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New Nickname Needed For Nine WSOP Final Table Participants
Over the past few years, the players lucky enough to reach the final table at the World Series of Poker main event were affectionately known as the November Nine. With the tourney ending in October in 2012, a new nickname is needed.

Ultimate Bet Payouts Questioned In Online Poker Cheat Scandal
Poker players who were the victims of the worst cheating scheme in online poker history have filed a lawsuit against the parent company of Ultimate Bet, the site on which the cheating scandal took place.

Rumors Flying Over Possible Phil Ivey Sighting On PokerStars
Phil Ivey has been laying low on the poker scene since Full Tilt Poker decided not to pay back US online poker players, but rumors have been flying over the weekend that Ivey has surfaced on PokerStars.

Online Poker Could Start In The US With South Point Casino
Now that the Department of Justice has cleared the path to regulated online poker, it appears as though the South Point Hotel & Casino in Nevada may become the first online casino open to US residents.

Nevada Gaming Board Chairman Says Online Poker Coming In 2012
The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said this week that there is a possibility that online poker sites could be operational in Nevada by the end of 2012.

US Online Poker Regulation Talk Cools As Holidays Approach
The talk in the Legislature for much of this year has been about regulating online poker, but as the holidays near and the year comes to an end, the talk has cooled in the US regarding the highly controversial issue.

World Series Of Poker Bringing Million Dollar Event To Las Vegas
World Series of Poker officials are always looking for the next best thing in poker, and this week they may have found it with a $1 million buy-in tournament, in which the winner will also be awarded a WSOP bracelet.

Iowa Lawmakers Prepare For Online Poker Debate In 2012
Iowa lawmakers are gearing up for a big battle over online poker in 2012 after a report shows how the state could properly and effectively regulate online gambling.

Epic Poker Working To Drive Game More Into Mainstream US
Epic Poker started their poker league earlier this year, and now they are spearheading an effort to drive poker into mainstream America in the coming years. On Wednesday, Epic Poker announced a partnership with the USA Today.

Child Prodigy Learns Education Skills Through Poker
Alexa Fisher is on her way to becoming one of the best poker players in the world at the age of eight, but the Texas native is learning important educational tools on her way towards poker stardom.

Full Tilt Poker Deal Moving Forward, US Players May Get Paid
A deal is in the works for Groupe Bernard Tapie to purchase the ailing Full Tilt Poker brand. The US Justice Department is in favor of the deal, and would help facilitate US players getting their funds back.

New York's Tribeca Receives Strip Poker Art Demonstration
With the game of poker gaining popularity by the day, it was only a matter of time before an artist brought the game into the world of imagination. New York's Tribeca received a new form of art this week with a strip poker presentation.

Six Hour Heads-Up Battle Ends With German Heinz Winning WSOP Title
The November Nine had waited several months for their opportunity to become the latest poker phenomenon, and this week, it was Pius Heinz from Germany that realized his dream of becoming a World Series of Poker main event champion.

German Heinz Has Chip Lead Heading To Final Day Of WSOP Main Event
Germany has never had a World Series of Poker main event champion, but that may change on Tuesday. Pius Heinz has the chip lead heading into the final day of competition at the 2011 WSOP.

Players Start To Arrive For WSOP Main Event Final Table
This Sunday, the November Nine will return to the table at the Rio in Las Vegas to close out the 2011 World Series of Poker main event. This week, the players have started to arrive back in Sin City.

PartyGaming Comes Full Circle With Deal To Enter US Online Market
PartyGaming was one of the first companies that received legal action from the US regarding online gambling customers from the US. Now the company, which has merged with Bwin Entertainment, is set to reenter the US market.

Lottery Sales Tied To Poker? Maryland Lawmaker Believes So
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley suggested yesterday that online poker should not be regulated on a federal level because the activity would hurt revenue for Maryland's state lottery.

November Nine Begin Final Preparations For WSOP Main Event Finale
It has been several months since the World Series of Poker was front and center in Las Vegas, but that will change when the November Nine reconvene to finish the main event tournament.

US And UK Set To Square Off In WSOP Europe Main Event Final Table
The US and the UK are both represented well at the final table of the World Series of Poker Europe main event. Elio Fox, from New York, is the chip leader heading down the stretch.

World Series Of Poker Europe Finishing Up Best Year Ever
The World Series of Poker Europe is finishing up its best year ever when it comes to attendance. Players from all over the world have flocked to France to participate.