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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.

Poker Pro Harry Demetriou Storms out of Full Tilt Poker Hearing

A hearing scheduled for Tuesday to determine the fate of Full Tilt Poker turned into a bit of a fiasco with poker pro Harry Demetriou expressing outrage and storming out.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/26/2011 - 07:10

Full Tilt Poker Attorneys: Do Not Want to Pay Licensing Fees Without Reinstatement

Full Tilt Poker lawyers requested private hearing, media asked to leave, determination to be made if hearing gets postponed to later date

Tuesday’s hearing by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) revealed that Full Tilt Poker owes $250,000 in back licensing fees. The hearing was being conducted to determine if FTP’s license would be reinstated.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/26/2011 - 06:52

Full Tilt Poker Requests Hearing to Reinstate License be Delayed: Held Privately

Full Tilt Poker attorneys were asking for the Alderney Gambling Control Commission to delay a sceduled hearing for today July 26, 2011 to discuss the company's fate.

*USA Players Not Allowed at 888Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/26/2011 - 06:17

If Full Tilt Poker Hoses US Players, Alderney Will Not be Able to Reinstate Full Tilt Poker License

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 21:23

Chris Krafcik Talks Full Tilt Poker, California Poker and the Federal Legislative Front

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 21:01

Top 5 Poker Players of All Time

Charles Joel of Yahoo Sports rated the Top 5 Poker Players of all time.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 18:21

PokerStars Traffic Up Well over 5000 Average From Post-Black Friday Low Point

Since the April 15 indictment of its two co-founders in the United States, PokerStars had continued to storm back even without a US customer base.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 13:14

Canadian Poker Tour 2011: Agenda Announced

The agenda for the Canadian Poker Tour 2011 has been announced by HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc., which operates the Tour.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 12:46

Full Tilt Poker Hearing to be Covered by Quadjacks Around the Clock

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 09:38

PokerStars.com 65-Billionth Hand Celebration Awards $770,000 to Players

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/25/2011 - 09:14

No WOOpie at the WSOP But Jenny Wants Some in Punta Cana: With Doyle Brunson?

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 23:06

UseMyWallet / Quicktender Payouts Begin Arriving

We were skeptical but, to their credit, UseMyWallet / Quicktender payouts began arriving to players in Europe, Canada and the United States.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 22:27

The Odds of Full Tilt Poker Coming Back to Life by Month’s End Still 1 to 8

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 21:58

French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down

The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down. Ce site est fermé.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 16:21

Tom Dwan, Phil Galfond Promise $1 Million Payouts to Full Tilt Poker Customers: Hanukkah 2012

Happy Hanukkah to Full Tilt Poker players, even if you happen not to be Jewish. Hanakkah 2012 is when Team Full Tilt Poker pro Phil Galfond promised to pay back players $1 million out of his own pocket if the company fails to do so itself. Tom Dwan offered a similar promise of payback, though with a more cryptic date of late 2012, which could mean Christmas since Dwan is Catholic.

What were these two smoking when they made such a guarantee?

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 15:29

New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/24/2011 - 14:27

Greek Tragedy: TheGreek.com, PokerWorld, BetJamaica Closing to US Market

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 07/23/2011 - 09:58

Online Poker Tournament Schedule – William Hill

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/23/2011 - 09:17

Phil Gordon Dismissed from Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit

Phil Gordon, a professional poker player named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, has voluntarily been dismissed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 21:07

Punta Cana Poker Classic Super Satellites This Weekend at DoylesRoom

One $3,500 Premium Package guaranteed in the $70+7 Texas Hold’em tournament on Saturday at 6pm ET

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 18:14

Online Poker Cash Games in Italy Provide a Boost to Many Sites

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 18:02

Full Tilt Poker Show The Poker Lounge Unlikely to Air After NonPayment

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 11:18

Lock Poker Signs Chris Moorman and Nicky Evans as LockPRO Army Grows

Lock is thrilled to announce the new additions to their LockPRO ELITE team. Chris "moorman1" Moorman and Nicky "Cod Meharly" Evans.

Submitted by on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 10:44

International Interest in the World Series of Poker Intensifies

One of the most noticeable differences at this year’s World Series of Poker, the increase in international media attention and coverage.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 10:34

Full Tilt Poker Investors Want No Part In US Player Acquisitions: UK, Ireland Assets Only

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 07/22/2011 - 09:48

Full Tilt Poker Screwed Me Website Will Present Online Petition to Alderney

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 07/21/2011 - 22:04

888 Poker May Apply for Nevada Gaming License: Second Quarter Revenues Surge

888 Holdings may consider applying for a Nevada gaming license amidst release of “stellar” 2011 2^nd quarter revenue numbers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/21/2011 - 17:18

Martin Staszko Represents Czech Republic for First Time in WSOP Final

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 07/21/2011 - 11:40

Bookies Offer Long Odds of Full Tilt Poker Opening Back Up July 27

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 07/21/2011 - 10:57

Italian Revenue Agency Cracks Down on Professional Online Poker Players, Local Tax Cheats

The Italian Revenue Agency has reportedly begun cracking down on poker pros who have entered into sponsorship deals.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/21/2011 - 10:39