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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.

PKR Poker Shuts Down: Customer Payouts Frozen

Known for its innovative 3D graphics, PKR Poker has shut down with little warning.

Submitted by on, Mon, 05/08/2017 - 11:49

Zynga Poker Continues to See Strong Performance

Shares of the company rose 6.3 percent to $3.02 in extended trading.

Submitted by on, Fri, 05/05/2017 - 10:02

HPT Returns to Chicagoland

Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) has awarded more than $7 million in prize pool money to poker enthusiasts at Ameristar East Chicago since 2014.

Submitted by on, Thu, 05/04/2017 - 16:50

Phil Ivey on What Makes a Great Player and More in Rare Inteview

Phil Ivey sat down with poker pro Paul Phua to discuss what it takes to win in poker.

Submitted by on, Wed, 05/03/2017 - 11:44

Americas Cardroom Sees Nearly $1.4 Million Prize Pool in Million Dollar Sunday

Americas Cardroom confirmed this week a $1,372,000 prize pool for this past Sunday’s Million Dollar Sunday event.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/02/2017 - 15:06

Card Cloner was Regular on Casino Poker Circuit, Authorities Claim

A Bulgarian national embroiled in a debit card cloning scheme was a familiar face on the live poker circuit.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00

What Are the Biggest Mindset Leaks Average Poker Players Suffer From?

A leak in poker is defined as a weakness that results in an element of poor play and bad overall strategies that consistently reduces a player's winnings.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/02/2017 - 11:37

PokerBaazi Announces Massive Poker Tournament Series for India

As the second most populous country in the world, the sky is the limit for poker brands looking to capitalize on the India market and PokerBaazi.com has done just that.

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:38

Patrik Antonius To Open Poker Room in Monte Carlo

Finnish poker pro and former model, Patrik Antonius, has announced plans to open his very own poker room in ritzy Monte Carlo.

Submitted by on, Mon, 05/01/2017 - 21:02

Poker Pro, United Reach Settlement

Doctor was phsyically pulled off flight and left bloodied

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/27/2017 - 18:30

Man Gets Parole Decades After Poker Game Murder

Matthew Gooch, 82, has been released from prison nearly 40 years after shooting and killing a man during a home poker game.

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/24/2017 - 09:51

Problem Poker Player Gets 8 Years Prison for Debt Collection Scam

Problem Poker Player Gets 8 Years Prison for Debt Scam

Past winner in World Series of Poker events sobbed in court

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/21/2017 - 09:31

9th Online Poker Super Series Gets Underway With $200K Guarantee

Event gets underway at 3:30 pm EST

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/19/2017 - 13:29

David Dao’s Poker Results Most Searched After United Airlines Video Goes Viral

Dao has had a handful of 2^nd and 3^rd place finishes on the WSOP Circuit

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:01

Bellagio to Start Live Streaming Poker on Twitch: Releases Abbreviated Schedule

One of the most prestigious casino properties, the Bellagio, is set to begin live streaming poker cash games on its live Twitch page starting the end of April.

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/17/2017 - 22:58

Swedish Businessman Pleads Guilty in Online Gambling Organized Crime Case

Swedish businessman Petter Magnus Karlsson has plead guilty to international racketeering conspiracy

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/14/2017 - 12:17

Ivey Poker League to End

Phil Ivey’s poker training video site will no longer be posting new content effective this coming month.

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/14/2017 - 11:55

PokerStars-Amaya 2014 Acquisition May Have Involved Insider Trading

The Ontario Securities Commission has levelled insider tipping and trading allegations surrounding Amaya's 2014 purchase of PokerStars.

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/13/2017 - 17:50

Poker Pro Dragged Off United Plane Goes All In With Likely ‘Criminal’ Suit

Files an emergency "bill of discovery" to preserve evidence

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/13/2017 - 12:34

Best Month Ever for New Jersey Online Gambling

There's no longer much of a debate about it: Internet gambling is helping to save Atlantic City's casinos.

Submitted by on, Thu, 04/13/2017 - 00:00

Absolute Poker Players to be Reimbursed Six Years After Shutdown

It has been nearly six years to the day since the online poker site was named in indictment

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:15

Doctor Dragged Off United Flight a Big Time Poker Player

In 2009, he came in 2nd in a tournament and walked away with more than $117k.

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/11/2017 - 16:36

Morse Turns $375 into $117k on HPT

Computer programmer Tom Morse won a seat into the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Main Event at Ameristar St. Charles through a $375 qualifier tournament.

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:14

Michael Mizrachi Denied Win at 2017 WPT Tournament of Champions

Daniel Weinman has won the 2017 WPT Tournament of Champions, denying big name poker pro Michael Mizrachi a victory.

Submitted by on, Mon, 04/10/2017 - 12:03

This Married Dan Bilzerian Imposter Claims he Bedded Four Women in One Night

Dubbed the “Dan Bilzerian of Australia”, millionaire tobacco tycoon Travers Beynon’s antics could actually make the real Dan Bilzerian blush.

Submitted by on, Sat, 04/08/2017 - 22:14

Elliot Smith Leads Six Players into PokerStars Championship Macau Main Event Finale

Canadian player Elliot Smith is leading for the final day of the PokerStars Championship Macau Main Event. There are six players left in contention for the title and a whopping HK$3,130,000 first prize (over $400k).

Submitted by on, Sat, 04/08/2017 - 11:51

Best Online Poker Tournament With Top Guarantees: ACR OSS Cub3d

Over $5.5 million is guaranteed for this year’s OSS Cub3d.

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/07/2017 - 18:18

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of Two Events

Championship Finalist Tony Sinishtaj from the Bronx, New York Wins $661,283 and Finale Finalist Ryan Riess from East Lansing, Michigan Wins $716,088.

Submitted by on, Fri, 04/07/2017 - 14:25

Bryn Kenney to Boycott Future PokerStars Live Events

“What Amaya has done is pretty much push away the pros and say," Kenney says.

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:02

Feds Shut Down Bicycle Casino Amidst Money Laundering Probe

Federal agents on Tuesday shut down a Los Angeles casino as part of a probe into money laundering.

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:13