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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.

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

Poker Icon Recounts Days of Police Brutality and Raids

Poker icon Doyle Brunson believes things are way better on the poker law enforcement from than they were, say, 40 years ago when Doyle was a young lad (yes, he once was a young lad). 

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2009

Poker Site Leaders Losing Their Edge

Most online poker players are familiar with online training sites. Sites such as CardRunners and StoxPoker offer online videos for members who pay for the content in hopes of learning from the winning ways of top online poker players.  While thousands of customers have learned a great deal from these training sites, it seems that the site's founders have seen their win rates slashed dramatically and the poker forums are buzzing with speculation as to why this is the case.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2009

Duplicate Poker Owes Affiliates $487,500

On November 11,2008, we notified creditors that Duplicate (2007) Inc. (Duplicate or the Company) executed a Trust Mortgage (the Trust) on October 28, 2008, which granted a security interest in all of the Company?s assets to our firm, McTevia & Associates, LLC, as Trustee for the benefit of creditors (the ?Trustee?).  The Trust provides that a claims process be established so that all creditors are treated equally under the priorities established in liquidations under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2009

FBI Agent Breaks Down Poker Cheat Russ Hamilton Video

WickeChopsPoker.com had former FBI agent and current WSOP Academy instructor Joe Navarro take a look at

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/11/2009

Kentucky Wants Fill Up to the Max in Online Gambling Case

The commonwealth of Kentucky and its attorneys refuse to go down without a fight.  On Wednesday, they filed a Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limitations.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/11/2009

UltimateBet Teams Up With WWE WrestleMania XXV

UltimateBet.net is once again matching the all-in excitement of Texas Hold ‘em with the best value in entertainment - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/11/2009

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