The world of online poker has become newsworthy, so I've decided to update this site with news about online poker as I found out about it. If you're looking for links to internet gambling headlines or articles, then you'll probably find it here.

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December 21, 2005

Doyle Brunson, WPT, and the SEC

A bit of a drama is unfolding regarding Doyle Brunson's offer on the WPT, and the SEC is investigating. There are so many news articles about this online that I've decided to write my own and include links to the other sites from that article - you can check it out from the link above.

Save My Finger

Some guy threatens to cut off his finger if he doesn't get enough traffic. I'll send some traffic his way, just in case. You can find out more about why and how people use marketing tactics like this in the article above though.

December 13, 2005

Biggest Poker Tournament in History Planned

It won't have the most players, but it will have the biggest prize pool. Read about it here at Unknown Poker

Poker.com Current Promotions

They've updated their freeroll schedule and have a new preferred payment provider. Get all the current info from us.

PokerRoom.com Current Promotions

PokerRoom.com is offering several new promotions in December, and they've upgraded their software. Worth checking out, especially the info about Team PokerRoom.

December 12, 2005

New Ultimate Bet Promotions

UB is giving away plasma tv's and WPT seats in December. Find out how you can get in on the action.

December 10, 2005

Poker Gift Ideas from Jim McManus

Looks like I'm not the only person who decided that writing an article about poker gift ideas was a good idea, but Jim McManus is pretty good company to be in as far as I'm concerned.

Clay Poker Chips as Gifts

Here's one from the Orlando Sentinel about which poker chips would make appropriate gifts. You can also find more poker gift ideas here.

Amateur Poker League Launches Their Salute America's Heroes Poker Tour

This article offers some poker-themed drink concoctions in celebration of the launch. You can read more about the tournement here and here.

Shane Patreau Competing for $1 Million, Compliments of Paradise Poker

He'll be playing at the Crystal Palace casino in Nassau, in the Bahamas. Mr. Patreau won a qualifier tournament at Paradise Poker.

Fred Renzey Writes that Poker Can Build Character or be an Addiction

I'm a believer that people should take responsibility for their choices and the consequences of those choices. There's a tendency for people in the media to talk about poker like it's some evil thing that will turn anyone who plays into a raving gambling addict. Reminds me of Reefer Madness. Renzey seems to have a more realistic attitude about poker.

Party Poker Likely to Show Increased Earnings, Stock Price Jumps

I couldn't link to the original Bloomberg article because it looks like it's not there anymore, but this article from Casino City Times covers the same ground.

100 Year Old Poker Player Milt Dunnell Still Playing Poker and Winning

If I make it to 100, I hope to still be playing poker too.

Cindy Margolis and her New Gig with World Poker Tour and ChipLeaders.com

How unusual - a poker news article that links to a page on my own site, instead of taking you to a news site.


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