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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.

Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer Named in Civil Complaint re to Full Tilt Poker

The US Feds announced on Tuesday that Team Full Tilt Poker pros Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer have been named as defendants in a civil suit filed by the US Justice Department.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:53

Breaking - US Attorney’s Office: Full Tilt Poker a Giant Ponzi Scheme

The US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York has called Full Tilt Poker a ponzi scheme.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:21

Full Tilt Poker, Alderney Gambling Control Commission Meetings Continue

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:31

PokerStars to Develop its Own Version of Full Tilt Poker’s Rush Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:54

Cyber Criminals Targeting BitCoin

The web currency Bitcoin has come under increasing attacks from cyber thieves.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 22:27

Online Poker Rooms See Declines: Merge Poker Sees Gains

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 22:04

Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 21:47

Doyle Brunson to Jenny Woo: Congrats on Pregnancy, No Hanky Panky in Punta Cana

Doyle Brunson was thrilled to learn that Gambling911.com’s Jenny Woo is pregnant but warned: “Be careful in Punta Cana”.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 21:09

Poker Player of the Year Rankings 2011: Eugene Katchalov

The Poker Player of the Year rankings for 2011 have Eugene Katchalov on top at Bluff Magazine and coming in at number 3 this week at Card Player.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 20:48

Borgata Poker Open 2011 End of Day 1a Chip Leaders Include Vanessa Selbst

The Borgata Poker Open 2011 could reach up to 1400 registrants. 460 entered the $3,500 buy-in event during Day 1a.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 20:08

No Word on Full Tilt Poker Status Yet

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 14:58

Doyle Brunson to Play in EPT London 2011

Doyle Brunson announced on his Twitter page this past weekend that he will be playing in the upcoming EPT London tournament.

EPT is in London. I've got other business there but will play in the ME. Then maybe to France, still undecided about WSOPE.", Brunson tweeted.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 10:45

Full Tilt Family Affair: Scott Lederer Ran Full Tilt Poker Store

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 09/19/2011 - 10:24

Full Tilt Poker Fate to be Determined Monday

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 09/18/2011 - 20:18

Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 Final Table Determined

The Partouche Poker Tour Cannes 2011 final table has been set with Great Britain’s Sam Trickett leading the way.

Play will resume on November 12.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sun, 09/18/2011 - 12:23

Massachusetts Wants Online Poker: Boston Globe Explains Why

The state of Massachusetts is the latest to seriously consider legalizing online poker.

In a piece published Friday afternoon in the Boston Globe, Charles Nesson, a law professor at Harvard and founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, explained why Internet poker should be permitted in the state.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sat, 09/17/2011 - 19:43

Online Poker Player Pops $552,075 Jackpot at DoylesRoom

Submitted by on, Fri, 09/16/2011 - 19:42

The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event to be Held in December

Poker’s got a new face: The Manny Pacquiao World Poker Event is coming and, judging by the popularity of this amazing fighter, this tournament should be a smashing success.

The event will take place December 7-12, 2011 at the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Asia Poker Sports Club in Malate, Philippines. The tournament will become an official Asian Poker Tour Accredited Event.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 09/16/2011 - 14:15

Lock Poker Recognized by Malta Government as an Intermediary of Alfard Malta Ltd

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:03

Registered Sex Offender Michael Divita Creeps Out Hardended Listeners of Quadjacks

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/15/2011 - 21:46

Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet

U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 09/15/2011 - 21:13

Doyle Brunson Favored Among the Online Poker Black Friday Baby Names

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/15/2011 - 21:03

Former FBI Director Joins Grassroots Effort to Legalize Online Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:03

Steve Martin Responds to Michael J. Divita Claims he Did Not Voluntarily Leave Epic Poker Tourney

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 23:21

Michael Divita Denies Child Molestation Accusations: Listeners React

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 22:26

Full Tilt Poker to Cut 250 Jobs

Full Tilt Poker was expected to cut 250 jobs in its home base of Dublin, Ireland.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 21:55

Eastern District of PA US Attorney’s Office Likely to Nail Processor by Year’s End

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 19:16

Harry Reid: “Online Poker Would Create Jobs, And Lots of Jobs”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held his inaugural Twitter Town Hall and, not surprisingly, many of the questions asked surround the subject of jobs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 18:37

Registered “Sex Offender” Michael J. DiVita Denies Voluntary Withdraw from Epic Poker League

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 14:42

Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Held in Private

The Alderney Gaming Control Commission announced on Wednesday that its September 19 hearing related to Full Tilt Poker will be held in private.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:12