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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.
PokerStars: 'You Can Rest Assured Player Accounts, Funds Secure' After DoS Attack
Stars says it is working with law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice
‘LeBron James of Poker’ Arrested for Running Illegal Poker, Drug Den
Singh was among 32 others busted last week in the West Village of New York City
Maria Konnikova Profiled in New York Times Piece: 'I Have Zero Interest in Gambling'
The science writer for the New Yorker went from amateur to sponsored pro in under a year
2018 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open: Brandon Eisen Wins $771,444
For the fourth consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at the new Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
Poker Pro Wins £68,930, Forced to Give it Back to Government
Back in March poker player Adam Lulat won £68,930 in the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Manchester. This was by far his biggest live tournament win.
Robust Numbers for NJ Sports Betting in July
The July numbers are in and legalized sports betting has been a huge success so far in New Jersey.
Doyle Brunson to Get a Grandson as 85th Birthday Gift
Congrats to poker icon Doyle Brunson, who announced Monday a new addition coming to the Brunson family courtesy of son Todd.
Justin Bonomo Tops List of Poker Pro Net Worth for 2018
At $24.9 million Justin Bonomo has earned more than double that of the number two player on list
PokerStars Outage Leads to Tournament Cancellations: What's Their Policy?
Stars issues this statement regarding outages: "Please accept our apologies as we are currently experiencing technical issues. We are currently working on it and our services should be restored as soon as possible."
7 Years Sober Greg Merson Accuses Seacrets Jamaica USA Waiter of Spiking Drink
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu expressed outrage Saturday evening after fellow pro Greg Merson made a shocking tweet related to a sobering experience he recently had while dining out. "Sobering" might not be the right word though.
Vanessa Selbst Tells New York Times Poker 'is a Very Insular World'
In an interview appearing this weekend in the New York Times, the biggest female money earner in the world of poker says she has no regrets when it comes to "retiring" and joining the prestigious hedge fund, Bridgewater.
Poker Pro Steven Thompson's GoFundMe Account Hits a Snag
As poker pro Steven Thompson fights for his life in a San Jose, Costa Rica hospital, friends and family of the young player have set up a GoFundMe account with a goal of reaching $15,000. After two days, only $1395 has been donated.
GoFundMe Account Set Up For Shot Poker Pro: Third Time Attacked in Four Months
A GoFundMe account has just been set up for a poker pro shot three times in San Jose, Costa Rica Monday night.
Doyle Brunson Tells Poker Player Kevin Iacofano ‘Keep Going ….Out the Door’
Legendary poke pro Doyle Brunson has gotten into a bit of a tit-for-tat with poker player Kevin Iacofano via Twitter on Thursday.
Americas Cardroom Pauses Tournament in Light of DoS Attack
A massive Denial of Service (DoS) attack against one of the world's largest online poker rooms has forced the pausing of a highly anticipated online tournament.
Phil Laak is Nuts!
Phil Laak, long time boyfriend of the Bride of Chucky star Jennifer Tilly, appears on Poker Night in America for a most unusual moment
Poker Pro Clings to Life, Shot by Loan Sharks
A poker pro who reached the final tables of two LAPT events is fighting for his life after being shot in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Mike Matusow Meltdown: 'Anyone Who Roots Against Trump to Fail Should Leave the Country'
Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow was on yet another Twitter tear Monday night.
Tom Dwan: Stare-Downs Ruining No-Limit Hold’em Tournaments
Poker pro Tom Dwan doesn't like people staring at him during games.
'The Mouth' Talks King James Controversy: 'Could Heal This Country by Talking to POTUS'
Matusow drew quite a bit of responses, not all of them positive. Correction....hardly any of them positive
2018-2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) U.S. Circuit Events Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will soon be hosting the first of two tournaments on the 2018-2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) U.S. Circuit.
2018 WCOOP Schedule Unveiled: $116 million in Guarantees
WCOOP is widely considered one of online poker's biggest events of the year.
Boxer David Haye to Take Up Professional Poker
Following in the footsteps of other professional sports greats the likes of Boris Becker, Neymar and Rafael Nadal, a former world heavyweight is about to join them.
Poker Pro Found to be in Cahoots With Dealer as Part of Elaborate Scam
Billy the Egyptian has been playing high stakes poker games throughout Scotland and the UK for years, always seemingly winning.
Resorts Casino AC Sports Book Will Come Online With Help of Stars Group
The world's largest real money poker room, PokerStars, will join forces with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City to offer online gambling to those living in the Garden State, it was announced on Thursday. Details of the deal are limited.
Mike Sexton: 'I Do Feel the WSOP Needs to be Careful in Not Diluting Their Brand'
Sitting down in an exclusive interview with PokerTube this week, PartyPoker Chairman and poker icon Mike Sexton expressed his sentiment about the World Series of Poker (WSOP) losing some of its magic by offering so many different events. Scroll Down for More
Matusow Goes Off About Voter ID: 'This is for Future of Democracy'
Poker pro and ardent supporter of US President Donald Trump, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow chimed in regarding voter ID requirements.
Kim Kardashian West Stakes Bitcoin Chips During Charity Poker Event?
Bitcoin has some new supporters in the form of reality television's royal family, the Kardashians.
Poker Champ Antonio Esfandiari to Box Kevin Hart
One of poker's top money earners, Antonio Esfandiari, has confirmed he will be boxing comedian and actor Kevin Hart for real money. Both men have played in tournaments together. Esfandiari was listed as the 34-1 underdog.
2018 WSOP Shatters Many Records
Most Entrants = 123,865. Largest Total Prizepool = $266,889,193. Plenty more
