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• Top Ten Poker Stories of the 2009: #9, Mike Sexton's Election Into the Poker Hall of Fame

  December 26, 2009, Michael Friedman

  Considered by many within the industry to be the game's top ambassador, Mike Sexton's election as 38th member of the Hall of Fame was a no-brainer and the fact that he was the only player elected this year is a testament to how much of an impact...

   

• Top Ten Poker Stories of the 2009: #10, Online Poker Legislation Making Progress

  December 25, 2009, Elaine Chaivarlis

  The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act has had the poker world on pins and needles since it was signed on October 13, 2006. The UIGEA was tacked on to the SAFE Port Act at the last minute and the Act was passed at midnight on the day...

   

• $2,500 Cash Tourneys at William Hill

  December 25, 2009, Tricia Teoh

  William Hill's $2,500 Cash Freeroll is set to kick off this Sunday, December 27 at 18:35 GMT. You can qualify now for only 10 player points!

   

• The Nightly Turbo: PokerStars VIP Changes, GigaMedia Shares Drop, and More

  December 24, 2009, Elaine Chaivarlis

  It's the last Nightly Turbo of the year. Thank you all for reading! We'll be back next year. Now that the mushy stuff is over with, on to the news. Tonight's Nightly Turbo is bringing you news on the changes to PokerStars VIP Program, GigaMedia's...

   

• Elite Strategy: Limit Hold'em with Jonathan Tamayo
• Top Poker Professionals Speak Out About Data Mining
• From the Big Screen to the Final Table: Bittersweet Motel
• Last $770 Freeroll for 2009 Kicks Off Tomorrow