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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.
Full Tilt Poker Ship Keeps Sinking: Talks With Potential Investors Fall Through
The now defunct online poker company Full Tilt Poker announced on Monday that discussions with potential investors regarding the purchase of assets have fallen through.
WAR at Cake Poker
There is WAR at Cake Poker. Death, dismemberment? Not quite.
Daniel Negreanu New Girlfriend is Krisztina Polgár: Miss Earth Hungary 2008
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu has a new girlfriend and – surprise – she’s not Asian!
High Stakes Poker News: Wladimir 'insyder19' Taschner $109,000 Profit
High stakes online poker player Wladimir 'insyder19' Taschner enjoyed a $109,000 profit on PokerStars following a win at the Omaha tables on Thursday.
A-Rod Spotted at High Stakes Poker Game Last Week: Seen at Mohegan Sun
ParadisePoker.com Adds Greece as Newest Destination
The ParadisePoker.com Tour announced its upcoming schedule with Greece as a new destination.
Merge Poker Network: She’s a Naughty Little Tease
Waiting for the Merge Poker Network to re-enter the US market is like waiting for the fall of Gaddafi at this point, only it’s taking longer.
Poker Accusations Unfair Claims A-Rod
Yankees player Alex Rodriguez, affectionately known as A-Rod, called allegations that he participated in high stakes underground poker games “unfair and inaccurate”.
European Football Team Online Poker Tourneys Pay Cash Even If You Get Knocked Out
David Chino Rheem has Been Placed on Probation by Epic Poker League
In more late Friday breaking news, David Chino Rheem has been placed on probation by the Epic Poker League after becoming that tournament’s first ever winner.
Rheem has been implicated in an online poker cheating scandal.
Rheem, a 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event finalist, is being accused of having scammed fellow poker pro Will Molson for $40,000.
Full Tilt Poker Head of Marketing Resigns Amidst Reports of “Brain Drain”
Morals Clause Aside, Lock Poker May Have Other Legal Remedies in Jose Macedo Case
Michele Bachmann No Pal of Online Gambling: Proud to Have "Crippled" Bill
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who's a candidate for President of the United States, is no friend of the online gambling industry.
Jon Kyl Holds the Cards When it Comes to Legalizing Internet Poker
A 12 member super committee in Washington, D.C. is tasked with determining how to save $1.5 trillion in government expenses over the next 10 years.
Lock Poker Threatens Potential Legal Action Against Jose Macedo
Lock Poker Consultant Eric “Rizen” Lynch announced Thursday that the popular online poker room could pursue legal action against its former pro Jose Macedo.
Second Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Full Tilt Poker
Yet another class action lawsuit has been filed against the now defunct online poker firm Full Tilt Poker.
Two Canadians, Zayn Jetha and Donald Whelan, are the plaintiffs in the latest action, which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York last week.
Poker Pros: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
Some of those poker pros whose money has been frozen in Full Tilt Poker are resorting to cheating and desperation overhauls of bankrolls. Case in point: Daniel Cates.
PartyGaming Bwin Takeover Rumors: Everest Revenue Down 19 Percent
Online poker news for August 19, 2011 has PartyGaming Bwin as a possible takeover target while the online poker network Everest continues to witness a drastic decline in revenues.
Bwin.Party became the world’s largest online gambling company after the two companies merged back in March. Rumors of an entry into the US market have prompted news that Wynn Resorts might be interested in taking over the firm. The UK’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has also been linked to a potential takeover of Bwin.Party.
California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated
The state of California, which just happens to be the 8th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.
Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill
Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.
Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers. Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months.
Lesniak Set to Reintroduce Online Gambling Bill in New Jersey: 13000 Jobs Lost
Says Measure Needed to Protect Casino, Horse-Racing Industries
Company Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Zynga
With the US Justice Department aggressively seizing domain addresses of companies alleged to be involved in patent infringement, Zynga better be careful.
Merge Poker Network Cashouts Now Down to Two Weeks
With talk that the Merge Poker Network is about to re-enter the US market any day now, players have reported average cashouts of approximately two weeks.
Van der Sloot Could be Out of Peru Prison by December
Dutchman Joran van der Sloot could be released from prison come September should the prosecution in Peru fail to file its case against him.
Poker Refugees Service Seeks to Relocate Displaced Pros
We at Gambling911.com love it and there is a need for it after Fail Tilt Poker (errr Full Tilt Poker) shut down to US players April 15.
Eugene Katchalov Sits Atop Poker Player of the Year 2011 Rankings
Poker Pro Dan Cates First Interview Was All a Lie: Granted Second One
Online Gambling News for August 17, 2011: Congress May Okay Web Gambling
G911.co has your online gambling news for August 17, 2011.
