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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.
Wall Street Traders Go All In For Poker
As poker stars go, Burt Boutin isn't the best known.
European Online Poker Operators Need to Prepare for US Market
The European online poker operators must be prepared to do business in the US market space should it open, perhaps as early as later in 2010.
This was the observation made by the bosses of PKR and PokerStrategy.com this week during an industry conference in London.
James Akinhead Wins PokerStars Poker Million 8
Professional poker player James Akenhead has won the PokerStars 2009 Poker Million 8. His total winnings in live tournmanet play for the year amount to ju
Poker Nordica Pays Out After Long Delay
Gambling911.com first reported of a complaint against Poker Nordica last week, part of the Merge Online Poker Net
PIC Club Poker Posts 9.1 Percent Dividend for Users
The online poker payment platform, PIC Club, has posted a 9.1 percent dividend for users, according to CEO Chuck Kidd.
Mixed Reviews for Poker2Nite Poker Show
This week's episode of the new poker TV show, Poker2Nite, hosted by Pokerroad's Joe Sebok and Scott Huff tackled a variety of topics on this week's episode.
Internet Poker Can Be Subjected to Manipulation Says FBI
By Lorraine Woellert
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Internet-based poker games can be subject to manipulation, a top Federal Bureau of Investigation official said.
"There are several ways to cheat at online poker, none of which are legal," Shawn Henry, assistant director for the FBI's cyber division, wrote in a letter to Representative Spencer Bachus of Alabama.
Online Poker: Isildur1 Identity Still Unknown, Now in the Red
As followers of the online poker world know all too well, Isildur1 has been on the scene for just over a month but he has found himself in th
Online Poker Player Breaks Record for Most Hands in a Day
If a person plays online poker full-time, meaning 6-8 hours a day for 4-5 days a week, they would probably play 50,000 hands in about 3-4 months, depending on
FBI Letter Wrongfully Cites Online Poker Myths
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today challenged statements made during the House Financial Services Com
Online Poker: Double Your Rewards
With December comes thoughts of carefully chosen Christmas presents under the tree, and at UB and Absolute Poker, the all-new ‘Power Hour ‘is all about giving online poker players more of what
Joe Cada Sits Down With Jenny Woo
Hey ya'll! As many of you watched earlier this month, the WSOP came to an end with the youngest player ever to win. Joe Cada had a very good birthday this past month turning 22 after winning 8.
Poker: Jenny Woo Interviews Tony Hachem
In continuation with PokerStars.com Team Australia, I had the chance to sit down with Tony Hachem to see what he's been up to since his brother's WSOP win i
Experts to Discuss Online Gambling Regs Thursday
The House Financial Services Committee on Thursday will discuss legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regulate online gambling within the United States.
Online Poker: Isildur1 Struggles
Perhaps the hottest poker player online, the mysterious Isildur1, hasn't been so hot over the past 24 hours.
What to Buy Your Favorite Poker Pro For Christmas
With the Christmas shopping season underway, you might be wondering what to buy your favorite professional poker player for Christmas.
Poker Nordica The Latest Merge Room Slow Pay
As Gambling911.com first reported a few weeks back, Aced.com, a Merge Poker Network room, was refusing to pay certai
Old Geezers Thwart Poker Tournament Robbery
The Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson, would be proud.
Two Texas senior citizens stopped two young robbers after they ran off with cash from a poker tournament.
Canadian Murder Suspect Sophon Sek Wants His Poker Winnings
Just days before 30-year-old Canadian Sophon Sek was arrested on charges of murder, he had won $364,364 in the British Colombia Poker Championship at the River Rock Casino in Vancouver. Police co
Binions Closing Las Vegas Hotel, Casino Remains
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) The owner of an iconic downtown Las Vegas hotel that hosted the World Series of Poker for 34 years will close the property's hotel rooms, coffee shop and keno operati
Banks Wanted Delay in Online Gambling UIGEA Reqs Too
It wasn't just the online gambling sector and ally Congressman Barney Frank who wanted a delay to implementation of Web gambling prohibition. The banks made a similar request.
Brian Townsend Poker Player of the Week
Brian Townsend is the biggest "mover" among poker players from this past week, as chos
US Government Confirms UIGEA Online Gambling Delay
As first reported by Gambling911.com on Wednesday, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are giving U
BetFred.com Sees UIGEA Delay Good for Euro Online Poker
A 6 month delay of bank regulations associated with the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act passed in October 2006 is a good thing, so say some in the European online poker market.
The new reqs were set to go into effect December 1. Gambling911.com broke the story Wednesday that a settlement had been reached between Congressman Barney Frank and the US Treasury Department to delay the process another 6 months.
Barney Frank to Announced 6 Month Delay in UIGEA
As first reported by Gambling911.com, bank implementations for enforcing the Unlawful Internet
Merge Poker Reportedly Pays Pic Club But No Comment?
Rumors are now circulating that Merge Poker Network has fully settled with PIC Club Poker, an online poker payment platform, following a heated dispute over the past month. The problem: While
Doyle Brunson Book Dazzles
Forget Sarah Palin going rogue.
The hottest new autobiography out this month is from poker legend Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson.
Titled "The Godfather of Poker" and ghost-written by Mike Cochran, the
384-page book tells the life story of one of America's--and the world's--greatest professional poker players.
Thanksgiving Day Doyle Brunson Style
Gambling911.com is celebrating Thanksgiving Day by celebrating The Godfather of Poker, Doyle Brunson.
Online Poker: $125,000 Guaranteed Weekly
Gambling911.com is celebrating this Thanksgiving Day by honoring one of the original Pilgrims: Doyle Brunson. And the Doyle Brunson cam
Online Poker: 6 Month Delay in UIGEA Regulations
Good news for online poker players as Gambling911.com can reveal that the US Treasury Department is expected to delay implementation of regulations that would require banks to stop online poker and
