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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.

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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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

$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
 

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
 

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
 

 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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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 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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

$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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

"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
 

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
 

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
 

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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