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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.

Zokay Entertainment Acquires Global Poker Index

Zokay Entertainment announced today that it has acquired the Global Poker Index (GPI) from Pinnacle Entertainment. The GPI is a patent pending system that ranks the weekly performance of the world’s top 300 live tournament poker players. Since its launch in June of 2011, the entire poker community has embraced the GPI and considers it to be the most respected and well recognized independent ranking system for live tournament poker players worldwide

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/08/2012

Poker ‘Psycho’ Matt Marafioti Accused of Trying to Hack Into Fellow Players Accounts

In a shocking development first reported on the popular TwoPlusTwo.com posting forums, poker pro Matt Mafafioti has been accused of conspiring to hack into fellow players accounts with the assistance of another player, Samer Rahman.  While these allegations cannot independently be confirmed by Gambling911.com, it should be noted that administrators of the TwoPlusTwo.com website have elected to keep the forum post up. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/07/2012

Real Money Online Gambling Doesn’t Help Facebook as Shares Continue Skid

Facebook Inc. extended its decline through Tuesday (August 7, 2012) with the stock falling 5.5 percent to $20.72 at the closing bell in New York, this despite news that the company would begin offering real money online gambling in the United Kingdom.

The social media giant, which went public in May, is now down 45 percent after peaking at $38 per share. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/07/2012

Brennan Jr on Sports Betting Suit: ‘New Jersey Will Win Against Sports Leagues in a Blowout’

Joe Brennan Jr. of the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association reiterated to Gambling911.com on Tuesday New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak’s remarks that the professional sports leagues and NCAA had “taken the bait” where legalizing sports betting in the Garden State is concerned.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/07/2012

Americas Cardroom Introduces CAP Tables: Limits How Much Players in Hand Can Bet

The online poker site that's famous for listening to its player base and making enhancements that make its software more attractive has done it again. Americas Cardroom has introduced CAP tables as part of their latest software release. The tables will be available in low-stakes tables to start.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/07/2012

Naughty Poker a ‘Tasteful and Classy’ Kind of Online Strip Poker Game Claims Founder

"It is naughty, but it's a tasteful and classy kind of naughtiness combined with fast-paced game play that makes Naughty Poker a thrilling experience beyond any other online strip poker," says David Shiller, a Toronto-based software engineer who developed the new online strip poker site aptly titled “Naughty Poker”.

Sure there is some degree of skill we suppose. 

Here's how the game works:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/07/2012

Amazon Enters Social Gaming Fray

Amazon.com is the latest company to enter the social gaming sector, though no word yet as to whether the online retailer will introduce poker.

For now, Amazon plans to kick off its social gaming with a product line called “Amazon Game Studios” while introducing a Facebook game titled “Living Classics”.

A company statement was released late Monday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/07/2012

Facebook Launches Real Money Online Gambling in UK with Bingo Friendzy App

Breaking News 5:45 am EDT:  Facebook announced this morning that it will begin to offer real money online gambling to UK residents 18 years and up beginning today, August 7, 2012, via a new Bingo Friendzy
app in conjunction with Gamesys, one of the UK’s largest online gambling operators.

“Gambling is very popular and well regulated in the UK . . . for millions of bingo users it’s already a social experience [so] it makes sense [for us] to offer that as well,” said Julien Codorniou, Facebook’s head of gaming for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/07/2012

Legalized Online Poker in California Faces Long Odds in Final Weeks: Bill Not Likely to Pass

The deadline to get an online poker measure passed in the California legislature is looming. 

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That August 31 date leaves little wiggle room to pass such legislation that would make the activity legal online within the Golden State. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/06/2012

Tiffany Michelle to Host 8th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship Finals

Poker babe and TV personality Tiffany Michelle has been announced as the host of the 8th annual Arizona State Poker Championship Finals. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/06/2012

Imprisoned Poker Pro Ernie Scherer III Beats UFC On Fox 4 With 48 Hours Mystery Repeat

The re-airing of a “48 Hours Mystery” episode on the Ernie Scherer III bludgeoning of his parents in 2008 managed to beat “UFC On Fox 4” in the Saturday night ratings.  

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Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/06/2012

Bodog Poker Exits Eastern European, Portions of Asian Market

Bodog Poker this weekend announced it was exiting the emerging online poker market of Eastern Europe and portions of Asia. 

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/06/2012

Wynn to Introduce 6 Max Cash Game August 10, 2012

Wynn Resorts continues to strive for excellence and distinguish themselves from other Las Vegas properties.  This becomes apparent with the introduction of 6 Max Cash Games. 

A TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum member broke the news

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/05/2012

Indian Tribes More Willing to Back Internet Gambling Though Some are Screwed

Indian Tribes see the writing on the wall.  When it comes to Internet gambling, if they can’t beat ‘em, they might as well join them.

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Case in point, Washington State’s Tulalip Tribes condemned the idea of legalizing Web gambling just eight months ago.  On July 26, the Tulalip Secretary, Glen Gobin, told a Senate panel that tribes "must have equal footing to participate".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/05/2012

World’s Top Poker Player Cheers on World’s Top Swimmer: Hellmuth Boost Phelps

The man with the most career World Series of Poker bracelets just got back from cheering on the man with the most career Olympic medals!

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Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/05/2012

48 Hours Mystery Profiles Ernie Scherer III Murder Case Saturday Night

A repeat of the “48 Hours Mystery” story on poker player Ernie Scherer III murder case airs Saturday evening (August 3, 2012) at 10 pm EDT on CBS.

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Scherer III was sentenced for brutally murdering his parents in their Alameda, California home in 2008 in order to obtain an inheritance.  The younger Scherer was said to have owed significant gambling debts.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/04/2012

Barry Greenstein to Pay Back Full Tilt Poker Loan

Poker pro Barry Greenstein has agreed to pay back a $400,000 loan made to him by Full Tilt Poker prior to last year’s indictment against company officials and subsequent closure.  This past week, the US Government entered into a deal with PokerStars that allows the world’s largest “real money” online poker site to acquire Full Tilt Poker and all its assets.

From PokerNews.com:

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/04/2012

More Headaches for Zynga as EA Lawsuit Claims Farmville Game Violates Copyright

NEW YORK — (Associated Press) - Electronic Arts Inc. has sued online game maker Zynga saying that its new game “The Ville” infringes its own game, “The Sims Social.”

EA said Friday that “The Ville” is “unmistakable” in its similarity to “The Sims Social,” which launched more than a year earlier. EA says the games are “largely indistinguishable” to a casual observer.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/04/2012

The Beast Tops $132k in July: Online Poker Progressive Points Race

It turns out online poker player GiFt oF Gab knows how to talk the talk and walk the walk. The online poker player took control of The Beast leaderboard in July, earning $10,400 in cash for taming The Beast. GiFt oF Gab is one of 501 poker players who shared in The Beast's $132,646 combined cash and tournament prize pool for July.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/03/2012

86 Percent of Respondents Would Play ‘Real Money’ Online Poker if Legal in US

A survey conducted by GoldenNuggetPoker.com revealed that 86 percent of its customer base would play online poker for “real money” should the activity become legal in the US.

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GoldenNuggetPoker.com currently offers a “free-to-play” platform only.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/03/2012

PokerStars Settlement Great for Everyone Except Bwin.party Investors

While nearly everyone in the poker community seemed elated by news of a settlement between the US Government and PokerStars paving the way for that company to some day re-enter the US market, executives and shareholders at one betting firm may have been cursing out all those involved. 

Bwin.party it seems has taken quite a hit by the news in recent days.  The company has witnessed a 10 percent decline in its share price over the past three days. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/03/2012

Lawmakers in Maryland Gather for Special Session Next Week to Discuss Internet Gambling

ANNAPOLIS --  (Associated Press) - As the battle for gamblers' dollars intensifies in the mid-Atlantic region, the possibility of developing Internet games in Maryland will be considered when lawmakers gather for a special session next week to expand gambling, the House speaker wrote in a memo.

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Submitted by Guest on, Aug/03/2012

Courier Mail: Daniel Tzvetkoff Would Have Been Better Off Going to Jail

In a very well written article by Paul Toohey of the Courier Mail, the question is raised as to whether online poker payment processing “Wiz Kid” Daniel Tzvetkoff would have been better off spending a year or two behind bars as opposed to “snitching”. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/03/2012

Maryland Indicts Bodog for Internet Gambling and Now Wants Piece of the Pie, Oh My

For those of you who have been reading the Gambling911.com website in recent days, you may have been following coverage of Maryland’s decision to institute a special session for the sole purpose of expanding its casino industry.

Oh the hypocrisy!  It’s so thick you can cut it with a knife.  It’s thicker than the smog in my native India.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/02/2012

PokerStars Will Have Tough Time Obtaining License in Nevada

In a report filed by CardPlayer.com’s Brian Pempus this week, it was revealed that PokerStars will have some serious “credibility issues to overcome” should it want to obtain a license to operate an online poker site from the state of Nevada. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/02/2012

Moore Games Accuses Playtech ‘s iPoker Network of Holding Funds, Not Paying Players

Playtech and its iPoker Network arm went on the defensive this week, denying claims made by its former Swedish poker skin Moore Games, that they are the one’s holding player funds.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/02/2012

David Baker Leads 2012 ‘Player of the Year’ Race

PokerNews.com has announced that David “ODB” Baker is currently leading as 2012 “Player of the Year”.

[Lock Poker Increases Their Sunday GTD's from 100k to 110k]

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Aug/02/2012

Dusty ‘Leatherass’ Schmidt Becomes First Americas Cardroom Elite Pro

Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt will represent Americas Cardroom at poker events (including the upcoming Punta Cana Poker Classic in November), and will also create blogs for the site's members. He will also be closely involved in the selection of other pros for the ACR Elite team, seeking players who are dedicated to the online game and are active in social media.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/02/2012

Poker Phenom Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies Wins 403k

29-year-old Finnish online poker player Ilari ‘Ilari FIN’ Sahamies managed to win $403,000 Wednesday to kick offf the month of August (2012) following an impressive early week’s take by Viktor “Isildur1” Blom.

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Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Aug/02/2012

Latest Online Poker Promos – August 2, 2012

Here are your latest online poker promos as of August 2, 2012.  Watch Gambling911.com regularly for all the latest promos and bonuses.

Carbon Poker VIP Race Points (Introduced August 1 – Limited Time Only)

Carbon Poker has just announced it is giving away over $100,000 during the month of August with its VIP points race.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Aug/02/2012

Breaking News

Odds for Elon Musk's America Party

Elon Musk said he is going to form his own political party, and President Donald Trump responded by calling his former confidant a train wreck.