PokerNews WSOP Awards Part I: The Summer s Brightest Stars and Biggest Disappointments

All summer, we watch the pros (and the dealers, of course) decide the fates of each player in the World Series of Poker. But now that its over, its our turn decide who wins. Check out PokerNews Live Updating Teams nominations for the WSOP...
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The Nightly Turbo: Newest Brunson 10 Member, Jungleman12 to Take durrrr Challenge, and More

Now that the 2010 World Series of Poker is over, the Brunson 10 contest is over. Dan Kelly got an automatic in when he won the $25,000 six-max event at the 2010 WSOP, but who has been chosen to fill the eighth spot? The first installment of the...
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Annie Duke Goes To Washington And The Poker Lounge From Poker In Twitter

With the World Series of Poker (WSOP) wrapped up until November, poker players on Twitter returned to their normal routines...
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Obama Signs Unemployment Extension, US Casinos May Benefit

it is an unfortunate reality that in tough economic times, people turn to gambling to try and win their way out of debt. On Thursday, President Obama signed the Unemployment Extension Bill, and casinos may be the beneficiary.
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Phoebe Prince Suicide Shows Needs For Online Gambling Regulations

The tragic suicide of fifteen year old Phoebe Prince has brought cyber bullying to the forefront in the US, and it also shows why there is a need for government intervention and regulations within the online gambling industry.
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PokerNews WSOP Awards Part I: The Summers Brightest Stars and Biggest Disappointments

All summer, we watch the pros (and the dealers, of course) decide the fates of each player in the World Series of Poker. But now that its over, its our turn decide who wins...
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PokerNews Live Reporting Team: Where Will You Find Them Next

The PokerNews Live Reporting Team travels all over the world, to tournaments of all sizes, to bring you the best and most extensive tournament coverage around...
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Internet Gambling Industry Evaluates Financial Services Committee Hearing

On Wednesday, the merits of HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, were debated in the House Financial Services Committee...
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World s Top Poker Tournament Information Released

Nine poker players will battle for their share of more than $29 million.
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A Look at Wednesdays House Financial Services Committee Hearing

Consider Wednesdays hearing in the House Financial Services committee the salad before the main course. It wasnt very satisfying, and didn...
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$2,770 Poker770 Freeroll

PokerNews and Poker770 are bringing you an exciting freeroll series and the next one is this weekend. $2,770 will added to the prize pool and distributed as per Poker770s standard payout structure.The next tournament on the schedule is on...
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Gamblers Watching Georgia Election Results On Tuesday Evening

Those Georgia residents who would like to see gambling expanded in the state were tuned in late Tuesday evening to the Georgia election results to see if pro-gambling politicians won their elections.
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Google Cover Up Launches Online Gambling Debates

The Alex Jones Obama Deception saga continued on Tuesday when the term "google launches cover up" jumped to the top of the Google Trends page of searched terms. The cover up story has online gambling proponents concerned about censorship.
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AFC North Betting Odds: Addition Of Boldin Has Baltimore Favored

The Baltimore Ravens lacked a big play receiver last year, so they went out and traded for Anquan Boldin this off season. That move has the Ravens heading to training camp as the betting favorite to win the AFC North.
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Testimony Positive For Online Gambling Bill, Changes Requested

Representative Barney Frank opened the floor in his House Finance Committee on Wednesday to those testifying on the proposed online gambling legislation. The tone was positive, but there was a call for some changes to the bill.
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New Jersey Governor Abandons Racing, Looks To Casino Growth

Governor Chris Christie has drawn a line in the sand and it is unfortunate for any advocates of the racing industry in New Jersey. Governor Christie is focusing on Atlantic City casino growth, and abandoning the racing industry.
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Very Vera s Carrot Cake Makes Winners Out Of Entertainment Gamblers

Odds can be found on almost any entertainment event these days, and on Wednesday Very Veras Vera Stewart made winners out of gamblers who picked her to win on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
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Chris Moneymaker, Darvin Moon to Attend Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge

From August 17th to 23rd, Foxwoods Resort Casino will hold its 17th Mega Stack Challenge. This time around will be like none other, as 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP)...
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The Nightly Turbo: Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge, British Columbia s Online Casino Disaster, and More

For those of you that are still trying to scratch that poker itch, the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge, hosted by Chris Moneymaker and Darvin Moon is coming up soon. In other news, British Colombia launched North Americas first government-run...
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Markup of HR 2267 to Occur Week of July 26th

A lengthy hearing in the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday featured discussion of HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act...
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Reggie Bush Scandal Continues, No Comfort For Online Gamblers

The fallout from the Reggie Bush scandal has continued this week, but no matter how many accolades are stripped from USC or Bush, gamblers are still out the money they lost by betting against those stacked Trojans teams.
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Bookmakers: Red Bull Set To Dominate German Grand Prix

Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are the two favourites for the German Grand Prix, according to odds from 888sport.com.
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WSOP Rookie Roundup: Recapping a First Summer in Vegas

Back in May, PokerNews profiled eight players who would all be making their first foray into the World Series of Poker. Dan Kelly, Carter Phillips, Tom Marchese, Jim Collopy, Annette Obrestad, Jeff Sarwer, Ashton Griffin and Luke Schwartz were the...
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The Nightly Turbo: Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge, British Columbias Online Casino Disaster, and More

For those of you that are still trying to scratch that poker itch, the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge, hosted by Chris Moneymaker and Darvin Moon is coming up soon...
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Filippo Candio November Nine Video Interview

Filippo Candio is the last European player standing in the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event and has made the prestigious November Nine. The 25-year-...
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Soi Nguyen November Nine Video Interview

Soi Nguyen is this years everyday average Joe as the only true amateur in the November Nine field. The oldest competitor remaining at 37-years-...
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Durrrr Challenge: Is Jungleman12 Next

The first match of the highly anticipated Durrrr Challenge has been running since February of 2009 and there doesnt appear to be an end in sight. Tom #8220;durrrr #8221;...
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Happy Trails, Champ

Recently, LeBron James told the sports world what his plans were for the future of his basketball career...
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PokerStars Names Gabi Campos As New Chief Executive Officer

According to a report from the gaming industry website eGaming Review, PokerStars has named former 888.com official Gabi Campos as the new Chief Executive Officer for the online poker operation...
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Matthew Jarvis November Nine Video Interview

Matthew Jarvis is a member of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event November Nine...
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