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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.

Online Gambling News for August 17, 2011: Congress May Okay Web Gambling

G911.co has your online gambling news for August 17, 2011.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 12:19

Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player

Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 09:54

Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth to Appear on Storage Wars

World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth will be appearing on next week’s episode of the A&E series Storage Wars.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 23:01

Online Poker in the US Could Resemble Online Horse Betting in the US

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 22:38

California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 19:54

888Poker Up 128 Percent, PartyPoker.fr Climbs As Well

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 14:04

CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”

In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 13:46

Swedish Babes Descending Upon Punta Cana Poker Classic in November

Our eyes and ears at the Punta Cana Poker Classic headquarters have advised G911.co that at least 200 of some of Sweden’s hottest poker players (we’re talking looks and skill) will be on hand at this upcoming November’s mega event featuring a guaranteed $500,000!

The organizers have close ties to the Swedish poker playing community.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 12:57

Jenny Woo Talks Punta Cana Poker Classic and David Copperfield With Don Best TV

Gambling911.com’s own Jenny Woo will be on hand at this November’s Punta Cana Poker Classic and she talks about it on the latest installment of Don Best TV.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Tue, 08/16/2011 - 12:32

Harry Reid Wants Online Poker Legalized This Year

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 22:56

Forget Italy Cash Games: Online Casinos Generating $2.2 Billion Per Year

With Italy now the biggest online poker market in Europe thanks to 24 hour a day cash games, its online casino sector seems to be getting ignored.

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 21:53

Cash Games Italia 150 Milioni di euro: Sit and Go e Tornei non va Bene

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 21:28

Dougherty Gang Held on $1.5 Million Bail Each: Face Extradition to Georgia

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 20:50

PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues

It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 13:59

Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson

Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 13:39

Chicago Bears Long Odds to Win 2012 Super Bowl: Phil Hellmuth Places Bet

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 23:36

CNBC: Starved Budgets Result in New Look at Web Gambling

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 23:17

Court Won’t Return Seized Domain Names: Says No Hardship Caused

A federal judge has refused to return the domain name of a Spanish company accused of violating copyright law.

Earlier this year US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized the domain name Rojadirecta.org owned by Spanish firm Puerto 80 along with several other Web addresses. Puerto 80 was the only defendant to file a petition in the court, claiming the action was seriously damaging its business.

The judge disagreed, claiming the seizure has caused no significant hardship.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 22:20

Poker Game Stripper-Turned-Bank-Robber: Proud Redneck Who Loves to Shoot Guys, Wreck Cars

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 21:56

Poker Pro David Williams Makes The List of Famous Foot Fetishists

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 21:34

UKIPT Edinburgh - Fintan Gavin Takes the Title and £61,500

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 18:48

Spread No-Limit Poker: Dougherty Gang Bank Robber Stripped Naked for Poker Games

An alleged bank robber, Lee Grace Dougherty, reportedly stripped naked for “modeling gigs” at area poker games, according to reports.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 11:20

David Rheem SCUM Scandal May Give Epic Poker League Black Eye

News that poker pro David Rheem became the Epic Poker League’s first ever Main Event winner might not have been the type of press the fledgling tournament was looking for.

After Russ Hamilton, Jose “Girah” Macedo and Howard Lederer, Rheem might just be the most hated poker player out there right now. In fact, Rheem is making a run to top last week’s most hated, Macedo.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 10:51

Online Poker $25,000 Points Race Continues at DoylesRoom

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 10:03

Top 10 Gambling Nations: By Gaming Losses

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 08/13/2011 - 20:13

Chino Rheem Wins First Ever Epic Poker League Tournament After Welching Controversy

Chino Rheem, who made it to the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, has won the inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sat, 08/13/2011 - 13:29

Jenny Woo Talks 2011 WSOP Final Table Odds With DonBest TV

The World Series of Poker 2011 Final Table will take place November 8 through the 13^th and our Jenny Woo has details along with the latest odds.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/12/2011 - 17:37

American Gaming Association Spent Over $600K Lobbying for Internet Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:54

European Poker Tour Prize Pool Coverup: Players Allegedly Shorted

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:26

Leo Margets Joins the Lock Poker Team

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:55