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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.
Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player
Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth to Appear on Storage Wars
World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth will be appearing on next week’s episode of the A&E series Storage Wars.
Online Poker in the US Could Resemble Online Horse Betting in the US
California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker
CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”
In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.
“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service. I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide. It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.
Swedish Babes Descending Upon Punta Cana Poker Classic in November
Our eyes and ears at the Punta Cana Poker Classic headquarters have advised G911.co that at least 200 of some of Sweden’s hottest poker players (we’re talking looks and skill) will be on hand at this upcoming November’s mega event featuring a guaranteed $500,000!
The organizers have close ties to the Swedish poker playing community.
Jenny Woo Talks Punta Cana Poker Classic and David Copperfield With Don Best TV
Gambling911.com’s own Jenny Woo will be on hand at this November’s Punta Cana Poker Classic and she talks about it on the latest installment of Don Best TV.
Forget Italy Cash Games: Online Casinos Generating $2.2 Billion Per Year
With Italy now the biggest online poker market in Europe thanks to 24 hour a day cash games, its online casino sector seems to be getting ignored.
Cash Games Italia 150 Milioni di euro: Sit and Go e Tornei non va Bene
Dougherty Gang Held on $1.5 Million Bail Each: Face Extradition to Georgia
PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues
It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.
Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson
Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.
Chicago Bears Long Odds to Win 2012 Super Bowl: Phil Hellmuth Places Bet
Court Won’t Return Seized Domain Names: Says No Hardship Caused
A federal judge has refused to return the domain name of a Spanish company accused of violating copyright law.
Earlier this year US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized the domain name Rojadirecta.org owned by Spanish firm Puerto 80 along with several other Web addresses. Puerto 80 was the only defendant to file a petition in the court, claiming the action was seriously damaging its business.
The judge disagreed, claiming the seizure has caused no significant hardship.
Poker Game Stripper-Turned-Bank-Robber: Proud Redneck Who Loves to Shoot Guys, Wreck Cars
Poker Pro David Williams Makes The List of Famous Foot Fetishists
Spread No-Limit Poker: Dougherty Gang Bank Robber Stripped Naked for Poker Games
An alleged bank robber, Lee Grace Dougherty, reportedly stripped naked for “modeling gigs” at area poker games, according to reports.
David Rheem SCUM Scandal May Give Epic Poker League Black Eye
News that poker pro David Rheem became the Epic Poker League’s first ever Main Event winner might not have been the type of press the fledgling tournament was looking for.
After Russ Hamilton, Jose “Girah” Macedo and Howard Lederer, Rheem might just be the most hated poker player out there right now. In fact, Rheem is making a run to top last week’s most hated, Macedo.
Chino Rheem Wins First Ever Epic Poker League Tournament After Welching Controversy
Chino Rheem, who made it to the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, has won the inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event.
Jenny Woo Talks 2011 WSOP Final Table Odds With DonBest TV
The World Series of Poker 2011 Final Table will take place November 8 through the 13th and our Jenny Woo has details along with the latest odds.
American Gaming Association Spent Over $600K Lobbying for Internet Poker
European Poker Tour Prize Pool Coverup: Players Allegedly Shorted
Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming
The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds.
