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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.

2010 EPT Barcelona Kicks Off With 263 Players

PokerStars.com EPT Barcelona has kicked off with a total of 263 players playing Day 1a.  The buy-in for this event was €5,300. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/22/2010

“Poker Brat” Phil Hellmuth Meets “Slick Willy”

In the United States, Presidential candidates, as well as those just thinking about running for President, must be wary of with whom they associate.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/20/2010

Ziigmund Loses $3 Million In Last 90 Days Playing Online Poker

The news is not good for Finnish online poker phenom Ziigmund, whose real name is Ilari Sahamies.

Since the start of October, Ziigmund has lost an unprecedented $3 million. 

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Nov/18/2010

Jason Mercier Eliminated From NAPT Los Angeles

Big name poker pro Jason Mercier has been eliminated from the NAPT Los Angeles in 7th place and takes home $84,857.  Five players remained on Wednesday evening.

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/17/2010

Jason Mercier Makes Final Table of NAPT Los Angeles

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/16/2010

Carbon Poker Bad Beat Hits – Making 2 Bad Beats in a Week

Reprinted by permission from AintLuck.com

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/16/2010

eWallet Express Leaving US Market

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/16/2010

NAPT Los Angeles 2010 – Day 3 Results Have 26 Players Remaining

26 out of 701 players were left at the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Los Angeles as of early evening Day 3 (Monday November 15, 2010).  Each were vying for a grand prize of $750,000.

Leading the pack at the 8 pm hour was Micah Raskin, who has 14 cashes in live poker tournaments totaling $647,181.  His biggest win to date came last year at the 500,000 Guaranteed Deep Stack, where he finished 1st and walked off with $320,231.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Nov/15/2010

Peter Eastgate Auctions off WSOP Bracelet

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Nov/15/2010

New WSOP Champ Jonathan Duhamel Talks Trash

Poker's latest celebrity has a message for all his fans:

Do as I say, not as I do!

The hugely hypocritical remarks come from the mouth of newly-crowned World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel, who last week went from obscurity to worldwide celebrity in an instant, when he won the world's most prestigious poker tournament and earned $8.9 million.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/15/2010

NAPT Los Angeles Day 3 Leader Board

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/15/2010

2010 NAPT Los Angeles Leaders Sunday Evening

With a top prize of $725,000, the 2010 NAPT Los Angeles had 171 of 701 players remaining. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/14/2010

Jets vs. Browns Spread Steady -3

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/14/2010

Canadian Peter Cross Wins 2010 Punta Cana Poker Classic

A Canadian has won the 2010 Punta Cana Poker Classic and the nearly $63,000 that came with it.  Peter Cross took home the first place prize Saturday evening. 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Nov/13/2010

2010 North American Poker Tour Los Angeles

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/13/2010

Punta Cana Poker Classic Dwindles Down to 60 Players

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/12/2010

Maria Ho Signs With UB.com

One half of last season’s Amazing Race poker pair, Maria Ho, has become the latest Team UB.com poker pro it was announced late Thursday. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/11/2010

Punta Cana Poker Classic 2010 Kicks Off

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Nov/11/2010

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Instant Cash – Getting Quick Withdrawals from Online Casinos

Ever won big at an online casino only to wait days, or even weeks, to see that money? Nothing kills the thrill of hitting a jackpot faster than watching your withdrawal request sit in pending limbo. In current conditions, players want their winnings now.