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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.
Face The Ace on Life Support: Enter Megan Abrigo
One way to improve Face the Ace, the NBC prime time poker show that bombed in the ratings with its premier this past Saturday,
Sexy Poker Could Help Fuel Online Poker Craze Again
Sexy Poker is the controversial new game platform release from Nintendo and it could help create a whole new player base for the online poker sector, which has hit a few snags of late.
"I mean seriously, why play the Nintendo game when you can play for real cash with real sexy celebrities the likes of Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson at the world famous Doylesroom.com?" asks Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien.
25 More Players Qualify for Aruba Poker Classic 2009
To quote AIRKID3 from New York, a regular player at Absolute Poker and UltimateBet.com:
Chris Moneymaker Interview With Jenny Woo
I had the chance to sit down with Chris Moneymaker who is known by many as a player that started a phenomenon - also known as the "Moneymaker Effect". He made average Joes young and old
Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson: Poker's Super Couple
American fashion model, socialite, celebutante and heiress, Nicky Hilton, has been seen around town with the likes of none other than Jenny Woo's 2009 Sexiest Poker Player, iconic Doyle Brunson.
Daniel Negreanu to Appear on MTV’s Real World Cancun
First it was Annie Duke duking it out with comedian Joan Rivers on Celebrity Apprentice. Then we learn that Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle will be appearing on CBS' Amazing Race this upcoming seas
7 Deuce Hold ‘em Cash Tables Doling out Added Dollars
7 Deuce Hold ‘em at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker launched to the resounding cries of "All of a sudden, I love poker again", and "F_ _k yeah, let's gamble!"
PokerStars weekly roundup 3rd August 2009
WCOOP seats the extreme way
Revelations Into Online Poker Investigation Coming Soon
Information contained within sealed seizure warrants involving the freezing of nearly $40 million in online poker funds is about to be revealed even if the actual court documents are not ordered un
Hellmuth: Micheal Phelps No Complaints About Souped Up Suits
On his Twitter page, UltimateBet.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth claims that he met up with Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps and ranted on about the re
Face The Ace NBC Poker Show Bombs
Face The Ace, a new poker show airing on NBC prime time Saturday night, found itself in last place in the ratings. The news can't be good for a show that went up against a bunch of reruns.
Savvas Zenonos a Poker Thief?
The Pokerati website is claiming foul when it comes to Queensland, Australia poker player Savvas Zenonos.
"Big congratulations to Savvas Zenonos for successfully stealing $2,400 from the prize pool in a 2009 WSOP main event mega-satellite that was supposed to be shared in a 22-player chop," the website quipped.
Pokerati claims that five poker players were robbed of $300-$500 each "without (Zenonos) having to reach in their pockets!"
Introducing 7 Deuce Hold ‘em Online Poker Tables
Seven-Deuce No Limit Hold ‘em Tables are Dealing out the Coolest, Most Exciting New Way to Play Hold'em Online at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker
Gus Hansen Fights to Rebound from Extended Struggles
For much of the first half of 2009, poker pro Gus Hansen was one of the most consistent and largest winner in online poker. However, somewhere along the way this summer, that all changed. Wheth
Proposed Tax on Gambling Could Alter Online
By Adam Williams
As late Monday night turned into early Tuesday morning only a handful of gamblers occupied two of the six poker tables in the Horseshoe Casino on Avenida 1 in downtown San José. At the more populated of the two tables, the minimum bet to play a hand of blackjack was ¢2,000, or about $3.30.
Online Poker News: Pitbull Poker Fight Gets Ugly
An article appearing on the Gambling911.com website this week involving Pitbull Poker and allegations that the online poker room is somehow using a "super user" account to manipulate play
2 Months, $2 Million Poker Reality Show to Air on G4
This week there was some speculation about poker players Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle appearing on the upcoming season of hit reality TV show, The Amazing Race.
Italian Poker Gaming Regulations In Effect
Online gaming laws are in a constant state of confusion these days. In the United States, the debate has been raging on for years ever since the creating of the
2009 WSOP Finalist Kevin Schaffel Interview With Woo
I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the Final 9 of this year's WSOP - Kevin Schaffel. We kept everything short and sweet but to the point. I look forward to sitting down with this pla
Doyle Brunson: Phil Ivey Too Young for Poker Hall of Fame
When I played poker every day for seven straight weeks, I felt strong as a lion.
Is a Sequel to Rounders in the Cards?
Many have tried but very few have succeeded. When it comes to making a quality movie about poker, that statement is undeniably the truth. However, movie and poker fans alike will surely be exci
PokerStars Announces America’s Cup of Poker
PokerStars, the worlds largest online poker room, today announced the launch of the first Americas Cup of Poker; a team event in which PokerStars players from designated countries will face off in
Barney Frank’s Internet Gambling Bill Reaches 50 Co-Sponsors
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Optimism That Online Poker Seizure Warrants Will be Unsealed
The Honorable Judge Laura Taylor Swain heard arguments on Monday as to why seizure warrants related to nearly $40 million of funds belong to PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker should or should not be u
Suspicion of Pitbull Poker Runs Rampant
Over the past several months, there has been a newcomer to the online poker scene. Pitbull Poker has sought to attract customers by giving
Online Poker Seizures: Judge Could Unseal Portions of Warrants
Judge Laura Taylor Swain heard arguments Monday morning regarding Costigan Media's Motion to Intervene and have seizure warrants unsealed in a cased involving the seizure of around $40 million in o
Danny Chevalier crowned PokerStars ANZPT Queenstown Champion
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, JULY 27 2009 - Danny Chevalier out lasted 134 poker hopefuls to become the PokerStars.net Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) Queenstown Champion winning an impressive
Jenny Woo Interviews Poker Pro Steve Paul-Ambrose
Jenny Woo here to talk more poker after this year's WSOP has come to an end - until November that is. Steve Paul-Ambrose sat down with me the other day to discuss his experience at this year's WS
