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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.
The Mouth on Biles Backing Out of Olympics: 'Mental Heath is Real but Winners Stay Strong and Tough'
Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow did not wish to downplay the seriousness of mental illness, but made it abundantly clear he agrees there needs to be some lines drawn. The implication being that athletes can't just walk away in the middle of a competition for a "mental break".
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/28/2021
How Does a Bookie Make Money
Bookies make money on the vig, a built-in commission that is short for the word "vigorish" and is sometimes referred to as "juice". This is generally a 10% cut, but that percentage could be much higher.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/28/2021
Poker Pro Salman Behbehani Remains in Jail After Large Stash of Party Drugs Found on Private Jet
The haul found on board his private jet reportedly included 80g crystal methamphetamine, a highly addictive drug commonly used among gay men during sex, and 315g cocaine.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/28/2021
Doyle Brunson Wife Hospitalized
Poker legend Doyle Brunson announced via Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he had his beloved wife, Louise, rushed to the hospital. Brunson was asking for prayers.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/27/2021
Layne Flack Will Be Laid to Rest Aug 2
Flack, a six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, died suddenly at the age of 52 two weeks ago.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2021
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Matusow Beats Covid
Mike “The Mouth” Matusow has recovered from his bout with COVID-19, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/27/2021
Hellmuth Has Scare as Tooth Infection Nearly Hits Sinus Nerves
Monday night, poker pro Phil Hellmuth disclosed just how a serious a neglected tooth infection was about to become.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/27/2021
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Cantu Has Covid Bad
Brandon Cantu is in the hospital with a severe case of COVID-19 and requires supplemental oxygen, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/26/2021
Gambling911 Gets First Interview With New 2+2 Poker Forum Owner
Andrii Plakhotnyi is a Russian-born software engineer and professional online poker player who founded the Canadian poker software company Hand2Note.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/26/2021
High-Stakes Poker Player and Fraudster Found Guilty of Kidnapping
He was also indicted recently for the murder of French high-stakes cash game player Cyril Mouly's driver, and his ex-father-in-law.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/21/2021
Poker Pro Layne Flack Dead
Flack was a six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and just 52 years old at the time of his passing.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2021
G911 World Exclusive: Matusow Doubts He Caught Covid at UFC 264
In an exclusive interview with Gambling 911, Matusow revealed that he was at a local event on July 8 that combined poker and politics, and that may have caused the problem.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/21/2021
Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold
The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount. TwoPlusTwo is the oldest gambling posting forum on the Net today.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/20/2021
The Mouth Continues to Deal With Covid Symptoms
Despite being vaccinated, poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow continues to battle Covid-19.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/19/2021
When is 'The Baccarat Queen' Premiering in Theatres?
Many in the poker community wait anxiously for the premier of 'The Baccarat Queen'. The film project was first announced back in February 2019, then along came Covid to throw a damper on the entire movie industry.
Submitted by Payton on, Jul/16/2021
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow Confirms He Has Covid.....And is Vaccinated
Gambling911.com first reported on his worrisome tweet Tuesday night, noting that there is currently no flu occuring in the Nevada desert where Matusow resides. But there is a significant Covid surge.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/15/2021
Americas Cardroom Launches Biggest OSS Cub3d to Date
The tournament promises $20 million in guaranteed money and runs throughout the entire month of August.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/14/2021
A Loser No More: Kid Poker Celebrates End of Six-Year Streak
During this "losing" streak, Negreanu has managed to cash out close to $30 million.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/14/2021
"Mouth" Comes Down With High Fever, Body Aches Just Days After Attending UFC 264
Twitter followers concerned over Matusow symptoms after attending UFC 264 as Covid numbers rise sharply where "The Mouth" resides.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/13/2021
Michael Mizrachi Pulled Up for Bad Etiquette at WPT Venetian
Plus Phil Hellmuth refused to buy Bitcoin at $90 and it cost him millions and Chinese hackers going after their own.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2021
The Poker Beat - July 5, 2021: WSOP Online Coming to PA for Real Money
Plus Russell Crowe to star as billionaire poker player in 'Poker Face', a Chris Moneymaker movie coming to? And a poker player shot dead in Dallas during a holiday weekend filled with violence.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/05/2021
Whatever Happened to Chris Moneymaker?
Man who sparked poker boom with 2003 WSOP win is still an icon. Gambling911.com's Thomas Somach sits down with Chris Moneymaker.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/04/2021
$1 Million GTD - 4th of July Fireworks Online Poker Tourney
We are going to see plenty of fireworks this weekend and our friends at Americas Cardroom want to give you even more reasons to celebrate. They are offering a $1 Million GTD - 4th of July Fireworks Online Poker Tourney, and the buy-in is a mere $215.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/04/2021
Venom Fever Tournament Schedule Released: $10 Million Up For Grabs
Americas Cardroom has released the Venom Fever schedule for June 26th through August 1st with a buy-in that starts at just $0 and the chance to get your piece of $10 million guaranteed.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/01/2021
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Preparing For RunGood Poker Series All-Stars Comeback Tour Powered by PokerGO
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will be hosting the RunGood Poker Series All-Stars Comeback Tour powered by PokerGo, August 23-29.
Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/30/2021
Planet Hollywood Poker Room to Close
Planet Hollywood has announced the abrupt permanent closure of its poker room effective July 11.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/30/2021
Biggest Venom Ever: $10 Million!!!!
Qualifiers pay as little as $0 to take part in Americas Cardroom's biggest Venom tournament to date. With a guaranteed $10 million up for grabs, both the 1st and 2nd place finishers will walk off with a cool $1 million in cash.
Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/23/2021
Whistleblower Veronica Brill Awarded $27K Against Mike Postle in Anti-SLAPP Lawsuit Judgement
And now Postle's wife has come forward alleging the disgraced poker player tried to recruit her to befriend Brill and solicit damaging information that he could use in his case against her. The ex also claimed Postle abused her.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/19/2021
2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open to be Held July 22 to Aug. 10
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Held July 22 to Aug. 10 with the $400 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (NLH) series opener highlighting a $500,000 guarantee.
Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/15/2021
WPT Champ Dennis Blieden Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison for $22million Embezzlement
Plus Saipan Casino Chairwoman Faces Courtroom Lies Claims in Human Trafficking Case
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2021
Breaking News
College Basketball Best Bets January 29, 2022: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers
The Sooners vs. Auburn game line was coming in at Tigers -9.5. Auburn has only lost one game this season and is 15-5 Against The Spread.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of 2022 Lucky Hearts Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood concluded its 2022 Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) on Wednesday with the second biggest World Poker Tour (WPT) live field in its history. Besting 1,982 entries in the WPT LHPO Championship, Alexander Yen of Indianapolis, Ind. made history by winning $975,240.