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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.

Are You Serious? Cereus Network, Absolute Poker Down to 86 Real Cash Players

The downfall of the Cereus Network and its Absolute Poker, UB.com brands post “Black Friday” April 15 indictments has all but destroyed the company.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/26/2011

Joe Barton Internet Poker Bill: Things You Need to Know

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/25/2011

Russia Takes Home Second World Series of Poker Bracelet With Mikhail Lakhitov Win

Russia has its second World Series of Poker bracelet with Mikhail Lakhitov winning the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em.  (Михаил Lakhitov выигрывает первый Мировой Серии Покера браслет)

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/24/2011

Phil Ivey Meets With Full Tilt Poker Execs in Ireland

After publicly announcing he was filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, Phil Ivey reportedly met with executives of the company in Ireland in recent days.

Ivey, who is a sponsored Full Tilt Poker pro, filed the suit after the world’s second largest online poker company failure to pay US players since its indictment on bank fraud and money laundering on April 15.   Customers are yet to be paid.  FTP claims it is trying to raise money through sales of assets.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/24/2011

Congressman Joe Barton’s Internet Poker Bill Introduced Today

Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has introduced his bill to legalize Internet poker in the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/24/2011

Free US Online Poker Room Boom: PKR Latest to Enter Market

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2011

Joe Barton Could Unveil Internet Poker Bill in Vegas Friday

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2011

Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian on Toby Maguire: “A Cheap as F**K Jerk Off Cheap Bitch”

Outspoken poker pro Dan Bilzerian has been caught up in the so-called “Spider Man High Stakes Poker Web”.  He is among those named in a lawsuit from duped investors claiming jailed hedge fund manager Brad Ruderman used their monies to amass huge debt in illegal underground high stakes poker games.

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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/23/2011

Poland Bans Online Gambling Despite EU Objections: Poker a “Gambling Game”

Poland has banned online gambling though they were somewhat soft on bookmakers while objecting more to poker as a “Gambling Game” leading to addiction

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/23/2011

Spider Man Toby Maguire Caught Up in Web of Deception Over High Stakes Poker Games

Star of the hit film franchise Spider Man, Toby Maguire, is being sued for illegal gambling according to TMZ.com.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/22/2011

Brasil Poker Tour Kicks Off July 21 Thru 25

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/22/2011

Phil Hellmuth Falls Short Again

For a second time in so many days Phil Hellmuth finished second in a World Series of Poker event, failing to gain his 12th bracelet. 

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/21/2011

Joe Barton Online Poker Bill Scheduled for Next Week

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/21/2011

Play for Fun Poker: Playtech Paves Way Into US Market

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/21/2011

QuickTender Not Sure US Authorities Have Player Funds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/21/2011

Full Tilt Poker Gave Loans to Players Without Telling Them

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/20/2011

Phil Hellmuth, John Racener Add to Excitement of WSOP Event #33

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/20/2011

Online Poker Tournaments Summer 2011

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/20/2011

Merge Poker Checks Continue Coming

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/20/2011

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