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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.

Dan Ott Talks 2017 WSOP Main Event

Dan Ott Talks 2017 WSOP Main Event

Drea from Poker Central catches up with Dan Ott on the sidelines at this year's WSOP Main Event. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/17/2017

Richard Dubini Talks 2017 WSOP Main Event

Richard Dubini Talks 2017 WSOP Main Event

Richard Dubini talks to Melissa about a big double up he had and maintaining his stack from chip lead of Day 1B through Day 6. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/17/2017

Baaaaad Ass: Ben Lamb 4th in Chips, Christian Pham Leads Pack in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Baaaaad Ass: Ben Lamb Killing It in WSOP Main Event

Ben Lamb is proving a point after Phil Hellmuth predicted he would win the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event.  He actually just might do so.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/16/2017

Phil Ivey MIA at WSOP, His Semi-Bluff

Phil Ivey MIA at 2017 WSOP – His Semi-Bluff

TheRinger.com has a great piece on poker icon Phil Ivey, one of the best – if not THE best – players in the game today.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/16/2017

Doug Polk had Good Shot at Deep Run in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Doug Polk had Good Shot at Deep Run in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Almost but in the end Polk failed to cash in this year's Main Event

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/16/2017

Not Baaaaad: Lamb Among 85 Remaining at 2017 WSOP Main Event

Not Baaaaad: Lamb Among 85 Remaining at 2017 WSOP Main Event

Ben Lamb chosen by Phil Hellmuth as the likely 2017 WSOP Main Event winner among top 30 chip leaders Sunday

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/16/2017

Daniel Negreanu and Jeff Gross Have Some Cool News

Daniel Negreanu and Jeff Gross Have Some Cool News

Vlogging all summer throughout the World Series of Poker, Daniel Negreanu and Jeff Gross come together to announce some “cool news”.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2017

Phil Hellmuth Picks Ben Lamb to Win 2017 WSOP Main Event

Phil Hellmuth Picks Ben Lamb to Win 2017 WSOP Main Event

World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth revealed on ESPN2 Saturday afternoon his prediction for the 2017 WSOP Main Event winner.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2017

Maria Ho Hits Israel With Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson?

Maria Ho Hits Israel With Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson?

Casino mogul and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has made no secret of the fact that he despises the idea of legalized online poker in the US.  He’s actually helped to draft legislation that would prohibit individual states from allowing the activity.  All the more reason why it came as quite a shock that poker pro and hostess of the Battle of Malta would reportedly have headed off to Israel with Adelson.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2017

Damian Salas Leads 297 Players in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Damian Salas Leads 297 Players in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Friday's Day 4 in the World Series of Poker found 1,084 players returning, all attempting to move a step closer to this event's $8.15 million first prize.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2017

PKR Players Lifeline by PokerStars

PKR Poker Players Given Lifeline by PokerStars

At the time of its sudden closure, PKR left customers in limbo without any type of recourse for recovering funds.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2017

Daniel Negreanu Day 2 WSOP Main Event Update: Grinding Short Stack Ninja

Daniel Negreanu Day 2 WSOP Main Event Update: Grinding Short Stack Ninja

Negreanu out of this year's WSOP Main Event with one more to take part in

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2017

1084 Return for 2017 WSOP Main Event Friday: The Big Name Survivors

1084 Return for 2017 WSOP Main Event Friday: The Big Name Survivors

1084 players remain after a field of 7,221 entered this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/14/2017

Big Field Filled With Amateurs vs. High Roller Strategy in WSOP Main Event

Big Field Filled With Amateurs vs. High Roller Strategy in WSOP Main Event

PokerNews.com talks to Pratyush Buddiga about the big field filled with amateurs (that being the World Series of Poker Main Event) vs. smaller events with better players.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2017

Negreanu WSOP Main Seat Winner Interviewed in Latest Vid

Negreanu WSOP Main Seat Winner Interviewed in Latest Vid

Richard Dixon has two titles and just over $300,000 in career winnings.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2017

HPT Event #200 is Underway at Golden Gates

HPT Event #200 is Underway at Golden Gates

ere are three starting flights left for players to enter the Main Event at Golden Gates Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2017

WSOP Main Event Recaps for Thursday: Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson Eliminated

WSOP Main Event Recaps for Thursday: Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson Eliminated

Wednesday’s play at the 2017 WSOP Main Event has concluded. Today marks the last day where the first three starting flights were separated

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/13/2017

Hand of the Day - WSOP 2017 Main Event Selbst vs Baumann

Hand of the Day - WSOP 2017 Main Event Selbst vs Baumann

So which one of these two players ultimately got eliminated

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2017

Daniel Negreanu at Feature Table: Not One Player Went Broke

Daniel Negreanu at Feature Table: Not One Player Went Broke

Nobody at Daniel's table went broke for first time that he can remember

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2017

2017 WSOP Main Event Tuesday's Action Wraps Up With Nearly 1100 Remaining

2017 WSOP Main Event Dayab Wraps Up With

Day 2ab of the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event has concluded with around 1,100 players remaining from the 2,219 that began on Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/12/2017

Canada’s Big Brother Champ Kevin Martin in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Canada’s Big Brother Champ Kevin Martin in 2017 WSOP Main Event

Kevin Martin recently won Big Brother Canada and is in Las Vegas to compete for an even bigger prize in the 2017 WSOP Main Event.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2017

Lawmakers Push Sessions Over Online Gambling

Lawmakers Push Sessions Over Online Gambling

Lawmakers ask US AG Sessions to review controversial Department of Justice opinion issued in 2011 related to online gambling

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2017

Dog Plays at 2017 WSOP

Dog Plays at 2017 WSOP

In a world where dogs are barred from playing poker tournaments, one German Shepard refused to lie down and take it.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2017

Doug Polk: I’m in the 2017 WSOP Main Event

Doug Polk: I’m in the 2017 WSOP Main Event

It's that time of year again! I'm in every poker player's favorite event: the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2017

2017 WSOP Main Event is 3rd Largest Ever, Biggest Since 2010

2017 WSOP Main Event is 3rd Largest Ever, Biggest Since 2010

In a sign that poker may be coming back in a big way, organizers at this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event have proclaimed it to be the 3rd largest in history.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/11/2017

PA Budget Becomes Law, Paving Way for Legalized Internet Gambling

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will let a state budget bill become law despite the fact that it is badly out of balance....and includes gambling expansion

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2017

Global Poker Online World Challenge 2017 Features Massive Overlays

Global Poker Online World Challenge 2017 Features Massive Overlays

HighStakesDB.com is reporting that the new kid on the block, Global Poker, has been paying out hefty overlays in their first ever Online World Challenge.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2017

Grinding the short stack with 37 left in the $3K NLH WSOP VLOG DAY 39

Grinding the short stack with 37 left in the $3K NLH WSOP VLOG DAY 39

Negreanu will now prepare for the WSOP Main Event

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2017

APT Main Event: Aik Chuan Crowned Champion

APT Main Event: Aik Chuan Crowned Champion

Aik Chuan has won the Asian Poker Tour Main Event and walks away with just over $14K.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2017

Mike Wattel Earns 2nd WSOP Bracelet with $10K Seven-Card Stud Championship Win

Mike Wattel Earns 2nd WSOP Bracelet with $10K Seven-Card Stud Championship Win

Australian Mike Wattel has earned his second career World Series of Poker bracelet, beating out a small field of 88 and taking home $235,451.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2017

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Mobile vs Desktop Sports Betting: Pros and Cons of Each Platform

Convenience and technology have advanced how people engage with online sports betting. Mobile and desktop platforms both offer core services but come with different strengths and drawbacks based on lifestyle, preferences, and habits. Knowing the trade-offs between the two helps bettors get the most out of their experience, whether they prioritize speed, interface, or control.