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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.

Clonie Gowen Full Tilt Poker Lawsuit Again Falls Short

Female professional poker player, Clonie Gowen's widely publicized lawsuit recently hit anot

Submitted by on, Mon, 10/26/2009 - 13:16

Online Poker: PIC Club Merge Purge

PIC Club has dissolved its relationship with the Merge Poker Network over the past several days according to numerous reports across the Net. Merge is best known for its "pot-friendly"

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:29

Maria Ho: Best Finish Yet on The Amazing Race

A gleeful Maria Ho proclaimed her best finish yet on Sunday night's installment of The Amazing Race. She and fellow poker pro and good buddy Tiffany Michelle finished second in Dubai.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:09

Negreanu: WPT Bellagio New Structure is Just Plain Garbage

The WPT Bellagio and how that Vegas showcase hotel describes its acclaimed event:

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/26/2009 - 01:05

Poker Player Who Killed Parents Won’t Get Death Penalty

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty for Ernest Scherer III, now 31, who is accused of killing both his parents. former San Ramon Valley schools trustee Ernest Scherer Jr., 60 and Charlene Abendroth, 57, a longtime Cal State East Bay accounting lecturer, were both found brutally stabbed and beaten to death in their Pleasanton home last year. Both the father and son were well known on the professional poker circuit.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 10/26/2009 - 00:06

Woo: Man Boobs Get Me Hot and Bothered

Gambling911.com Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo wasn't too thrilled to read Thomas Somach's latest piece about record World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth.

Submitted by on, Sun, 10/25/2009 - 23:24

Rand Paul: The Kentucky Positive for Online Gambling

While much of the talk surrounding the Commonwealth of Kentucky within the online gambling sector has dealt with Governor Stephen Beshear's failed attempt to seize some 141 domain names related to

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 10/25/2009 - 20:06

Online Gambling: Personal Details Sold for Quick Cash

In an alleged shocking betrayal of player privacy by gambling companies that includes 888, William Hill and Full Tilt Poker, AustralianGambli

Submitted by on, Sat, 10/24/2009 - 13:42

Tom Durrrr Dwan’s 2009 Has Been Full of Action

2009 has been an action packed year for poker pro Tom "Durrrr" Dwan.

Submitted by on, Fri, 10/23/2009 - 13:20

Phil Hellmuth Poker Brat Naked in ESPN The Magazine

Just call him the Naked Poker Brat.

Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. naked?

It's the poker world's worst nightmare, and it's come true.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 10/23/2009 - 01:24

Kentucky Supreme Court Hears Online Gambling Case

FRANKFORT, Ky.

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/22/2009 - 19:57

Tom Somach: The Poker Hall of Shame

The Poker Hall of Fame announced last week that Mike Sexton will be its lone inductee for 2009.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 22:35

Doyle's Twitter Fans Could Win Vegas Trip

DoylesRoom.com has announced a special Twitter Followers freeroll to mark Doyle Brunson's upcoming 100,000 Twitter followers achievement.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 17:09

Bodog Poker Open IV Schedule

When it comes to online poker tournament series, Full Tilt has its FTOPS and P

Submitted by on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 11:32

Ultimate Bet Raises Stakes in Germany, Czech Republic

Today, UltimateBet ("UB") announced the launch of UltimateBet.de, a dedicated German language information portal that will detail the leading on

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 10/21/2009 - 11:07

Barney Frank Launches Preemptive Strike on UIGEA Rules

As the day to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) rules quickly approaches, Representative Ba

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 21:49

PartyGaming Slumps as Founder Dikshit Sells Stake

Jonathan Browning Reporting...

Submitted by on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 14:02

Season Two Best Damn Poker Show Debuts in Europe

UltimateBet.com today announced that Season Two of "Best Damn Poker Show" will debut in Europe on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on The Poker Channel Europe throughout the run of season, beginn

Submitted by Payton on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 12:14

The Best Poker Player Twitter Page Goes To…

Who is the best poker player on Twitter?

Who makes the most interesting Tweets?

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 10/20/2009 - 04:40

PokerListings Founder Andreas Oscarsson Murder for Hire

Swedish authorities investigating the murder of PokerListings.com founder Andreas Oscarsson are working on the assumption that the incident was a contract killing.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 20:25

Kentucky Hears Oral Arguments in Online Gambling Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday, October 22^nd, will hear oral arguments on the Commonwealth's appeal as part of its ongoing effort to seize the domain names of 141 internet gami

Submitted by on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 16:09

UltimateBet.net Continues UFC Arrangement

UltimateBet.net continues to indulge an appetite for the massively popular world of Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA"), as the leading

Submitted by on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 15:58

Vanessa Rousso: “I am Not the Next Host of High Risk Poker”

Speaking to Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, on Monday, poker pro Vanessa Rousso vehemently denied rumors that she has been chosen to host the Game Show Network's po

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:51

Poker News: Pappas Pays Barney Frank $75K

"House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) (also) made out handsomely this summer, bringing in nearly $70,000 from the Managed Funds Association and John Pappas of the Poker Pla

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:28

Who Will Host High Stakes Poker?

Following the introduction of the UIGEA, television was chock full of poker on TV. It was not uncommon to be channel surfing to find 3 or more channels showing different poker shows.

Submitted by on, Sat, 10/17/2009 - 22:11

Doyle Brunson Inducted Into Athletics Hall of Fame

Doyle Brunson has been recognized as poker's biggest legend and one of the best professionals to ever play the game.

Submitted by on, Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:58

Only Mike Sexton to be Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame

Much has been made of this year's Poker Hall of Fame inductees this past summer but it now appears that only one person will be getting the nod.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 22:12

Members of The Brunson 10 Finish Strong

DoylesRoom.com is billing The Brunson 10 as the hottest young group of successful online poker tournament and cash game players, but it's the members' live tournament success stories that continue

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 21:54

Online Gambling: UIGEA Bank Final Rule Q&A Submitted

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted into law in 2006. The proposed rule implementing the legislation was published for comment in October 2007.

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:15

PartyGaming Confident About 3rd Quarter Revenue Rise

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Online gambling firm PartyGaming (PRTY.L) said on Thursday it was confident about its full-year prospects, having made a strong start to the fourth quarter.

PartyGaming said its total revenue rose 11 percent to $112.7 million in the third quarter from the previous quarter, despite it normally being a weak period for the industry as players take their summer holidays.

Casino revenue climbed 2 percent to $49.2 million.

Submitted by on, Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:04