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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.
Albany GA Bookies Follow Local Gambling Case With Interest
A high profile Albany Georgia illegal gambling case has many local bookies cringing. Criminal charges against Albany businessman Bob Brooks are being sought.
High Five Tournament Series Sees Total Prize Pools Top $1 Million
They came for the $942,000 in guaranteed prize money, but what they got was access to tournament prize pools that exceeded expectations. Americas Cardroom’s most recent High Five Tournament Series featured total prize pools worth $1,012,475
Jiri Horak a Millionaire for 10 Seconds: Friends Thought He Won WSOP Colossus II Event
Czech poker player Jiri Horak did not win the WSOP Colossus II event in 2016 and the million dollars that came with that victory. Just don’t tell that to his friends.
High Five Blooms to $942K in Guaranteed Prize Money With $420K Main Event (Underway)
Poker players looking to take their game higher might want to park their chips at Americas Cardroom this June. The US-facing online poker site today announced the next High Five, a 5-day online poker series slated to get underway on June 8th.
Michigan Internet Poker Bill Advances Despite Spousegate Scandal
A measure to legalize online poker in the state of Michigan has moved forward with an 8-1 vote in the Regulatory Reform Committee but obstacles and time stand in the way of its ultimate passage.
‘Foot Fetish’ Poker Pro David Williams Goes All-In With ‘MasterChef’ Pig’s Feet Treat
Poker player David Williams, known by long time Gambling911.com readers as the man who appeared in a foot fetish porn with a MILF (Mother’s I’d Like to F***), has now moved his talents from the bedroom to the kitchen.
Poker Pro Tied to Full Tilt Poker Ponzi Scheme Re-emerges at WSOP
Disgraced poker pro Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has made his first public appearance since being implicated as part of a ponzi scheme tied to Full Tilt Poker.
WSOP Main Event Will Resume in October, Not November: Hello October Octet?
Gambling911.com sits down with the WSOP official spokesperson to get the full scoop.
Daniel Negreanu Documentary ‘Kid Poker’ Now Airing on Netflix
Fans of poker can rejoice with the Daniel Negreanu feature-length documentary “Kid Poker” now airing on Netflix.
WSOP 2016 Kicks Off: Colossus II Highlights First Weekend
The 47th annual World Series of Poker begins today, as the doors of the Rio Convention Center open to poker players for cash games and satellites. The first of this year’s 69 bracelet events begins Wednesday.
Poker Game Robbed by Man in Horse Mask
Police are on the lookout for an armed robber who donned a horse mask while holding up a Boulder, Colorado card game.
Choose your poker paradise with WSOP PCPC Satellites every Sunday
What’s your ideal poker vacation? If you’re like a lot of people, you dream of winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming millions in prize money, and donning that coveted gold bracelet.
Seminole Gaming Debuts Power Bank, Self-Pay Jackpot
Seminole Gaming recently introduced Power Bank and Self-Pay Jackpot at all of its casino properties. Created by Scientific Games, Power Bank is a new and enhanced way to play slots.
Online Poker Bill in Pennsylvania Fails
Legislation that would expand casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlors and casino-run websites is stalling in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives.
Soulja Boy's '$400 Million' Deal With Online Poker Group More Smoke and Mirrors?
Last week, Gambling911.com brought you the story of a new celebrity-endorsed online poker Tribal venture out of Oklahoma backed by the likes of Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and that state’s Governor’s daughter, Christina Fallon.
Howard Lederer: Sorry I Screwed All You Full Tilt Poker Customers
Howard Lederer, the man behind the curtain at the original Full Tilt Poker, has penned a letter apologizing for the hardship whereby the online poker was initially shuttered by US law enforcement.
With Gary Johnson as President, All Bets Are On!
With word that the deep pocketed Koch Brothers are reportedly contemplating funding the Libertarian candidate and two-term former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's campaign, we look back at Thomas Somach's report on Johnson and his friendly attitude towards gambling.
Justin Beiber, OK Governor’s Daughter Push for In-Flight Online Gambling
Justin Beiber is working along side Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallon’s daughter, Christina, in hopes of bringing online gambling to the friendly (or unfriendly, if you’ve flown in coach lately) skies.
Hillary Clinton on the ‘No Fly List’: Banned From Using Bilzerian Plane
Dan Bilzerian, the so-called Instagram Playboy, has banned US Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton from using his registered airplane.
TonyBet.com Begins to Address Payout Complaints: Management Scrambling
Following extensive coverage on mounting payout complaints at Slovenia-based TonyBet.com on both the Gambling911.com and SportsBookReview.com websites, representatives from that beleaguered company have responded.
Somerville Twitch Phenom: Hits 30,000 Viewers on Social Media Stream
Openly gay poker pro and Twitch social media live streaming phenom Jason Somerville has cracked the 30,000 viewers mark as he attempted to win a SCOOP online tournament.
Poker Media Outlets Silent on Ethics Concerns Likely to Derail Michigan Bill
While much has been made of the “marriage of convenience” between a Michigan state Senator and his wife’s lobbying firm backing the online poker bill he’s trying to push through as law, the poker media outlets continue to paint a rosy picture of SB 889’s likelihood of passage.
Readers React to Michigan Online Gambling Spousegate: Feelings Range From Shock to Disgust
As reported by the Detroit Free Press late Saturday night, state Sen. Mike Kowall has sponsored a bill to legalize online poker, a piece of legislation it turns out his wife’s lobbying firm has its hand in.
Michigan Online Gambling Bill Dead on Arrival? State Transparency Laws Lacking
The Detroit Free Press’ Paul Egan broke the story late Saturday that Michigan state Senator Mike Kowal’s wife currently works for the lobbying firm that is pushing her husband’s online gambling bill.
Political Shenanigans in Michigan Must Stop: Online Poker Bill Author Wife Hired by Lobbying Firm
In a shocking revelation late Saturday, the Detroit Free Press has revealed that an Internet gambling bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Kowall is being backed by his wife’s lobbying firm, thus presenting a tremendous conflict of interest.
Passing Over Passover to Play at WPT Tournament of Champions: Conniff Outed
They may claim to observe the Jewish religion but some poker pros would rather gamble than observe one of the more holy holidays, that being Passover.
Trump Poker? GOP Media Operative Calls Presumptive Nominee ‘Republican in Drag’
You might think a new ad depicting poker players mocking a lone Donald Trump supporter at the table was put out by the Hillary Clinton campaign. You would be wrong though.
Gambling Community Reacts to Haden Ware Probation, Most Agree With Judge’s Decision
Reaction within the gambling community has been generally supportive of the news earlier this week that former Internet bookie Haden Ware, who turned himself in after 18 years on the run, received only probation and no prison time for violating Federal laws against online gambling in 1998.
Lindsey Graham Gets Shifty: Sneaks Online Gambling Language Into Unrelated Bill
One time US Presidential hopeful - or as GOP nominee Donald Trump might say “hopeless” – Lindsey Graham has decided to slip some anti-online gambling language into the latest House Appropriations bill.
A Comeback of Sorts for Finland Poker Pro Patrik Antonius
It’s a name we haven’t heard much of in recent years. Once among the top poker pros in the world, Finland model and one-time professional tennis player Patrik Antonius is back playing online and winning a cool $64K this past weekend.
