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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.

WSOP: Michael Mizrachi, Theo Jorgensen, Matt Affleck Watch

By 8 pm PST we were winding down to 104 players in the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Some big names were still hovering around the top 20 leader board.

Denmark’s Theo Jorgensen has been a regular fixture among the top 10 these past few days. Jorgensen is one of the best known Danes on the circuit today and has amassed nearly $2.2 million in live tournament career wins.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2010

No More P****: Doyle Brunson Backyard Brothel to be Shut Down

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Jul/15/2010

2010 WSOP Update: Johnny Chan Busted

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/15/2010

Breeze Zuckerman Last Woman Standing at 2010 WSOP

Maybe Annette Obrestad was right and girls really do suck at poker.



Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2010

Johnny Chan Back Among Top 10 Chip Leaders at 2010 WSOP

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/15/2010

WSOP Vulture Cam Like the Grim Reaper

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2010

Tom Durrrr Dwan Poker Hall of Fame Nod Nonsense

The nomination of young Tom “Durrrr” Dwan to the Poker Hall of Fame raised many eyebrows in recent days. 

Dwan has had quite an impact on the poker world, mostly over the Internet, but many diehards would argue that he has hardly built up enough of a resume to even be considered for the Poker Hall of Fame. As of 2009, 38 people have been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Fifteen of those people are still living.  At age 23, Dwan wouldn’t seem like the most logical of candidates.  

The Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council agreed.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/14/2010

High Roller Poker Coin Sets Unveiled

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2010

Former WSOP Champs Scotty Nguyen, Johnny Chan Still Going Strong

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2010

2010 WSOP Update: US Players Dominate Leaderboard

 

Among the top 10 chip leaders at the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Wednesday afternoon, 8 were from the United States.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2010

2010 WSOP: Australia’s Best Known Poker Players Out

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jul/13/2010

Players Bid Adios To 2010 WSOP Tuesday

By late afternoon Tuesday a number of big name poker players said "farewell" to the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Who were they?

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/13/2010

UB.com 2010 WSOP Player Update

As the cards are in the air for Day Four of the WSOP Main Event, we have six online qualifiers remaining as follows:

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2010

Doyles Room Pros Move Closer to 2010 WSOP Final Table

The field has been cut down from over 7,000 to 1,203. Some of the world's best professional poker players have seen their dreams crushed.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2010

2010 Poker Hall of Fame Process Underway

With the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event in full swing in the midst of day 4, the time has come for annual consideration for whom will be considered into the 2010 Pok

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2010

2010 WSOP: Johnny Chan Continues Impressive Run

The second biggest WSOP bracelet winner of all time after Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan, continued to hold his own at this year's main event.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/13/2010

WSOP: Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu, Joe Cada Eliminated

Monday evening saw the elimination of three big name poker players at the 2010 WSOP.  Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu and defending champion Joe Cada were all ousted.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/12/2010

Cereus Poker Makes Serious Inroads On PartyPoker, iPoker

Cereus Poker continues to excel just two months after a widely publicized security flaw the company quickly fixed.

This week, Cereus has pushed aside Ongame to become the 5th biggest online poker network globally.  The network is home to both UB.com and Absolute Poker, proud Gambling911.com sponsors.  Smart marketing and excellent branding visibility can be attributed to the company's steady growth.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2010

Johnny Chan Looking To Tie Phil Hellmuth WSOP Bracelets

The excitement was heating up at the 2010 World Series of Poker with noted pro Johnny Chan looking to tie Phil Hellmuth's record number of WSOP bracelets:  11

In 2005, Chan became the first player to win ten World Series of Poker titles, defeating Phil Laak in a Texas hold 'em event. He is currently tied with Doyle Brunson for second place with 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, behind Phil Hellmuth. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002.

At press time Monday evening, Chan was the 6th biggest chip leader in the 2010 WSOP main event. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2010

2010 WSOP Update: Russians, Mizrachi Among Chip Leaders

Heading into Monday evening July 12, 2010, the 2010 WSOP was looking quite impressive. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/12/2010

CTXM and Cake Network Extends Partnership to ComeOn.com

European based iGaming software provider CTXM and poker service Cake Network continue to expand their partnership, with CTXM's online casino software suite and Cake's poker network now laun

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2010

Betfair Joins OnGame Poker Network

OnGame, the world's 6th largest online poker network, has just brought on the largest sports betting exchange, Betfair.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2010

Doyle Brunson in a Better Place Now: Joins Jesus

Suffering from various ailments, the Godfather of Poker, the legend himself, Doyle Brunson has bit the dust, and this might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/11/2010

2010 WSOP Women Among Top 10 Chip Leaders

While it still may be early, the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event featured two ladies among the top 10 chip leaders.  Aside from the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe main event, no wo

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/11/2010

World Series of Poker Players Prep for Long Haul

LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) - When Adam Murphy first played in the World Series of Poker main event two years ago, he got in at the last minute after a strong run playing cash tables in Las Vega

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2010

“Racist” Dan Bilzerian Among Top WSOP Chip Leaders

Joy Miller, who is covering the 2010 World Series of Poker for ESPN, might be in a bit of a pickle should Dan Bilzerian continue to excel.

Faithful readers of the Gambling911.com website might recall that Miller left a vulgarities-laden voice mail for Bilzerian after he published a racial joke on his Twitter page.  She threatened not to cover Bilzerian or any of his fellow VictoryPoker.com teammates until an apology was offered.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/10/2010

Doyle Brunson: “I Love You Phil Hellmuth Anyway”

The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, blasted fellow poker pro Phil Hellmuth this week following the Poker Brat's over-the-top entrance as a Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) fighter.  Hellmuth is known for hi

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/10/2010

Doyle Brunson: “I Love You Phil Hellmuth Anyway”

The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, blasted fellow poker pro Phil Hellmuth this week following the Poker Brat's over-the-top entrance as a Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) fighter.  Hellmuth is known for hi

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/10/2010

Phil Ivey Busts Out Early

One of the biggest names in poker and a 2009 World Series of Poker finalist last year, Phil Ivey, has been eliminated Saturday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/10/2010

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