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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.

ACR Venom Tournament Website's Biggest Yet: $12.5 Million

They are promising multiple millionaires to be crowned with a lot more players taking home life-changing scores.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 04/09/2024 - 13:30

Dominican Republic Blacklists Online Gambling Sites

The Dominican Republic was once among the very first offshore hosts for call center sportsbooks catering mostly to the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/08/2024 - 15:45

Video: LAPD Detains Influencer, Gambler Mikki Mase in Area of 'Shots Fired' Call

LAPD requested more units with rifles and suited up with helmets and extra body armor.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 04/03/2024 - 21:53

Fake News: Hellmuth's $17 Face Masks and Doug Polk's Self-Tanner Out of Stock Forever

If you were looking to get that Hollywood tan ahead of the summer months, Doug Polk's self-tanner appears to have gone the way of the dodo bird.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 04/01/2024 - 21:24

Bruno Mars Gambling Debt With MGM Allegedly Tops $50 Million

How did it happen? One of today's biggest recording artists somehow managed to rack up around $50 million in gambling debts, or so it is being reported.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sun, 03/17/2024 - 17:16

Poker Pro Tom Dwan Addresses 'Deadbeat' Allegations: Claims Accuser Owes Him

Dwan was just named the latest ACR Poker pro.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:10

Get Ready to Inhale: High Five Tournament to Kick Off in March

Get ready for this buzzworthy 420-inspired event and a shot at $12.5 million.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/27/2024 - 18:11

$12.5 Million Venom Fever Kicks Off in April

Buy-ins are just $95!

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 02/26/2024 - 17:10

Oxygen New Series 'Sin City Murders' Debuts Sunday February 25

The beating death of poker player Donald Idiens to be among the stories profiled.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 02/23/2024 - 20:27

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Returns to Hollywood, FL April 3

Event features a $400 Deep Stack series opener featuring a $1 Million Guaranteed prize pool.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:28

New Venetian Poker Room to Be Largest in Vegas

Will “push the boundaries of modern poker forward,” resort officials said Wednesday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 02/21/2024 - 20:09

ACR Poker The Cage Live - Win Your $8,700 Package Online

Great news poker fans! The Cage is becoming a permanent fixture at ACR Poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 02/18/2024 - 12:52

Online Super Series Guarantees $12.5 Million

This time it comes with a special twist as ACR Poker is awarding three seats to their record-setting $12.5 Million Venom tournament via the tournament leaderboard.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/06/2024 - 17:01

The Chris Moneymaker Tour Hits Palm Beach

Secure your seat for the $500,000 Main Event at Palm Beach Kennel Club on Feb 22nd.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 01/31/2024 - 15:22

Poker Pro, Venture Capitalist Perry Friedman Dead at 55

Phil Hellmuth pays tribute. The news comes just two weeks after beloved poker pro and 2009 WSOP Main Event runner up Darvin Moon passed away.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 01/27/2024 - 14:32

Gambling Traffic Trends

Here you will find the most authoritative trend analysis from the world of gambling, including sports betting and poker, even from the world of bookmakers. These are trending topics, dated.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 01/27/2024 - 12:16

High Stakes Adventure Korea Unveiled at ACR Poker

Main Satellite awards $110,000 in buy-ins / entry fees to the series. Individuals will receive business class airfare and luxury hotel accommodations.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 01/22/2024 - 17:32

Punta del Este Satellites Opening Soon

January 21 kicks off the Punta Del Este Satellites for the prestigious $500,000 GTD Main Event of the Enjoy Poker Series. Five packages are available on Sunday.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 01/18/2024 - 16:34

This Online Poker Site Says it Reimbursed Players $350k in 2023 Impacted By Cheaters and Bots

One individual claims to have discovered a particularly suspicious user (DivVal24) playing on the micro-stakes tables of this poker site in various game types (cash games, fast blast tournaments etc.) just last month.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:44

Daniel Negreanu Mirror Interview: Talks Diet, Longevity, Work Balance

Negreanu, an ambassador for GGPoker, avoids discussion of the recent super user scandal at that poker room.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sat, 01/06/2024 - 11:05

Celebrating 25 Great Years: Gambling911 Looks Back at Doyle Brunson

From that hilarious birthday roast with Brad Garrett, Pam Anderson and a livid Kid Rock to calling it like it is when it comes to young poker players "not having a clue", we look back at the late great Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 01/05/2024 - 11:12

Savage Average New NL Tournament Structure to Debut During WPT

Says it's a concept he's "worked on and wanted to do for many years".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 01/04/2024 - 22:04

Doyle Brunson Will Be a Clue on JEOPARDY!

The popular TV game show Jeopardy! is to feature a clue about recently-deceased poker great Doyle Brunson in an upcoming episode, Gambling 911 can reveal exclusively!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 01/04/2024 - 14:59

$5 Million GTD Venom PKO Kicks Off January 16

Direct buy-ins begin at $33 and there are Mega Satellites with paths starting at $0.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:15

Real Kid Poker Under Fire for Role as GG Poker Ambassador in Wake of Super User Scandal

So far crickets as players remain suspect of situation.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 12/31/2023 - 14:29

Superuser Caught on GG Poker

Site apologizes and claims client vulnerability as suspicious players want answers.

Submitted by Ace King on, Fri, 12/29/2023 - 23:14

ACR Poker Nearly Back to Normal Following Holiday Weekend Software Meltdown (Update)

In a heartfelt holiday message, ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy claimed not to have slept for three days or to have wished his mother a Merry Christmas.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 12/29/2023 - 23:08

Self-Proclaimed 'Best Sports Bettor in the World' Refuses to Share $9.2 Million, Then Loses it All

Plus poker pro Joshua Arieh suggests another sports bettor extraordinaire in the poker world is a scammer.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 12/26/2023 - 09:58

Players Threaten Slander Suit Against Wenzhi Fei for Accusing Them of Cheating

Fei claims group has been cheating for years but Mike "The Mouth" Matusow says Fei "is a fraud" and not to believe anything that he says.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 12/19/2023 - 21:46