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Doyle Brunson the Latest to Catch Negreanu Flu

Daniel Negreanu complained earlier this week of flu-like symptoms, and now we have Doyle Brunson sneezing up a stor

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Online Poker Affiliates: William Hill Calls for End to Rakebacks

In a report published to eGaming Review Magazine online Friday, it was noted that the controversy related to online poker affiliate rakebacks has at least

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/10/2009

Poker Funds Seizures: Second Motion to Intervene Filed

Costigan Media, parent company of Gambling911.com, announced early Friday morning its intention to file a second Motion to Intervene in having a seizure warrant unsealed as part of its First Amendm

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2009

Brad Garrett’s Girlfriend Gets Plenty of WSOP Attention

Meet Brad Garrett's girlfriend, Isabella.  Isabella has disavowed the concept of the "bra"," WickedChopsPoker.com points out.  She appeared at the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP)

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Online Poker a Key WORD to Success for Top Rooms

For the last few years Google has dominated search.  Some of us never even considered other less superior search engines.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Online Poker: Cereus and OnGame Duke it Out

The Cereus Network and OnGame Poker have both been going back and forth taking over the coveted number 5 spot of most t

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Phil Hellmuth’s WSOP Entrance Most Talked About Poker Stunt Yet

Phil Hellmuth's grand WSOP entrance at this year's Main Event has become one of the most talked about spectacles in recent memory. And for good reason.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Mobster 'Rifleman' Flemmi takes stand in Boston

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Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Poker Players Alliance Wants Answers

Gambling911.com has learned that legal counsel for the Poker Players Alliance met with Assistant US Attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown following news that $30 million of its members monies had been seized

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Online Sportsbook Bodog to Rate Itself as Part of New Website

Gambling911.com has learned that fledgling online sportsbook Bodog.com plans to launch a website that rates other online sportsbooks. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/09/2009

Jose Canseco Enters Dream Team Poker Event

Perhaps Jose Canseco is trying to take this poker thing a bit more seriously.  It seems that the former baseball star and admitted steroid cheat, who has spent much of his time in

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

More Online Poker Seizures Revealed

Gambling911.com has learned that yet another warrant seizure was issued against a bank in regard to funds associated with online poker's two biggest rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

WSOP Day 2b Concludes With Big Names Busting

With the conclusion of Day 2b of the 2009 World Series of Poker, a few more big names were leaving early:  Most notably our friend Vanessa Rousso and Howard Lederer.  They joined Erick Lindgren,

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/09/2009

PartyGaming Second Quarter Revenue Flat

LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K.-listed gambling group PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) said Thursday that revenue was flat in the second quarter from the previous quarter, following falls in poker and sports bet

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Web Filters in Australia Will Embarrass Government

An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) chief has said the Australian government will "embarrass itself" if it pushes ahead with plans to install a national Interne

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/09/2009

No VIP Treatment for Patrik Antonius

We're pretty sure that Patrik Antonius hasn't gotten much sleep the past few nights thinking about his lost chance at the 2009 World Series of Poker.  It's not that he busted out early.  Patrik A

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2009

Online Casino Strikes Gold With Michael Jackson Tribute Slots

People loved Michael Jackson, as is evident by the nonstop coverage of his untimely death over the past two weeks and the ratings bonanza his memorial service delivered worldwide. 

The folks from Golden Casino, an online casino group that is an offshoot from the notorious Golden Palace, understand marketing better than anyone else in the industry.

This week they released their Michael Jackson tribute slots.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

World Series of Poker Update: Leader Board Wednesday 7 pm

Gambling911.com looks at the top 15 World Series of Poker leader board for Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009.  Remember, we will have updates in our popular Poker section l

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/08/2009

Costigan Media Requests Response by July 16 Re: Poker Funds Seizure

The parent company of Gambling911.com has requested an accelerated briefing schedule in regard to its Motion to Intervene and unseal a seizure warrant related to funds tied to Full Tilt Poker and P

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/08/2009

Online Sportsbook Concerns Arise: DimeLine Sportsbook Stalls

Online sports betting group, DimeLine Sportsbook, is in "slow pay" mode according to numerous posts on the SBR Forum

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

Day 2a of 2009 World Series of Poker Has 630 Survivors

Day 2a is now in the books. 1,476 players walked into the Amazon Room at noon today and only 630 of them survived to walk out again more than 12 hours later.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/08/2009

2009 World Series of Poker Winnings

So what will the 2009 World Series of Poker winnings look like when all is said and done?

Imagine these numbers: 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2009

3rd Circuit Court Ruling on Internet Gambling Will Remain Mystery

Shannon P.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/07/2009

Centrebet Expects Strong Growth in Coming Year

Teresa Ooi, The Australian

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

Sparky Collins Goes All In: Prepares for 2010 WSOP

Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, wanted so badly to take part in the 2009 World Series of Poker, but no one would sponsor him.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

Tennis Pro in Betting Scandal Found Dead

PARIS (Associated Press) - French tennis player, who was recently banned for betting on matches, has died. He was 24.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

Online Gambling: Government Wants to Know Where Bet is Placed

Much like the Jay Cohen trial in 2000, three US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals judges were most interested on Tuesday in where a bet is placed when it comes to online gambling.

The judges heard oral arguments from lawyers representing the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association and the US Department of Justice.  iMEGA is challenging the Constitutionality of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which essentially outlaws most forms of online gambling in the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/07/2009

Internet Gambling Decision to be Announced Shortly

Gambling911.com was on alert Tuesday with an expected announcement related to the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association's challenge in a US Appeals Court to have the Unlawful Int

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/07/2009

WSOP Day 1d Concludes After Much Controversy

The World Series of Poker Day 1d attracted record numbers, much to the chagrin of WSOP officials, who did not have room for the 500 or so extra people who ultimately got shut out, among them big na

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/07/2009

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