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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.

Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming

The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 22:07

Daniel Negreanu: Epic Poker League Will be Epic Failure

Never afraid to speak his mind, poker pro Daniel Negreanu has spoken out against the newly formed “pro-only invitational” Epic Poker League.

Negreanu has decided to sit out the newborn event and it is no secret that he and Epic Commissioner Annie Duke have little love for one another. A few months back, he referred to Duke as a “f***ing c***”.

Negreanu wrote on his blog:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 21:20

Online Poker News – August 11

Here is the latest online poker news for August 11, 2011, everything in briefs.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 15:15

Finland High Roller Poker Titles go to Sami Kelopuro and Jens Kyllönen

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:56

Haseeb Qureshi Responds Following Cheating Scandal

After CardRunners.com released talented poker coach Haseeb Qureshi from his duties this week, Qureshi took to his blog to explain his transgressions.

The poker instructor was found to be using the account of a notorious cheat, Jose “Girah” Macedo as was pro Daniel “jungleman12” Cates. Macedo admitted to cheating players out of a five-figure amount from his Lock Poker account (Lock has since locked it and booted Macedo).

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:33

Online Poker Ban: Where The Pros Are Heading Now

With Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com out of the US market, hundreds – perhaps thousands – of poker pros have been left homeless.

What to do?

Pack up and move elsewhere, whether it be Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean or Europe, just as long as it’s not the USA. The online poker sites left catering to US players are almost entirely recreational-based (DoylesRoom, Cake Poker, BetOnline, Bodog, Everleaf, and, it appears, Merge is re-entering the fray).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:14

PartyPoker Oktoberfest Rake Race Promotion Should Move Online Poker Room Back to Number 2

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Wed, 08/10/2011 - 21:24

Merge Poker, Sportsbook.com Begin Accepting New US Players Again

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/10/2011 - 18:54

CardRunners Gives Haseeb Qureshi The Boot

CardRunners.com, the popular poker training website, has decided to give instructor Haseeb Qureshi his walking papers.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/10/2011 - 13:45

Ben Lamb, Eugene Katchalov Still Hot at Epic Poker League Day 1

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:39

MLB to Meet With A-Rod Over Poker Allegations

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 08/10/2011 - 09:42

Mental Health Specialist: Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo is a Pathological Lying Sociopath

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 08/09/2011 - 23:29

Is The UK to Segregate Online Poker Player Pool

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/09/2011 - 15:47

Bookmaker Online Poker Free Cash Promos, Freeroll Friday’s and Punta Cana

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Tue, 08/09/2011 - 13:41

European Internet Gambling Firms Will Attend Retreat With Vegas Execs, Tribes

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/09/2011 - 09:58

iPoker Overtakes PartyPoker in World Traffic Rankings: First Time in Second Place

For the first time in its history, the iPoker Network has landed in the second place spot of the world’s most trafficked online poker rooms.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 23:56

Booze Binges Out, Poker Nights in for Scottish Football Association

The Scottish Football Association believes that its poker nights at the Mar Hall hotel have contributed to an increased morale amongst the team.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 23:17

Poker Player, Coach Jade Lane Talks War and Black Friday

Jenny Woo had the opportunity to interview an American hero and poker player and coach, Jade Lane.

Backstory

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 21:10

America’s Cup of Poker Countries Advance: Venezuela, Canada, Brazil and Mexico

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

Fall Deficit Deal Could Provide Forum for Internet Poker Advocates in US

Supporters of legalizing Internet poker are hopeful that a fall deficit deal could provide the perfect forum for their efforts.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 15:48

I. Nelson Rose: “If Washington DC Online Poker Works, Other States Will Follow”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 15:14

Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Listed Among “Most Punchable” Athletes

The Bleacher Report has listed poker pro Phil Hellmuth (aka “The Poker Brat”) among its list of “Most Punchable” Athletes.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 12:35

EPT Season 8 London Festival of Poker Schedule Announced

The EPT Season 8 London Festival of Poker schedule has been announced by sponsor PokerStars.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 12:08

Portuguese Poker Protigy Jose “Girah Macedo Gets Busted Again: Dropped by Lock Poker

Over this past weekend, Gambling911.com noticed an influx of searches pertaining to Portuguese poker prodigy Jose “Girah Macedo”, and now we know why.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:38

The Party’s Over: Tournament Rake Returns at PartyPoker

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 08/07/2011 - 23:35

Full Tilt Poker Pays Licensing Fee to Alderney Gambling Control Commission

WickedChopsPoker.com is reporting that troubled online poker firm Full Tilt Poker has paid the $450,000 owed to the licensing agency Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/07/2011 - 21:58

A-Rod Not Banned From Baseball Over Poker Allegations

Major League Baseball has decided it will not ban Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) from the league following allegations he participated in underground high stakes poker games.

A-Rod has been linked to games tied to an elaborate ponzi scheme. Spiderman actor Toby Maguire has been sued by investors for his participation.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 08/07/2011 - 21:39

Alex Komaromi Wins LAPT Punta del Este Main Event

Submitted by on, Sun, 08/07/2011 - 18:02

Poker Pro Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Gets Breeders Cup Sponsorship

Last year’s World Series of Poker finalist Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has received a Breeders Cup sponsorship.

Mizrachi, who just last year was in such dire financial straits he lost two homes to foreclosure and owed a few hundred thousand in back taxes, is the youngest poker player on the top 10 all time money list. To date, he has won more than $11 million in live poker tournaments. Mizrachi won a few million dollars at last year’s WSOP in multiple events including his top nine finish in the main event.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 08/06/2011 - 21:13

Uruguay Takes Center Stage Again, This Time at LAPT Punta Del Este Final Table

Alex Gustavo Komalomi from Uruguay led the way at the LAPT Punta Del Este Final Table, placing that South American nation in the spotlight once again.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 08/06/2011 - 19:58