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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.

Doyle Brunson: Truman Decided to Drop Bomb While Playing Poker

I just watched a clip about the terrorists that were being held at Guantanamo Bay.  The question was if the United States did the right thing in torturing the prisoners to get information.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Feb/22/2009

California Legislators Would Speak to 888.com About Online Poker

Sources close to Gambling911.com have reported that legislators in California are so intent on legalizing online poker in that troubled state they are looking to attend an upcoming i-Gaming confere

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2009

Theo Jorgensen Wins Boxing Match: Gus Hansen Puts Up Good Fight

While poker pro Theo Jorgensen was declared the winner in Saturday's much ballyhooed Denmark clash with Gus Hansen, many in the poker community who watched the bout online believed that Hansen shou

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/21/2009

European Union Must Solve Its Own Online Gambling Dilemma

The European Union has launched an investigation into U.S. action related to its clampdown on European online gambling operators, most of whom volunteered to exit the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/21/2009

Theo Jorgensen vs Gus Hansen Poker Boxing Match Line Available

You can actually bet on the highly anticipated Theo Jorgensen vs.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/21/2009

PokerStars SCOOP 2009

Every year PokerStars, the world's largest online poker room holds the World Championship of Online Poker, or as it's more commonly called, WCOOP.  This ev

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/20/2009

Bodog Faces Civil Contempt Charges in Las Vegas Court

March 5, 2009, exactly 11 years to the date that 21 online gambling operators were indicted for violation of an obscure 1963 "Wire Act" and it is this day that Bodog officers will need to

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/20/2009

Doyle Brunson Puts Bounty on Entourage Star Kevin Connolly Head

Kevin Connolly, Golden Globe nominee for his role as Eric "E" Murphy on the HBO hit series "Entourage", and star of the big screen blockbuster romantic comedy, "He's Just N

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/19/2009

Aubrey O’Day Tells G911 Ex Poker Beau David Williams Nice Guy

She referred to his foot fetish as "weird" and a "little scary" in a radio interview this week but this month's Playboy model and fashionista, Aubrey O'Day, insisted to Gambling

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/19/2009

Federal Judge Orders Forfeiture of $10 Mil From Bodog

A U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/19/2009

Aubrey O’Day Breaks Up With Poker Star Over Foot Fetish

Former Danity Kane group member and featured Playboy model Aubrey O'Day has broken up with her poker star boyfriend, David Williams, after reading about his foot fetish on Gambling911.com.

DC's The Junkies radio show hosts pressed O'Day on whether she was dating David Williams and, upon answering "Yes", they then asked if she was aware of his unusual fetish, not to mention the bizarre porn film he starred in some years ago.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/19/2009

Poker Players Alliance Commends South Carolina Findings

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide (nearly 10,000 in South Carolina), today expressed cautious optimism with

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/19/2009

Poker Player Daniel Schleben Pleads Guilty in Cocaine Case

Poker pro Daniel "Gomez" Schleben pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Knoxville, Tennessee court to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/19/2009

Sparky Collins Shoots Aubrey O’Day

Gambling911.com Cuban transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, has been working New York's Fashion Week, wearing a beautiful sequenced green gown and his Cindy Brady signature pony tail.  But it's no

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/18/2009

Poker Pro David Williams Goes From Grey to Gay

The grannies I've loved before won't go down without a fight...even if their little stud muffin was photographed kissing the latest Playboy model.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/18/2009

The Tom Durr Dwan Patrik Antonius Poker Challenge Wednesday?

PokerListings.com is reporting that the much anticipated Tom "Durr" Dwan - Patrik Antonius poker challenge may commence Wednesday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/18/2009

Doyle Brunson: His Furnace Still Burns With Desire

Here it is Sunday night and I thought I would be on my way to the Commerce Tournament in Los Angeles.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2009

2009 WSOP Satellite Qualifiers For Poker Affiliates

We have WSOP satellite qualifiers running 24/7. Feature them for your players and for as low as $0.16 they could be on their way to an $18,000 Las Vegas package.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2009

Phil Ivey Cleans up at Full Tilt Poker on President’s Day

President's Day was a holiday in the United States but it was not at all a holiday at Full Tilt Poker's biggest cash game tables as all

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2009

888.com Hosts Charity Poker Tournament for Australia Wildfire Victims

Gambling911.com applauds 888.com for its efforts in trying to raise money for those affected by the wildfires in Australia last week.  Our friend,

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/17/2009

Poker Pro Among Those Arrested in Michael Phelps Bong Case

Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, may have gotten off easy following the now infamous "bong smoking" photo.  He just lost a precious endorsement deal with Kellogg but others

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/16/2009

Poker Pro Casts Black Magic Spell Over Aubrey O’Day

One time Danity Kane diva, Aubrey O'Day, was seen partying it up with poker pro David Williams this past weekend, putting to rest rumors that she is bi-sexual. 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/16/2009

Poker Pro David Williams Gets It On With Aubrey O’Day

It seems that poker pro David Williams has dumped the old ladies and is starting to "date" girls his own age.  Notorious for appearing in a "granny foot fetish" video billed as

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Feb/16/2009

UltimateBet Poker Marks 10th Anniversary With Top Tournaments

UltimateBet spring boards its landmark 10th Anniversary festivities with the launch of its hotly-anticipated sate

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/16/2009

Stabbing Suspect is Sister of Poker Pro

A Montana woman who was arrested for stabbing a man is the sister of professional poker player Jesse Petrakis, PokerHelper.com has learned exclusively.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/16/2009

Pennsylvania resident Cracks $813,341.85 Poker Jackpot

Online poker player HDCOWBOY hits sweet Valentine's Eve Bad Beat Jackpot of over $813,000 to take home $264,418.89 at Absolute Poker.

Miami, FL (PRWeb) February 14, 2009 - Online poker players at Absolute Poker have a whole bunch of reasons to be looking at life with a much rosier outlook today after sharing in $813,341.85 when HDCOWBOY, a 65-year-old resident from Pennsylvania, ‘lassoed' the latest Bad Beat Jackpot on the eve of Valentine's Day.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/15/2009

South Carolina Judge Sees Poker as Game of Skill

Though he hasn't rendered a decision just yet, a South Carolina judge did say he believed Texas Hold ‘Em Poker is a game of skill following closing arguments in a nearly three year old case.

The Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge Larry Duffy's final decision could change the way in which poker is viewed in South Carolina.  The state laws prohibits games of chance played with cards or dice.

"I have determined in my mind that Texas Hold ‘em is a game of skill," Duffy said toward the end of the hearing.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/15/2009

NHL No Problem With Players Promoting Online Poker

David Banes of the Vancouver Sun on Saturday questioned hockey star Mats Sundin's

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/14/2009

PokerStars to Deal 25 Billionth Hand

It is quite an exciting time to be a player of PokerStars.  The site is currently running one of it's most generous promotions ever. 

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/13/2009

Law Enforcement Probe Online Poker Room

An American online poker room that went out of business last year is being investigated by police.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/13/2009

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