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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.

Phil Ivey Orederd to Pay Back $10 Million to Borgata

Phil Ivey Must Pay Back $10 Million to Borgata

Poker pro Phil Ivey and a companion must return more than $10 million they won from an Atlantic City casino while playing cards that were arranged in a certain way to give the players an edge.

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Titans, Giants Pay Out Big for Phil Hellmuth

Poker pro Phil Hellmuth claimed on Twitter Sunday night that he won his two biggest bets of the year so far, both on NFL season win totals.

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Demented: Man Gets ‘Sick’ Kid Poker Tattoo on Leg

A Norwegian fan of poker pro Daniel Negreanu, also known affectionately as Kid Poker, has gotten a tattoo of the player engraved on his leg.

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Jennifer Harman a Bitch, Matt Savage a Wussy, I Turn Straight Men Gay: Who Am I?

Tweeting more fast and furious than US President-Elect Donald Trump, one poker player went on a Twitter tear while playing in the WPT Bellagio Poker Open

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US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series

US First Artic Blast Means More Web Poker and the $4 Mil Super Series

The weather outside is frightful throughout much of the northern portion of the United States to close out the week as the first artic blast of this new fall/winter season debuted. 

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The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

The Demise of Tourney Poker, Pro Proclaims

This poker pro has declared the end of tourney poker as we know it today.

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Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Patrik Antonius Wants to be the Next Dan Bilzerian

Finnish poker pro Patrik Antonius may have a tough time dethroning the self-proclaimed King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian, though he'll give it a try

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10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

10 AGs Want Online Poker Banned

Ten US state Attorney Generals have signed onto a letter asking that online poker be banned.

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Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail

When Father Kevin Gugliotta wasn’t uploading images of little Johnny being fondled, you could find this holy man playing in poker tournaments.... and winning.

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President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

President-Elect Donald Trump Blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter

In a shock move, US President-Elect Donald Trump (or someone who manages his account) blocked lifelong 82-year-old Republican poker icon Doyle Brunson on Twitter.

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Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Winning Poker, Americas Cardroom to Soon Crack Top 5 Biggest Online Poker Sites

Good things come to those who wait and the waiting is just about over as the Winning Poker Network and its marquee brand, Americas Cardroom..

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Patrick Mahoney Wins $564,227 at Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship

Patrick Mahoney from Winona, Minn. walked away with $564,227 after winning first place in the $3,500 buy-in Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll” Poker Open

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Why Is Bluffing So Important In Poker?

Why Is Bluffing So Important In Poker?

Reward in poker does now come without risk. The biggest factor that determines whether or not somebody becomes successful in the game is based on whether or not they can bluff effectively.

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Americas Cardroom Biggest Online Super Series Yet Drops This December

Americas Cardroom Biggest Online Super Series Yet Drops This December

You read a little about Americas Cardroom and their unprecedented upcoming Online Super Series the other day here on Gambling911.com. 

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Brian Hastings Retires From Poker

Brian Hastings Retires From Poker

Big name poker pro Brian Hastings, who has earned over $6 million in live tournaments and online poker play, says he is leaving the game of poker for good to focus full time on his new business venture UniTea.

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Former PokerStars Employee Avoids Prison Time

Former PokerStars Employee Avoids Prison Time

A former employee of online gambling company PokerStars pleading guilty Monday in connection with a long-running U.S. criminal case

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Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock to Guarantee $1 Million

Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock to Guarantee $1 Million

$360 Buy-In and $500,000 Guarantee Ultimate Re-Entry Tournament Returns Following a Record-Breaking Turnout of More Than 4,000 Entries in 2016

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Americas Cardroom Super Series VIII Kicks Off December 7-18 With $3.1 Mil Prize Pool

Americas Cardroom Super Series VIII Kicks Off

There is still time to take part in the Americas Cardroom Super Series VIII, which kicks off December 7 and completes on December 18 with more than $3 million in prize money to be given away.

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Baazov Still Says He Wants to Buy Amaya Despite Primary Backer Disinterest

Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive David Baazov said he still plans to buy the online gambling firm despite one of his apparent backers saying it had no involvement in the C$3.65 billion ($2.7 billion) bid.

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First Ever Costa Rica Hurricane: Disruptions to Sportsbooks Possible Thanksgiving Day

Hurricane Otto reaches Category 2 strength and makes landfall just above the Costa Rica, Nicaragua border.

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How This Town Became a Hub for Poker and Porn

How This Town Became a Hub for Poker and Porn

This town lost a countless number of jobs, was in need of a new industry and in recent years got one………. porn and poker.

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Huffington Post: The Poker Player Who Wants to Save the World

The Poker Player Who Wants to Save the World

This week, the Huffington Post interviews one of poker’s top female players, someone they describe as a “palpable aura of charisma and self-assurance with a sense of genuine niceness”. 

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PokerStars Could Make Australia the Latest in Growing List of Restricted Jurisdictions

Australian Poker Players Could Soon be Prohibited From Playing at PokerStars

PokerStars parent company had already stopped sponsoring Aussie Millions tournament

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Brazil Senate to Vote on Bill That Would Legalize Online Gambling

The Brazil Senate is set to vote December 7 on the legalization of Internet Gambling in South America’s largest nation.

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Internet Gambling Prohibition RAWA Could be Inserted in Spending Bill

Internet Gambling Prohibition RAWA Could be Inserted in Spending Bill

Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has been pushing for online gambling prohibition for the last few years and now he may have an opportunity to get legislation passed

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All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Day Bonus at Americas Cardroom Online Poker Site

Stuff your bankroll this Thanksgiving Weekend on Americas Cardroom!  From November 24th to November 27th, Americas Cardroom is running a 4-part All You Can Eat Bonus promotion!

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President Trump Good or Bad for Online Poker?

President Trump Good or Bad for Online Poker?

The TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum conducted a survey asking its members to vote on whether newly elected US President Donald Trump will be good or bad for legalized online poker in America. 

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How to Negotiate Like a Poker Player

Entrepreneur 360™ features a great piece on how to negotiate business like a poker player.

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PokerStars Expected 2017 VIP Changes

PokerStars Expected 2017 VIP Changes

Poker media outlets have begun publishing the anticipated PokerStars changes to its VIP program and it appears they will continue to polarize high stakes players

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PA Sobering Fiscal News as Legalized Online Gambling Remains on Back Burner

Pennsylvania state government received sobering fiscal news Tuesday, as the Legislature’s independent budget analyst projected more big deficits are looming, including a shortfall this year.

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Prediction Market News Saturday August 1, 2026: Wallach: States Have Prevailed in 23 of 29 Decisions vs. Kalshi to Date

Prediction Market News Saturday August 1, 2026: Wallach: States Have Prevailed in 23 of 29 Decisions vs. Kalshi to Date

Courts have now issued 29 decisions on contested motions for preliminary injunction and/or temporary restraining orders in prediction market cases where States are parties to the lawsuit. The states have had a 79.3% success rate to date.
Top Gambling News Stories for Saturday August 1, 2026

Top Gambling News Stories for Saturday August 1, 2026

Tennis matches, some soccer and the Rocket Classic dominate Saturday's betting menu. This included a highly anticipated showdown as Naomi Osaka was taking on Alexandra Eala in the semi-finals of the WTA Washington Tournament.
Top Gambling News Stories for Friday July 31, 2026

Top Gambling News Stories for Friday July 31, 2026

Ex-Heat star Terry Rozier claims a text unearthed during discovery exonerates him of criminal charges in the federal sports betting case.
Soak up the Last Days of Summer at the St. Joseph Missouri Frontier Casino This August

Soak up the Last Days of Summer at the St. Joseph Missouri Frontier Casino This August

Make the most of the final weeks of summer at St Jo Frontier Casino, where guests can enjoy live entertainment by local talent at the Grand Ballroom and indulge in weekly dining specials at Fireside Bar & Grill throughout the month of August.