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Poker News Main PageSwiss Poker is happy to bring to you the most up to date poker news and information from around the world. Working hard to be your best poker resource on the web, our news area offers both poker players and enthusiasts the opportunity to read comprehensive coverage of all aspects of poker.

We provide detailed poker room reviews, info regarding upcoming and present online and offline tournaments, play by play coverage with live updates, poker legislation, editorials covering the poker way of life and general online poker community, and a whole lot more. Whatever info you sought, we guarantee to keep you posted on the latest in the world of poker.

 

 

 

 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

 

 
 
 
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