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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: PIC Club Merge Purge
PIC Club has dissolved its relationship with the Merge Poker Network over the past several days according to numerous reports across the Net. Merge is best known for its "pot-friendly"
Maria Ho: Best Finish Yet on The Amazing Race
A gleeful Maria Ho proclaimed her best finish yet on Sunday night's installment of The Amazing Race. She and fellow poker pro and good buddy Tiffany Michelle finished second in Dubai.
Negreanu: WPT Bellagio New Structure is Just Plain Garbage
The WPT Bellagio and how that Vegas showcase hotel describes its acclaimed event:
Poker Player Who Killed Parents Won’t Get Death Penalty
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty for Ernest Scherer III, now 31, who is accused of killing both his parents. former San Ramon Valley schools trustee Ernest Scherer Jr., 60 and Charlene Abendroth, 57, a longtime Cal State East Bay accounting lecturer, were both found brutally stabbed and beaten to death in their Pleasanton home last year. Both the father and son were well known on the professional poker circuit.
Woo: Man Boobs Get Me Hot and Bothered
Gambling911.com Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo wasn't too thrilled to read Thomas Somach's latest piece about record World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth.
Rand Paul: The Kentucky Positive for Online Gambling
While much of the talk surrounding the Commonwealth of Kentucky within the online gambling sector has dealt with Governor Stephen Beshear's failed attempt to seize some 141 domain names related to
Online Gambling: Personal Details Sold for Quick Cash
In an alleged shocking betrayal of player privacy by gambling companies that includes 888, William Hill and Full Tilt Poker, AustralianGambli
Tom Durrrr Dwan’s 2009 Has Been Full of Action
2009 has been an action packed year for poker pro Tom "Durrrr" Dwan.
Phil Hellmuth Poker Brat Naked in ESPN The Magazine
Just call him the Naked Poker Brat.
Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. naked?
It's the poker world's worst nightmare, and it's come true.
Tom Somach: The Poker Hall of Shame
The Poker Hall of Fame announced last week that Mike Sexton will be its lone inductee for 2009.
Doyle's Twitter Fans Could Win Vegas Trip
DoylesRoom.com has announced a special Twitter Followers freeroll to mark Doyle Brunson's upcoming 100,000 Twitter followers achievement.
Bodog Poker Open IV Schedule
When it comes to online poker tournament series, Full Tilt has its FTOPS and P
Ultimate Bet Raises Stakes in Germany, Czech Republic
Today, UltimateBet ("UB") announced the launch of UltimateBet.de, a dedicated German language information portal that will detail the leading on
Barney Frank Launches Preemptive Strike on UIGEA Rules
As the day to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) rules quickly approaches, Representative Ba
PartyGaming Slumps as Founder Dikshit Sells Stake
Jonathan Browning Reporting...
Season Two Best Damn Poker Show Debuts in Europe
UltimateBet.com today announced that Season Two of "Best Damn Poker Show" will debut in Europe on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on The Poker Channel Europe throughout the run of season, beginn
The Best Poker Player Twitter Page Goes To…
Who is the best poker player on Twitter?
Who makes the most interesting Tweets?
PokerListings Founder Andreas Oscarsson Murder for Hire
Swedish authorities investigating the murder of PokerListings.com founder Andreas Oscarsson are working on the assumption that the incident was a contract killing.
Kentucky Hears Oral Arguments in Online Gambling Case
The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday, October 22nd, will hear oral arguments on the Commonwealth's appeal as part of its ongoing effort to seize the domain names of 141 internet gami
UltimateBet.net Continues UFC Arrangement
UltimateBet.net continues to indulge an appetite for the massively popular world of Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA"), as the leading
Vanessa Rousso: “I am Not the Next Host of High Risk Poker”
Speaking to Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, on Monday, poker pro Vanessa Rousso vehemently denied rumors that she has been chosen to host the Game Show Network's po
Poker News: Pappas Pays Barney Frank $75K
"House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) (also) made out handsomely this summer, bringing in nearly $70,000 from the Managed Funds Association and John Pappas of the Poker Pla
Who Will Host High Stakes Poker?
Following the introduction of the UIGEA, television was chock full of poker on TV. It was not uncommon to be channel surfing to find 3 or more channels showing different poker shows.
Doyle Brunson Inducted Into Athletics Hall of Fame
Doyle Brunson has been recognized as poker's biggest legend and one of the best professionals to ever play the game.
Only Mike Sexton to be Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame
Much has been made of this year's Poker Hall of Fame inductees this past summer but it now appears that only one person will be getting the nod.
Members of The Brunson 10 Finish Strong
DoylesRoom.com is billing The Brunson 10 as the hottest young group of successful online poker tournament and cash game players, but it's the members' live tournament success stories that continue
Online Gambling: UIGEA Bank Final Rule Q&A Submitted
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted into law in 2006. The proposed rule implementing the legislation was published for comment in October 2007.
PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise
LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.
PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.
Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.
Poker’s Top Five Feuds of All Time
Thomas Somach, now a staff writer for the Gambling911.com website, has written for the San Francisco Examiner, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times Syndicate, the Edmonton Journal and th
