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Phil Hellmuth Jr., who became the youngest World Champion of Poker by defeating Johnny Chan in the WSOP main event in 1989, tied poker legends Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan for most wins by winning his 10th WSOP bracelet.

Two hundred poker buffs will be baring all in an attempt to become the first ever to win the title of World Strip Poker Champion this August 19th in London’s swanky Café Royal.

A slot machine in Indiana malfunctioned and gave players 10 times their prize winnings. As a result, the casino suffered losses of nearly $500,000 in 2 days. Only after one of the players reported the problem to the casino, action was taken to fix the machine. The casino is currently trying to somehow retrieve the lost money but it is unclear if the players are under any obligation it.

888 Pacific Poker continues their success as usual by offering larger and quicker releasing bonuses than anyone else. Bonuses are released once players deposit and play for real money with 50% up to $100 at certain times of the month.

Singer and songwriter Brian McFadden will add another credential to his already impressive resume when he turns semi-professional in the poker world by playing in the 2006 World Series of Poker.

Brendan Kelly, 33, of Louisville, Kentucky, is planning a three month, 1800 mile walk from his hometown to Las Vegas, Nevada where he will play one hand of Blackjack for $250,000.