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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.

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

Submitted by on, Thu, 12/01/2016 - 11:32

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.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 11/30/2016 - 10:35

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.

Submitted by on, Wed, 11/30/2016 - 10:35

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.

Submitted by on, Tue, 11/29/2016 - 21:51

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

Submitted by on, Mon, 11/28/2016 - 18:37

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

Submitted by on, Mon, 11/28/2016 - 14:42

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

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.

Submitted by on, Sat, 11/26/2016 - 19:37

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.

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/24/2016 - 18:53

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.

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/24/2016 - 10:57

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.

Submitted by on, Wed, 11/23/2016 - 10:27

Huffington Post: 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”.

Submitted by on, Tue, 11/22/2016 - 21:58

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

Submitted by on, Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:17

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.

Submitted by on, Fri, 11/18/2016 - 09:31

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

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/17/2016 - 21:25

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

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

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/17/2016 - 14:29

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.

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:04

How to Negotiate Like a Poker Player

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

Submitted by on, Wed, 11/16/2016 - 20:19

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

Submitted by on, Tue, 11/15/2016 - 22:29

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.

Submitted by on, Tue, 11/15/2016 - 22:00

Brian Hastings is Just Like Hillary ... So He Says

Big name poker pro in recent days has compared his multi-accounting scandal from last year to that of losing Democratic US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s email private server controversy.

Submitted by on, Mon, 11/14/2016 - 21:00

Former Amaya CEO Accused of Insider Trading Wants to Buy Company Back

Amaya Inc's (AYA.TO) former chief executive, David Baazov, has offered to buy the Canadian online gambling company in a deal valued at about C$3.48 billion ($2.56 billion).

Submitted by on, Mon, 11/14/2016 - 10:08

'Bridesmaids' Star Chris O'Dowd Latest Actor to Join ‘Molly’s Game’ Cast

Chris O’Dowd has been confirmed among the latest cast members of the upcoming poker flick Molly’s Game.

Submitted by on, Sun, 11/13/2016 - 23:29

Sands Bethlehem Plans $90 Million Expansion, to Include Larger Poker Room

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is planning a massive $90 million expansion that will included added restaurants, slot machines and a much larger poker room.

Submitted by on, Sun, 11/13/2016 - 21:47

Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Pay Back $15 Million

Borgata legal counsel wants poker pro Phil Ivey and his casino companion Cheung Yin Sun to pay back $15 million, claiming that they violated the New Jersey Casino Control Act.

Submitted by on, Sun, 11/13/2016 - 11:00

Poker Pro Doyle Brunson Happy for a Trump Win but ‘Scared’: Wins $300K State Bets

Texas Dolly had reservations about Trump but could never bring himself to support Hillary Clinton

Submitted by on, Fri, 11/11/2016 - 17:57

Triton Super High Roller Series Winner Gets Over $2 Million: Wai Kin Yong Wins

Nosebleed action in the Philippines this week resulted in Wai Kin Yong winning a cool $2 million and some change at the Triton Super High Roller Series HK$500,000 Main Event held in Manila.

Submitted by on, Fri, 11/11/2016 - 11:34

Trump Presidency Not Good for US Online Poker Industry Site Claims

There’s a very real chance that US President-Elect Donald Trump could affect the arc of online gambling in the U.S., and likely not in a good way, writes one industry reporter

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/10/2016 - 17:03

Americas Cardroom Introduces Sit & Go 2.0: New Evolution in Online Poker

Americas Cardroom will soon be introducing Sit & Go 2.0, described as the next evolution of poker!

Submitted by on, Thu, 11/10/2016 - 13:26

Phil Ivey an ‘Honest’ Cheater’?

A high court in London may have denied poker pro Phil Ivey his appeal to recover “winnings” in the amount of $9.6 million after Genting Casino claims he cheated, but at least the court concluded that Ivey was an “honest cheater”.

Submitted by on, Fri, 11/04/2016 - 18:48