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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.

888: Everything is Great

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/30/2011

Full Tilt Poker Now Being Routed Through Kahnawake

One day after the Alderney Gambling Control Commission pulled Full Tilt Poker’s license, it appears they may have an alternative plan.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/30/2011

2011 World Series of Poker Odds to Win: Negreanu, Antonius Early Favorites

Negs, Antonius and Hansen were among the early favorites to in the 2011 World Series of Poker, each with 80-1 odds

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jun/30/2011

Full Tilt Poker Most Wanted

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/30/2011

Full Tilt Poker Email to Customers re: License Suspension: Dear XYZ, You’re F***ed

What’s more shocking, Full Tilt Poker having their license suspended on Wednesday or Full Tilt Poker actually communicating with their customers?

We’ll take the later.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/29/2011

Launch of DC Online Poker Venture May be Delayed

(Associated Press ) - The District of Columbia Council might delay the launch of the nation's first government-run online gambling venture.

Council member Jack Evans said at a committee hearing Wednesday that the Sept. 8 launch date wouldn't give Washington residents enough opportunity to object if they don't like the idea of local businesses becoming gambling hubs.

"I don't believe there's enough time to notify the residents and get feedback as to whether they want this thing in their neighborhoods," Evans said.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/29/2011

Players Around The World Lost When it Comes to Full Tilt Poker

The searches were endless on Wednesday coming into the Gambling911.com website, all from countries outside the US, all trying to find information on Full Tilt Poker:

 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/29/2011

TMZ.com “Made Up” Jamie Gold Borgata Debt Story

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/29/2011

Is PokerStars Safe? European Players Concerned

The ramifications of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission suspending Full Tilt Poker’s license on Wednesday has led to many Europeans and those around the world asking the question:  Is PokerStars safe?

The short answer to that question would be:  “We really don’t know”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/29/2011

Rich Muny of Poker Players Alliance: “We Want Online Poker Bill Passed in 2011”

Rich Muny of the Poker Players Alliance speaking on Quadjacks.com Tuesday evening said that he is hoping a bill to legalize online poker will become law by the end of 2011.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2011

True Poker Move to .EU Domain Extension

On Tuesday, the True Poker website was in the process of moving to a .EU extension, which stands for “European Union”. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2011

No High Stakes Online Poker in Washington DC

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2011

Industry Source: Full Tilt Poker Funds Indeed Frozen

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2011

Jack Binion Considers Investment in Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/28/2011

Ukraine WSOP Winner Meant No Disrespect With Anthem

Ukraine World Series of Poker winner Arkadiy Tsinis said he meant no disrespect having the Ukrainian National Anthem played following his win, as opposed to the American Anthem. 

The 34-year-old Tsinis, who has lived in Las Veags for 18 years, said he was protesting the US Government’s crackdown on Internet gambling.  Three online poker rooms were indicted on April 15 while two others had their domains seized one month later.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/27/2011

Introducing the Epic Poker League

Federated Sports and Gaming (FS+G) on Monday unveiled its new professional poker league name, calling it the Epic Poker League. 

The newly named Epic Poker League is an exclusive tournament series designed to serve more than 200 of the world’s top live tournament players, as determined by a set of objective, analytically rigorous qualifying criteria. In its first year, the Epic Poker League is staging four $20,000 rake-free Main Events for its members and awarding to its champion a $1,000,000 cash prize.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/27/2011

PokerStars Law Firm Got Bill Clinton Off, Assisted U.S. Supreme Court Judge Elena Kagan

Just how powerful is Skadden Arps, the law firm that is currently representing PokerStars in its money laundering/bank fraud case brought by the US Justice Department?

Skadden enjoys a long list of high profile clients including former US President Bill Clinton and the newly nominated US Supreme Court Judge Elena Kagan along with a Who’s Who of the most powerful corporations in the world.   

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/26/2011

2006 World Series of Poker Winner Jamie Gold Owes Borgata Over $52K

2006 World Series of Poker winner Jamie Gold allegedly owes the Borgata in Atlantic City $52,279.47.  The casino claims that Gold bounced a check there. 

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/26/2011

True Poker Ring Game Traffic Update

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jun/26/2011

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