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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.
Internet Domain Seizures Challenged in Kentucky Appeals Court
The Kentucky Court of Appeals listened to oral arguments in a suit brought by the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) to block the seizure of 141 Internet domain names
State of Appeals Hears Kentucky Online Gambling Case
(Associated Press) Kentucky authorities want to seize 140 Internet domain names, saying the web sites bring illegal gambling within the borders of the commonwealth.
Attorneys for a trade association for the gambling web sites countered that Kentucky lacks the authority to make that move because the domain names aren't property and, besides, they are based offshore and beyond Kentucky's jurisdiction.
Russia Recognizes Poker as a Sport
Russia Today has an interesting article that declares poker has been recognized as a sports in that country for the first time ever, and with good reason.
Feud Brewing Between Flack and Brunson
The battle has officially begun. In this corner, we have the living legend of poker, Doyle Brunson. His opponent, 6-time bracelet winner, Layne Flack.
Colleges Offering Poker as a Major
From the institution of higher learning that introduced card counting at blackjack tables in Las Vegas and infamy that lead to two books and one successful movie comes the latest phenomena from the
Doyle Brunson Rode in the Stewardess’ Seat
Poker legend Doyle Brunson gives new meaning to the term "Mile High Club". Heeeeer's Doyle...
OMG Clay Aiken Sets New Table Record: Not That Clay Aiken
Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond plays in the highest 6-max games on FullTilt Poker.
Do Poker Dealers Make Good Poker Players?
I have always wondered why most poker dealers are poor poker players. Nothing seems to make a game better than a dealer who just finished working and then hops into the game.
Michael Phelps Would Take Online Poker to Next Level
With Olympic swimmer and gold medal record holder Michael Phelps practicing to become a professional poker player, the idea of having someone of his stature representing online poker could prove to
Bodog Poker Beat Out by DoylesRoom, Pacific
Doylesroom.com, which is currently offering a 110 percent cash bonus up to $550, continues to climb the online poker charts.
Not Woo! Gambling911 Reporter Denies WSOP Final 9 Fling
Contrary to reports on WickedChopsPoker.com Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, has denied she bedded one of the 2008 World Series of Pok
Kahnawake Mohawks Seeing Red Over 60 Minutes Report
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), a regulatory agency made up of Canadian Indians that oversees online gambling operations run by the Kahnawake tribe, was not too happy about the report on Ame
Mob Mentality as Poker Community Wants Blood
A 60 Minutes segment on an "insider poker cheating scandal" ended with one of the folks who uncovered the scam suggesting that the same thing may be happening at other online poker rooms.
JohnnyBax Leaves UltimateBet. What Next For Bax?
Readers on twoplustwo.com's forums were surprised to learn that on the heels of a revealing exposé aired on 60 minutes, highly ranked online poker pro, Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy posted t
Win $220,000 With CEREUS Point Race Celebration
First major promo offered through the CEREUS Poker Network invites players to compete for $220,000 in free money
The CEREUS Poker Network is taking its highly publicized bigger and better concept to an extreme. Just two months after UltimateBet and Absolute Poker each launched a $115,000 Points Race, both online poker sites today announced a $220,000 contest set to get underway on December 1st.
Absolute Poker, UltimateBet to Comply With Kentucky State Order
Poker players looking to access their AbsolutePoker.com and UltimateBet.com accounts from the state of Kentucky
Did 60 Minutes Story Help Absolute Poker, Online Poker Rooms?
Maybe websites like Gambling911.com are all too caught up in the online poker scene to really understand the true impact of Sunday evening's 60 Minutes segment pertaining to the much talked about A
Poker Cheating Scandal Raises Questions Regarding Big Name Pros
In a very well written report from our friends at AintLuck.com, the spotlight shines on today's big name poker pros - specifically Phil Ivey.
The question: Is it a conflict of interest for a part-owner in an online poker room the likes of Full Tilt Poker to rack up over $8 million in cash games over an 18 month span there?
AintLuck attempts to answer that question.
Caroline Caz Pal: Michael Phelps New Girlfriend
It's good to be Michael Phelps these days. Aside from getting to swim with the likes of Anderson Cooper as part of a 60 Minutes segment on his post Olympics life, the gold medal record holder has
2008 WSOP Winner Taxing Issue
Poker's newest champ needs a good tax attorney.
Fast.
CBS Was Once Involved In Online Gambling
The following is an editorial piece related to this past weekend's 60 Minutes segment on an Internet poker cheating scandal.
Poker Community Reacts to 60 Minutes Story
The folks at Two Plus Two, a popular posting forum community covering the game of poker, offered their reaction to the 60 Minutes piece that aired Sunday ni
Poker Cheaters Story Airs on 60 Minutes
The much anticipated poker cheaters story aired Sunday night on the most watched news magazine, 60 Minutes. The story was heavily promoted throughout Sunday's NFL games including two marquee late
Industry Disputes 60 Minutes Claim That Online Poker Is Illegal
The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on a highly publicized "insider cheating scandal" (a la a "super user account") already has the online poker community up in arms before
Top NFL Games Mean Strong Ratings for 60 Minutes Poker Story
Sometimes good stories are missed on 60 Minutes as a result of NFL games being played out past the 7 pm EST hour on Fox.
First CEREUS Bad Beat Jackpot Pays New Player $789.827.72
Days after signing up for a new account, an online poker player named Square Route pops sky-high Bad Beat Jackpot
It couldn't be more fitting for a 2-day old poker network. An online Texas Hold'em player, who registered with UltimateBet a handful of days ago, has won over $250,000 playing Texas Hold'em at UltimateBet.com's Bad Beat Jackpot tables.
Wass Poker Forum Challenge Offering Sponsorships, Cash, More
WassPoker has opened preregistration on their next set of Online Forum Challenge events in December!
60 Minutes to Air Absolute Poker Insider Cheating Story Sunday
It's finally here. The much anticipated 60 Minutes segment on insider cheating and online poker. At the center of the investigation, AbsolutePoker.com
Poker Brat Starts His Own Clothing Line
Retailers are no doubt nervous entering this "make or break" holiday season with the economy in complete disarray. But that hasn't stopped poker pro Phil Hellmuth from opening his own c
PartyGaming Profits Continue to Decline
As world economies continue to slide downward, the trend has carried over into the finances of online poker companies as well.
