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Poker News Archive Main PageOur poker news archive section allows readers to browse through our range of articles, editorials, and headlines, in a clear and easy to access format. All articles are listed according to their relevant category, such that you don’t have to sift through them until you find what interests you.

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Online Poker is on its way back

Online Poker is on its way back

The American Gaming Association has begun intensive lobbying of the American government in favour of legalising online poker
11 Oct 2011
 

Winslow puts online poker on the debate

Winslow puts online poker on the debate

There is good news for online poker fans in Massachusetts as online poker is on the table for debate
9 Oct 2011
 

Jamie Gold Poker

Jamie Gold Poker

Jamie Gold has started his own free poker site on the ZEN network with $100,000 up for grabs every month
6 Oct 2011
 

Full Tilt are almost done pleading for their license

Full Tilt are almost done pleading for their license

Full Tilt poker are currently in a closed hearing with the AGCC to find out whether they can continue operating
4 Oct 2011
 

Free poker sites are on the way

Free poker sites are on the way

Hoping for changes to the law casinos in Vegas and California are starting free poker sites
2 Oct 2011
 

Affiliates are going crazy wondering about their money

Affiliates are going crazy wondering about their money

The poker affiliate payments site rakeupdate.com has been defaulting on payments sending ripples though out the industry
27 Sep 2011
 

There are still options available for US poker players

There are still options available for US poker players

In the wake of Black Friday US poker pros are still searching for a big game
25 Sep 2011
 

Negreanu knows what’s what in the world of poker

Negreanu knows what’s what in the world of poker

Already a poker legend Daniel Negreanu is taking a bigger role behind the scenes
22 Sep 2011
 

The Full Tilt Poker story nears its end

The Full Tilt Poker story nears its end

Full Tilt Poker are on their way to the final crisis as controversy after controversy dogs them to the end
20 Sep 2011
 

Lock Poker is making waves with the Malta LGA

Lock Poker is making waves with the Malta LGA

Despite the fact that their logo appears on the Lock Poker website the Malta LGA says they are not affiliated
18 Sep 2011
 

Nevada wants online poker legalised now

Nevada wants online poker legalised now

The Nevada legislature has approved plan for administration of online poker once congress falls into line
12 Sep 2011
 

The Gold Rush Poker platform is adopted by ICON

The Gold Rush Poker platform is adopted by ICON

In the space between online poker and the law ICON are able to offer online poker services
11 Sep 2011
 

The WPT gets even better with more tournaments

The WPT gets even better with more tournaments

The WPT are to hold 5 additional tournaments in the 2011/12 season which are to be screened by Fox Sports
8 Sep 2011
 

Big name talent prepares for poker awards

Big name talent prepares for poker awards

The British Poker Awards are an excellent showcase for the massive talent that Britain has produced
6 Sep 2011
 

The EPL lives up to expectations

The EPL lives up to expectations

It was a massive million dollar prize for the winner of the first EPL tournament
4 Sep 2011
 

Justin Bonomo sets up his poker game in Malta

Justin Bonomo sets up his poker game in Malta

In the wake of Black Friday, Justin Bonomo has left the US to play poker in Malta
1 Sep 2011
 

Bet365 plans to go Australian with a gaming license

Bet365 plans to go Australian with a gaming license

In order to apply for an Australian gaming license Bet365 have closed their site catering to players in the territory
30 Aug 2011
 

The UK are going to review online gaming licensing

The UK are going to review online gaming licensing

The United Kingdom have been moved into action on online gaming by the events of April 15th, Black Friday
29 Aug 2011
 

Poker players take to the casinos in huge numbers

Poker players take to the casinos in huge numbers

In the wake of Black Friday many US poker pros have been making regular trips to the local casino
25 Aug 2011
 

Full Tilt Poker maintain their gaming license

Full Tilt Poker maintain their gaming license

In the wake of Black Friday Full Tilt Poker have slid further and further down the totem pole
23 Aug 2011
 

Poker players in Finland are worried

Poker players in Finland are worried

It appears that poker numbers in Finland are going down in the wake of Black Friday
21 Aug 2011
 

The Global Poker Index has arrived

The Global Poker Index has arrived

The people who brought us the Epic Poker League are now ranking players in the most scientific way possible
18 Aug 2011
 

Chris Harder talks about Black Friday

Chris Harder talks about Black Friday

Chris Harder is fast becoming a living poker legend with over $4 million in winnings
16 Aug 2011
 

Zynga confident of success with AT&T in new venture

Zynga confident of success with AT&T in new venture

In its first partnership with a mobile provider, Zynga has teamed up with AT&T to provide services for their android
14 Aug 2011
 

The wait for the final table has commenced

The wait for the final table has commenced

With all events played and only the November Nine yet to finish the WSOP 2011 has come to an end
11 Aug 2011
 

Poker players show off their traits at the WSOP

Poker players show off their traits at the WSOP

so many competitors there can’t help but be some weird and wonderful tales of eccentricity coming from the WSOP
10 Aug 2011
 

Purple Lounge just isn’t pulling in the money

Purple Lounge just isn’t pulling in the money

Overall Media Corp are in the money and have seen a rise in second quarter profits, though their Purple Lounge gaming section isn’t doing so well
7 Aug 2011
 

Poker to be screened on TV and the internet

Poker to be screened on TV and the internet

There is a massive rush for the rights to broadcast the big poker tournaments on television
4 Aug 2011
 

British government to start reviewing online gaming

British government to start reviewing online gaming

In the wake of the collapse of Full Tilt Poker the UK has begun a review of its own
2 Aug 2011
 

The AGA tread carefully in lobbying the US government

The AGA tread carefully in lobbying the US government

The AGA have surprised onlookers by taking a step back from Congressman Barton’s bill to legalise online poker
31 Jul 2011
 

No more poker to be played in Poland

No more poker to be played in Poland

In a law scheduled to take effect in August, the Polish President has banned online gaming in Poland
28 Jul 2011
 

Justin Pechie wins his first WSOP tournament

Justin Pechie wins his first WSOP tournament

Justin Pechie has won the $1,500 buy in, limit hold ‘em shootout event to join the elite ranks of the WSOP
26 Jul 2011
 

Live poker is the way to forward

Live poker is the way to forward

With all of the disruption in the world of online poker the live game is making a comeback
24 Jul 2011
 

Poker Network Ongame B2B Up For Grabs

Poker Network Ongame B2B Up For Grabs

Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment has decided to sell Ongame B2B poker one of its biggest assets
21 Jul 2011
 

Shelley Berkley Joins Poker Players Alliance

Shelley Berkley Joins Poker Players Alliance

The influential lobby the Poker Players Alliance has got on the back of Shelley Berkley in her election campaign
19 Jul 2011
 

Hollywood Stars in Deep With Poker

Hollywood Stars in Deep With Poker

Actor Tobey Maguire, most famous for playing spiderman, is being sued for $300,000 in illegal poker profits.
17 Jul 2011
 

Look Out Poker World: Paul Hockin is Here

Look Out Poker World: Paul Hockin is Here

New Zealander Paul Hockin is on his way to becoming one of the most successful poker players in the country.
14 Jul 2011
 

No More License for Full Tilt

No More License for Full Tilt

In a shock move the Alderney Gaming Commission have suspended Full Tilt’s gaming license preventing players from logging on
10 Jul 2011
 

WSOP 2011 is set to break records

WSOP 2011 is set to break records

There are a record number of participants at the 2011 WSOP in what looks to be a record year
5 Jul 2011
 

Radoja shoots from the hip and wins big

Radoja shoots from the hip and wins big

The no limit shootout events are becoming more popular at the WSOP Radoja is the new WSOP shootout champion
3 Jul 2011
 

Online poker is getting better and better

Online poker is getting better and better

After being ejected from the American poker market the 2 biggest poker websites have improved the services on offer and added new ones to win over customers
30 Jun 2011
 

Phil Ivey takes on Full Tilt Poker

Phil Ivey takes on Full Tilt Poker

Phil Ivey has begun a battle against Full Tilt Poker and is attracting more poker stars to his cause
28 Jun 2011
 

Ira Rubin is detained in custody until his trial

Ira Rubin is detained in custody until his trial

: A magistrate judge had no qualms denying Ira Rubin bail in court in New York
26 Jun 2011
 

Make sure to win your share of the prizepool

Make sure to win your share of the prizepool

Get in on the action in the Betfair Summer Slam by playing your way in through satellites
23 Jun 2011
 

After 12 hours Ruben Cebollada emerged victorious

After 12 hours Ruben Cebollada emerged victorious

After a gruelling 12 hour final table Ruben Cebollada won the Unibet Open Barcelona and the massive prize money
22 Jun 2011
 

Phil Ivey is suing Full Tilt Poker

Phil Ivey is suing Full Tilt Poker

Phil Ivey Speaks Up against Full Tilt Poker ‘s treatment of players by suing them and boycotting the WSOP
16 Jun 2011
 

Million dollar per seat tournament at WSOP 2012

Million dollar per seat tournament at WSOP 2012

At the 2012 WSOP there will be a $1 million buy in tournament to support the charity One Drop
14 Jun 2011
 

The WSOP is streaming every final table

The WSOP is streaming every final table

The WSOP is streaming every final table of the 2011 World Series of Poker for the first time ever
12 Jun 2011
 

The US Department of Justice has unfrozen Full Tilt

The US Department of Justice has unfrozen Full Tilt

Players have come a step closer towards getting their money back now that accounts are unfrozen
9 Jun 2011
 

Several sites have been closed by the US government

Several sites have been closed by the US government

Those who thought the crackdown started and finished on April 14th were mistaken as the US government swoops again
6 Jun 2011
 

Tony Dunst is Flying High and Living Well

Tony Dunst is Flying High and Living Well

After hosting his own segment of the WPT Tony Dunst is all set for the WSOP
2 Jun 2011
 

Moneymaker Knows About Making Money Playing Poker

Moneymaker Knows About Making Money Playing Poker

WSOP Main Event winner Chris Moneymaker has some helpful advice for winning big on the poker table
1 Jun 2011
 

The German Government is at an Online Gaming crossroads

The German Government is at an Online Gaming crossroads

Even though online gaming is illegal in Germany no one has been prosecuted for playing
31 May 2011
 

The Awards Have Been Given Out and Brito Wins The Big One!

The Awards Have Been Given Out and Brito Wins The Big One!

At the end of season 7 of the EPT Fernando Brito is the top dog of the prestigious EPT.
26 May 2011
 

Huge Online Poker Payouts at Aspinalls Online Casino

Huge Online Poker Payouts at Aspinalls Online Casino

Find out how Aspinalls paid out over 100% to their online poker players in March
24 May 2011
 

The Fight to Bring in Poker Regulation In The US Has Begun In Earnest

The Fight to Bring in Poker Regulation In The US Has Begun In Earnest

Still reeling from the April crackdown online gaming begins lobbying Congress for a change in the law
23 May 2011
 

Black Friday – Latest Poker News

Black Friday – Latest Poker News

Online gaming industry still counting the costs of Black Friday as Onyx Cup get cancelled.
19 May 2011
 

EPT Grand Final Kicks off With High Roller Event

EPT Grand Final Kicks off With High Roller Event

‘Elky’ takes first place in the European Poker Tour High Roller event, beating 57 other players to take home €525,000.
18 May 2011
 

Antonius Destroys the Opposition to Win Big Money

Antonius Destroys the Opposition to Win Big Money

: Patrik Antonius wins over a million in a week, bringing him back in the black for 2011.
17 May 2011
 

EPT Grand Final Begins in Madrid

EPT Grand Final Begins in Madrid

European Poker Tour champions racked and stacked as players gather for the first day of Madrid Grand Final
15 May 2011
 

Online Poker Crackdown Not Likely to Affect WSOP Tournament

Online Poker Crackdown Not Likely to Affect WSOP Tournament

Clever planning by World Series of Poker owners should ensure survival of the game’s most prestigious tournament, despite federal crackdown
12 May 2011
 

Saipan Lawmakers Struggle to Distribute Poker Funds

Saipan Lawmakers Struggle to Distribute Poker Funds

Politicians in Saipan can’t decide how to distribute the massive amounts of cash gotten through poker
11 May 2011
 

Canadian Players Learn to Win Big With Poker.ca

Canadian Players Learn to Win Big With Poker.ca

Poker.ca is taking Canadian poker to the next level with special insider knowledge from its new chief
8 May 2011
 

What Now for American Online Poker Players?

What Now for American Online Poker Players?

Online poker players in the United States set to suffer as impact of Black Friday hits home
5 May 2011
 

Antigua Fights for AbsolutePoker Rights after Black Friday Shutdown

Antigua Fights for AbsolutePoker Rights after Black Friday Shutdown

Two weeks after Black Friday and the online poker shutdown, Antigua calls US actions a “contravention of international law”
3 May 2011
 

Young Australian Instrumental in Strike Against Online Poker Sites

Young Australian Instrumental in Strike Against Online Poker Sites

A 28 year old Australian man may have been instrumental in bringing down three big online poker sites.
1 May 2011
 

Online Poker Sites Closed Down Operators Charged with Fraud

Online Poker Sites Closed Down Operators Charged with Fraud

The US cracks down on online poker, closing down sites and charging operators with fraud.
28 Apr 2011
 

Joe Cada Comes Second in Full Tilt Online Tournament

Joe Cada Comes Second in Full Tilt Online Tournament

21 year old Joe Cada took second place in a Full Tilt Poker online tournament walking away with $45,000.
27 Apr 2011
 

Poker After Dark Sees 5 Youngsters Pitted Against Brunson

Poker After Dark Sees 5 Youngsters Pitted Against Brunson

The new generation of poker brats takes on the legend, Doyle Brunson for a $300,000 prize pool
21 Apr 2011
 

Watch Classic Heads Up Matches from the WSOP Replayed

Watch Classic Heads Up Matches from the WSOP Replayed

Catch the classic heads up battles from the main event of the WSOP on ESPN – details here.
20 Apr 2011
 

Eslami Shows He’s Made of the Right Stuff

Eslami Shows He’s Made of the Right Stuff

The heat is on in Lawrenceberg, Indiana at the 2nd annual Hollywood Poker Open, as Eslami takes out the opposition.
17 Apr 2011
 

Share in $1 million!

Share in $1 million!

Win big by playing in the massive tournament of the Spring Season, the Spring Million
13 Apr 2011
 

Full Tilt Bonus Code

Full Tilt Bonus Code

Grab the massive April Bonus on offer from Full Tilt Poker by making your first deposit today.
12 Apr 2011
 

Roy the Boy Brindley Joins VC Poker

Roy the Boy Brindley Joins VC Poker

Roy “The Boy” Brindley is the newest addition to the Victor Chandler Pro players
7 Apr 2011
 

Poker Easter Festival Prize Pools Up For Grabs

Poker Easter Festival Prize Pools Up For Grabs

Find out about all of the action going down at the Poker Easter Festival 2011
5 Apr 2011
 

Annie Duke Takes Over

Annie Duke Takes Over

Annie Duke is co-hosting the “Night of Poker”, an intense night of poker action in aid of Life Rolls On
4 Apr 2011
 

Reigning Players of the Poker Stars Sunday Million Tournament

Reigning Players of the Poker Stars Sunday Million Tournament

All the latest on the Poker Stars weekly million tournament action and who won big from the massive prize pool.
31 Mar 2011
 

The story of the Poker bots

The story of the Poker bots

Full Tilt and Poker Stars have booted bots off the system to create an ever safer online Poker playing environment.
29 Mar 2011
 

Titan Poker Customer Service

Titan Poker Customer Service

Titan Poker has won the Best Poker Customer Service award from the Gambling Online magazine.
28 Mar 2011
 

2011 SCOOP Schedule.

2011 SCOOP Schedule.

The schedule for 2011 The Spring Championship of Online Poker has been published with 38 events taking place.
24 Mar 2011
 

PKR software upgrade.

PKR software upgrade.

Online poker room PKR has released the latest upgrade to its software featuring a 3D blackjack game.
21 Mar 2011
 

NoPayPoker Poker Lessons.

NoPayPoker Poker Lessons.

A new seven part poker course written by Michael Vadnais is going to be released by NoPayPoker.com
17 Mar 2011
 

Heads-Up Poker Championship

Heads-Up Poker Championship

The NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship was won by Erik Seidel who took home $750,000.
15 Mar 2011
 

‘harrington25’ Loses $477,000

‘harrington25’ Loses $477,000

Young poker player, Jared Bleznick who operates under the screen name “harrington25”, dropped a whopping $477,000 online.
13 Mar 2011
 

Take On Tom Dwan

Take On Tom Dwan

Full Tilt Poker has announced a new promotion which will have players challenging poker professional Tom Dwan.
10 Mar 2011
 

4 Team Everest Additions

4 Team Everest Additions

Everest Poker has selected four exciting new players from their “Live the Dream” promotion to play in their professional team.
8 Mar 2011
 

Win online poker packages

Win online poker packages

Play Grand Series of Poker with Betfair to be in with a chance of winning $100k sponsorship packages.
6 Mar 2011
 

FTOPS Poker Tournament

FTOPS Poker Tournament

Multi-entry online poker tournament results in record number of players at this Sunday’s FTOPS Main Event
3 Mar 2011
 

Tina Wallman Spokesmodel

Tina Wallman Spokesmodel

Carbon Poker has announced that former model and Australian celebrity Tina Wallman is their new spokesmodel.
1 Mar 2011
 

Super High Roller

Super High Roller

Erik Seidel has won the Aussie Millions AU$250K Super High Roller Event and AU$2.5 million.
27 Feb 2011
 

Poker Tracking Software

Poker Tracking Software

As poker tracking software becomes more popular here is a short description of how its used
24 Feb 2011
 

New Professional Poker League

New Professional Poker League

A new poker league is being launched this year open to only the world’s top professional players.
22 Feb 2011
 

Party Poker Snowball Promotion

Party Poker Snowball Promotion

The new Snowball promotion at Party Poker gives you the chance to win up to $100,000
20 Feb 2011
 

Brito Hopes to Become Player of the Year

Brito Hopes to Become Player of the Year

Fernando Brito is well on the way to becoming the EPT Player of the Year.
17 Feb 2011
 

$500 Beginners Races Running at Titan Poker

$500 Beginners Races Running at Titan Poker

New players at Titan Poker have the chance to compete in special races for beginner players which will see $500 of cash prizes given away every week over.
14 Feb 2011
 

Eureka Poker Tour launched by PokerStars

Eureka Poker Tour launched by PokerStars

After realising the potential of the market and the lack of poker tournaments available, PokerStars has launched the Eureka Poker Tour to cater for Eastern and Central European players.
9 Feb 2011
 

World Cup of Poker 2011 Claimed by Italy

World Cup of Poker 2011 Claimed by Italy

After a long battle at the final table, the Italian team was victorious and shared the top prize of $100,000 in this year’s World Cup of Poker.
1 Feb 2011
 

Bwin and Microgaming launch real money mobile poker applications

Bwin and Microgaming launch real money mobile poker applications

Within the last week two major online gambling operators, bwin and Microgaming, announced the launch of the first real money gambling applications for mobile phones
31 Jan 2011
 

Oppenheim Beats Bord to Take First Place

Oppenheim Beats Bord to Take First Place

After beating a field of 24 of the world’s top players, David Oppenheim won the Aussie Millions $25,000 Invitational to take home a top prize of $250,000.
30 Jan 2011
 

$2.3 Million First Prize at PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

$2.3 Million First Prize at PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

After defeating a field of 1,560 players, Galen Hall was crowned champion of this year’s PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and walked away with the first prize of $2.3 million.
26 Jan 2011
 

Exciting New Platform Launched by NoiQ

Exciting New Platform Launched by NoiQ

Over the last few years NoiQ has been working hard to become the best European poker website available and now their new platform has brought them closer than ever before.
25 Jan 2011
 

PokerStars to continue Expanding International Tours

PokerStars to continue Expanding International Tours

The return of the NAPT for a second season and numerous new poker tours were announced by PokerStars at the end of the PCA last week.
24 Jan 2011
 

European Poker Awards Honour British Players

European Poker Awards Honour British Players

After a hugely successful year British poker players have received half of all nominations, and at least one nominee in each category, for this year’s European Poker Awards
23 Jan 2011
 

Exciting High Stakes Poker Games in Macau

Exciting High Stakes Poker Games in Macau

A series of high stake poker games took place last November in Macau involving a number of extremely wealthy businessmen and some of the world’s top poker players.
20 Jan 2011
 

 French Poker Tour 2011 Starts Next Month

French Poker Tour 2011 Starts Next Month

The French Poker tour 2011 starts very soon and over the next three months it will stop at fourteen different cities before finishing at the Aviation Club de France
19 Jan 2011
 

Next Stop for EPT is Deauville, France.

Next Stop for EPT is Deauville, France.

It’s not too late to qualify for the EPT stop in Deauville, France on January 25th where up to 1000 players are expected to compete.
18 Jan 2011
 

Antonio Caponnetto wins €170,000 at Casino Sanremo

Antonio Caponnetto wins €170,000 at Casino Sanremo

Last month the Italian Poker Tour stopped at the Casino Sanremo for the San Remo 3 tournament, the main event was won by previously unknown player Antonio Caponnetto
17 Jan 2011
 

Dan ‘jungleman12’ Cates wins $5 million in 2010

Dan ‘jungleman12’ Cates wins $5 million in 2010

Over the last 12 months Dan ‘jungleman12’ Cates managed to make more profits than any other poker player despite it being a relatively hard year for poker.
16 Jan 2011
 

2010 Finishes with Drama for Poker Players

2010 Finishes with Drama for Poker Players

In the closing days of 2010 the poker world was rocked by various players leaving their websites, it also saw the Player of the Year positions confirmed.
13 Jan 2011
 

New Poker League with Great Prizes

New Poker League with Great Prizes

New opportunities for poker players in the British Isles have been created by the launch of the PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker League which will see daily tournaments taking place.
12 Jan 2011
 

2010 Was Year of the Women

2010 Was Year of the Women

Over the course of last year more women poker players succeeded than ever before with numerous cashes in tournaments and a number of titles won across the world.
11 Jan 2011
 

Ultimate Bet Lose Hellmuth and Duke

Ultimate Bet Lose Hellmuth and Duke

Two of the biggest names in poker, Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke, have both announced that they will be leaving Ultimate Bet but haven’t said what’s next for them
10 Jan 2011
 

What’s in store for Poker in 2011?

What’s in store for Poker in 2011?

Whilst there was lots of excellent poker played last year, there are a few things that are better left behind and forgotten about rather than brought into the New Year.
9 Jan 2011
 

A look back at May 2010

A look back at May 2010

No matter what month of the year it is, whether the WSOP is taking place, or just a few online tournaments, something exciting is always happening.
6 Jan 2011
 

Devil Fish brings poker to the Weather Company

Devil Fish brings poker to the Weather Company

Recently Devil Fish Poker has been struggling to stay afloat, however, the company has now been bought by The Weather Company in a deal which will save the company.
5 Jan 2011
 

Dealer Caught Stealing After Rise in Tips

Dealer Caught Stealing After Rise in Tips

A dealer at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has been charged by police of stealing $501 worth of chips from the pot using a subtle hand trick.
4 Jan 2011
 

How Poker Professionals spend Christmas time

How Poker Professionals spend Christmas time

Catch up with how your favourite poker professionals spent their Christmas’ and the struggles many had reaching home thanks to the heavy snow across Britain.
3 Jan 2011
 

Durrrr Challenge II Resumes

Durrrr Challenge II Resumes

Tom Dwan and Dan ‘jungleman12’ Cates have continued their Durrrr Challenge, whilst Dwan is still behind; he managed to close the gap significantly winning $63,362.
30 Dec 2010
 

Phil Hellmuth Raises money for HospiceCare Inc

Phil Hellmuth Raises money for HospiceCare Inc

Earlier this month Phil Hellmuth hosted a charity tournament in Wisconsin to raise money for HospiceCare Inc, prizes given away included a seat at the 2011 WSOP.
29 Dec 2010
 

Win £750 with Goal.com and William Hill Poker

Win £750 with Goal.com and William Hill Poker

For football fans who read goal.com there is a special Boxing Day poker tournament being hosted at William Hill Poker giving participants the chance to win £750.
28 Dec 2010
 

Video Poker feeds local businesses in Louisiana

Video Poker feeds local businesses in Louisiana

In Terrebonne and Lafourche, Louisiana, players spent over $1 billion dollars over a four year period on video-poker machines which have cause large amounts of controversy since their legalisation.
27 Dec 2010
 

Celebratory Events Mark Opening of New Poker Room

Celebratory Events Mark Opening of New Poker Room

The Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel has opened a 10,000 square-foot poker room and hosted a series of special events and giveaways to celebrate
26 Dec 2010
 

Six of the best go head to head

Six of the best go head to head

Six of the best poker players competed at the final table of the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic for the title and $870,124
23 Dec 2010
 

Senator Reid fights for online gambling

Senator Reid fights for online gambling

As a last minute attempt by Senator Reid to pass legislation regulating online gambling goes through congress most people are saying it has a slim chance of passing.
22 Dec 2010
 

The philosophy of Jamie “TheCronic420” Rosen

The philosophy of Jamie “TheCronic420” Rosen

In a remarkably short time Jamie “TheCronic420”Rosen has rose to fame as an online poker player, read about his life and how he has built such as strong reputation.
21 Dec 2010
 

Islidur1 is latest member of team PokerStars Pro

Islidur1 is latest member of team PokerStars Pro

PokerStars have signed a deal with Islidur1, over the next month he will be taking part in a special challenge where players can take him on in a heads up.
20 Dec 2010
 

More firms apply for French gaming licences

More firms apply for French gaming licences

France has the second largest online gaming market in Europe and since the government legalised the market it has grown even bigger with major operators applying for licences.
19 Dec 2010
 

Exciting poker events taking place this month

Exciting poker events taking place this month

Over the coming month there’s a multitude of great poker events taking place across the Northeast of America with opportunities to with thousands of dollars.
16 Dec 2010
 

Raise money for HospiceCare with Phil Hellmuth

Raise money for HospiceCare with Phil Hellmuth

Later this month Phil Hellmuth is running a charity tournament in Wisconsin to raise money for HospiceCare Inc with prizes including a seat at the WSOP 2011
15 Dec 2010
 

Celebrities bring more money to poker

Celebrities bring more money to poker

Celebrities are popping up all over the poker world; however, most of them have no idea how to play. Is this causing the game damage, or is extra exposure always beneficial?
14 Dec 2010
 

Play against WSOP Champion Jonathan Duhamel.

Play against WSOP Champion Jonathan Duhamel.

PokerStars are running a special promotion which will see six players take on Jonathan Duhamel in a bid to win a seat at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event.
13 Dec 2010
 

Poker player enjoy a break over Thanksgiving

Poker player enjoy a break over Thanksgiving

Everyone spends their holidays in a different unway; here you can get a glimpse into what the star poker players get up to in their time off
12 Dec 2010
 

Go fishing at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

Go fishing at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

The 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure contains a new event combining fishing with poker, in the Fish and Chip Showdown players will fish for points before taking to the poker tables
9 Dec 2010
 

David Peters aims for Card Player POY

David Peters aims for Card Player POY

David Peters has been playing poker consistently for the last few years, however, only this year, during which he won $1,392,411 has he received his deserved recognition.
8 Dec 2010
 

Eastgate auctions off his WSOP Bracelet

Eastgate auctions off his WSOP Bracelet

In 2008 Peter Eastgate stunned the world winning the WSOP Main Event at the age of 22, however, he now says that the time has come to retire
7 Dec 2010
 

If poker players were to fight?

If poker players were to fight?

Mixed martial arts has taken the place of boxing in the poker world, however, we are used to seeing fighters playing poker, now we want to see poker players fighting.
6 Dec 2010
 

Intense bidding for Eastegate’s WSOP Main Event bracelet

Intense bidding for Eastegate’s WSOP Main Event bracelet

Following his retirement, Peter Eastgate used the popular website eBay to auction off his 2008 WSOP Main Even bracelet and donated the proceeds of $147,500 to UNICEF
5 Dec 2010
 

Thrilling poker at the APPT Cebe 2010

Thrilling poker at the APPT Cebe 2010

Day 2 of the APPT Cebu Main Event was full of action with Korean Kim Gab Yong climbing to the top of the pack and Hinrichsen losing his chip lead.
2 Dec 2010
 

Kassela wins WSOP Player of the Year Awards

Kassela wins WSOP Player of the Year Awards

One of the most coveted poker prizes is the World Series of Poker Player of the Year Award, this year the title went to Frank Kassela who won two bracelets
1 Dec 2010
 

New insights from Phil Hellmuth eBooks.

New insights from Phil Hellmuth eBooks.

Following the success of his earlier books, Phil Hellmuth has just released 5 eBooks which describe and analyse some of the most exciting poker hands he has won and lost.
30 Nov 2010
 

WSOPE Main Event won by English man James Bord

WSOPE Main Event won by English man James Bord


29 Nov 2010
 

From lawyer to poker player – Jared Jaffee

From lawyer to poker player – Jared Jaffee

Jared Jaffee is in the running to be Player of the Year after one year of full time tournament playing; here he discusses the switch from lawyer to poker player.
28 Nov 2010
 

Three $2,000 Added PCA Tournaments from PokerNews

Three $2,000 Added PCA Tournaments from PokerNews

Ahead of next year’s PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, PokerNews have teamed up with PokerStars to bring American players extra tournaments which could eventually take them to the Bahamas.
25 Nov 2010
 

New Full Tilt sponsorship deal for Audley Harrison

New Full Tilt sponsorship deal for Audley Harrison

Audley Harrison, an Olympic gold medal winning boxer and keen poker player who has twice cashed at the WSOP has signed a new sponsorship deal with Full Title Poker.
24 Nov 2010
 

Daily poker tournaments at the Pala Poker Room

Daily poker tournaments at the Pala Poker Room

With daily poker tournaments, special charity tournaments and thousands of dollars to give away the Pala Casino Spa & Resort ‘November to Remember’ is not to be missed.
23 Nov 2010
 

Hundreds drawn to the EPT Vienna

Hundreds drawn to the EPT Vienna

The Vienna stop of the EPT attracted hundreds of players and saw some excellent poker play, on day 1 the field was halved and the competition just because tougher.
22 Nov 2010
 

$3000 added buy in on Sunday 14th

$3000 added buy in on Sunday 14th

Another $5000 of the total $23,000 prize pool will be up for grabs at the next OFC Mega Money weekend which is hosted by Intertops Poker
21 Nov 2010
 

Theo Jorgensen joins Team PokerStars Pro

Theo Jorgensen joins Team PokerStars Pro

With a career spanning almost 20 years and numerous cashes at tournaments including at the WSOP, Theo Jorgensen is the latest member of the elite Team PokerStars Pro.
18 Nov 2010
 

Durrr’s Devastating Defeats

Durrr’s Devastating Defeats

Despite still being in the top 3 of the Biggest Online Earners Leaderboard, Tom “Durr” Dwan, one of the online Poker industry’s most reputable players, has lost an enormous $1m in profits!
17 Nov 2010
 

Massive Stakes Played Among Full Tilt’s High Rollers’ Tables

Massive Stakes Played Among Full Tilt’s High Rollers’ Tables

Full Tilt Poker’s high stakes tables has seen 24 hours of intense Poker play between several of its high rollers. With pots worth over $1.5m, it was definitely a worthwhile day for the winner.
14 Nov 2010
 

Offline Casinos have Given Their Online Counterparts the Thumbs Up

Offline Casinos have Given Their Online Counterparts the Thumbs Up

The change in America’s economic landscape has caused a shift in the stances of many land based casinos regarding online gaming. What was once considered a threat is now a door to new possibilities!
11 Nov 2010
 

The 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Schedule is Announced

The 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Schedule is Announced

It looks like the 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure will be a whole lot of fun in the sun, with the industry’s best taking to the world’s most beautiful beaches to play Poker.
10 Nov 2010
 

€250,000 Poker Event!

€250,000 Poker Event!

Season 2 of the anticipated upcoming UK and Ireland Poker Tour is finally set in stone and the details of the schedule announced. Mark it in your diary and be sure to take part in the action!
9 Nov 2010
 

Voting has Begun!

Voting has Begun!

Voting for the up and coming Irish Poker Awards has begun. Not only can you have your voice heard, but you can also win seats to the International Poker Open!
8 Nov 2010
 

High Stakes Poker

High Stakes Poker

Poker TV habits are changing, and people now prefer to watch unedited high stakes Poker. A new show called “UKIPT Champion of Champions” knows how to cater to this new audience, and its recent broadcast has been widely celebrated
7 Nov 2010
 

Poker...Caribbean Style!

Poker...Caribbean Style!

with $25m worth of prizes, top Poker players and a prestigious title, there’s no surprise why so many people are anticipating the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure 2011. See the newly released schedule here!
3 Nov 2010
 

Exciting new poker festival taking place in London

Exciting new poker festival taking place in London

PKR.com and The Fox Poker Club have teamed up to run a poker festival which aims to bring poker to the masses through affordable buy-ins and lively game play
1 Nov 2010
 

Expect surprises at this year’s November Nine

Expect surprises at this year’s November Nine

Next month the November Nine will meet to decide the fate of the WSOP Main Event, here we offer some insight into what to expect
31 Oct 2010
 

Don’t miss your chance to win a luxury car!

Don’t miss your chance to win a luxury car!

The PokerStars Turbo Take down is back and with it comes a massive prizepool, players will have the chance to win a car and thousands of dollars in cash
28 Oct 2010
 

New Microgaming poker room for the French market

New Microgaming poker room for the French market

The well known and highly respected SOCODEM Group has joined the French Poker Network Mypok.fr and will be launching an online poker room early next year
27 Oct 2010
 

A new partnership opens PokerStars for Belgians

A new partnership opens PokerStars for Belgians

Circus Groupe have joined forces with PokerStars to bring the world’s largest poker site to the Belgians and the chance to qualify for major international tournaments
26 Oct 2010
 

Play your way to an all inclusive Poker package at DoylesRoom

Play your way to an all inclusive Poker package at DoylesRoom

Take part in a fantastic online poker opportunity and be in the running to win entry to the Punta Cana Poker Classic courtesy of DoylesRoom. The package is all inclusive and is up for grabs now
10 Oct 2010
 

Online poker history made with massive $2.28 million win

Online poker history made with massive $2.28 million win

This week will be remembered in online poker history after the largest ever pay-out for an online tournament was won by a poker pro from Montana.
7 Oct 2010
 

Poker processor returned to jail after fears of escape

Poker processor returned to jail after fears of escape

A man arrested for online poker processing who was freed on a bond has been sent back to Lee County jail in Florida after concerns were raised that he may be trying to flee the country.
6 Oct 2010
 

WCOOP 2010 begins

WCOOP 2010 begins

: The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker had an exciting first day with players taking home thousands of dollars.
3 Oct 2010
 

Social Networking to enter online gambling

Social Networking to enter online gambling

Social networking may prove to be unexpected competition to the world of online poker.
28 Sep 2010
 

Promotions for all at Poker Heaven

Promotions for all at Poker Heaven

: Whether tournament play, cash games or even fantasy football is your thing, you’re sure to find a promotions at Poker Heaven which makes September more exciting for you
27 Sep 2010
 

Bwin launches the Rookie Challenge

Bwin launches the Rookie Challenge

To try and prevent newcomers being eaten by the veterans, Bwin has launched the Rookie Challenge giving all new players the chance to compete in a fun tournament.
26 Sep 2010
 

Players prepare  for WCOOP

Players prepare for WCOOP

With over three weeks of intensive online poker, players have been working hard to make sure that they are prepared in every way possible.
21 Sep 2010
 

Protos Marketing sued of MacPoker

Protos Marketing sued of MacPoker

A trademark battle has begun between Protos Marketing and Best Odds Corporation over the term “Mac Poker”, the case is proving highly costly and won’t be solved for some time.
20 Sep 2010
 

Cates extends lead in Durr Challenge

Cates extends lead in Durr Challenge

Despite being one of the leading online high stakes poker players, Tom Dwan has fallen further behind is his latest challenge.
19 Sep 2010
 

Asia Poker Tour continues to grow

Asia Poker Tour continues to grow

Asia is basically an untapped poker gold mine where the industry is ever growing, the Asia Poker Tour offers players a great holiday together with some exciting poker play.
16 Sep 2010
 

New monthly poker event at the Kensington Close Hotel

New monthly poker event at the Kensington Close Hotel

An exciting new partnership between 888poker and the LPC has seen the introduction of a new monthly Super Stack event with a huge prize pool, more is expected in the near future.
15 Sep 2010
 

Fans rush to enjoy PokerStars latest major online promotion.

Fans rush to enjoy PokerStars latest major online promotion.

PokerStars has launched a unique promotion with incredible prizes including a Harley Davidson motorcycle and Ford Mustang Convertible plus the offer of several top cash sums.
13 Sep 2010
 

Millions of dollars to win

Millions of dollars to win

This year’s MiniFTOPS has over $6 million in guaranteed prizes plus incredibly low buy ins spread across 34 thrilling events
7 Sep 2010
 

Poker keeps miners sane

Poker keeps miners sane

One of the great concerns about the trapped miners is their mental health, however, their love of poker should help keep their brains stimulated and healthy
6 Sep 2010
 

EPT goes to Portugal

EPT goes to Portugal

The EPT is always growing and this year’s stop in Portugal has attracted a record number of players including a large amount of professionals
5 Sep 2010
 

Chinese government ban Zynga Poker

Chinese government ban Zynga Poker

Zynga poker is enjoyed by 25 million people every month, now it is being launched in Mandarin, however, it will not be accessible for players in China
2 Sep 2010
 

Poker trackers, cheating or fair play

Poker trackers, cheating or fair play

There are wide ranging policies over the use of poker trackers across the internet, and with some websites now allowing multiple accounts, their future is still far from clear
1 Sep 2010
 

WSOP Prize Packages from Full Tilt Poker

WSOP Prize Packages from Full Tilt Poker

There are loads of ways to win your place at the WSOP Main Event at Full Tilt, and their prize package will give you much more including $2000 spending money.
31 Aug 2010
 

Dwan loses $785,000 in one week

Dwan loses $785,000 in one week

Tom “durrrr” Dwan is one of the leading players of online poker, however, this week has been tough he lost three quarters of his profits from the week before
30 Aug 2010
 

Almost NZ$1 million won by new comer

Almost NZ$1 million won by new comer

Simon Watt beat the US poker start Tom “Durrrr” Dwan to complete his first big international win and claim a WSOP Bracelet by winning the No-Limit Hold’em Championship
29 Aug 2010
 

Latest poker info on Twitter roundup

Latest poker info on Twitter roundup

Latest round up of Twitter updates from poker players around the world including Phil Hellmuth’s top ten reasons for living, California State Championship and PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker
26 Aug 2010
 

Freeroll event launched by 888poker featuring top poker prizes

Freeroll event launched by 888poker featuring top poker prizes

888poker has revealed the details of an exclusive freeroll event scheduled to take place on June 15. The launch has been met with great excitement
25 Aug 2010
 

Latest action from the WSOP

Latest action from the WSOP

Day 2B saw a number of players stacks grow to over 300,000 and of course a number of other players fell to the side
24 Aug 2010
 

Online Poker comes to Twitter via PokerStars

Online Poker comes to Twitter via PokerStars

PokerStars have just launched a new Twitter Poker League (#tpoker) which features 8 week long tournaments with low buy ins and great prizes
23 Aug 2010
 

The latest news from the WSOP 2010

The latest news from the WSOP 2010

There have been some exciting matches so far at this year’s WSOP, read about Dempsey, Nguyen and Dwan to see how their campaigns are going
19 Aug 2010
 

Ongame Network welcomes Betfair Poker

Ongame Network welcomes Betfair Poker

The much anticipated move by Betfair Poker to the Ongame network is finally nearing completion with a new launch for the website due at the end of the month
18 Aug 2010
 

British Poker Awards voting opens.

British Poker Awards voting opens.

The British Poker Awards has been announced and it will be a huge new annual event which will honour all the top poker players and poker providers
17 Aug 2010
 

UnleashedPoker.com Launch on Cake Poker Network

UnleashedPoker.com Launch on Cake Poker Network

The latest online poker room, UnleashedPoker.com has decided to join the Cake Poker Network as they launch and welcome players from all over the globe
16 Aug 2010
 

New iPoker Network for French gamers

New iPoker Network for French gamers

Playtech has announced that it is launching its own iPoker network on the newly regulated French gaming market with Chilipoker being hte first website to operate on the network
15 Aug 2010
 

New Jersey aims to improve its gambling industry

New Jersey aims to improve its gambling industry

New plans proposed by a New Jersey governor will see the state watching over the casinos and gambling industry in general within the state
12 Aug 2010
 

Robots play poker at PokerStars

Robots play poker at PokerStars

Evidence has recently been presented that up to ten accounts on PokerStars are controlled by bots and not human beings
11 Aug 2010
 

Win your seat today!

Win your seat today!

Whilst the world focuses on the WSOP 2010, there are already seats to be won for next year’s main event, don’t miss the opportunity!
10 Aug 2010
 

Chilipoker now open to French players

Chilipoker now open to French players

The newly formed ARJEL have issued a license to Chilipoker, the first member of the iPoker network to receive one
9 Aug 2010
 

Full Tilt calls players to arms

Full Tilt calls players to arms

In an effort to help H.R 2267 get passed, Full Tilt Poker has asked its American players to contact their representative to gain support
8 Aug 2010
 

Strong field at the Bellagio Cup despite the WSOP

Strong field at the Bellagio Cup despite the WSOP

As day one of the Bellagio Cup VI got under way there were casualties and moments of glory for some of the best known poker players fresh from the WSOP
5 Aug 2010
 

Duke calls for legalisation of online gambling

Duke calls for legalisation of online gambling

Annie Duke has argued to the House financial Services Committee that it is people’s right to gamble online and should not be illegal
4 Aug 2010
 

Essence gives a new value to Poker players

Essence gives a new value to Poker players

A new business model called Essence which changes the way the value of players is calculated has been announced by Ongame Network
3 Aug 2010
 

The Pavilion joins the WSOP

The Pavilion joins the WSOP

Throughout the course of one day at the WSOP the Pavilion room went from being lively to being a subdued place as more players are knockout out the tournament.
2 Aug 2010
 

Great poker tips from the professionals

Great poker tips from the professionals

The Ladbrokes Poker School was a series of poker lessons with Nick Moran and Jon Kalmar, now you can revisit these informative sessions on their website at any time
1 Aug 2010
 

$10,000 Buy-in event begins

$10,000 Buy-in event begins

At a recent press conference a number of exciting changes to the WPT were announced alongside the start of their Championship being held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
29 Jul 2010
 

Cheong wins again to reach November Nine

Cheong wins again to reach November Nine

After cashing in on two events prior to the Main Event at the WSOP, Joseph Cheong has now made it to the November Nine after an impressive run
28 Jul 2010
 

$25,000 in prize money to be won

$25,000 in prize money to be won

The Texas Hold’em Mesquite Poker Open Tournament begins next month at the Eureka casino and features a $25,000 free roll which has no buyin
27 Jul 2010
 

Dan Kelly storms the WSOP

Dan Kelly storms the WSOP

At his first WSOP Dan Kelly won one of the most hard fought competitions, from here onwards he is sure to become a major player on the poker scene
25 Jul 2010
 

Online Sports Betting and Poker now available in France

Online Sports Betting and Poker now available in France

A list of 17 legal sports betting and poker websites was published in France this month and another list is expected soon
22 Jul 2010
 

Eastgate hides from the Nevada weather

Eastgate hides from the Nevada weather

Amongst all the stars at the WSOP Peter Eastgate has been conspicuously absent, he says that he is only interested in the Main Event
21 Jul 2010
 

26 years old and a main event to win

26 years old and a main event to win

Tiffany Michelle went out and partied in style for her 26th which coincided with the 2011 WSOP, dinner, a nightclub and a great birthday cake were all in order.
20 Jul 2010
 

Exciting changes coming for WPT season 9

Exciting changes coming for WPT season 9

The WPT announced a number of exciting changes at their recent press conference, one of them was the introduction of Kimberly Lansing as the new anchor.
19 Jul 2010
 

Texas Hold’em more popular than Obama

Texas Hold’em more popular than Obama

It is been a popular for years and shows no sign of disappearing, with the emergence of online poker Texas Hold’em has topped the Facebook fan rankings
18 Jul 2010
 

Ryan “toetagU” Fair is PokerStars tournament Main Event winner

Ryan “toetagU” Fair is PokerStars tournament Main Event winner

Ryan “toetagU” Fair walked away with $1,162,350 after winning the highly competitive PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker. The player is reportedly delighted at the win
15 Jul 2010
 

Leron Washington wins first place and $100,000 at his first WPT event

Leron Washington wins first place and $100,000 at his first WPT event

After winning a satellite competition online Leron Washington not only won a seat at a WPT event, but he also won it beating 566 players along the way
14 Jul 2010
 

Online and Live tournaments throughout the summer

Online and Live tournaments throughout the summer

Paddy Power Poker offers a full range of tournaments from First Depositor Freerolls to the Monthly Million, there’s something for everyone
13 Jul 2010
 

World Series of Poker qualifiers now online at PokerStars

World Series of Poker qualifiers now online at PokerStars

PokerStars continues to hold satellite qualifiers for the all important World Series of Poker. The tournament will be held in Las Vegas later this year
12 Jul 2010
 

Savage to bring his skills to the WPT

Savage to bring his skills to the WPT

The WPT have just signed seasoned tour director Matt Savage as part of their attempts to become the best poker tour available
11 Jul 2010
 

Fantastic promotion from Party Poker

Fantastic promotion from Party Poker

Party Poker is running one of the best promotions of all time with an Aston Martin for the lucky winner and loads more prizes
8 Jul 2010
 

Full Tilt Poker begins advertising to international market

Full Tilt Poker begins advertising to international market

Full Tilt Poker is venturing into the world of land based advertising after reaching a sponsorship deal with Virgin Racing; their badges will be appearing on the cars at Grand Prix event starting with the Spanish Grand Prix
7 Jul 2010
 

Marc Bariller goes to the WSOP as member of Team PKR Pro

Marc Bariller goes to the WSOP as member of Team PKR Pro

Due to gambling laws in France Marc Bariller had to build his bankroll from nothing, he managed to amass $75,000 and is now the latest member of Team PKR Pro.
6 Jul 2010
 

Five day main event with $5,000 buy in

Five day main event with $5,000 buy in

A new event to be held at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles has been added to the PokerStars.net NAPT
5 Jul 2010
 

Controversial choices for sponsored pros

Controversial choices for sponsored pros

Since the recent signing of porn star Samantha Ryan by UltimateBet there has been some speculation about how sites choose their pros and who will be next.
4 Jul 2010
 

Exciting showdown between Brandon Adams and Men Nguyen

Exciting showdown between Brandon Adams and Men Nguyen

Last week at the WSOP Men Nguyen won the Stud Championship and $394,800 in prize money as well as his seventh career bracelet
4 Jul 2010
 

Exciting new tournaments with huge prizes.

Exciting new tournaments with huge prizes.

William Hill Poker has introduced a collection of new tournaments which give you the chance to win thousands every day
4 Jul 2010
 

Event entrances rise by up to 20

Event entrances rise by up to 20

The revised schedule at the WSOP has seen the participant numbers shoot up with thousands more taking part; however, prize money does seem to be down.
4 Jul 2010
 

Feldman goes from high stakes to high court

Feldman goes from high stakes to high court

Brit poker player Andrew Feldman takes Rabbi to court to reclaim cash after investment partnership turns sour. Feldman is down £140,000 after loses on spread betting venture.
14 Jun 2010
 

Titan Poker is packed with promotions

Titan Poker is packed with promotions

Titan Poker have brought back their Titan Turbo race series and also introduced the GUKPT Super Satellite promotions this month, there is loads of cash up for grabs plus tickets to exciting live events
13 Jun 2010
 

PokerStars plan to develop mobile software

PokerStars plan to develop mobile software

Rumours abound that PokerStars are developing a mobile version of he online gaming platform, giving customers the chance to play poker on the go. Get all the latest info here.
10 Jun 2010
 

Five Football World Cup promotions from Betfair

Five Football World Cup promotions from Betfair

There are five exciting new promotions from Betfair to celebrate the beginning of the world cup, take a look and see how you can win thousands of dollars
9 Jun 2010
 

Players compete for a spot in the elite ‘Brunson 10’

Players compete for a spot in the elite ‘Brunson 10’

At this year’s WSOP David Sand and Daniel Kelly will be competing against each other for a place in the ‘Brunson 10’
8 Jun 2010
 

Online Poker’s top ten players

Online Poker’s top ten players

The world of online poker is an exciting place with the top players winning big money, see who is doing well at the moment and their winnings so far this year
7 Jun 2010
 

Two weeks of top poker at the WSOPE 2010

Two weeks of top poker at the WSOPE 2010

There are many exciting events taking place at London’s Empire Casino in this year’s WSOPE, find out about them all here
6 Jun 2010
 

PokerTime announces exclusive WSOP Winner's package

PokerTime announces exclusive WSOP Winner's package

Lucky winners at PokerTime to be given all-expenses paid trip to WSOP event in Las Vegas in July. Daily satellite tournaments have started and are open to all players
3 Jun 2010
 

Win WSOP seats at William Hill Poker

Win WSOP seats at William Hill Poker

Win a 2010 World Series of Poker package at William Hill Poker in May and receive an executive upgrade to do the trip VIP style!
2 Jun 2010
 

Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in charity event.

Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in charity event.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have confirmed their participation in the Ante Up for Africa event. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas
1 Jun 2010
 

Bernard Lee looks forward to a busy summer

Bernard Lee looks forward to a busy summer

2010 has been a busy year for Bernard Lee so far, especially since being appointed Foxwoods’ Resort Casino’s official spokesman. The next few months look to be just as busy especially with the WSOP taking place over the summer
31 May 2010
 

Rising poker star signs sponsorship contract with Party Poker

Rising poker star signs sponsorship contract with Party Poker

The 23 year old poker legend Tyron Krost has been signed by the major poker site, Party Poker. The sponsorship deal is a “dream come true”
30 May 2010
 

Claim your place at the WSOP 2010 Main Event at PokerStars

Claim your place at the WSOP 2010 Main Event at PokerStars

Head over to PokerStars where you’ll find loads of opportunities to win a place at the World Series of Poker 2010, there are satellites with incredibly low buy-ins, FPP satellites and their popular Steps system
27 May 2010
 

WSOP to visit South Africa this October

WSOP to visit South Africa this October

As poker becomes more and more popular in South Africa more tournament series are beginning to visit there, so far the World Poker Tour Marrkech and the Sun City Million dollar Poker Tournament have visited, this year it’s the turn of the WSOP
26 May 2010
 

Williams defeats top line up and wins the WPT

Williams defeats top line up and wins the WPT

David Williams beat off his opponents to take the much coveted World Poker Tour title. Williams will return home with an absolutely massive $1,530,537 prize sum
25 May 2010
 

Mass poker playing to combat UIGEA

Mass poker playing to combat UIGEA

From June 1st the UIGEA is due to be enforced across America, as the date nears the online poker community are planning a protest to try and make their voices heard
24 May 2010
 

Daily satellites to WSOP 2010 from Bodog

Daily satellites to WSOP 2010 from Bodog

With buy-ins starting as low as $1, Bodog are offering loads of satellites every day to offer their players the chance to win a place at the WSOP 2010
23 May 2010
 

Six entries into Porsche competition for new players

Six entries into Porsche competition for new players

Any new player at PKR.com who makes a first deposit of at least $25 will be given six entries into their draw, the winner of which will take home a Porsche
20 May 2010
 

Win you place at the WSOP 2010 at bet365

Win you place at the WSOP 2010 at bet365

bet365 is full of great promotions, you can win package worth $25,000 for the upcoming WSOP and also take part in ECOOP VI which has guaranteed prize money of $4.5 million!
17 May 2010
 

Famous “apestyles” grabs major online win at renowned FTOPS

Famous “apestyles” grabs major online win at renowned FTOPS

The legendary poker player, Jon Van Fleet, is celebrating taking home a massive $123,000 whilst playing at the high profile Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS).
16 May 2010
 

Titan Poker to host ECOOP VI

Titan Poker to host ECOOP VI

With a huge prize pool, loads of poker games and some exciting new events the ECOOP VI and the Mini ECOOP are set to provide 24 days of top quality poker
10 May 2010
 

Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in charity event

Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in charity event

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have confirmed their participation in the Ante Up for Africa event. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas
9 May 2010
 

Annette Obrestad to recreate her no-peeking win

Annette Obrestad to recreate her no-peeking win

The upcoming event in the Bluff Europe Poker Academy lecture tour looks to be an exciting two days full of expert talks and fantastic prizes
6 May 2010
 

 Exciting television for poker enthusiasts on NBC

Exciting television for poker enthusiasts on NBC

Doyle Brunson was one of sixty four players invited to take place in NBC’s Heads Up Championship 2010 which is soon to be aired on NBC
5 May 2010
 

Exciting first day at the EPT Monte Carlo

Exciting first day at the EPT Monte Carlo

This year has seen an exciting EPT with thousands of players, massive wins and stunning locations; now it is the final stop at Monte Carlo
4 May 2010
 

Paddy Power Poker announces ECOOP VI

Paddy Power Poker announces ECOOP VI

With a huge prize pool, loads of poker games and some exciting new events the ECOOP VI and the Mini ECOOP are set to provide 24 days of top quality poker.
3 May 2010
 

The Ivey Room to open with special invitation only tournament.

The Ivey Room to open with special invitation only tournament.

On May 22nd a special high stakes poker room will open at the Aria casino, the opening of the “Ivey Room” named after Phil Ivey will marked by a special tournament with a $1,000,000 prize pool.
2 May 2010
 

Legendary 2010 Pokerstars.com EPT Grand Final begins in Monaco

Legendary 2010 Pokerstars.com EPT Grand Final begins in Monaco

Liv Boeree is the star player and looks set to dazzle the crowd at the Pokerstars.com EPT Final as well as the WSOP to come
29 Apr 2010
 

Full Tilt Poker under investigation for money laundering charges

Full Tilt Poker under investigation for money laundering charges

Full Tilt Poker is one of the largest poker websites around, however, according to the Financial Times they are now under investigation for money laundering charges
26 Apr 2010
 

Win a Freeroll for the date of your life

Win a Freeroll for the date of your life

UB Poker are offering the winner of a special Freeroll Tournament a chance to go on a date with Tiffany Michelle and free entry to a special poker event in Los Angeles
25 Apr 2010
 

Power Poker tries to attract players from Cake Network

Power Poker tries to attract players from Cake Network

Power Poker have announced that through a number of special offers they will be trying to attract all the players from sites leaving the Cake Network Poker
22 Apr 2010
 

EPT San Remo set to be bigger than ever

EPT San Remo set to be bigger than ever

This year’s EPT San Remo looks like it will be the biggest to date with several professionals coming to take part. Last year’s winner Constant Rijkenberg will also be returning to defend his title
21 Apr 2010
 

Victory at the Mohegan Sun for Vanessa Selbt

Victory at the Mohegan Sun for Vanessa Selbt

Vanessa Selbt dominated the field at the NAPT Mohegan Sun taking home a cheque for $750,000 and her second major title win
19 Apr 2010
 

A four hour epic battle between Mercier and Stein

A four hour epic battle between Mercier and Stein

A four hour epic battle between Mercier and Stein ended with Mercier taking the PokerStars North American Poker Tour High-Roller title and $350,000
18 Apr 2010
 

Londoner wins PaddyPowerPoker Irish Open Poker final

Londoner wins PaddyPowerPoker Irish Open Poker final

Easter victory for Londoner James Mitchell as he claims victory at the PaddyPowerPoker.com Irish Poker Open final in one of the most eagerly anticipated tournaments in the European poker calendar
15 Apr 2010
 

France Poker Series (FPS) dates announced

France Poker Series (FPS) dates announced

Poker Stars announces dates for season one of the France Poker Series (FPS). Tournament scheduled to set down in locations all across France throughout 2010
14 Apr 2010
 

Easter gifts in the online poker world

Easter gifts in the online poker world

Bank holiday bonus for Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius as three of online poker's biggest names unwrap giant cash wins as an Easter treat
13 Apr 2010
 

PPA Poker Tournament to raise cash for charity

PPA Poker Tournament to raise cash for charity

Poker Players Alliance organizes charity tournament to raise cash and awareness of refugee crises in Sudan. A host of big names anticipated at the event in Washington DC
12 Apr 2010
 

TV Show qualifying seat up for grabs

TV Show qualifying seat up for grabs

The search begins for ten lucky players to compete against Phil Ivey and Gus Hansen for £120,000 as FullTiltPoker announces the name of brand new television show
11 Apr 2010
 

Victory for Mitchell in Irish Poker Open

Victory for Mitchell in Irish Poker Open

Paddy Power Poker Irish Open sees 708 players battle it out for first place cash prize of €600,000. Londoner James Mitchell emerges victorious to scoop both title and cash
8 Apr 2010
 

Schedule details for 2010 Spring Championship of Online Poker

Schedule details for 2010 Spring Championship of Online Poker

Get the latest updates to the SCOOP schedule here. With 38 events and $45 million of guaranteed cash jackpots, this is an update you don’t want to miss!
7 Apr 2010
 

New members for Team PokerStars announced

New members for Team PokerStars announced

Dusty Schmidt, George Lind and Denys Shcherbakov announced as the newest members of PokerStars' elite group of online pros, taking the team count to 26
31 Mar 2010
 

Dates announced for Full Tilt Poker Series España

Dates announced for Full Tilt Poker Series España

Win a seat to the Full Tilt Poker Series España live tournament with a buy-in of just $5! Sub-satellite events are running throughout the day at FullTiltPoker.com
28 Mar 2010
 

Win Sensational Cash Prizes at Titan Poker

Win Sensational Cash Prizes at Titan Poker

Titan Poker packs its online poker site with generous cash prizes, reload bonus offers and much more in move that will please poker fans everywhere
25 Mar 2010
 

Tom Dwan's 2010 winning streak continues

Tom Dwan's 2010 winning streak continues

Tom Dwan records further success in 2010 as the Durrrr Challenge continues with him leading fellow Team Full Tilt pro Patrick Antonius in the FullTiltPoker.com Million Dollar Challenge
21 Mar 2010
 

Ladies Pamper Package up for grabs at PokerStars.com

Ladies Pamper Package up for grabs at PokerStars.com

PokerStars announces prize strictly for the ladies – a poker relaxation package with a seat to the Ladies Event at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo
18 Mar 2010
 

Child faces legal battle to claim online poker winnings

Child faces legal battle to claim online poker winnings

Eight year old boy takes legal action in India against unnamed poker site to claim winnings after becoming a millionaire using his uncle's online account
17 Mar 2010
 

Mini FTOPS guarantees $6 million in cash prizes

Mini FTOPS guarantees $6 million in cash prizes

Full Tilt Poker offers lower buy-ins as the Mini FTOPS gets underway. Players will compete for a share of the $6 million guaranteed prize pool
16 Mar 2010
 

EPT Berlin 2010 enjoys record attendance

EPT Berlin 2010 enjoys record attendance

European Poker Tour Berlin 2010 event sees record attendance as players from across the globe compete for the guaranteed €1 million first prize that was eventually won by Kevin MacPhee
15 Mar 2010
 

EPT 2010 to be held in Berlin

EPT 2010 to be held in Berlin

The biggest event in Germany's poker season, the European Poker Tour's German stop, will be held for the first time in its capital city, Berlin
14 Mar 2010
 

Francesco Totti signs for Party Poker

Francesco Totti signs for Party Poker

Party Poker signs Italian World Cup winner and AC Roma captain Francesco Totti to be their exclusive star player and ambassador to its online poker site
11 Mar 2010
 

Poker names to support American Veterans

Poker names to support American Veterans

The Go All in for Veterans Poker Tournament can count on Oscar winning actor Ben Affleck to help raise funds for Paralysed Veterans of America
10 Mar 2010
 

Schedule details for 2010 Spring Championship of Online Poker

Schedule details for 2010 Spring Championship of Online Poker

Get the latest updates to the SCOOP schedule here. With 38 events and $45 million of guaranteed cash jackpots, this is an update you don’t want to miss!
9 Mar 2010
 

Improved Offerings Guaranteed in Online Poker Sector

Improved Offerings Guaranteed in Online Poker Sector

Two of the Poker industry's most beloved brands have decided to join forces – Microgaming Poker Network and Goldbet. Check out what their partnership will offer here.
8 Mar 2010
 

Fast $50 Cash Bonus with Full Tilt Poker

Fast $50 Cash Bonus with Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker promotes the launch of their exclusive Rush Poker system with a Fast $50 Bonus Offer which is available to all Full Tilt members
7 Mar 2010
 

Unprecedented win for Flavin on paddypowerpoker.com

Unprecedented win for Flavin on paddypowerpoker.com

Poker Player Phil Flavin has taken the $110,000 jackpot in the online poker room of Paddy Power Poker after winning six consecutive sit and go tournaments last weekend
4 Mar 2010
 

Kara Scott to contest in Irish Poker Open 2010

Kara Scott to contest in Irish Poker Open 2010

Kara Scott to return to Ireland for the Irish Open 2010, sponsored by Paddy Power Poker, in a bid to better last year's second place finish
3 Mar 2010
 

Full Tilt Poker goes to the Playboy Mansion

Full Tilt Poker goes to the Playboy Mansion

Full Tilt Poker and the Karma Foundation pair up to provide glamour and excitement at the annual Kandy Masquerade Ball, held at the Playboy Mansion
2 Mar 2010
 

Sunday Million Tournament produces big winners

Sunday Million Tournament produces big winners

PokerStars sees players swarm to its site after offering a record guaranteed $4 million jackpot in Sunday Million Tournament – first prize netted over $1 million
1 Mar 2010
 

Credit card ban looks set to come into effect

Credit card ban looks set to come into effect

Gaming websites look set to ban customers making payments by MasterCard and Visa. Is this the end of players using their credit card to make online deposits?
28 Feb 2010
 

From Paris with Love featuring Titan Poker

From Paris with Love featuring Titan Poker

online poker room Titanpoker.com is to star alongside John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Myers in an action packed adventure from director Pierre Morel and producer Luc Benson
25 Feb 2010
 

 'Tournaments for the People' creates safe environment for amateurs

'Tournaments for the People' creates safe environment for amateurs

Beginners are the real winners as Cool Hand Poker launches 'Tournaments for the People', a series of tournaments boasting low buy-ins to attract even more first time players
24 Feb 2010
 

Players honoured at Nordic Poker Awards

Players honoured at Nordic Poker Awards

Three out of four awards, including two for Wahlberg, go to Finland as Nordic Poker Awards honours players' achievements prior to European Poker Tour Copenhagen Main Event
23 Feb 2010
 

Welcome Back to High Stakes Poker TV

Welcome Back to High Stakes Poker TV

Enjoy the best of TV Poker this Valentines with High Stakes Poker, set to return February 14th for a cool new season. Get the lowdown now and update your diaries!
22 Feb 2010
 

"Canadian Poker Player" TV Channel Launched

Canada is about to enjoy online Poker in a whole new way, as a new Poker TV channel will soon be launched. All the details are available here
21 Feb 2010
 

European Poker Tour Heads East to Berlin

European Poker Tour Heads East to Berlin

Find out what's in store for the up and coming 6th Season of the European Poker Tour, such as the new Berlin base. All you need to know here
18 Feb 2010
 

Lacey Jones to Take on the CPT Tables

Lacey Jones to Take on the CPT Tables

There's more to look at than just her hand when it comes to Lacey Jones, Poker's hottest player. Read all about her recently confirmed CPT participation here
17 Feb 2010
 

A Closer Look at Greg

A Closer Look at Greg "Fossilman" Raymer

Want to know why Greg Raymer is nicknamed "Fossilman?" find out this and much more in our latest Poker player profile, available here
16 Feb 2010
 

Consecutive wins for Priyan de Mel

Consecutive wins for Priyan de Mel

Lucky number 10 for Priyan de Mel as he walks away with first place trophy from the 2010 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour at the G Casino in Bolton
15 Feb 2010
 

'The Cowboy' playing for second WPT Title

'The Cowboy' playing for second WPT Title

Hoyt Corkins is one step closer to getting his hands on his second world title as he sits at final table one million chips in front
14 Feb 2010
 

Seven card high-low beginner's guide

Seven card high-low beginner's guide

Get the information you need to start playing seven card high-low qualify eight poker and begin to master the game with two chances of winning!
11 Feb 2010
 

Poker Pro, Charity Leader, Celebrity Apprentice, Annie Duke

Poker Pro, Charity Leader, Celebrity Apprentice, Annie Duke

Read about Annie Duke Like You Never Have Before – this Poker princess takes us on a tour through her career, ventures and aspirations in this detailed player profile
10 Feb 2010
 

Obrestad looks ahead to successful 2010 Aussie Millions

Obrestad looks ahead to successful 2010 Aussie Millions

Poker prodigy Annette Obrestad hopes to "put last year in the past" and ensure a different outcome in final stages of 2010 Aussie Millions to that of the 2009 event
9 Feb 2010
 

an introductory guide to poker tournaments

an introductory guide to poker tournaments

Poker Tournaments explained here, in our easy to follow guide that gives you all the introductory information you need to start playing this popular game
8 Feb 2010
 

Beginners guide to Texas Holdem Poker

Beginners guide to Texas Holdem Poker

Get an easy to follow beginners guide to Texas Holdem poker. Winning card combinations and betting rules explained to get you one step ahead of the game!
7 Feb 2010
 

Nicolas Levi leads at end of day two

Nicolas Levi leads at end of day two

French Pro Nicolas Levi is at the top of his game after finishing in the lead at the end of day 2 of the EPT Deaville main event
3 Feb 2010
 

The numbers swell at EPT Deauville

The numbers swell at EPT Deauville

A record number of participants have been recorded at this year's EPT Deauville event, forcing organisers to re-home some of the players at anothe rlocal casino.
2 Feb 2010
 

WPT joins forces with charity Chrysalis to help the homeless

WPT joins forces with charity Chrysalis to help the homeless

Hollywood stars and poker pros to participate in charity event at Commerce Casino in the 8th Annual WPT Invitational event, making it the most glamorous event of the season.
1 Feb 2010
 

Get the edge when playing on-line

Get the edge when playing on-line

Get great hints on table selection. Use it to your advantage to begin increasing your chances of winning by watching out for the things other players are missing!
31 Jan 2010
 

Deuce to Seven Triple Draw – easy to play!

Deuce to Seven Triple Draw – easy to play!

Looking for a different kind of game to play? Try Deuce to Seven Triple Draw, where the twist is you need the lowest hand to win!
28 Jan 2010
 

Poker Great Phil Ivey Fold their Marital Hand

Poker Great Phil Ivey Fold their Marital Hand

: It seems that Poker players also feel the pressure of taking on the challenges of the world Poker circuit and matrimonial bliss
27 Jan 2010
 

10 Lucky Poker Players Living Their Dreams

10 Lucky Poker Players Living Their Dreams

See who made the cut in Everest Poker’s “Live the Dream” competition, and is now being paid over $100K just to play Poker! All details available here.
24 Jan 2010
 

What to Play and how – Tourneys + Ring Games

What to Play and how – Tourneys + Ring Games

Poker tournaments and ring games required different playing strategies, and your game will improve significantly if you implement them properly. Learn all you need for them here.
21 Jan 2010
 

Germans for Poker at Poker Channel Europe Online

Germans for Poker at Poker Channel Europe Online

The Poker Channel Europe for TV has established a German version of its website. Read all about the channel, the site and the new changes here.
20 Jan 2010
 

The ABC’s of Playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker

The ABC’s of Playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker

Get to know the game of Texas Hold ‘Em just a little bit better, with some basic strategy explained. We’ve got everything from starting hands to bluffing all covered here.
19 Jan 2010
 

Harrison Gimbel Wins PokerSars Caribbean Adventure at 19

Harrison Gimbel Wins PokerSars Caribbean Adventure at 19

See all the details from the final table at the PokerStars Carribbean Adventure tournament, where the youngest player in history, Harrison Gimbel, was crowned winner, here.
18 Jan 2010
 

Play Poker on your Apple iPhone or iPod

Play Poker on your Apple iPhone or iPod

A great way for players to play poker and stay in touch with each other with the new release for Apple iPhone and Apple iPod
17 Jan 2010
 

Card combinations and removing cards in a Hold'em hand

Card combinations and removing cards in a Hold'em hand

Learn when you can remove cards from a game of Hold'em and how you can work out the remaining pair and non-pair card combinations
14 Jan 2010
 

Onwards and Upwards for Poker in 2009

Onwards and Upwards for Poker in 2009

Attendance on the increase in 2009 in both the on-line and off sectors
13 Jan 2010
 

January - June in the world of poker tournaments

January - June in the world of poker tournaments

Get a sneaky peak at what's going on in the world of poker in 2010 as we look at the tournaments coming up in the first half of the year.
12 Jan 2010
 

A straight forward guide to Sit & Go poker

A straight forward guide to Sit & Go poker

Looking for a way to win at poker? Try Sit & Go with these simple rules for how to play the game and become a success.
11 Jan 2010
 

Titan Poker offers free seats to ECPokerTour Barcelona

Titan Poker offers free seats to ECPokerTour Barcelona

A series of satellite tournaments being held at Titan Poker are offing players the chance to win seats at ECPokerTour Barcelona next march, the prize includes entrance and full costs.
10 Jan 2010
 

Building a good low hand in Omaha Hi/Lo

Building a good low hand in Omaha Hi/Lo

A common mistake in Omaha Hi/Lo is to neglect the low and only win half the pot, here you can learn how to avoid this and earn double the money.
7 Jan 2010
 

Texas Hold’em comes to Ladbrokes.it

Texas Hold’em comes to Ladbrokes.it

Ladbrokes have announced an expansion of their Italian sportsbetting website, they are adding online poker later this month and bingo and more casino games in the near future
6 Jan 2010
 

What kind of poker payer are you?

What kind of poker payer are you?

In a no-limit Texas Hold’em game there are four kinds of players. Read about the four kind of players and learn their weaknesses in order to start winning more
5 Jan 2010
 

Commerce Casino is hosting biggest event yet

Commerce Casino is hosting biggest event yet

There are 50 events on the tournament schedule and prize pools are expect to reach $20 million, this year’s L.A Poker Classic is going to be packed with great poker
3 Jan 2010
 

Bwin and PartyGaming Rumored to Merge

Bwin and PartyGaming Rumored to Merge

Two of our favorite operators could be joining forces next year to take the online Poker industry by storm. See what Bwin and PartyGaming have said about their supposed merger
30 Dec 2009
 

Stealing Your Win in More Ways Than One

Stealing Your Win in More Ways Than One

Take home more than just the pot with a re-steal. It’s a crucial and worthwhile move to know. Find the poker strategy here for re-steals in PLO tourneys
29 Dec 2009
 

Online Gambling Industry and American Government Working Hand-in-Hand

Online Gambling Industry and American Government Working Hand-in-Hand

Casinos in California are trying to introduce online gambling in return for profit stakes to be shared with the state. Read all about it here
28 Dec 2009
 

Getting Inside the Minds Behind the Hands

Getting Inside the Minds Behind the Hands

– Making it big in the Poker industry isn’t a rarity. Join the greats on their road to success with the Poker strategy that’ll take you there, right now
27 Dec 2009
 

Warming Through Winter With the Polar Poker Challenge

Warming Through Winter With the Polar Poker Challenge

Rug up this Winter with a hot dose of Poker tournament – yes, this January will see the 1st ever Polar Poker Challenge take place! Find all the details here now
24 Dec 2009
 

Vanessa Rousso’s turns to Poker instruction in the new year

Vanessa Rousso’s turns to Poker instruction in the new year

Find out what poker icon Vanessa Rousso has planned for the year ahead and her new strategy boot camp, also read about the success she enjoyed in 2009
23 Dec 2009
 

Plan your hand to improve your game

Plan your hand to improve your game

Learn about cause and effect in a poker hand and how planning the hand as a whole rather than move by move can lead to huge gains
22 Dec 2009
 

Learn Razz Poker today

Learn Razz Poker today

Find everything you need to know in order to enjoy a game of Razz poker, the rules, the game structure and how to form winning hands
21 Dec 2009
 

New Tournament Format for Online Poker Site

New Tournament Format for Online Poker Site

Try out Party Poker’s new and improved Poker software, featuring synchronized breaks and game-tracking functions. We’ve got the lowdown on the entire experience and how you can experience it, here
20 Dec 2009
 

Jan Skampa Declared Winner of EPT Prague

Jan Skampa Declared Winner of EPT Prague

Check out the latest on the European Poker Tour Prague, where one player was declared winner of the tourney, cash and Grand final seat! All details here
17 Dec 2009
 

How to Thrash Third Street in 7-Card Stud

How to Thrash Third Street in 7-Card Stud

Make or break your 7-Card Stud game in the Third Street, where you’ll make your most important decisions. All the poker strategy you need to make it is available here
16 Dec 2009
 

Friday night Fights Back in the Ring

Friday night Fights Back in the Ring

Get your gloves on for an intense Poker tourney! Friday Night Fights are back at Full Tilt Poker, and you can find all the details on this anticipated tournament here
15 Dec 2009
 

Getting to Know the Game of Online Poker

Getting to Know the Game of Online Poker

Get to know the game of online Poker and start enjoying one of the most popular experiences worldwide. All the rules and playing instructions are here
14 Dec 2009
 

In the Hot Seat with Joe Cada

In the Hot Seat with Joe Cada

Joe Cada is a widely supported online Poker player taking the industry by storm. Get the full low-down on his career, experience and future with this exclusive player profile
10 Dec 2009
 

Staying Ahead in Stud Hi Lo H.O.R.S.E. Games

Staying Ahead in Stud Hi Lo H.O.R.S.E. Games

Feeling weak in the Stud Hi Lo rounds of H.O.R.S.E.? Why not improve your game with some much needed Poker strategy. We’ve got all you need right here
9 Dec 2009
 

Grandpa Wins 2009 WSOP Circuit Tournament

Grandpa Wins 2009 WSOP Circuit Tournament

Get the full profile of the WSOP Circuit’s latest winner here. You’ll see why Poker is a game for people of all ages, and why you should never quit playing!
8 Dec 2009
 

Online Poker Still Available to US Players

Online Poker Still Available to US Players

Online Poker is still tangible for US players – at least temporarily, as the UIGEA has been delayed for 6 months. To catch up on the American Poker industry, see here
7 Dec 2009
 

How to Play the Game of Elevator Poker

How to Play the Game of Elevator Poker

Change up your game of Poker with Elevator! It’s a unique variation that’ll take you on a ride, which you can learn here easily with the poker rules we’ve provided
6 Dec 2009
 

Why to Play Fixed Limit Texas Hold’em Poker

Why to Play Fixed Limit Texas Hold’em Poker

There are advantages and disadvantages to any poker variation. Find out all those for Fixed Limit Hold’em, so that you can play it for reasons that are beneficial to you
3 Dec 2009
 

All about the Aussie Millions Poker Tournament

All about the Aussie Millions Poker Tournament

If you enjoy Poker then you will love the Aussie Millions tournament. Taking place this January, it is a must-see for all players. Get all the info on it here
2 Dec 2009
 

Wrap Up of 2009 Latin American Poker Tour

Wrap Up of 2009 Latin American Poker Tour

Get the low-down on all the results of this year’s Latin American Poker Tour Main Event. You’ll find here details on all the winners, their hands and payouts
1 Dec 2009
 

Scooping the pot in Omaha Hi-Lo Poker

Scooping the pot in Omaha Hi-Lo Poker

When playing Omaha Hi-Lo it is essential to try and scoop the pot in order to make a large profit. Here you can learn all you need to about scooping
30 Nov 2009
 

Next year’s LAPC schedule just released

Next year’s LAPC schedule just released

Read about all the exciting events being held at the next LAPC, there are brand new events and more prize money on offer than ever before
29 Nov 2009
 

Omaha Hi-Lo Starting Hands, from strongest to weakest

Omaha Hi-Lo Starting Hands, from strongest to weakest

This article examines different starting hands in Omaha Hi Low Poker from the strongest to the weakest and whether or not they should be played
26 Nov 2009
 

Amateur poker players are beating the pros

Amateur poker players are beating the pros

Internet poker whiz kid Joe Cada is part of a new breed of poker player. Here some professionals give us their opinion on the future of poker
25 Nov 2009
 

Comprehensive set of rules and poker strategies

Comprehensive set of rules and poker strategies

A comprehensive guide to playing Razz Poker. Includes tips for managing starting hands, up cards folding and antes. Suitable for new and experienced players alike
24 Nov 2009
 

Countdown to top poker tournament begins

Countdown to top poker tournament begins

The European Masters of Poker is due to take place this November at the Grand Casino Ljubljana in Slovenia. Full details of the tournament plus instructions for qualification are included
23 Nov 2009
 

Mixed Poker Games – a whole new level of poker

Mixed Poker Games – a whole new level of poker

As players learn more poker variants than just Texas Hold’em mixed games are becoming more popular and can being played more commonly. Learn the basics of how a mixed poker game works here
22 Nov 2009
 

Mac users, welcome to the world of online Poker!

Mac users, welcome to the world of online Poker!

Most online Poker rooms only offer support for PC users, however, UltimateBet have just expanded their customer base by developing downloadable software for Mac users
22 Nov 2009
 

Guidelines tips and instructions for poker players

Guidelines tips and instructions for poker players

Your FAQ answered. Full list of Texas Hold’em instructions to help out players with tricky and unusual game scenarios. Suitable for players of all levels
22 Nov 2009
 

Irish Poker Festival returns to Killarney

Irish Poker Festival returns to Killarney

This year’s Irish Poker Festival sees €250,000 Guaranteed Main Event and two side tournaments all located at Europe’s best poker venue, the Irish National Events Centre in Killarney
19 Nov 2009
 

Heads-Up Tournament strategies – learn them today

Heads-Up Tournament strategies – learn them today

Are you aiming to go far in Heads-Up tournaments? Learn these basic strategies today and before you know it you’ll be going further and further
19 Nov 2009
 

Joe Cada wins main event at WSOP

Joe Cada wins main event at WSOP

Joe Cada went on to defeat Darvin Moon at the Main Event at the World Series of Poker in a victory worth a staggering $8.55 million
19 Nov 2009
 

Instructions and Guidelines for going all-in

Instructions and Guidelines for going all-in

Full user-friendly description of rules for all-in poker. Includes detailed instructions for calling, betting, exposing cards plus how to deal with situations involving multiple players
18 Nov 2009
 

Unibet Open Warsaw scheduled for end of year

Unibet Open Warsaw scheduled for end of year

The Hyatt Regency Warsaw is scheduled to host the hotly anticipated Unibet Open Warsaw tournament. The event will be packed with parties and gaming opportunities for players of all kinds
17 Nov 2009
 

Poker strategies and tactics for players

Poker strategies and tactics for players

A complete set of guidelines for Pot-Limit Omaha players of all kinds. Includes strategies to help you make the most out of the game and play at your best
16 Nov 2009
 

Poker Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Poker Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Mike Sexton celebrated his induction into the Poker Hall of Fame earlier this week. The ceremony featured friends, family and some of the leading lights of the international gaming community
15 Nov 2009
 

Red Dog Poker – Fun to learn and play

Red Dog Poker – Fun to learn and play

Are you looking for something a bit different? Then give Red Dog Poker a try. It is incredibly simple to learn and also loads of fun.
12 Nov 2009
 

Horseshoe Hammond Winner Crowned as WSOP Circuit First

Horseshoe Hammond Winner Crowned as WSOP Circuit First

Receive the latest on the highly anticipated WSOP Circuit tournament here. We’ve got the lowdown on the series first winner, Dan Livingston, who won an awesome few hundred thousand
10 Nov 2009
 

Strategy for Super Fun, Turbo-Charged Sit N’ Go’s

Strategy for Super Fun, Turbo-Charged Sit N’ Go’s

Get to know the world of super turbo Sit N’ Go’s with this in-depth poker strategy on what they are and how to play them, right here for your convenience
8 Nov 2009
 

The Ins and Outs of Ace-to-Five Lowball

The Ins and Outs of Ace-to-Five Lowball

For an enjoyable change to your traditional poker game, try out Ace-to-Five Lowball, where the lowest five-card hand takes the pot. All the poker rules are available here
5 Nov 2009
 

Poker Professional Tommy Vedes Becomes Milionaire

Poker Professional Tommy Vedes Becomes Milionaire

Catch up on the latest poker pro win here. This time it comes from the World Poker Tour Festo al Lago, where Tommy Vedes took home over a million dollars
4 Nov 2009
 

BC Poker Championship 2009 to return this November

BC Poker Championship 2009 to return this November

This November will see the arrival of the BC Poker Championship at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. The event is one of the highlights of the poker calendar
3 Nov 2009
 

Strategies and guidelines for effective play

Strategies and guidelines for effective play

Learn how to deal best with low-blind play and avoid sticky situations. Tips for understanding your position, keeping hold of your chips and getting the most out of the game
2 Nov 2009
 

Texas Hold’em and Omaha 8/b tips and instructions

Texas Hold’em and Omaha 8/b tips and instructions

Learn how to get the most out of your game. Find out more about the kill in a game of Texas Hold’em and Omaha 8/b
1 Nov 2009
 

EPT title in the hands of the Americans

EPT title in the hands of the Americans

Exciting finale to the European Poker Tour. Gustavson played a brave match and defeated 730 other competitors to claim the coveted title and an amazing £830,000 in prize money.
29 Oct 2009
 

Dates for the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic

Dates for the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic

Mark your diaries and keep the dates free! The schedule for the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic has been set and you don't want to miss out – all the details here.
28 Oct 2009
 

How to Play Low Limit Hold'em Hands

How to Play Low Limit Hold'em Hands

Improve your Low Limit Hold'em game by learning the different hand categories available and how they should be played. All the strategy you need can be found here.
27 Oct 2009
 

How to Play the Game of Telesina

How to Play the Game of Telesina

Telesina is one of the most unique poker variations around, and you can learn it here with all the poker rules, betting structure and steps to playing clearly explained
26 Oct 2009
 

The Future of North America's Online Poker Scene

The Future of North America's Online Poker Scene

If you too are waiting for online poker to be regulated in the US, then it is worth you learning about what to expect from the industry when it does
22 Oct 2009
 

European Championship of Online Poker Tournament Details

European Championship of Online Poker Tournament Details

Get ready for the European Championship of Online Poker with all the tournament dates, venues, times and prices, here. The more you're involved, the higher your chances are of winning!
18 Oct 2009
 

Hide Your Hand, Hinder Your Opponents

Hide Your Hand, Hinder Your Opponents

Win your way through a poker game by deceiving your opponents! All you need is the hidden hand strategy, featured here, which teaches you how to disguise your hand
15 Oct 2009
 

Poker Rules for Casino Hold'em

Poker Rules for Casino Hold'em

Get into poker with the great game of Casino Hold'em. All the most basic rules and paytables are featured here for you to learn quickly and easily
11 Oct 2009
 

Poker Making the Move to TV

Poker Making the Move to TV

Poker may become an entertainment available 24/7 on television with a Canadian company now considering starting a poker channel. All the details on this exciting possibility here
7 Oct 2009
 

All Players Invited to Borgata Poker Open

All Players Invited to Borgata Poker Open

If you thought buy-ins for major poker tournaments were designed for the rich and famous, think again. Read here how the Borgata Poker Open is making entry possible for everyone
1 Oct 2009
 

How to Pick the Right Poker Table

How to Pick the Right Poker Table

Poker game selection is not always easy, especially when you're surrounded by sharks. The strategy featured here will help you make the right game selection and improve your winning chances
29 Sep 2009
 

Playing Seven Card Stud 8 or Better

Playing Seven Card Stud 8 or Better

Seven Card Stud 8 or Better is one of the most popular variations of poker, and you too can join in on its fun by learning the rules, available here
24 Sep 2009
 

The Poker Tournament Fit for a Queen!

The Poker Tournament Fit for a Queen!

The English Poker Open is soon to begin, and it's time you learnt about its credentials and how you can take part. We've got the entire low-down right here
21 Sep 2009
 

How to Improve Your Stud High Low Game

How to Improve Your Stud High Low Game

If you're a H.O.R.S.E. player and need help improving your Stud 8 game, then we've got all the strategy you need right here, such as playing style and starting hands
17 Sep 2009
 

Irish Winter Festival 2009 Updates

Irish Winter Festival 2009 Updates

Check out the latest updates made to Irish Winter Festival 2009. The tournament structures have been tweaked for the better, and you too can join in the fun!
13 Sep 2009
 

Soko Poker – the Change You've Been Looking For

Soko Poker – the Change You've Been Looking For

If you're looking for an occasional change to your Texas Hold’em game, then why not try out Soko Poker? We've got all the poker rules, very easy to pick up
9 Sep 2009
 

Argentina to Host America's Cup of Poker Finale

Argentina to Host America's Cup of Poker Finale

Excited for the America's Cup of Poker to begin? We've got all the tournament updates, details and information you need to know to stay on track, right here
6 Sep 2009
 

How to Win at 5 Card Draw

How to Win at 5 Card Draw

Winning at 5 Card Draw requires that you learn only four basic rules – it's all the strategy you need to come out on top!
1 Sep 2009
 

Michael Phelps Invited to Asian Poker Tour

Michael Phelps Invited to Asian Poker Tour

Many big names are promised at this year's Asian Poker Tour. The latest is Michael Phelps, recently invited to participate in the event. See if he'll hit the tables here
25 Aug 2009
 

All about Playing Red Dog Poker Online

All about Playing Red Dog Poker Online

Is your poker game in need of some change? Spice it up with Red Dog Poker rules, explained here in full including all other necessary information – beginner players welcome too!
20 Aug 2009
 

Details for the Asian Pacific Poker Tour

Details for the Asian Pacific Poker Tour

For the very first time, China's island of Macau is set to host the Asian Pacific Poker Tour. Check out what's in store and details on how to enter here.
19 Aug 2009
 

Strategies for Winning at Online Freeroll Poker Tournaments

Strategies for Winning at Online Freeroll Poker Tournaments

If you're into Freeroll and need advice as to how to make it to the end, use the Freeroll tournament strategy here, featuring advice on two of its stages.
10 Aug 2009
 

Russian Casinos and Poker Rooms Shut Down

Russian Casinos and Poker Rooms Shut Down

All Russia's casinos and poker rooms have been shut down following the declassification of Poker as a sport. Read about the gambling situation and its effects on the industry, here.
9 Aug 2009
 

Dogbutt Poker – the Wildest 5 Card Draw Yet!

Dogbutt Poker – the Wildest 5 Card Draw Yet!

Looking to spice up your 5 Card Draw game? Try out Dogbutt Poker – with 2 kinds of wild cards it's sure to do the trick! Find Dogbutt Poker rules here.
4 Aug 2009
 

New Online Poker Tournament Record Set

New Online Poker Tournament Record Set

If you thought online poker tournaments were big, then checkout the figures from PokerStars latest tourney – it made a new world record! Details of it are all here
30 Jul 2009
 

Free poker festival in the heart of London

Free poker festival in the heart of London

London’s Leicester Square is set to host the two day Poker in the Park tournament complete with Poker favourites and guest lectures all free of charge.
26 Jul 2009
 

Test out your poker skills now

Test out your poker skills now

Read our advice for playing heads-up tournaments in No Limit Hold’em. Includes ways to tackle your opponent, learn how to set traps and plan your game.
26 Jul 2009
 

User friendly poker rules and instructions

User friendly poker rules and instructions

Your chance to enjoy English Stud Poker. Understand all the basic moves, work out strategies and try out some great variations of the classic game for yourself
26 Jul 2009
 

Clamp down on illegal gambling activity on Facebook

Clamp down on illegal gambling activity on Facebook

AlertPay and Facebook regulators prepare to intervene as there is concern that online poker players may be breaking the US online gambling laws on unregulated play.
26 Jul 2009
 

Strategy and Advice for Serious Razz Poker Players

Strategy and Advice for Serious Razz Poker Players

Get to know the game of Razz Poker with this Razz Poker strategy guide, featuring starting hand tips, live and dead cards, and much more all for the taking
19 Jul 2009
 

Omaha High Low VS. Omaha High

Omaha High Low VS. Omaha High

If you're familiar with Omaha High, then learning Omaha High Low will be a breeze. We've got all the poker rules of the game listed here, along with detailed examples.
19 Jul 2009
 

WSOP Information Update – Final Circuit Event Schedule Published

WSOP Information Update – Final Circuit Event Schedule Published

The 2010 World Series of Poker has scheduled in the official Circuit Event, including dates, venues, competitions and more. For a full low-down on what to expect, keep reading.
19 Jul 2009
 

Poker Strategy Made Easy with Hand Replayer Technology

Poker Strategy Made Easy with Hand Replayer Technology

Full Tilt Poker's latest hand replayer technology is the latest thing to hit the online poker scene, making learning strategy significantly easier. Find out all about it here.
19 Jul 2009
 

Poker tournament details available for EPT

Poker tournament details available for EPT

Full details of the newly published European Poker Tour and World Championship of Online Poker series. Complete with event dates, tournament locations and prize guarantees.
5 Jul 2009
 

How to get the most out of Omaha

How to get the most out of Omaha

Everything you ever needed to know about re-draws in Omaha. Includes strategies and tips for tackling opponents, sitting on a re-draw and playing nut hands.
5 Jul 2009
 

Deuce to Seven Triple Draw rules and guidelines

Deuce to Seven Triple Draw rules and guidelines

Play Deuce to Seven Triple Draw online now. See if you can assemble the lowest scoring hand when you enjoy this unique Poker challenge for yourself.
5 Jul 2009
 

Poker Player’s Alliance to meet with Congress

Poker Player’s Alliance to meet with Congress

Representatives of the Poker Player’s Alliance are to set up a National Poker Week in a bid to promote the legalization of online poker and meet with Congress members.
5 Jul 2009
 

Learning Basic Poker Odds with Basic Poker Strategy

Learning Basic Poker Odds with Basic Poker Strategy

Don’t be afraid of odds. Get to know them here with this helpful poker strategy guide, and have a better understanding of your chances in the game.
15 Jun 2009
 

Up Close and Personal With Poker Player Thang Luu

Up Close and Personal With Poker Player Thang Luu

Get to know one of the poker industry’s most successful players. All the answers from Thang Luu’s exclusive Poker News Daily interview are here for you to learn and use!
15 Jun 2009
 

WSOP Player of the Year Poker Tournament Details

WSOP Player of the Year Poker Tournament Details

The WSOP is full of surprises. This year, the poker tournament will change the way by which its Player of the Year will be crowned. Read all about it here.
15 Jun 2009
 

Guts Poker Rules – Not For the Faint Hearted

Guts Poker Rules – Not For the Faint Hearted

Guts Poker is one of the most unique poker variations out there. Learn the poker rules for it here and see why it’s called “Guts” poker!
15 Jun 2009
 

Poker Bad Beat Jackpots in Jeopardy at Californian Casinos

Poker Bad Beat Jackpots in Jeopardy at Californian Casinos

Californian casinos have advertised their poker bad beat jackpots as free, yet some players claim otherwise. The lawsuit between them could terminate such jackpots – learn about their future here.
24 May 2009
 

Poker Tournament Worth US$1 Million to Kick Off WSOPE

Poker Tournament Worth US$1 Million to Kick Off WSOPE

The WSOPE will begin with a unique poker tournament worth US$1 million, the Free Million Dollar Game. Qualification is online, so get all the details you need to compete here!
24 May 2009
 

Texas Hold’em Strategy for Beginners – All the Basics

Texas Hold’em Strategy for Beginners – All the Basics

Improve your game immensely with this helpful and experience-based Texas Hold’em Strategy. Featuring exclusive tips and advice, it’s your key to winning at the tables! Learn it all here.
24 May 2009
 

Poker Rules and Game Structure for Caribbean Stud Poker

Poker Rules and Game Structure for Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud Poker is one of the most popular poker variations. Get in on its fun by learning the poker rules and all other important aspects to the game, here.
24 May 2009
 

Poker Pro Luca Pagano Leads European Poker Tour’s Success

Poker Pro Luca Pagano Leads European Poker Tour’s Success

Poker is on the rise in Italy. See why the European Poker Tour has Poker Pro Luca Pagano to thank for its success and poker business knowledge.
4 May 2009
 

Poker Tournaments on The Rise in Latin America

Poker Tournaments on The Rise in Latin America

Poker is taking over Latin America with the Latin American Poker Tour enjoying great success and attracting some of the world’s best. See what’s going on in the tourney here.
4 May 2009
 

Poker Strategy for Longhand Limit Texas Hold’em

Poker Strategy for Longhand Limit Texas Hold’em

Learn how to play Longhand Limit Texas Hold’em like a pro with this helpful poker strategy, teaching you how to pick starting hands and pursue them, plus more.
4 May 2009
 

Poker Rules for Mixed Online Poker Games

Poker Rules for Mixed Online Poker Games

Can’t decide which poker variation to play? Choose mixed poker games, which combine all your favourites. The poker rules for mixed poker games are all here to learn.
4 May 2009
 

Poker Rules for Tricky Texas Hold ’Em Situations

Poker Rules for Tricky Texas Hold ’Em Situations

When Texas Hold ‘Em gets tricky, there are few ways you can come out of the situation in a better state. Learn the poker rules to these messy situations here
1 Apr 2009
 

Online Poker News – Poker Club Shuts Down Dramatically

Online Poker News – Poker Club Shuts Down Dramatically

180,000 online poker players are registering at PokerStars this month after their online poker club “Bugsy’s Club” shut down. Get all the details on the close and the transfer here.
1 Apr 2009
 

Poker Tournament News – WSOP Qualifying Satellites and Details

Poker Tournament News – WSOP Qualifying Satellites and Details

Get the low-down on all the WSOP satellites taking place. From the different poker tournament types to the buy-ins and entry offered, all you need to know is right here.
1 Apr 2009
 

Poker Strategy for Playing Sit and Go Tournaments

Poker Strategy for Playing Sit and Go Tournaments

Get in the right mind-frame for playing Sit and Go poker tournaments, and learn a poker strategy that’ll teach you to play to the end. All details available here.
1 Apr 2009
 

Online Poker World to Compete for Canadian Open Satellites

Online Poker World to Compete for Canadian Open Satellites

The online poker scene's latest news is the upcoming Canadian Open Poker Championships, expected to take the industry by storm this May. Get all the details here.
8 Mar 2009
 

Poker Tournament News – the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza

Poker Tournament News – the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza

The most recent poker tournament to have declared its winners and give-aways was the popular Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza. See what happened at the tables, the prizes and winners, here.
8 Mar 2009
 

Poker Strategy – Differentiating Between Recreational & Professional Players

Poker Strategy – Differentiating Between Recreational & Professional Players

Recreational and professional players play their game differently. Poker strategy is about preparing for your competition, so learn here about the differences between these two common kinds of players.
8 Mar 2009
 

Poker Rules For How to Play Poker Kill Games

Poker Rules For How to Play Poker Kill Games

Get in on the fun of kill game poker, where the stakes rise when a player wins twice in a row. Learn the poker rules here in minutes.
8 Mar 2009
 

Poker Events for Charity Now the Cause of Controversy

Poker Events for Charity Now the Cause of Controversy

If you thought playing poker for charity was a win-win situation, think again – some say it's getting out of hand. Check-out the full story here in our poker news area.
22 Feb 2009
 

Poker Tournaments – News About the ANZPT Plus Results

Poker Tournaments – News About the ANZPT Plus Results

Get the low-down on one of Australia and New Zealand's largest poker tournaments here, featuring information on the tournament, dates, locations, players, buy-ins, winnings and more.
22 Feb 2009
 

Poker Strategy for Fixed Limit Texas Hold 'Em

Poker Strategy for Fixed Limit Texas Hold 'Em

Playing fixed limit poker is easy when you have the right poker strategy. Avoid falling victim to using no limit poker strategy in fixed limit games – learn the difference here!
22 Feb 2009
 

Poker Rules for Low Poker Hand Rankings

Poker Rules for Low Poker Hand Rankings

If you enjoy playing the lower end of the poker hand ranking, then these helpful poker rules will assist you in learning how to do so.
22 Feb 2009
 

Rules to Observe When Playing Small Ball Poker

Rules to Observe When Playing Small Ball Poker

Playing small ball poker gives you several advantages, the chance to gauge your opponent's play, minimizing your losses and winning more when you are ahead.
1 Feb 2009
 

Suitable Poker Strategy for Beginners at the Game

Suitable Poker Strategy for Beginners at the Game

The best place to kick off a discussion of poker strategy for beginners would be to explain the terms loose and aggressive in poker.
1 Feb 2009
 

A poker tournament is born in a bar

A poker tournament is born in a bar

This exciting new style of poker tournament could well be entering the big league as prizes increase. Winners may even get a shot at the participation in WSOP.
1 Feb 2009
 

Victory for online poker playing resident of Pennsylvania

Victory for online poker playing resident of Pennsylvania

The dispute about whether poker is a game of chance or a game of skill is ongoing but at last there is a glimmer of hope.
1 Feb 2009
 

How-to poker book and autobiography from Mike Matusow

How-to poker book and autobiography from Mike Matusow

He is known for his verbosity at the poker table and Mike Matusow is certainly no slouch when it comes to winning at poker. But who would suspect that this poker bad boy had aspirations to be a writer?
11 Jan 2009
 

A bumper variety of poker tournaments early in 2009

A bumper variety of poker tournaments early in 2009

The coming year offers a bounty of poker tournaments as the popularity of poker increases steadily.
11 Jan 2009
 

Cheat or strategy, poker expert gives his opinion

Cheat or strategy, poker expert gives his opinion

There are those who defend "soft play" as a moral exercise but as a legitimate poker strategy it does not come up so clean.
11 Jan 2009
 

Enhance your poker enjoyment by following tacit rules

Enhance your poker enjoyment by following tacit rules

There are the standard rules for poker and then there are the unwritten rules of the game. A true professional player knows and exercises both.
11 Jan 2009
 

Online poker cheating scandals may yet bring legislation

Online poker cheating scandals may yet bring legislation

PPA chairman Alfonse D'Amato says that the UltimateBet and AbsolutePoker cheating highlights the need for legislation of online poker to protect consumers.
4 Jan 2009
 

Can poker tournaments be defined as a sporting event

Can poker tournaments be defined as a sporting event

Anyone that has ever participated in a poker tournament can vouch for that mental strenght is required, but that physical strength is also required only the few would guess.
4 Jan 2009
 

Where poker and strategy combine - pot limit Omaha

Where poker and strategy combine - pot limit Omaha

Pot limit Omaha is poker with strategy. It is advisable to play a tight game, focussing on pre-flop and flop play as the take or break betting rounds.
4 Jan 2009
 

Don't play poker until you know the rules

Don't play poker until you know the rules

Are you ready to play poker? Click here to find the rules for deuce to seven triple draw poker. The worst hand is the "best" hand.
4 Jan 2009
 

Poker Rules for Roller Coaster – The Wildest Variant

Poker Rules for Roller Coaster – The Wildest Variant

Poker rules can be wild, but nothing tops those of Roller Coaster Poker. Read all about the poker rules and general game outline of this crazy poker variant, here.
18 Nov 2008
 

Texas Hold'em strategy for Aggressive Pocket Card Selection

Texas Hold'em strategy for Aggressive Pocket Card Selection

If you like to play Hold’em aggressively, then this Texas Hold'em strategy is for you. Learn about the best and worst pocket cards available and how to play them, here.
18 Nov 2008
 

Freeroll Tournament Updates Now Available Via New Comunication Technology

Freeroll Tournament Updates Now Available Via New Comunication Technology

Freeroll tourneys can now be found easily thanks to a new communication tool made available by freerollpoker.co.uk. All tourney-lovers should learn about this great new service now, here!
18 Nov 2008
 

Poker Player Beats Swedish Taxing Giant in Landmark Case

Poker Player Beats Swedish Taxing Giant in Landmark Case

Read about the online poker industry’s latest hero, Sargon Rüya, who took on the Swedish Tax Agency and beat them in a landmark court-case to keep his poker winnings, here.
18 Nov 2008
 

Poker Rules for Triple Draw Lowball at Your Fingertips

Poker Rules for Triple Draw Lowball at Your Fingertips

Only in the last decade that triple draw lowball has emerged. It is a draw poker variant. Triple draw lowball is played with a 52-card deck and five-card hands.
2 Nov 2008
 

Divine Poker Strategy Raises the Odds on Winning

Divine Poker Strategy Raises the Odds on Winning

The difference between an average poker player and a really good poker player lies in a well formulated poker strategy. As in all things flexibility is the key.
2 Nov 2008
 

Dream Team to Host by Invitation Poker Tournament

Dream Team to Host by Invitation Poker Tournament

Debut poker tournament will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Poker Lounge in Las Vegas, November 7 - 9 and is hosted by Dream Team Gaming.
2 Nov 2008
 

iPoker Gains Online Poker Players with William Hill Move

iPoker Gains Online Poker Players with William Hill Move

Playtech owns iPoker and will share in the new venture between iPoker and William Hill Online as the newly formed company will be known.
2 Nov 2008
 

Bid Poker – Poker Rules for a Wild Variant

Bid Poker – Poker Rules for a Wild Variant

Bid Poker is an extremely unique and dynamic variation of poker. See why it is an ever-changing game even for the professionals, by reading the poker rules here.
10 Sep 2008
 

Limit 7 Card Stud Poker Strategy & Tips

Limit 7 Card Stud Poker Strategy & Tips

Here’s your chance to become great at Limit 7 Card Stud – read this simple poker strategy and get all the most crucial tips to becoming a master of the game!
10 Sep 2008
 

New Poker Tournaments Law Made by IRS

New Poker Tournaments Law Made by IRS

Yet another gambling law has been made, this time for the turn-over of 25% of winnings made from poker tournaments at casinos and poke-rooms. Get informed on the situation here.
10 Sep 2008
 

Dublin Crowned the New Bluff Poker Capital

Dublin Crowned the New Bluff Poker Capital

Find out why this year, all the world’s greatest professionals will be heading off to Dublin. Recently crowned as Europe’s best poker destination, it’s not hard to guess why.
10 Sep 2008
 

5 Card Draw Poker Strategy and Playing Tips

5 Card Draw Poker Strategy and Playing Tips

Learn to get that extra bit ahead of your opponents in 5 Card Draw by reading our easy-to-follow poker strategy guide, suitable for all players.
12 Aug 2008
 

Learning to Play Omaha 8 or Better

Learning to Play Omaha 8 or Better

Learn how to play Omaha 8 or Better by reading our easy-to-use game guide, featuring poker rules, the course of the game, terminology and much more
12 Aug 2008
 

Venue Change for European Poker Tournament

Venue Change for European Poker Tournament

Most prestigious poker tournament in the year's poker calendar will be held in one venue for the convenience of the players
12 Aug 2008
 

Online Poker Room Tries to Mend Fences

Online Poker Room Tries to Mend Fences

All hands on deck as Ultimate Bet, host of online poker tries to repair its damaged reputation by employing new staff
12 Aug 2008
 

30 million watch Poker Million finals

30 million watch Poker Million finals

Ladbrokes celebrates 7th year with changes to Poker Million Series, 4 more seats available at Semi Final.
20 Jul 2008
 

Hottest Poker Tournament to be held at Caesars

Hottest Poker Tournament to be held at Caesars

World famous poker room at Caesars prestigious venue for NBC Poker Tournament. Professional players vie avidly for place at $20,000 buy-in poker tournament.
20 Jul 2008
 

Anaconda poker rules for beginners, learn how

Anaconda poker rules for beginners, learn how

Draw poker the easiest to learn, 8 players, 6 cards each, pass 3 then 2 then 1 to the left, choose best 5 for poker hand
20 Jul 2008
 

Earn more cash with Multi-tabling

Earn more cash with Multi-tabling

Playing at more than one table seems difficult but a well thought out poker strategy can make multi-tabling fun and rewarding.
20 Jul 2008
 

Summer – The New Christmas at VC Poker

Summer – The New Christmas at VC Poker

If you though that online poker couldn’t get any more exciting, think again – Victor Chandler Poker has taken guaranteed tournaments to brand new heights by announcing a $2.5 million prize-pool plus $500,000 cash. Read all about it here!
1 Jul 2008
 

Learning How to Play Pai Gow

Learning How to Play Pai Gow

Learn a new variation of poker to spice up your online gambling experience. Pai Gow is the perfect twist to the game you love, and easy to learn with this basic guide featuring everything from the poker rules to an overview of the game itself.
1 Jul 2008
 

How to Beat the Craziest Variation of Poker

How to Beat the Craziest Variation of Poker

Crazy Pineapple players are well aware of the trickiness behind making decisions in the pre-flop and flop stages of the game. This is why every player in-the-know will adopt a clear poker strategy, and we have some expert strategy tips in this free guide.
1 Jul 2008
 

Poker Tournament Winners Born in online Poker Sites

Poker Tournament Winners Born in online Poker Sites

Many rising-stars in online poker are making their entrance into the poker tournament industry at this year’s WSOP. See who’s who in this overview of upcoming poker tournament players and the titles they boast, here.
1 Jul 2008
 

Learning How to Play 5 Card Draw

Learning How to Play 5 Card Draw

Start you poker-playing journey with 5 Card Draw! Our guide explains the few rules involved as well as how to play the game online, for a great past-time with friends!
1 Jun 2008
 

Learning to Play Both Ends in Omaha 8 or Better

Learning to Play Both Ends in Omaha 8 or Better

Want to improve your Omaha 8 or Better game? Our in-depth poker strategy for this variation covers the important aspects, including taking the whole pot and how to play low.
1 Jun 2008
 

PokerStars’ Move to Develop Asian Poker Industry

PokerStars’ Move to Develop Asian Poker Industry

If you love PokerStars and love traveling, then you’re going to love their newly opened live poker room in Macau. With heaps of tourneys on offer, get all the details here.
1 Jun 2008
 

A Pinch of Pastura for Added Spice!

A Pinch of Pastura for Added Spice!

Pacific Poker is offering an unbeatable mix of pre-WSOP fun; freerolls, prize entries and now Alessandro Pastura. Get all the details on how to take on this Italian pro, here.
1 Jun 2008
 

Spanish WPT Tournament Kicking Off End of May

Spanish WPT Tournament Kicking Off End of May

Interested in getting in on the World Poker Tour? With updates, registration details and dates, you can find out all you need to know right here. Don’t miss out!
15 May 2008
 

Binger & Winston Join forces for Poker Coaching

Binger & Winston Join forces for Poker Coaching

Michael Binger and Roy Winston are Launching “Oracle Poker Consulting”– an online poker training and learning site for all kinds of poker players. Get all the details here.
15 May 2008
 

An introduction to High Low Pig

An introduction to High Low Pig

If your regular poker comps are getting a bit repetitive, you might want to consider adding a funky new twist to brighten them up. High Low Pig is a competitive little rotation made to the traditional 5 Card Stud, and will completely turn your game around!
6 May 2008
 

Learning to take the whole pot

Learning to take the whole pot

Ever realized that winning only half the pot in a High Low split just doesn’t cover your gambling costs? The key is playing to win both hands, and there is a definite strategy out there explaining exactly how you should do this. Read about it here.
6 May 2008
 

Omaha Poker - Simple and Traditional

Omaha Poker - Simple and Traditional

Swiss Poker provides full Omaha Poker rules and a game overview for all those interested in learning this traditional variation.
7 Apr 2008
 

Playing Omaha the Omaha way

Playing Omaha the Omaha way

Read a simple strategy for Omaha Holdem by Swiss Poker, full with recommended starting hands and advice.
7 Apr 2008
 

6,800 pounds of Christmas cheer!

6,800 pounds of Christmas cheer!

Find out about David Young’s big pay-off at the Virgin Poker festival, and how he described playing professional poker for the first time.
7 Apr 2008
 

Playtech takes on Asia

Playtech takes on Asia

Read about Playtech’s latest partnership agreement, designed to lead the first push towards an Asian online gambling market.
7 Apr 2008
 

The Poker News Cup

The Poker News Cup

PokerNews have gone down under and launched their first ever Cup tournament in Melbourne at the Crown Casino. Big prize pools and hundreds of players later, it was a huge success and more is scheduled.
19 Mar 2008
 

The Nuts Poker League

The Nuts Poker League

The Nuts Poker League have been dominating pub tourneys across the UK for years, yet only this month did they cover new grounds by taking to the online poker domain. With many unique features not found at regular online poker rooms, their short-lived transition has already proven a success.
19 Mar 2008
 

Over-cards in the flop

Over-cards in the flop

If you love Texas Hold 'em, then you'll accredit these tips as the key to your success when you've taken home the pot. Get some simple strategy, and learn how to ensure victory at the tables.
19 Mar 2008
 

Gardena jackpots poker

Gardena jackpots poker

If you're a Draw Poker fan, you'll love this classic variation of it. Gardena Jackpots is a fun and social poker game that will keep you playing for hours! Get the basics, here.
19 Mar 2008
 

Long Live the Chip

Long Live the Chip

As the youngest ever poker pro to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, David “Chip” Reese was one of the most successful poker players in recent history. Read about his sudden death and the rich life that preceded it.
2 Mar 2008
 

Jesus will make you believe in poker, as he earns his 3rd WSOPC win

Jesus will make you believe in poker, as he earns his 3rd WSOPC win

The Jesus of poker, Chris Ferguson, has claimed his 3rd WSOPC championship title – a new world record – and he isn't slowing down any time soon. With entry into the 2008 main event, you'll want to keep track of this pro.
7 Feb 2008
 

Practice makes perfect – not! Poker is in your blood

Practice makes perfect – not! Poker is in your blood

Coverage of the poker world's latest big win, for 19 year old Australian student, Daniel Booth, who won $96,000 in cash.
8 Jan 2008
 

Tips for Playing Razz Poker

Tips for Playing Razz Poker

Razz should be played aggressively in the right situations, yet patience is a key factor in long term success. For complete strategy overview and tips in Razz, read here.
20 Nov 2007
 

Bet365 to Become Part of the iPoker Network

Bet365 to Become Part of the iPoker Network

The world's leading software provider, Playtech, has integrated and migrated the online poker games of Bet365 to its iPoker network. Taking advantage of the massive player database, Bet365 will be releasing culture specific games in several languages, and turning to the European and Asian poker community.
20 Nov 2007
 

The Orleans Poker Open

The Orleans Poker Open

An article that is all about eh Orleans Poker Open – the games, buy-ins, prize-pools, competition, and that unbeatable tournament atmosphere.
20 Nov 2007
 

Rules for Playing Cincinnati Poker

Rules for Playing Cincinnati Poker

Cincinnati is a variation of 7 Card Stud that is easy to learn and played at home. Read a full game overview and rules here.
15 Nov 2007
 

Asia Pacific Poker Tour

Asia Pacific Poker Tour

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour is young, but set to become one of the world’s richest poker tournaments, with big prize pools and exciting competition. See here for full details.
10 Nov 2007
 

UltimateBet Brags Impressive Tournament Numbers and Online Success

UltimateBet Brags Impressive Tournament Numbers and Online Success

The 2007 Aruba poker Classic was one of this year's most talked about and successful poker tournaments. Now the signature event for UltimateBet.com, industry experts explain why its popularity and success are so significant to the online gambling business.
10 Nov 2007
 

WSOP Releases 2008 Tournament Dates:

WSOP Releases 2008 Tournament Dates:

The World Series of Poker is back and warming itself up for another exciting poker championship. The dates have been released, and with exclusive special events also revealed, this is a must see for all WSOP hopefuls.
10 Nov 2007
 

many people like the ultimate Poker game - Texas Hold'em

many people like the ultimate Poker game - Texas Hold'em

While many versions of online Poker exist, there’s probably one that tops them all - Texas Hold’em
10 Nov 2007
 

The Aussie Millions

The Aussie Millions

The Aussie Millions is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and richest poker tournament, and features guaranteed prize pools of over AU$1 million. It number of participants has grown to more than 6 times what it started with, and it has attracted many international poker pros, such as Joe WSOP winner Joe Hachem. For all tournament info and details, see here.
1 Nov 2007
 

Follow the Queen

Follow the Queen

A full outlining of Follow the Queen strategy, including how and when to bet, and the possible hand situations, in this constantly changing game.
1 Nov 2007
 

How Does Follow the Queen Differ from other 7 Card Stud Variants

How Does Follow the Queen Differ from other 7 Card Stud Variants

Follow the Queen is a variation of 7 Card Stud, that uses queens and the cards dealt after them as wild cards. Great for the poker enthusiast, all its rules can be learnt here.
20 Oct 2007
 

Recommended Strategy for Chicago Poker

Recommended Strategy for Chicago Poker

Chicago poker is a form of 7 Card Stud in which hole spades are awarded half the pot. As a result, betting is tricky, so get a detailed strategy here.
20 Oct 2007
 

Take On Phil Ivey in Death Match Poker

Take On Phil Ivey in Death Match Poker

Full Tilt Poker has launched a new series of games in which poker pro Phil Ivey will have a permanently reserved seat, and will battle head to head against other online players to turn $5,000 into $1 million without busting. This is must see news for railbirds!
17 Oct 2007
 

Poker to Become a University Activity

Poker to Become a University Activity

Ever said to someone “yeah, but poker helps you learn?” – well, now it’s been proven, and you have the experts at Harvard Law School backing you up. Poker is not just a game but also a tool for education and development, and as such it is now available around universities world-wide as an official club.
17 Oct 2007
 

Learn How to Play Razz Poker

Learn How to Play Razz Poker

Razz is a 7 Card Stud variant in which players make a 5 card low hand using the 7 they’re dealt. See a full game overview and rules here.
1 Oct 2007
 

 

 
 
 
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