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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 Attorneys: Do Not Want to Pay Licensing Fees Without Reinstatement
Full Tilt Poker lawyers requested private hearing, media asked to leave, determination to be made if hearing gets postponed to later date
Tuesday’s hearing by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) revealed that Full Tilt Poker owes $250,000 in back licensing fees. The hearing was being conducted to determine if FTP’s license would be reinstated.
Full Tilt Poker attorneys were requesting a postponement of the hearing and that it be held in private due to “sensitive subject matter that might impede a potential acquisition of the company”.
Full Tilt Poker Requests Hearing to Reinstate License be Delayed: Held Privately
Full Tilt Poker attorneys were asking for the Alderney Gambling Control Commission to delay a sceduled hearing for today July 26, 2011 to discuss the company's fate.
*USA Players Not Allowed at 888Poker
If Full Tilt Poker Hoses US Players, Alderney Will Not be Able to Reinstate Full Tilt Poker License
Chris Krafcik Talks Full Tilt Poker, California Poker and the Federal Legislative Front
Top 5 Poker Players of All Time
Charles Joel of Yahoo Sports rated the Top 5 Poker Players of all time.
PokerStars Traffic Up Well over 5000 Average From Post-Black Friday Low Point
Since the April 15 indictment of its two co-founders in the United States, PokerStars had continued to storm back even without a US customer base.
Canadian Poker Tour 2011: Agenda Announced
The agenda for the Canadian Poker Tour 2011 has been announced by HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc., which operates the Tour.
Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Covered by Quadjacks Around the Clock
PokerStars.com 65-Billionth Hand Celebration Awards $770,000 to Players
No WOOpie at the WSOP But Jenny Wants Some in Punta Cana: With Doyle Brunson?
UseMyWallet / Quicktender Payouts Begin Arriving
We were skeptical but, to their credit, UseMyWallet / Quicktender payouts began arriving to players in Europe, Canada and the United States.
The Odds of Full Tilt Poker Coming Back to Life by Month’s End Still 1 to 8
French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down
The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down. Ce site est fermé.
Tom Dwan, Phil Galfond Promise $1 Million Payouts to Full Tilt Poker Customers: Hanukkah 2012
Happy Hanukkah to Full Tilt Poker players, even if you happen not to be Jewish. Hanakkah 2012 is when Team Full Tilt Poker pro Phil Galfond promised to pay back players $1 million out of his own pocket if the company fails to do so itself. Tom Dwan offered a similar promise of payback, though with a more cryptic date of late 2012, which could mean Christmas since Dwan is Catholic.
What were these two smoking when they made such a guarantee?
New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State
Greek Tragedy: TheGreek.com, PokerWorld, BetJamaica Closing to US Market
Phil Gordon Dismissed from Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit
Phil Gordon, a professional poker player named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, has voluntarily been dismissed.
Punta Cana Poker Classic Super Satellites This Weekend at DoylesRoom
One $3,500 Premium Package guaranteed in the $70+7 Texas Hold’em tournament on Saturday at 6pm ET
Online Poker Cash Games in Italy Provide a Boost to Many Sites
Full Tilt Poker Show The Poker Lounge Unlikely to Air After NonPayment
Lock Poker Signs Chris Moorman and Nicky Evans as LockPRO Army Grows
Lock is thrilled to announce the new additions to their LockPRO ELITE team. Chris "moorman1" Moorman and Nicky "Cod Meharly" Evans.
International Interest in the World Series of Poker Intensifies
One of the most noticeable differences at this year’s World Series of Poker, the increase in international media attention and coverage.
Full Tilt Poker Investors Want No Part In US Player Acquisitions: UK, Ireland Assets Only
Full Tilt Poker Screwed Me Website Will Present Online Petition to Alderney
888 Poker May Apply for Nevada Gaming License: Second Quarter Revenues Surge
888 Holdings may consider applying for a Nevada gaming license amidst release of “stellar” 2011 2nd quarter revenue numbers.
Martin Staszko Represents Czech Republic for First Time in WSOP Final
Bookies Offer Long Odds of Full Tilt Poker Opening Back Up July 27
Italian Revenue Agency Cracks Down on Professional Online Poker Players, Local Tax Cheats
The Italian Revenue Agency has reportedly begun cracking down on poker pros who have entered into sponsorship deals.
Gambling911.com Publisher to be Interviewed on LA Radio Friday re State of Online Gambling
