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.

Online Poker Bill Approved in Nevada

(Associated Press) - Lawmakers on the Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee have approved Internet poker bill AB258, sending it to a floor vote.

Submitted by Guest on, May/25/2011

Fake Online Gambling Payment Processing Company Shuts Down

A company set up for the primary purpose of going after online gambling websites for violating US law has now shut its doors, but not before leaving a message on its website.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/24/2011

DoylesRoom.com is now DoylesRoom.ag

Submitted by Guest on, May/24/2011

Merge Poker Blocking Four States Plus District of Columbia

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/24/2011

Bodog, Bookmaker Initiate Domain Change Strategy

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/24/2011

Feds Seize More Online Gambling Websites

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/23/2011

Lock Poker Rakeback

Submitted by Guest on, May/23/2011

Patrik Antonius 2011 Wild Rollercoaster Ride Continues With $792K Win

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, May/22/2011

PKR Poker Rakeback

Submitted by Ace King on, May/22/2011

Cake Poker Rakeback

Submitted by Ace King on, May/22/2011

More Online Gambling Indictments Inevitable

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/22/2011

Poker Pro Ernie Scherer III Sentenced to Life for Murder of Parents

Poker pro Ernie Scherer III has received a life sentence for the murder of his parents, 60-year-old Ernest Scherer Jr. and 57-year-old Charlene Abendroth. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/21/2011

Las Vegas Poker Rooms Reviews by Daniel Negreanu

Submitted by Ace King on, May/20/2011

Hopeful Signs from Full Tilt Poker: Rakeback Begins Hitting US Player Accounts

In some good news, rakeback began showing up in the accounts of Full Tilt Poker US customers Friday morning. 

Still, the company is yet to begin paying out these customers.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/20/2011

Nevada Online Poker Bill Unanimously Approved

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/20/2011

Fallout From Costa Rica Raids Continues

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/19/2011

Bellagio World Poker Tour World Championship Final Table (2010)

Bellagio World Poker Tour World Championship final table (2010) has two familiar names leading, Galen Hall and Scott Seiver.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/19/2011

Lock Poker Signs on Two New Pros

Lock Poker has signed on two new pros and four more are expected to come on board next week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2011

QuickTender / UseMyWallet Funds Not Going Through in US

QuickTender / UseMyWallet has stopped sending funds to US players. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/18/2011

California Wants Online Poker Legalized Now

California Senator Lou Correa has amended his California bill SB40 in an effort to legalize online poker in the state before federal legislation is passed.

Correa has marked his bill with an “urgency category”, resulting in the bill remaining active to progress at this year’s legislative phase without having to beat committee deadlines.

The only thing needed, a signature from Democratic California Governor Jerry Brown.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2011

Breaking News

Circa Rumors Escalate

Derek Stevens, owner of the famed Circa Casino and Sportsbook in Las Vegas, had many folks talking Monday morning following a recent post.