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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.
World Economic Crisis Digs Deeper Into Poker World?
Gambling911.com has reported in recent weeks on big name poker players who appear to be getting hit by world economic crisis.
High Heels Poker Tour: New Face in Women’s Poker
The High Heels Poker Tour (HHPT), the all women's poker tour will be hold a ladies only event at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on February 8th. This is the first ladies tournament event ever held at
Michael Phelps Could Face Charges for Bong Pipe Incident
14-time gold medal Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is facing charges following a much publicized incident this past weekend. Phelps admitte
Phil Ivey Takes $670K from Tom “Durr” Dwan in One Session
It is no secret to anyone who railbirds the high stakes cash games on Full Tilt Poker that Tom "Durrrr" Dwan and Phil Ivey hav
Poker Players Alliance Party: A Perfect Economic Stimulus
Imagine if you will only 5 percent of the Poker Player Alliance million plus members descending upon Washington, D.C.
Cake Poker Network Sweet Success for Doyle’s Room
Having finally made the transition to the popular Cake Poker Network last week, representatives from Doylesroom.com acknowledg
Barney Frank Agenda Includes Online Gambling
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and head of the U.S.
BetFair Head: Another 5 Years for Legalized Online Gambling in U.S.
In an interview with realbusiness.co.uk, BetFair co-founder Edward Wray said he believed the United States would not legalize online gambling for at lea
Pennsylvania Court Now Rules Poker Illegal
Just weeks after Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A.
Bluff Poker Announces Online Poker Tournament
ATLANTA, Georgia - BLUFF Magazine, the poker industry's leading publication, announced Monday details of the 2009 BLUFF Online Poker Challenge.
Rising Poker Star Joins LA Times Business Staff
He finished in 60th place at the World Series of Poker last summer and came in 4th place in September's California State Poker Championship. Stuart Pfeifer may not be a big
Poker Player Alliance’s Alfonse D'Amato in Gillibrand Controversy
It's the buzz throughout New York State this past weekend. New York's newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was introduced Friday and by her side, none other than former New York Senator and
Poker Pro Harassed by Feds: Suspected of Being Drug Dealer
Professional poker player David Peat says he was rousted at an airport by Federal agents who thought he was a drug dealer because he was carrying a lot of cash.
Peat, of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, earlier this week relayed the harrowing tale at the poker-themed posting forum, www.twoplustwo.com
Poker is a Game of Skill Say States
Two states this past month have ruled that poker is a game of skill, not chance.
"It is apparent that skill predominates over chance in Texas Hold'em poker," echoed Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A. James Jr. That decision essentially dismissed cases against a defendant jailed after hosting a poker game. The game in question allegedly involved no rake but encouraged tipping of dealers.
"Simply, if chance predominates, Texas Hold'em is gambling. If skill predominates, it is not gambling." The Honorable Judge James Jr. decreed.
More Than 50 Poker Machines Seized in Multi-Cities Raids
Police in both Chicago and New York raided two illegal gambling venues, seizing over 50 poker machines over the weekend.
Michael Phelps Caught With Bong? From Poker to Pot?
The News of the World Sunday featured a photograph allegedly of 14-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps, smoking a cannabis (marijuana) bong. The headline and caption of the photo read, cle
Super Bowl Playing Steelers Involved in Poker Lawsuit
The owners of the Super Bowl-playing Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in a controversial lawsuit about, of all things, poker.
Cuban Transgender Reporter Sparky Collins Brushes Up on English
Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, is back after a 6 month hiatus. Reporting on the world of entertainment and poker, Sparky has spent his time wisely, studying to take th
Novotel Hotel Hell: Security Beats Up On Gambling Exec’s Son
Those staying at the posh Novotel London West Hotel continued questioning Saturday how security of the chain establishment could bet permitted to allegedly assault the son of an online gambling exe
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Loves His Caddy
Today, Gambling911.com transgender reporter, the lovable Sparky Collins, looks at poker pro Daniel Negreanu's very special relationship to his golf caddy.
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Lou Loses it at CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Event
Eyewitnesses claim that Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) co-organizer, Lou Fabiano, approached the head of APCW, J.
Poker Mayhem in London as Affiliates Involved in Brawl
The award-winning Novotel London West in Hammersmith, West London, was the scene of a massive brawl late Friday involving members of two different online poker affiliate groups. Police were cal
Recession Hitting the Poker World? Tom Dwan Durr Broke
The other day AintLuck.com reported on Todd Brunson, son of the poker legend, Doyle Brunson, running into some finan
Super Bowl Betting, Online Poker Illegal in Washington State
It's that time of year again when everyone will be betting on the Super Bowl.....Everyone except those poor souls living up in Washington State.
Poker Bloodbath: Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match
We were IMing with our Danish friend Jonas Hüttel of Ekstra Bladet last night and he shared this video he did of Danish
Is Poker Pro Beth Shak The Next Thomas Alva Edison?
Thomas Alva Edison invented - among other things - the light bulb, the phonograph and the two-way telegraph. Inventors are brilliant, creative minds...sort of like the folks here at Gambling911.c
Losing Poker Player Wins Big: $173,000!
An online poker player who signed up for a free UltimateBet account just nine days ago in hopes of winning big like 11-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth has discovered that losing is just as
PokerListings.com Takes Top Spot in 2009 Super Bowl Contest
Miami, FL (PRWeb) January Miami, FL (PRWeb) January 27, 2009 - Chipleader, the award winning affiliate program for Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, today announced
PokerStars Qualifier Moritz Kranich Wins EPT Deauville
DEAUVILLE, France, January 26, 2009: The PokerStars European Poker Tour celebrated a spectacular return to France this week with PokerStars qualifier Moritz Kranich winning €851,400 against a r
