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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.

Cyber Criminals Targeting BitCoin

The web currency Bitcoin has come under increasing attacks from cyber thieves.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/19/2011

Online Poker Rooms See Declines: Merge Poker Sees Gains

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/19/2011

Doyle Brunson to Jenny Woo: Congrats on Pregnancy, No Hanky Panky in Punta Cana

Doyle Brunson was thrilled to learn that Gambling911.com’s Jenny Woo is pregnant but warned:  “Be careful in Punta Cana”.

Jenny Woo was scheduled to join the Gambling911.com crew in their coverage of the much talked about Punta Cana Poker Classic, which guarantees $500,000!  Online qualifiers were still taking place at DoylesRoom.com, known for their super fast payouts and soft play. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Poker Player of the Year Rankings 2011: Eugene Katchalov

The Poker Player of the Year rankings for 2011 have Eugene Katchalov on top at Bluff Magazine and coming in at number 3 this week at Card Player.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Borgata Poker Open 2011 End of Day 1a Chip Leaders Include Vanessa Selbst

The Borgata Poker Open 2011 could reach up to 1400 registrants.  460 entered the $3,500 buy-in event during Day 1a.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

No Word on Full Tilt Poker Status Yet

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/19/2011

Doyle Brunson to Play in EPT London 2011

Doyle Brunson announced on his Twitter page this past weekend that he will be playing in the upcoming EPT London tournament. 

EPT is in London. I've got other business there but will play in the ME. Then maybe to France, still undecided about WSOPE.", Brunson tweeted.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/19/2011

Full Tilt Poker Fate to be Determined Monday

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/18/2011

Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 Final Table Determined

The Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 final table has been set with Great Britain’s Sam Trickett leading the way.

Play will resume on November 12.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sep/18/2011

Massachusetts Wants Online Poker: Boston Globe Explains Why

The state of Massachusetts is the latest to seriously consider legalizing online poker. 

In a piece published Friday afternoon in the Boston Globe, Charles Nesson, a law professor at Harvard and founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, explained why Internet poker should be permitted in the state

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sep/17/2011

The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event to be Held in December

Poker’s got a new face:  The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event is coming and, judging by the popularity of this amazing fighter, this tournament should be a smashing success. 

The event will take place December 7-12, 2011 at the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Asia Poker Sports Club in Malate, Philippines.  The tournament will become an official Asian Poker Tour Accredited Event. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/16/2011

Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet

U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/15/2011

Full Tilt Poker to Cut 250 Jobs

Full Tilt Poker was expected to cut 250 jobs in its home base of Dublin, Ireland.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/14/2011

Harry Reid: “Online Poker Would Create Jobs, And Lots of Jobs”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held his inaugural Twitter Town Hall and, not surprisingly, many of the questions asked surround the subject of jobs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/14/2011

Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Held in Private

The Alderney Gaming Control Commission announced on Wednesday that its September 19 hearing related to Full Tilt Poker will be held in private.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/14/2011

BitCoin Poker Coming Soon: Top 3 Most Likely Players

Many people in the poker community have begun to talk about the prospects of digital currency taking over the sector with BitCoin poker becoming the new reality. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2011

South Point Casino in Las Vegas Jumps Into Online Poker Fray

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2011

Seven of Top 10 Online Poker Sites See Gains

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/13/2011

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