abruptly been discontinued.
Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars Remove Instant eCheck Option
The Instant eCheck option from two major online poker rooms disappeared Thursday, making deposit of funds into both sites difficult during a time when poker traffic generally heats up (with the Wor
