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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.
It Does Not Appear That 888Poker is Behind DoS Attacks
PartyPoker, Americas Cardroom, even the world's largest online poker room, PokerStars, have not been immune to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in recent weeks. So it shouldn't come as any surprise that another bigwig in the world of Web poker, 888Poker, has also fallen victim.
Tencent Poker Platform Shut Down Amidst Crackdown
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings announced it is shutting down the firm's popular Texas Hold’Em poker video game in an effot to comply with intensifying government scrutiny hitting the country’s gaming industry.
Six Plus Hold'em No Limit Debuts Online This Monday
Americas Cardroom has announced the addition of Six Plus Hold'em No Limit, which debuts this Monday September 10, 2018.
$1,000,000 GTD Online Poker Tourneys Unveiled
Million Dollar Sundays Tourneys on September 9th and 16th at 1pm ET
Card Player Magazine Employee Accused of Theft
A former employee of Card Player Magazine has been accused by the company of stealing $1.1 million from the magazine.
Poker Player Passes Away Unexpectedly at Tournament
The poker community is in mourning following news that Oklahoma City player Eric Thompson passed away this week.
Americas Cardroom Especially Lucrative This Week for Crypto Supporters
US-facing online poker site accepts over 60 cryptocurrencies
Neymar Secrets Exposed: 'Friend' Tells All
A friend of the soccer phenom and poker pro Neymar tells the Sunday Express this week, Neymar is so into poker these days that he uses all of his downtime to play the game.
Banned Poker Pro Sues WSOP
Joe Stiers had been previously banned from all Caesars properties
Doyle Brunson Thanks Losers at Bobby's Room for His New Escalade
"I want to thank all the players who lost money in Bobby’s Room this summer. This new Escalade is from their generosity," tweeted Doyle Brunson with a picture of his new Cadillac Escalade.
Online Poker Like Terrorism?
A former Democratic U.S. senator from Arkansas could now be known as the Queen of FUD, writes Erik Gibbs of CalvinAyre.com. FUD in this case stands for Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt.
Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam
A one-time poker pro has been jailed for 12 years after defrauding a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of nearly $58 million in a fraud of “breathtaking proportions”.
Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Repay Back $9.6 Million Now as Lawyers Hold Up Process
Ivey and gal pal were able to spot defective cards while playing baccarat to give them edge
Spanish Tax Authority Hunting Down Poker Pros
Four years after Barcelona EPT win, German poker pro hit with €235,000 tax bill by the Spanish authorities
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
