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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.
Online Poker: Cereus in the Top 5
Cereus Poker, which includes the likes of UltimateBet.com and Absolute Poker have once more broken into the top
Health Insurance for Online Poker Players?
These days everybody is talking about health insurance and how to get the best coverage. For online poker players, obtaining such insurance might be easier than originally thought. So what's th
PartyGaming Claims US Legal Issues Gave It Advantage
PartyGaming's settlement of its US liabilities has given it an advantage over rivals in the consolidation of the online gambling market, according to Jim Ryan, chief executive.
The operator of PartyPoker followed up its $105m (£64.4m) settlement with the US Department of Justice in April with a £72m cash purchase in July of online bingo website Cashcade from Independent News & Media, beating a bid from 888. It paid £12.3m for the World Poker Tour.
Online Poker Funds Will Remain Seized: Judge Throws Out Case
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller in San Diego denied a bid Thursday by lawyers for the company, Account Services Inc., and the Poker Players Alliance to return the money.
On June 2, the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan seized approximately $40 million in funds belonging to Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, the two largest online poker rooms. Some of that money was being transferred through Account Services, Inc.
After filing a motion asking for return of the funds, the US Attorney's Office issued an indictment against Account Services owner Douglas Rennick.
PKR Poker: Affiliates Have Nothing to Fear
PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.
Concerns were raised by affiliates this week, some of them due thousands of pounds from the poker site, after their PKR log in PKR has said affiliates have "nothing to worry about" after not being able to log in to the PKR.com affiliate site or receive payments for more than a week.
PartyGaming First Year Revenues Drop
LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling group PartyGaming (PRTY.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said first-half revenue fell a fifth due to adverse currency movements, competitive pressures and the consume
DoylesRoom Affiliates Adds Top Account Manager to Team
DoylesRoom Affiliates is pleased to announce that Marcela Jarquin is joining DoylesRoom Affiliates as Key Account Manager.
Vanessa Rousso Talks 2009 World Series of Poker With Woo
I just did a quick follow up with Vanessa Rousso to see what's been going on with her after the 2009 World Series of Poker. To no surprise, she seems to be busier than ever as you'll read in my i
Online Gambling Affiliate Programs You Can Count On
Gambling911.com considers itself somewhat unbiased when it comes to the world of online gambling affiliate programs. While it's true we do take ad money, Gambling911 is one of the few media/porta
Tom Durrr Dwan to Join Team Full Tilt Poker?
Howard Lederer speaking on Inside Deal on why Durrrr isn't signed to Full Tilt:
"I'm sure that Full Tilt would love to have him.
Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Races Past $600,000
The Bad Beat Jackpot on the CEREUS network is poised to turn one player's losing hand into a winner, and with the jackpot prize money now topping the $600,000 mark, that's a who
PokerStars - Revision
ISLE OF MAN, UK, AUGUST 26, 2009 - A number of recent commentaries have included estimates about our market share in the US which are significantly wrong.
PKR Poker Affiliates Fear The Worst
I run the media, publicity and portal development company, Media Man
Pokerati Blasts Card Player Magazine’s Jeff Shulman
A little background (or should we say "battleground"?): Jeff Shulman is the President and COO of Card Player Magazine who just happens to have made the Final Nine Table of the 2009 Worl
Doyle Brunson: Why is Bra Singular and Panties Plural?
He just can't get the female body off his mind, and who can blame him. Doyle Brunson, one of the hottest poker players on the circuit today (not to mention the oldest), has women swarming all ove
Ryan Jenkins Suffered From Sex Addiction
The millionaire reality television star accused of murdering his model wife, Ryan Jenkins, apparently suffered from sex addiction.
Over 30 Microgaming Online Poker Skins Liquidated
Online gambling and poker software company, Microgaming, once had a stellar reputation. They are still a respected firm for the most part, but this year has been especially tough on the group beg
PartyGaming to Buy Most of WPT's Assets
PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) has agreed to acquiring nearly all of WPT Enterprises Inc.'s (WPTE) operating assets, ending a buyout deal the operator of the World Poker Tour had with an investment grop
Millionaire Ryan Jenkins Fugitive Reality TV Star Found Dead
Police believed that millionaire reality TV star, Ryan Jenkins, had fled to Canada. Their suspicions were right as Jenkins was found dead of an apparent suicide in a British Columbia hotel room.
Getting Screwed by Full Tilt Poker Player Claims
An individual posting on the Two Plus Two website forum claims that his $1600 in w
Judges Play Poker Too
The Hoover Institution Archives at Stanford recently released a slew of papers kept by the late Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist.
Daniel Negreanu Absolutely Not Friends With Annie Duke
One of the better-known feuds in the world of poker is between Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu and Annie Duke.
Poker Player Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of Parents
OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS) -- A professional poker player was ordered to stand trial Friday on charges that he murdered his parents at their posh country club home.
World Poker Tour Receives Alternative Offer
It seems the World Poker Tour is suddenly a hot commodity.
Michael Phelps to Play at Aruba Poker Classic?
Gambling911.com can reveal that poker pro Phil Hellmuth is working hard behind the scenes to get Olympic gold medalist swimmer and now poker player Michael Phelps to join him at
Phil Hellmuth to Appear on a Bunch of Reality Series
Move over Annie Duke (Celebrity Apprentice), Maria Ho (Amazing Race) and now Daniel Negreanu (The Real World), Phil Hellmuth is about to top all of you it seems.
Daniel Negreanu The Archie Bunker of Poker
The racist remarks made by professional poker player Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu on his blog earlier this month are nothing new, PokerHelper.com
Poker Babe Lacey Jones To Go Nude In Spain Thursday
If you happen to be in Spain and on the beach, you could be lucky enough to spot a nude sun bathing Lacey Jones.
Online Poker: 15 More Chances to Win Challenge
From today (August 19, 2009), Absolute Poker is giving online poker players the chance to cross the line from spectator to competitor to win one of five weekly Sports Legends Challenge prize packag
Model Jasmine Fiore at Poker Party Before Grisly Murder
A reality television millionaire is under investigation following the gruesome murder of model Jasmine Fiore.
The model was found naked and stuffed into a suitcase.
Fiore, 28, was reportedly with Ryan Alexander Jenkins -- a contestant on VH1's "Megan Wants a Millionaire" -- at a poker party in San Diego the night before she vanished. The reality show star was described by cops as a "person of interest."
The 5-foot-7 model had been living in Vegas, where she worked as a stripper. She met Jenkins just days after he was given the boot from the reality show.
