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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.

Financial Crisis Not Affecting Poker Pro Shannon Shorr

With all this doom and gloom Gambling911.com has been reporting about poker pros in dire straits due to the financial crisis, it's good to see that young ‘em Shannon Shorr may be taking some time

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 02/05/2009 - 08:49

Full Tilt Poker Places Itself in Compromising Position

Clonie Gowen filed an amended complaint against Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, its related companies, CEO Raymond Bitar and 13 big name poker players who are part of

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/05/2009 - 00:42

Poker Knockdown: Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Is On

The boxing match between Danish poker pros Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen and Theo "Thunder Punch" Jorgensen is on, and it's beginning to look lik

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/04/2009 - 23:37

The World Series of Poker Academy Giveaways

Leading online poker site www.ultimatebet.com today announced that it is continuing its World Series of Poker Academy promotion through the Ultimate Poker

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/04/2009 - 20:54

World Economic Crisis Digs Deeper Into Poker World?

Gambling911.com has reported in recent weeks on big name poker players who appear to be getting hit by world economic crisis.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 02/04/2009 - 18:51

High Heels Poker Tour: New Face in Women’s Poker

The High Heels Poker Tour (HHPT), the all women's poker tour will be hold a ladies only event at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on February 8th. This is the first ladies tournament event ever held at

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/04/2009 - 12:12

New Pink Panther Steve Martin an Online Poker Player

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 23:00

Michael Phelps Could Face Charges for Bong Pipe Incident

14-time gold medal Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is facing charges following a much publicized incident this past weekend. Phelps admitte

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 22:32

Phil Ivey Takes $670K from Tom “Durr” Dwan in One Session

It is no secret to anyone who railbirds the high stakes cash games on Full Tilt Poker that Tom "Durrrr" Dwan and Phil Ivey hav

Submitted by on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 21:59

Poker Players Alliance Party: A Perfect Economic Stimulus

Imagine if you will only 5 percent of the Poker Player Alliance million plus members descending upon Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 21:32

Cake Poker Network Sweet Success for Doyle’s Room

Having finally made the transition to the popular Cake Poker Network last week, representatives from Doylesroom.com acknowledg

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 13:54

Barney Frank Agenda Includes Online Gambling

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and head of the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 12:50

BetFair Head: Another 5 Years for Legalized Online Gambling in U.S.

In an interview with realbusiness.co.uk, BetFair co-founder Edward Wray said he believed the United States would not legalize online gambling for at lea

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 11:27

Pennsylvania Court Now Rules Poker Illegal

Just weeks after Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 10:12

Bluff Poker Announces Online Poker Tournament

ATLANTA, Georgia - BLUFF Magazine, the poker industry's leading publication, announced Monday details of the 2009 BLUFF Online Poker Challenge.

Submitted by on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 17:47

Rising Poker Star Joins LA Times Business Staff

He finished in 60^th place at the World Series of Poker last summer and came in 4^th place in September's California State Poker Championship. Stuart Pfeifer may not be a big

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 14:21

Poker Player Alliance’s Alfonse D'Amato in Gillibrand Controversy

It's the buzz throughout New York State this past weekend. New York's newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was introduced Friday and by her side, none other than former New York Senator and

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 13:50

Poker Pro Harassed by Feds: Suspected of Being Drug Dealer

Professional poker player David Peat says he was rousted at an airport by Federal agents who thought he was a drug dealer because he was carrying a lot of cash.

Peat, of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, earlier this week relayed the harrowing tale at the poker-themed posting forum, www.twoplustwo.com

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 10:37

Poker is a Game of Skill Say States

Two states this past month have ruled that poker is a game of skill, not chance.

"It is apparent that skill predominates over chance in Texas Hold'em poker," echoed Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A. James Jr. That decision essentially dismissed cases against a defendant jailed after hosting a poker game. The game in question allegedly involved no rake but encouraged tipping of dealers.

"Simply, if chance predominates, Texas Hold'em is gambling. If skill predominates, it is not gambling." The Honorable Judge James Jr. decreed.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 00:16

More Than 50 Poker Machines Seized in Multi-Cities Raids

Police in both Chicago and New York raided two illegal gambling venues, seizing over 50 poker machines over the weekend.

Submitted by on, Sun, 02/01/2009 - 13:56

Michael Phelps Caught With Bong? From Poker to Pot?

The News of the World Sunday featured a photograph allegedly of 14-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps, smoking a cannabis (marijuana) bong. The headline and caption of the photo read, cle

Submitted by Payton on, Sun, 02/01/2009 - 10:53

Super Bowl Playing Steelers Involved in Poker Lawsuit

The owners of the Super Bowl-playing Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in a controversial lawsuit about, of all things, poker.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sun, 02/01/2009 - 08:48

Cuban Transgender Reporter Sparky Collins Brushes Up on English

Everybody's favorite transgender reporter, Sparky Collins, is back after a 6 month hiatus. Reporting on the world of entertainment and poker, Sparky has spent his time wisely, studying to take th

Submitted by Payton on, Sat, 01/31/2009 - 11:46

Novotel Hotel Hell: Security Beats Up On Gambling Exec’s Son

Those staying at the posh Novotel London West Hotel continued questioning Saturday how security of the chain establishment could bet permitted to allegedly assault the son of an online gambling exe

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 01/31/2009 - 09:31

Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Loves His Caddy

Today, Gambling911.com transgender reporter, the lovable Sparky Collins, looks at poker pro Daniel Negreanu's very special relationship to his golf caddy.

Submitted by Sparky Collins on, Sat, 01/31/2009 - 01:01

Lou Loses it at CAP Online Gambling Affiliate Event

Eyewitnesses claim that Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) co-organizer, Lou Fabiano, approached the head of APCW, J.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/30/2009 - 21:56

Poker Mayhem in London as Affiliates Involved in Brawl

The award-winning Novotel London West in Hammersmith, West London, was the scene of a massive brawl late Friday involving members of two different online poker affiliate groups. Police were cal

Submitted by on, Fri, 01/30/2009 - 16:07

Recession Hitting the Poker World? Tom Dwan Durr Broke

The other day AintLuck.com reported on Todd Brunson, son of the poker legend, Doyle Brunson, running into some finan

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 01/29/2009 - 21:03

Super Bowl Betting, Online Poker Illegal in Washington State

It's that time of year again when everyone will be betting on the Super Bowl.....Everyone except those poor souls living up in Washington State.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/29/2009 - 18:54

Poker Bloodbath: Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match

We were IMing with our Danish friend Jonas Hüttel of Ekstra Bladet last night and he shared this video he did of Danish

Submitted by on, Thu, 01/29/2009 - 18:20