Poker
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.
Brad Daugherty 1991 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Fails to Sell on eBay
Brad Daugherty attempted to sell his 1991 World Series of Poker main event bracelet on eBay to the highest bidders and received little interest.
Analyst Dismisses Notion that Full Tilt Poker Tried to Bribe Alderney Gambling Commission
Online Poker $25,000 Rake Race is Back by Popular Demand at DoylesRoom
The $25,000 Rake Race at DoylesRoom.ag
Yes it’s back! By popular request, 200 players will fight for a piece of the juicy prize. First prize will receive $4,000, second prize is $2,000 and third prize is $1,500.
Affiliates take note, if any of your August sign ups get to be among the 200 winners, you get 10% of the prizes they receive.
APPT Melbourne Final 2011 Final Table Set
The final table of the APPT Melbourne 2011 is now known with 9 players vying for the grand prize of $330,000.
The number two and number three finishers will each walk off with over $100,000 apiece.
Did Phil Ivey Really Borrow $10 Million From Full Tilt Poker?
In a shocking revelation, Subject Poker has revealed that Phil Ivey borrowed an amazing $10 million from Full Tilt Poker in recent years.
APPT Melbourne Main Event 2011 Updates
After Day 2 of the APPT Melbourne Main Event 2011, sponsored by PokerStars.net, three New Zealanders topped the chip count leaderboard.
Online Poker Fastest Payouts for US Players
Gambling911.com continues to monitor the online poker scene and the fastest payouts for US citizens heading into August 2011.
We reported just the other day that some Americas Cardroom customers were actually in receipt of payouts within three business days, which these days is virtually unheard of. DoylesRoom and sister site True Poker both advertise payouts in under 14 business days.
Poker After Dark 2011 Schedule Revealed: Show Won’t Go Dark For Now
The Full Tilt Poker backing multi-million dollar backing may be gone but Poker After Dark won’t be going black in 2011
Merge Poker Software Upgrade Expected by Summer’s End
Many in the online poker community are anxiously awaiting news on the Merge Poker Network’s huge software upgrade.
Epic Poker League Charity Event Will Help Joplin, Missouri
A charity poker event will be held by the newly formed Epic Poker League to benefit the tornado ravaged town of Joplin, Missouri.
Poker Pro Greg Raymer Defends His Decision to Join Forces with FairPlayUSA
New Online Poker Network Loves US Players: Joins Gambling911 Family
BetOnline.com Poker has joined the Gambling911.com family and they welcome US players.
Man Arrested in Raleigh Poker Game Attempted Robbery: Other Bandit Dead
A Raleigh, North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a poker game in North Raleigh that left one man dead.
Online Poker Promotions and Bonuses for August 2011
Cake Poker, as always this time of the month, has released its online poker promotions and bonus offerings for August 2011.
LSU vs. Oregon College Football Game Ticket to 500K Punta Cana Poker Tourney
Win your way to the 2011 Punta Cana Poker Classic this November by way of an LSU vs. Oregon $20 office square (scroll down to get the latest line on this game)
Buy a $20 office pool square for the LSU vs Oregon NCAAF game on September 3rd to win a Caribbean Vacation valued at over $3,000 - you do the math. More office pools will be offered for major events between now and November, someone will win a Caribbean Vacation. Better get yourself a square now.
First Full Tilt Poker Payout Since Company Shut Down? Postmarked Check 21 July
A Canadian customer of Full Tilt Poker claims he just received a check from the company postmarked and expedited 21 July
FairPlayUSA Incorporates Poker Players, Law Enforcement, Tom Ridge and MGM Funding
Poker: Cash Games Online Italia 24 Ora Propels 888.com to Number 5
Online Poker Payouts for US Customers in Just Two Days?
There has been a lot of talk related to the limited payment processing options available to online poker sites and payouts taking upwards of a month for US players.
Spiderman Star to Appear in Court Over Poker Ponzi Scheme
Spiderman star Toby Maguire is set to appear in a court hearing over an elaborate poker ponzi scheme he took part in.
Epic Poker League Makes Epic Deal With CBS Sports, Discovery Channel
The newly formed Epic Poker League has scored an amazing feat, joining forces with CBS Television and the Discovery Channel. The announcement was made earl Wednesday morning.
The first airing will take place on The Velocity Network, described as an “upscale male lifestyle network” that is slated to take over Discovery’s HD Theatre on October 4, 2011. 13 hours of original Epic Poker League programming will be aired on that cable outlet while an additional seven hours of more riveting re-aired episodes will appear on CBS Sports.
Online Poker Traffic Up 8 Percent
A massive influx of players at PokerStars helped contribute to an 8 percent growth in online poker traffic over this past week.
The world’s biggest room dealt its 65 billionth hand this past weekend and rewarded one lucky customer $68,420 for hitting it.
Watch Those Online Gambling Shares on Wednesday With Full Tilt Poker Still in Limbo
Senator Behind Poker Bill is Deep in Pocket of Tribe
A California state senator has introduced a controversial bill in the state legislature that would legalize and license online poker in the Golden State.
Although online poker anywhere has caused its share of controversy, what makes State Senator Lou Correa's bill especially controversial is a draconian provision in it that would allow the State to confiscate the homes of state residents who use online poker rooms that are not licensed in California.
Alderney Hearing Regarding Full Tilt Poker Adjourns – No Later Than September 15
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission is granting Full Tilt Poker until September 15 to pursue commercial interests according to PokerNews.com.
Full Tilt Poker is claiming they are involved in talks with potential investors.
Alderney Gambling Control Commission Determining Full Tilt Poker Fate
Bodog Brand Will Leave US Market End of Year: Name Change Coming for US Customers
Poker Pro Harry Demetriou Storms out of Full Tilt Poker Hearing
A hearing scheduled for Tuesday to determine the fate of Full Tilt Poker turned into a bit of a fiasco with poker pro Harry Demetriou expressing outrage and storming out.
