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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.
Bodog Fears Mount as Payment Processing Issues Worse Than First Thought
BodogLife.com (formerly Bodog.com), the beleaguered online gambling and poker website, has been having payment processing woes that go beyond what unfortunately has become routine in the industry f
Poker Players Alliance Announces More Celebrities for Charity Event
Newly announced celebrities for PPA Celebrity Poker Charity Event include Sarah Silverman and will be joining the likes of Ben Affleck and professional poker player Erik Seidel
Bodog Troubles Loom for Online Gambling, Poker Affiliates
With talks all week that Bodog (www.bodoglife.com) has cut its staff and may possibly be leaving the US market, online gambling affi
Gambling911.com Retains Law Firm to Take on Absolute Poker
In anticipation of a legal threat from Absolute Poker, Gambling911.com has retained the legal services of a powerful Washington, DC firm, one that represents publishers and freelance writers before
Bodog Lays Off Hundreds of Employees: Claims Not to be Leaving US
BodogLife.com, under intense scrutiny by the US Government, has laid off hundreds of its employees this week, leading to speculation that the online gambling firm will be leaving the US market.
Stupid Man on Probation Skips Town and Plays in World Series of Poker
And Scott Henry was told by Recorder Frank Abbot yesterday: "If there was a sentence for stupidity you would be serving life imprisonment."
Absolute Poker Threatens Legal Action Against Gambling911.com
Gambling911.com, whose founder Christopher Costigan won a landmark case against an online gambling establishment in 2002, disclosed on Wednesday that his website has been threatened with legal acti
Online Poker Community Sees Some Justice With Indictments
News that an investor in AbsolutePoker.com has been under a sealed indictment in the United States may offer some solace to those demanding indivi
Costa Rica Sportsbooks Not Helping to Fund iMEGA Efforts
In a disappointing revelation, Gambling911.com has learned that iMEGA (The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association) in its legal challenge against the United States and the Unlawfu
World Poker Tour Could Soon be Delisted From Nasdaq
WPT Enterprises, the parent company of the World Poker Tour, could soon be delisted from Nasdaq.
Johnny Chan's Poker Room Shuts Down
Johnny Chan's signature poker site, Chan Poker, is no more.
Mike Matusow Blasts Fellow Player During Poker Tournament
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, who is featured in a Globe Magazine article this month by Gambling911.com contributor Thomas Somach related to his past run-in with law enforcement and jail time
Poker Cheater Found: Just Bought Yacht, Brand New SUV, Mansion
AJ Green (also known as Allan Grimard) has been located in Costa Rica. You might recall that Grimard was implicated in the notorious "Absolute Poker In-House Cheating Scandal".
Boss Media Assets to be Frozen: Loses Litigation Matter
One of online gambling's most established software providers, Boss Media, has had its assets seized in Malta.
PokerTrillion have been successful in its application to enforce the seizure of the servers from their previous network providers, Boss Media. According to a press release from Poker Trillion, Boss Media will not be able to continue commercial activity or appeal as of September 18th.
John McCain’s 14 Hour Impulsive Casino Craps Play
The Huffington Post on Monday featured an article on US Republican Presidential candidate John McCain and what they allege is an "impulsive&
German Player Slays Field to Win Bodog Poker's $250,000 Guaranteed Tournament
History was made on Sunday night at Bodoglife.com when the online poker powerhouse hosted its $250,000 Guaranteed Online Po
Michael Phelps an Online Poker Player
He broke the record for most gold medals won during a single Olympics, but how good is medalist swimmer Michael Phelps when it comes to online poker?
Murders Within the Online Gambling Community Especially Brutal
Whether good or bad, individuals associated with the world of online gambling have met some of the most brutal of deaths.
The PPA Will Host Poker Tournament at Democratic Convention
The powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance (PPA) will be hosting a Ben Affleck charity poker tournament during the Democratic Convention according to the website
The Ultimate Famous Charity Weekend
Join the world's biggest celebrities, rock stars and pros to help end the crisis in Darfur
More Aruba Poker Classic Prize Packages to be Awarded This Weekend
Our next 50-seat guaranteed tourney on August 16th pays out 50 Aruba Poker Classic prize packages, or more...
Bad Poker/Porn Dad Pleads Guilty to Felony
Las Vegas poker pro Scott Obst, who was arrested this year for failing to pay more than $150,000 in child support despite banking $400k a year from playing cards and some porn distribution biz he o
Poker Players Comment on GOP Platform: Demand Protection of Individual Rights
Over 160 poker players from across the nation have posted comments urging the Republican Party to protect individuals' freedom to play poker online. Members of the Poker Players Alliance, the leading poker grassroots advocacy group of over one million members, believe any language in the Republican Platform restricting an individual's right to play poker online violates these principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility - long held tenets of the Republican Party.
Playtech Wins Contract for Italy Online Poker Room: Snai What??
Online gambling software provider Playtech has agreed a licensing deal with Snai, which manages a network of 6,000 betting shops in Italy.
Maurizio Ughi, chairman of Snai, said: 'Having chosen Playtech's portfolio, we are able to offer our customers two poker games, Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha. Our aim is to be the leading player in the Italian market for skill games, as we are for horse racing and sports betting.'
Everest Poker Revenues Way Up for Parent Company
Everest Poker's parent company GigaMedia's second-quarter results revealed revenues were up 31% on same period last year to US$52.5m, with operating income growing 18% to US$11.9m.
Player Withdraws $1.2 Million Complaint Against PokerStars
A poker player who claimed she was owed $1.2 mil from the world's largest online poker room, PokerStars.com, has withdrawn her complaint this week in an Isle of Man court.
Full Tilt Poker Down Again: Second Time in Two Weeks
Online poker players were freaking out on Tuesday as the world's second largest poker room went down for a second time this month, this time for just over 2 hours during the peak afternoon time.
Online Gambling Zealot Republican Jim Leach Endorses Obama
ABC News is reporting that Iowa former Republican Representative Jim Leach has endorsed Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama.
How to Become an Online Poker Pro: It’s Easy!
So you think you got what it takes to become an online poker pro.
