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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.
Getting Screwed by Full Tilt Poker Player Claims
An individual posting on the Two Plus Two website forum claims that his $1600 in w
Judges Play Poker Too
The Hoover Institution Archives at Stanford recently released a slew of papers kept by the late Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist.
Daniel Negreanu Absolutely Not Friends With Annie Duke
One of the better-known feuds in the world of poker is between Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu and Annie Duke.
Poker Player Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of Parents
OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS) -- A professional poker player was ordered to stand trial Friday on charges that he murdered his parents at their posh country club home.
World Poker Tour Receives Alternative Offer
It seems the World Poker Tour is suddenly a hot commodity.
Michael Phelps to Play at Aruba Poker Classic?
Gambling911.com can reveal that poker pro Phil Hellmuth is working hard behind the scenes to get Olympic gold medalist swimmer and now poker player Michael Phelps to join him at
Phil Hellmuth to Appear on a Bunch of Reality Series
Move over Annie Duke (Celebrity Apprentice), Maria Ho (Amazing Race) and now Daniel Negreanu (The Real World), Phil Hellmuth is about to top all of you it seems.
Daniel Negreanu The Archie Bunker of Poker
The racist remarks made by professional poker player Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu on his blog earlier this month are nothing new, PokerHelper.com
Poker Babe Lacey Jones To Go Nude In Spain Thursday
If you happen to be in Spain and on the beach, you could be lucky enough to spot a nude sun bathing Lacey Jones.
Online Poker: 15 More Chances to Win Challenge
From today (August 19, 2009), Absolute Poker is giving online poker players the chance to cross the line from spectator to competitor to win one of five weekly Sports Legends Challenge prize packag
Model Jasmine Fiore at Poker Party Before Grisly Murder
A reality television millionaire is under investigation following the gruesome murder of model Jasmine Fiore.
The model was found naked and stuffed into a suitcase.
Fiore, 28, was reportedly with Ryan Alexander Jenkins -- a contestant on VH1's "Megan Wants a Millionaire" -- at a poker party in San Diego the night before she vanished. The reality show star was described by cops as a "person of interest."
The 5-foot-7 model had been living in Vegas, where she worked as a stripper. She met Jenkins just days after he was given the boot from the reality show.
Online Poker: Account Services Court Hearing Cancelled
The scheduled Friday hearing in the Account Services Corp forfeiture suit (to reclaim $14 million in seized funds) has been canceled by the court, reportedly to give the court more time to review b
Best Las Vegas Hotels for Bachelor Parties
Bachelors and Vegas go together like strippers and the poles they dance on.
Another Network Poker Show Follows Face the Ace Flop
We know poker draws solid television ratings. Just look at the World Series of Poker on ESPN. That network just si
Ernest Scherer III Stands Trial for Parents Murder
The attorney for a man accused of murdering his parents at their Pleasanton home in March 2008 for monetary gain hinted in his line of questioning Tuesday that someone other than the defendant may
ESPN to Continue Carrying World Series of Poker 7 Years
ESPN, which currently carries the World Series of Poker, has committed to airing it for the next 7 years.
UltimateBet Signs Top WSOP Main Event Player Billy Kopp
One of online poker's most aggressive players has been scooped up by a top online poker site. UltimateBet today announced that Billy Kopp, who finished 12th in the Main Event of this year's World Series of Poker, has signed on to join UltimateBet's Team UB, a group of successful poker pros that includes Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke and some of the most respected online poker players in the industry. In just a few short years, Kopp has earned over $2.6 million in both online poker games and in land-based tournaments.
WSOP Europe Caesars Cup Update
As the countdown for this year's WSOP Europe draws closer, the line-up for the inaugural Caesars
Online Poker Traffic Continues to Rise: Cereus Back in 6th
The online poker traffic monitoring website, PokerSiteScout.com, reports that there has been an overall rise of 2 percent in number of "real cash" players at the Internet poker rooms.
More Than $350 Million Laundered Through Cyprus Bank
Charles Charalambous, Cyprus Mail
Tom Durrr Dwan Announces New Poker Challenge
As previously reported, online high stakes cash game specialist, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan had agreed to take part in a live Million Dollar Challenge.
The Great British Lobby
A technology group advised by David Blunkett, the former Home Secretary, is one of several British companies spending millions of pounds lobbying American politicians in a bid to shape legislation
Poker Bounty Hunts are Back, Doubles Prize Money to $50,000
Bounty-hungry, poker-playing gunslingers rejoice.
PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker Named in Seizure Indictments
A New York Circuit Judge has ruled in favor of Costigan Media's Motion to Intervene and gain access to information related to seizure warrants issued in June by the US Attorney's Office in the Sout
Dancing With the Stars New Cast Announced: Odds Up Soon
Dancing With the Stars betting remains a popular pastime and the new season cast was announced Monday. Those who will be dancing include former Republican Majority Leader, Tom DeLay and poker pla
When Conservative Reporters Favor Online Poker Legislation
"A New Deal Worth Fostering" is the headline of George F.
Poker Tournament Director Matt Savage Returns for Aruba Open
This year, online poker players have an unprecedented number of reasons to join the online poker site in Aruba with today's announcement that the world's leading tournament director Matthew Savage
Face the Ace, Negreanu Racism Row: G911 Readers Speak
We know what's hot based on what everyone is talking about. Gambling911.com readers have been especially fired up over a recent article
Media and Racism Watchdogs Must Stop Racist Witch-Hunt!
"If the media and oversensitive racism watchdogs continue this witch-hunt for racists, they are doing more to slow relations between races than to improve them."
So writes Ricky Bauer of Gambling Review, one of many online gambling and poker information websites commenting on this week's controversy suggesting that poker pro Daniel Negreanu might be a "racist".
Daniel Negreanu Responds to Shock Racism Claims
It is the hottest story of the week in the poker world. Gambling911.com Special Contributor Thomas Somach questi
