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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 World Series of Poker Main Event Will Pay $9 Million Plus
The 2010 World Series of Poker main event will pay the second biggest prize ever. $9 million will go to whomever wins the event, the final to be played out in November. All of those whom will b
DoylesRoom.com Pros Show Strength in WSOP Main Event
The Brunson 10 and several DoylesRoom.com players sail through to Day 2 of World Series of Poker Main Event
Las Vegas, Nevada - July 8, 2010 - DoylesRoom.com pros have together won over $2 million at the 2010 World Series of Poker and it turns out they're just getting started. With the fourth flight of Day 1 underway, The Brunson 10 and DoylesRoom.com pros are continuing to demonstrate that the DoylesRoom team is one to fear.
Phil Hellmuth Knocked Out of WSOP First Day
The world record holder for more World Series of Poker bracelets was knocked out of the main event in just a matter of hours.
Tom Dwan Gone? Stands to Lose Millions in Prop Bets
One of the biggest names in online poker, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, was dangerously close to being eliminated from the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event Wednesday evening. Dwan was
David Williams, Daniel Negreanu Make Strong Start at 2010 WSOP
PokerStars newest pro David Williams ranked among the top 5 chip leaders during Day 3 play of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event.
Williams Tweeted earlier in the day:
Poker News: Peter Eastgate Retires… For Now
The 2008 World Series of Poker champion Peter Eastgate is retiring from the world of poker according to the Associated Press.
"I was bored of the game, lacking motivation, did not need the money any more so saw no point in continuing," Peter Eastgate told The Associated Press in a Facebook message on Wednesday. "In case I return, it will be because I need an income again or because I am bored doing nothing."
Eastgate told the AP he has no immediate plans and isn't sure what he will do next.
Ante Up for Africa Poker Event Results
Amidst all the hustle and bustle at the Rio Hotel and Casino, site of this year's World Series of Poker, the chaos was interrupted by orchestrated acts of kindness at this year's Ante Up for Africa
Spy Games: Anna Chapman Sex Photos Released by Ex-Hubby
It was a shocking betrayal, says Anna Chapman through her attorney upon learning that ex Alex released private nude photos of her to the British tabloid
2010 WSOP Update: Bride of Chucky Expunged
One of the most famous female players, Jennifer Tilly, found herself out of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event quite early in Day 2.
2010 WSOP Update: Jamie Gold Eliminated First Day
The biggest World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event cash winner ever, Jamie Gold, is already out of this year's WSOP. It only took a matter of hours.
Shannon Elizabeth Signs with Carbon Poker
Yesterday, Monday, July 5th, the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event got underway with the first of 4 day 1's.
Amazing Race Star Maria Ho, Michael Mizrachi On Top of WSOP
One half of CBS's The Amazing Race poker pair, Maria Ho, was among the top 10 leaders in Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event kickoff.
Texas HoldEm Poker Facebook Game Gains 100,000 New Players
While Facebook's most popular games are continuing to shed users -- likely due to changes the social network made last March to restrict application notification spam, according to
2008 WSOP Finalist, Former Burglar David Chino Rheem Out
David "Chino" Rheem was one of the first to go at this year's World Series of Poker main event following another notable name, Greg Raymer.
Doyle Brunson vs. Daniel Negreanu … Minus Doyle
Doyle Brunson and Daniel Negreanu have formed teams to bet on at this year's World Series of Poker. Brunson is conspicuously absent from his team as he explains....
Gay Poker Players: Jenny Woo Sets The Record Straight
With the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event now underway, it's time to count down the top 10 gay poker players.
Honorary WSOP starter Greg "Fossilman" Raymer Busted
The 2010 WSOP main event honorary starter Greg "Fossilman" Raymer busted out in under 90 minutes. The odds of that happening had to be pretty slim, like getting hit by lightning we at G
World Series of Poker 10 Biggest Winners of All Time
With the 2010 World Series of Poker main event about to get underway, Gambling911.com looks at the WSOP top 10 moneymakers of all time.
In the top position is the 2006 World Series of Poker winner, Jamie Gold, who walked off with a whopping $12, 068,751 in what was the peak year for the main event before online poker prohibition came into effect later that year, making it more difficult for players to access Internet poker rooms via their credit cards. Additionally, post-Gold, online players found it more difficult to qualify as there were fewer rooms and more restrictions.
Daniel Kelly, Not Van der Sloot Twin, Becomes Brunson Elite
Daniel Kelly won over a million dollars at the $25,000 six-handed no-limit hold 'em event at this year's World Series of Poker and that qualified him to become part of the
World Series of Poker Attendance Up Slightly
Attendance at this year's World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has climbed slightly, up from 60,875 players registered for 57 events last year to 63,706 this year. These numbers were not final as t
2010 World Series of Poker Odds To Win
The following 2010 World Series of Poker odds to win were available at Sportsbetting.com<
Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Talks iPhone App With Woo
Jenny Woo here to bring you an update interview with powerhouse poker pro Vanessa Rousso.
Doyle Brunson’s Official 2010 WSOP Party in Vegas
Doyle Brunson, The Brunson 10 and the industry's top pros will let loose at the Wynn before WSOP Main Event
Team UB.com’s Tiffany Michelle will Host Poker Tournament
UB and PokerPlayersUnite.org join forces to support Crystal King on her road to recovery, and poker players can help Crystal and her young family with a small outlay of $10.
David Williams Lands Feet First At PokerStars
The largest online poker room in the world, PokerStars.com, has waited for the 2010 Worlds Series of Poker to make its grand announcement that David William
Jetbull Joins Cake Poker Network
Top European multi-channel online gaming site Jetbull.com has joined the Cake Network to provide poker service to their players.
Jetbull are noted for their spokesperson - former Formula 1 star, David Couthard, a winner of 13 Grand Prix races and a resident of Monaco, famous for its race track and Casino. With a cool head, steady nerves, and a willingness to take calculated risks with the chance of high rewards Couthard is a perfect brand ambassador.
Joran van der Sloot Indicted by US Government
Joran van der Sloot on Wednesday was indicted by US grand jury on charges of wire fraud and extortion.
Anna Chapman: The Russian Spy Who Loved Online Poker
Shocking details of the alleged Russian spy Anna Chapman have surfaced suggesting that she had an ambition to launch an online poker website
Anna Chapman, the woman dubbed "femme fatale" as part of an alleged spy ring, once wanted to start her own online poker room according to reports that surfaced on Wednesday. The striking redhead and self-styled entrepreneur also dabbled in real estate and mused on her Facebook page, "if you can dream, you can become it."
Best Friends Capture WSOP Bracelets in Back to Back Days
Following his first ever World Series of Poker win, poker pro Chris Bell said,
California Online Poker Bill Fails: PartyGaming Falls
PartyGaming shares fell by 3 percent as California delays a much hyped online poker bill
