Poker News

WSOP Women - Three Final Tables For Ladies in Early Events

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:02:29 +0200

Ladies have held much of the limelight in the 2012 World Series of Poker thus far, with three final table finishes in the first few events.

PokerStars VIP Rakeback - Bonuses Now Cost Fewer FPPs

Thu, 31 May 2012 01:22:53 +0200

PokerStars makes the purchase of cash bonuses a much faster process, reducing bonus sizes and FPP costs equally with no loss of rewards value for players.

2012 $25,000 WSOP Fantasy Draft

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:49:00 +0200

The second annual $25,000 buy-in World Series of Poker fantasy draft took place earlier this week, and 11 teams will compete for cash and bragging rights.

PokerStars Lowers $1/$2 - $2/$4 Limit Hold'em Rake

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:09:54 +0200

At the request of players, PokerStars has reduced the rake caps at $1/$2 and $2/$4 Fixed Limit Hold'em, for 3-4 and 5+ handed pots.

2012 World Series of Poker Begins

Tue, 29 May 2012 20:30:58 +0200

The World Series of Poker is underway. The first event has already concluded, the bracelets are ready to be awarded, and Phil Ivey is in attendance.

Carbon Poker & Black Chip Poker Bring Back 35% Rakeback

Mon, 28 May 2012 21:32:00 +0200

Significant changes to the Merge Network this June - a software overhaul and the return of 35% rakeback, including on Rakeback.com partner rooms Carbon and Black Chip.

20% Extra Rakeback - PartyPoker Reload Bonus

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:14:13 +0200

All players can grab a second 100% up to 250 $/£/€ reload bonus on PartyPoker before 23:59 ET May 27th using deposit code WPTRELOAD2.

Video Roundup: Negreanu's Fantasy League, Jungleman's WSOP Contest, and Royal Flush Girls

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:59:19 +0200

This week's Video Roundup features Daniel Negreanu discussing fantasy poker leagues for the upcoming World Series of Poker, Daniel 'Jungleman12' Cates running a contest to give away a WSOP Main Event trip, and the Royal Flush Girls at a photo shoot.

Blaze Poker Launches at NordicBet and Ladbrokes

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:12:19 +0200

The Microgaming Network, including Rakeback.com partner poker rooms NordicBet and Ladbrokes, has launched a fast-fold poker variant called Blaze Poker.

bwin.party Likely to Enter Spanish Market

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:54:56 +0200

The world's largest publicly owned online gambling company, bwin.party, has taken steps which are likely to enable the company to offer its services in Spain.

Shaun Deeb Wins 4 SCOOP Events

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:15:04 +0200

Shaun Deeb is an online poker legend, but this month he's outdone himself. Amazingly, Deeb has won 4 SCOOP events over the last 2 weeks.

Americas Cardroom Decreases Bad Beat Jackpot Fee

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:15:45 +0200

Americas Cardroom has decreased the maximum contribution towards their Bad Beat Jackpot from $0.50 to $0.25.

Video Roundup: Dwan on Other Pros, Lederer on Business Ethics, and Negreanu Rants

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:55 +0200

In this edition of the Video Roundup, we check out videos of Tom Dwan assessing the skill level of many other top pros, Howard Lederer talking about business ethics, and Daniel Negreanu's latest weekly rant.

Revolution Network: Dealt Rake And 36% Flat Rakeback

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:41 +0200

Cake and Lock Poker players will see major changes to their rakeback following next month's merger and rebranding of the two rooms as the 'Revolution Gaming' Network.

Zoom Poker at PokerStars Goes Mobile

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:47:49 +0200

Zoom Poker is PokerStars' fast-fold poker game, and after two months of it being available for real-money play it is launching for mobile use on Android devices.

bwin.party Enters Agreement with California Indian Tribe

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:53:16 +0200

Bwin.party has entered a partnership agreement with the United Auburn Indian Community in California for both entities to offer online poker if California passes legislation allowing them to do so.

Buddhist Monks Caught Playing High-Stakes Poker

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:43:29 +0200

In perhaps the funniest story we've reported on this year, a group of Buddhist Monks in South Korea have been caught on video playing high-stakes poker.

Video Roundup: Daniel Negreanu Rants, Europe vs USA, & New Royal Flush Girls

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:15:50 +0200

This week's Video Roundup features Daniel Negreanu's latest rant from Toronto, several poker pros commenting on European vs. American players, and the introduction of some new Royal Flush Girls.

Tom Dwan Wins Enormous $3.8 Million Pot in Macau

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:18 +0200

High-stakes poker pro Tom 'Durrrr' Dwan was the winner of a massive $3.8 million pot at the Macau Big Game.

Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom Wins Second SCOOP in Two Days

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:31:46 +0200

Team PokerStars Pro Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom has won a 2nd SCOOP event just one day after his first SCOOP victory.

Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom Wins SCOOP Event 2-M

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:37:31 +0200

Team PokerStars Pro Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom defeated a massive 8,240 player field to take down SCOOP Event #2-M, earning himself $247,200.

Lock Poker to Take Over Cake Poker Network

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:43:36 +0200

Lock Poker is set to take over the Cake Poker Network and reopen it as Revolution Gaming.

PokerStars Expands Zoom Table Limit

Sat, 05 May 2012 21:56:14 +0200

Players on PokerStars can now play at up to 8 Zoom Poker tables at one time.

Daniel Negreanu Will Play rUaBot in a Limit Hold'em Challenge

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:38:11 +0200

Daniel Negreanu will be battling anonymous limit hold'em legend 'rUaBot' in the first-ever PokerStars Limit Hold'em Challenge.

Titan Poker Player Reward Changes Improve Effective Rakeback

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:56:30 +0200

Titan Poker's VIP Club has received an impressive overhaul. Titan Rewards has launched with the simple motto "Play the Game, Enjoy the Benefits".

WSOP Heading to Australia

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:51:22 +0200

The World Series of Poker has announced a 2013 event at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia which will award 5 WSOP gold bracelets.

Tiger Woods Hosts Charity Tournament & Doyle Brunson Wins

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:00 +0200

The Tiger Jam charity golf and poker event took place in Las Vegas earlier this week. Tiger Woods was present, as were poker players Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, and Ben Lamb.

Video Roundup: Daniel Negreanu & the EPT Grand Final

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:59:49 +0200

This week's video roundup focuses on the PokerStars EPT Grand Final. Daniel Negreanu's weekly rant talks about it, as do a few on-site videos courtesy of PokerStars.tv.

Two Plus Two Poker Forums Hacked

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:46:59 +0200

The extremely popular Two Plus Two Poker Forums have been hacked, and some user information has been compromised. Learn more about what happened and what you should do if you have an account there.

Opinion: A Glimpse of Hope for UB/AP Players

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:15:41 +0200

In this opinion column by Rakeback.com Poker News Editor Matt Kaufman, Matt argues that the Department of Justice - and possibly even PokerStars – may save UB/AP players.

PokerStars to Buy Full Tilt (Updated with PokerStars Statement)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:55:41 +0200

In a shocking development, it would appear that PokerStars is set to purchase Full Tilt Poker, and that Groupe Bernard Tapie is out of the picture.

Video Roundup: Royal Flush Girls on Segways, Negreanu Rants, & Kitai Wins

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:50:20 +0200

Since our last Video Roundup, the Royal Flush Girls took a Segway tour around Vienna, Daniel Negreanu ranted about women in poker, and Davidi Kitai won the EPT Berlin.

Betsson Set to Acquire NordicBet

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:45:37 +0200

Betsson announced in a public statement this week that it will purchase substantial parts of the Nordic Gaming Group, which owns Rakeback.com partner NordicBet. Both Betsson and NordicBet stand to benefit from the deal.

Full Tilt License Hearing Scheduled

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:52:39 +0200

The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has announced that a public hearing regarding the gaming license of Full Tilt Poker will take place on May 3rd.

New Full Tilt Poker Updates

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:20:06 +0200

Over the last few days, information regarding server tests at Full Tilt Poker, new companies headed by Laurent Tapie, and new jobs at Pocket Kings all lead us to believe that the Full Tilt deal is making serious progress.

Poker Player's Alliance Launches 'Never Fold' Campaign

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:21:09 +0200

April 15th marks the 1-year anniversary of Black Friday. To commemorate the date, the PPA has launched a campaign highlighting different ways that Americans can support pro-poker legislation.

Party Poker Big Game Taping Videos

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:48:25 +0200

This week the Party Poker Big Game is taping in Vienna, Austria alongside the WPT Vienna. Check out some great videos from the taping, including footage of the always entertaining Tony G and Phil Laak.

Poker Nordica Shuts Down - Withdraw Your Funds Now

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:42:52 +0200

Former Rakeback.com partner site Poker Nordica has closed. If you held an account there, make sure to withdraw your funds as soon as possible.

Video Roundup: Seiver Wins Premier League, WPT Vienna, & Daniel's Latest Rant

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:34:21 +0200

Three videos that caught our attention over the last week focus on Scott Seiver's victory at the Party Poker Premier League, Mike Sexton and Tony G heading to the WPT Vienna, and Daniel Negreanu's latest rant.

Fast Poker Launches at Unibet

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:01:20 +0200

Unibet Poker, a Rakeback.com partner on the Microgaming Poker Network, has launched "Fast Poker", a new poker variant where players who fold are instantly moved to a new table and receive a new hand.

Epic (Poker League) Fail

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:48:05 +0200

The bankruptcy documents for the Epic Poker League have become publicly available, and they include a complete list of creditors and a comical list of domain names owned by the company.

PokerStars Releases 200NL and 500NL Zoom

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:05:57 +0200

$1/$2 and $2.50/$5 Zoom No Limit cash games are now available on PokerStars.

New Jersey Takes Big Step Towards Legal Online Gaming

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:12:41 +0200

New Jersey's Budget and Appropriations Committee has voted in favor of sending an online gambling bill to a full floor vote.

Poker Playing Presidents

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:32:40 +0200

'A man who couldn't hold a hand in a first-class poker game isn't fit to be president of the United States' - Albert Upton.

Full Tilt Poker Seeking Employees & New License Application

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:46:58 +0200

Full Tilt Poker is currently seeking new employees, and a Full Tilt subsidiary recently applied for a gaming license with the AGCC.

Blom Bests Haxton In The $500k SuperStar Showdown

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:27:35 +0200

Third time lucky for Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom as he finally defeats his nemesis Isaac Haxton for half a million dollars in PokerStars' nosebleeds heads up deathmatch.

Video Roundup: Terrence Chan Fights, Daniel Rants, and Danes Win EPTs

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:02:45 +0200

Over the past week, videos of poker pro Terrence Chan's professional MMA debut, Daniel Negreanu's latest rant, and yet another Danish player winning an EPT caught our attention.

Party Poker Banishes Bad Beat Jackpot

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:30:17 +0200

The Bad Beat Jackpot hit for the last time today on the PartyPoker network, with all jackpot tables being removed from the lobby shortly after.

John Campos Trial in Limbo

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:57:37 +0200

US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan has refused to accept John Campos' guilty plea for the time being.

Chad Elie and John Campos Enter Guilty Pleas

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:53:57 +0200

Two payment processors who were indicted on Black Friday have entered guilty pleas, and their cases will never see a courtroom.

Party Poker Premier League V Lineup Announced

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:59:37 +0200

The Party Poker Premier League is a highly anticipated high-roller event with 16 participants including many of the world's best players. Find out who will be there.

Laurent Tapie in Dublin & Full Tilt Deal Nearly Done

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:06:45 +0200

Laurent Tapie, the director of Groupe Bernard Tapie, has apparently moved to Dublin and is working on re-launching Full Tilt Poker.

Bwin Poker Launches iPad Real-Money Poker App

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:33:03 +0200

Bwin Poker has updated its real-money mobile poker application to include improved features and iPad support.

Nevada Finalizes Gaming Regulations

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:10:43 +0200

After numerous drafts and tons of revisions, the Nevada Gaming Commission has finalized the rules and regulations that companies offering intrastate online poker in Nevada will have to adhere to.

Doyle Brunson Recounts the Old Days

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:08:55 +0200

Living legend Doyle Brunson has seen it all in the poker world, and in his newest blog he recounts the tale of the first time he was robbed.

Video Roundup: Negreanu's New Vlog, Frosty012 Film, & Royal Flush Girls Zipline

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:43:33 +0200

Three videos that caught our attention this week are Daniel Negreanu's newest "Weekly Rant," a short documentary on Team PokerStars Online's "frosty012," and the Royal Flush Girls ziplining on Fremont Street.

PokerStars Zoom Poker Now Available for Low Stakes

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:30:48 +0200

PokerStars launched Zoom Poker earlier this week for microstakes games, but as of yesterday the fast-paced game is available at low stakes as well.

New Jersey Online Gambling Legislation Pushed Back

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:12:05 +0200

Although it is far from dead, the proposed bill which may eventually bring intrastate online gambling to New Jersey won't see a vote for at least 6 weeks.

The Simpsons to Feature Jennifer Tilly in Poker-Related Episode

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:08:24 +0200

The most successful animated television show ever will feature Jennifer Tilly in an upcoming episode where online poker is a part of the plot.

PokerStars Zoom Poker Launches at Real Money Microstakes

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:13:57 +0200

PokerStars' brand new fast-paced poker variant, Zoom Poker, has finally launched with real-money capability at microstakes.

Epic Poker Bankruptcy Details Exposed

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:42:47 +0200

Earlier this month, the parent company of the Epic Poker League and Heartland Poker Tour declared bankruptcy. Details on the bankruptcy are quite interesting and reveal millions in debt - and some corporate greed.

Full Tilt Takeover Deal to Finalize Soon

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:43:01 +0200

A widely circulated rumor suggests that the Groupe Bernard Tapie takeover of Full Tilt Poker may reach its completion over the next few days.

Isaac Haxton Defeats Viktor Blom in SuperStar Showdown

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:11:15 +0200

Two of the world's best heads-up players played their long-awaited SuperStar Showdown rematch on Tuesday, and Isaac Haxton made an amazing comeback to get the best of the man known as Isildur1.

Video Roundup: Daniel Talks EPL, Isildur1 Interview, All In Trailer

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:46:00 +0200

This week, videos of Daniel Negreanu ranting about the Epic Poker League, an interview with Viktor "Isildur1" Blom, and the official trailer for "All In: The Poker Movie" caught the attention of the poker world.

New Jersey Governor Behind Intrastate Online Gambling Bill

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:06:49 +0200

With Governor Chris Christie's vocal approval, residents of New Jersey anxiously await news on the future of online gambling within their state.

Shuffle Master to Acquire Ongame Network

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:16:44 +0200

In what looks to be a major step in preparation for entering the American market, Shuffle Master has entered into an agreement to acquire Ongame.

Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar Apologizes

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:40:26 +0200

In his first public statement since Black Friday, Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar has offered the poker world an apology.

Video Roundup: Liv Flies, Daniel Rants, and Bay 101 Begins

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:57:13 +0200

This week the poker world was treated to videos of Liv Boeree flying an airplane, Daniel Negreanu going on his weekly rant, and bounty introductions at the Bay 101 Shooting Star tournament.

Erick Lindgren Not Paying Over $100,000 in Fantasy League Debt

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:11:15 +0200

Professional poker player Erick Lindgren has been accused by numerous individuals of avoiding paying over $100,000 in fantasy sports betting debt.

Doyle Brunson Defends Himself Against Critics

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:42:35 +0200

Legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson has written a new blog in which he defends the harshly criticized comments he made about Full Tilt Poker last week.

Is an American Company Looking to Open PokerRoom.com in the US?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:49:02 +0200

Is one of the oldest names in online poker being positioned for entry to the US market?

Epic Poker League Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:27:19 +0200

Federated Sports + Gaming, the company which owns the Epic Poker League and the Heartland Poker Tour, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

USA Seizes Bodog.com and Indicts Bodog Founder

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:39:07 +0200

The domain name "Bodog.com" has been seized by US Homeland Security, and four individuals including Calvin Ayre have been indicted.

PokerStars Zoom Poker Launches in Play Money Test Client

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:54 +0200

The PokerStars test client has launched Zoom Poker, a fast-paced game where you're instantly dealt new cards at a new table when you fold your previous hand.

Phil Galfond's New York Apartment For Sale

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:02:15 +0200

Poker pro Phil Galfond has listed his New York duplex apartment for about $4 million. It even comes with the famous slide.

Grandma Runner Up in World Poker Tour Event

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:11:39 +0200

Grandmother of three Diane Gagne books a $158k score at the Hard Rock Casino’s Lucky Hearts Poker Open, narrowly missing becoming the first female winner of a WPT major.

Doyle Defends Some Full Tilt Management

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:45:10 +0200

Doyle Brunson has written a blog in which he comes to the defense of a few of the Full Tilt Pros who had managerial roles at the company.

Galfond's New Blog, a Poker Movie, & a Designer Poker Set

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:14:15 +0200

Phil Galfond has written a new blog with great advice for poker players, a new poker movie is coming soon, and a well-known fashion designer is selling a poker set.

Jonathan Duhamel's Missing WSOP Bracelet Recovered

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:34:19 +0200

2010 WSOP Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel's missing bracelet has been recovered and will be returned to him.

Somerville Comes Out & Negreanu's Epic Video Blog

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:24:32 +0200

World-class poker pro Jason Somerville has become the first openly gay male poker pro, and Daniel Negreanu has some scathing words for former Full Tilt pros on his video blog.

Video Roundup: PokerStars Mobile, Crap Players Say, and Shooting Range Poker

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:24:43 +0200

Three internet videos caught our attention this week, and we thought we'd bring them all to your attention at once.

PokerStars Mobile Launches in the UK

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:27:36 +0200

Players in England, Scotland, and Wales can now play real-money poker on PokerStars via iOS and Android devices.

Brad Booth Calls out Phil Hellmuth for UB Involvement

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:36:40 +0200

"Yukon" Brad Booth, a victim of the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal that took place a few years ago, has called out Phil Hellmuth in a YouTube video.

PokerStars Releases Mobile Android App in Italy

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:31:52 +0200

About a month after releasing its first mobile poker client, PokerStars has now released PokerStars Mobile for Italian Android users.

Everleaf Network Pulls Out of US & French Markets

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:09:49 +0200

All sites on the Everleaf Network, including Rakeback.com partner SuperStack Poker, have shut their doors to customers in the USA and France.

Royal Flush Girls in Venice

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:38:36 +0200

The official spokesmodels of the World Poker Tour, the Royal Flush Girls, were featured in 2 videos from the WPT Venice this week.

Washington, D.C. Repeals Online Gambling Legislation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:04:14 +0200

The Washington, D.C. Council has voted in favor of killing the city's online gambling law.

Gus Hansen Takes A Beating in Macau But Plays On

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:15:12 +0200

The Great Dane loses a HK$14.7 million ($1.9 million) pot in a brutal losing session at the cash games in Macau.

Daniel Negreanu's Accounts Hacked

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:43:16 +0200

Team PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu's email and PokerStars accounts were compromised earlier this week.

PokerStars Goes Live With Planned Rake Reductions and Adds More

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:46:57 +0200

PokerStars has implemented the rake reductions we announced on January 28th, and there are even more reductions than had previously been planned.

Potential Full Tilt Owners Struggle to Get Cash Back From the Pros

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:29:49 +0200

The Full Tilt takeover deal has been shaken by several poker pros refusing to hand back up to $20 million.

Exclusive Interview with Tatjana Pasalic

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:09:47 +0200

Recently, Rakeback.com sat down with Bodog Poker TV host and sponsored pro, Tatjana Pasalic. She reveals her ideal first date, and whom can read her like a book...

WSOP 2012 Schedule and Details Announced

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:47:56 +0200

The World Series of Poker has officially released the schedule of events and many additional details related to the 2012 WSOP.

Class Action Lawsuit vs Full Tilt Poker Dismissed

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:30:19 +0200

Bitar & Burtnick still found guilty of violating laws, and courts recognizing importance of state-intervention to help provide relief of FTP player funds.

Several 2012 WSOP Changes Revealed

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:37:57 +0200

One day ahead of the release of the 2012 WSOP schedule, several changes to the World Series have already been revealed.

Phil Galfond Video Blog & Patrik Antonius Eats Big Macs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:38:49 +0200

Check out two of the most noteworthy poker-related videos to hit the internet over the last week.

Phil Ivey Wins Aussie Millions Super High Roller

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:01:02 +0200

Phil Ivey triumphed over a 16-player field and a heads-up match with Patrik Antonius to win AU$2,000,000.

EXCLUSIVE: PokerStars Rake Changes Finalized

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:19:38 +0200

Grand bargain reached; PokerStars caves to player reps' proposals (and more).

MIT Offering Poker Classes and a Bot Competition

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:02:51 +0200

MIT is offering a poker class and will soon run its first-ever pokerbot building competition.

Jamie Gold Poker Lessons at the Tropicana

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:52:39 +0200

2006 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jamie Gold is selling coaching services at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

European Poker Awards Handed Out

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:37:56 +0200

Nine deserving individuals can now say that they're European Poker Award recipients.

European Poker Awards on Wednesday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:55:53 +0200

On Wednesday, the European Poker Awards will take place at the Aviation Club in Paris. Find out who is nominated.

Dan Smith Wins Aussie Millions 100K Challenge

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:16:49 +0200

A very tight bubble spells defeat for Gus Hansen.

Aussie Millions $100,000 Buy-In Final Table Reached

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:38:53 +0200

There are some familiar faces at the 8-handed final table of the $100,000 buy-in at the Crown Casino.

Zynga Eyes Real-Money Gaming

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:33:59 +0200

The social network gaming giant has confirmed that they're in talks with potential partners to enter the real-money market.

Ira Rubin Pleads Guilty to Three Black Friday Charges

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:52:05 +0200

Payment processor Ira Rubin has pled guilty to three counts of conspiracy.

Gus Hansen Up Millions in Macau

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:59:28 +0200

A tired Gus Hansen dominated the big game at the StarWorld Macau's Poker King Club.

Several Ultimate Bet Scandal Victims Seek Damages

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:57:43 +0200

Eight high-stakes poker pros who were victims of the Ultimate Bet superuser scandal have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to recover their losses and additional damages.

Phil Galfond Proposes Tons of Changes to Online Poker

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:41:11 +0200

Poker pro Phil Galfond has written a lengthy blog post discussing problems in the online poker world and some potential solutions for them. Read the blog here.

Bilokur Beats Duhamel for PCA High Roller Title

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:12 +0200

It looked as though Jonathan Duhamel would claim another victory at the PCA this year, but Ukrainian Alex Bilokur tore up the form book and captured his first major title.

Amateur John Dibella Takes PCA Crown

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:43:20 +0200

Day trader John Dibella finished on top of a 1,072 field to win the 2012 PCA Main Event.

Aussie Millions 10th Anniversary to Include Tournament of Champions

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:40:11 +0200

As of 2012, the Aussie Millions has been around for ten years. To celebrate the decade, the previous champions will compete for a lifetime of free entries to the event.

Aussie Millions Sparks Huge Cash Games

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:57:35 +0200

The Aussie Millions Poker Championship began today, and some massive cash games are already taking place.

PokerStars Real-Money Mobile App Launches in Italy

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:59 +0200

PokerStars has launched its first real-money mobile poker iPhone and iPad app in Italy.

Nanonoko Sets Guinness World Record

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:54:40 +0200

Randy “Nanonoko” Lew has set a new Guinness world record by playing over 23,000 hands in just 8 hours.

Dave "Dubai" Shallow Wins the Inaugural WPT Ireland

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:39:21 +0200

338 players contested the first ever WPT event to be held in Ireland, and online legend Dave Shallow won his first major live title.

Significant Details on Duhamel Invasion Exposed

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:42:37 +0200

Jonathan Duhamel’s ex-girlfriend was caught and arrested because she sent suspicious text messages ahead of the robbery.

Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom Wins PCA Super High Roller

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:40:07 +0200

The high-stakes pro known as Isildur1 has won the PCA Super High Roller for about $1.25 million.

PCA Super High Roller Final Table Reached

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:38:39 +0200

The $100,000 Super High Roller event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure has reached a star-studded final table.

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Begins

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:53:38 +0200

The 2012 poker calendar kicked off yesterday with the $100,000 Super High Roller event.

2011's Biggest Winners & Losers in Online Poker

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:06:46 +0200

Gus Hansen is the biggest online cash game winner of 2011, pocketing nearly $4 million.

PokerStars Changes Rake Contribution Method

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:34:22 +0200

Site goes from "dealt" method to "weighted contribution" method in calculating VPPs.

New Jersey Next State to Legalize Online Poker?

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:59:07 +0200

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak thinks it's time for Atlantic City to get in on the action.

Happy New Year!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:33:42 +0200

With 2011 coming to a close, we would like to take a moment to wish you a happy new year.

Duhamel Update: Four Arrests Made Including a Former Girlfriend

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:49:39 +0200

Four individuals have been arrested in connection to the home invasion and assault of Jonathan Duhamel, including a former girlfriend.

PokerStars Reveals New Ad Campaign

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:17:50 +0200

PokerStars has introduced its new "We Are Poker" advertising campaign.

US DOJ: No Federal Legislation Outlaws Playing or Providing Internet Poker

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:54:12 +0200

In an unexpected and very quiet announcement on Christmas Eve, the US Department of Justice issued its opinion that the Wire Act does not make internet poker illegal.

Bjoerni89 Sets Record for Most PokerStars VPPs in a Year

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:28:04 +0200

Bjorn "Bjoerni89" Schneider has set a world record by earning over 3 million VPPs on PokerStars in 2011.

New Episode of The Micros

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:28:06 +0200

Watch the newest episode of the popular poker web series "The Micros".

Duhamel Home Invasion Update: Bracelet Missing

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:39:24 +0200

Further details on the home invasion and assault of Jonathan Duhamel reveal that his 2010 WSOP ME bracelet has been stolen.

Nevada-Based Internet Poker Sites Coming Soon?

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:22:04 +0200

The road has just been paved for gaming companies within Nevada to offer intrastate online poker.

Phil Ivey Sued by Ex-Wife Over Divorce Settlement

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:30:25 +0200

Luciaetta Ivey is suing Phil Ivey and two lawyers, claiming they conspired against her during the couple's divorce proceedings.

Jonathan Duhamel Assaulted in Home Invasion

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:01:34 +0200

The 2010 World Champion of Poker was the victim of an assault that took place in his own home.

Agreement Between FTP and GBT: An Update

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:20:50 +0200

Following a positive vote by the members of Full Tilt's board of directors, the final steps in the takeover of Full Tilt's assets by Groupe Bernard Tapie are ready to take place.

GSN Pulls High Stakes Poker

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:14:26 +0200

Arguably the most popular televised poker show of all time has plans for an eighth season scrapped.

EPT Berlin Robber Finally Foiled

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:44:42 +0200

Over 18 months after a criminal gang's robbery at the 2010 EPT Berlin, the group’s mastermind has been sentenced to 6 years in prison.

French Gambler Revolts Against Government

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:19:00 +0200

A French poker player is suing his government for €100,000, claiming the government failed to prevent him from compulsive gambling.

James Dempsey Conquers Sick WPT Final Table

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:38:18 +0200

The UK's James Dempsey has overcome an immensely tough final table to secure his first WPT victory.

Isildur1 +$1.5 Million in First 48 Hours Back on PokerStars

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:22:26 +0200

Team PokerStars Pro Viktor Blom returned to the nosebleed Pot-Limit Omaha tables this Friday, following a mysterious three-month absence.

Sheldon Adelson Opposes Online Poker

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:50:08 +0200

The Las Vegas casino executive is one of the few voices still opposing the inevitable.

Poker Site Accepts "Bitcoins" as Alternative to Traditional Currency

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:28:25 +0200

SwitchPoker.com may be changing the way that poker transactions take place with the implementation of a virtual currency, the Bitcoin.

Russian Andrey Pateychuk is Poker's Newest Star

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:18:34 +0200

As the sun sets on the WPT event in Prague, a new star emerges in the form of Andrey Pateychuk.

22 Players Committed to Enter $1 Million Buy-in at 2012 WSOP

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:16:09 +0200

The "Big One for ONE DROP" $1 million buy-in tournament has drawn commitments from 22 players- enough to be a bracelet event.

200,000 Entrants in PokerStars World Record Tournament

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:29:13 +0200

On December 4th, 200,000 players on PokerStars registered for a $1 freezeout tournament, allowing the site to claim a new world record.

Charity in Favor of Teaching Children Responsible Betting

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:45:32 +0200

Gambling industry-funded charity Gamcare has proposed that British schoolchildren be taught how to gamble responsibly.

Martin Staszko Joins Team PokerStars Pro

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:05:15 +0200

2011 WSOP Main Event runner-up Martin Staszko is the newest member of Team PokerStars Pro.

Data from Millions of UB Accounts Leaked (Update: Data Offline)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:02:06 +0200

Information from roughly 3.5 million UB accounts has been leaked publicly.

Facebook Considering Real-Money Gambling

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:19:11 +0200

Facebook has recently been in talks to discuss the possibility of issuing a limited number of real-money gaming licences.

Spiderman Settles High Stakes Poker Lawsuit

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:02:24 +0200

Actor Tobey Maguire has agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit over high stakes home games in Beverly Hills.

Monster Cash Games in Macau

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:41:37 +0200

Phil Ivey, Johnny Chan, and Tom Dwan take a shot at Chinese businessmen with deep pockets.

Randy "nanonoko" Lew Wins APPT Macau

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:28:27 +0200

The online grinding legend known as "nanonoko" has won his first major live tournament, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau.

8-Year-Old Poker Prodigy Wants to Play with the Big Boys

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:29:22 +0200

8-year-old Alexa Fisher is ready to take on the pros.

Ziigmund Doubles Up With Million Dollar Week

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:51:18 +0200

Ilari 'Ziigmund' Sahamies has had an incredible week of high-stakes PLO on PokerStars, pocketing over $1 million.

PokerStars Launches Mobile Poker App in Italy

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:53:34 +0200

PokerStars has launched an iOS 5 mobile poker app for their Italian player base.

Jake Cody Joins Team PKR Pro

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:18:58 +0200

23-year-old British poker pro Jake Cody has joined Team PKR Pro.

RaSZi Defeats ElkY at Kickboxing (Video)

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:49:36 +0200

Lex 'RaSZi' Veldhuis has defeated Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier in their long-awaited kickboxing match.

Nevada to Accept Applications for Online Poker

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:11:47 +0200

The Silver State plans to take the battle to legalize online poker into its own hands.

EU Takes a Big Step Towards Regulation of Online Gaming

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:01:32 +0200

The European Parliament has voted to accept a report on the common regulation of online gaming.

Full Tilt Poker Deal Signed

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:23:37 +0200

Groupe Bernard Tapie and the US Department of Justice have signed a deal which will enable the Tapie group to take over Full Tilt Poker.

Leeann Tweeden Poses Nude for Playboy

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:08:14 +0200

The former poker television hostess bares it all at the age of 38.

Cake Poker Now Allowing HUDs

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:07:58 +0200

After a long wait, HUD users can finally use their favorite software on Cake Poker.

Regulation of Online Gaming to be "Harmonized" in the EU?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:26:20 +0200

European Parliament to vote on proposals to harmonize gaming regulations across all EU members.

Armed Casino Raid - Villans Escape With Fake Cash

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:43:32 +0200

Four armed gunmen steal fake money from a display case at Barona Casino in California.

Pius Heinz Wins 2011 WSOP Main Event

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:56:22 +0200

The 22 year old German wins the bracelet after an epic heads-up match.

WSOP Main Event - Final Table Live Commentary Blog

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:35:35 +0200

Follow along as we break down the action.

WSOP Main Event Down to Three Players

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:41:21 +0200

Will it be the "Year of the Lamb" in 2011?

Absolute Poker and UB.com to Return Player Funds?

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:59:13 +0200

Alleged deal could end saga which cost many players' livelihood.

German Government Kills National Gaming Industry with Regulations

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:23:42 +0200

German regulations for online gaming secure political agreement but ban poker; gaming officials say agreement is, "completely impractical".

Full Tilt Poker Players May Get Money Back

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:27:45 +0200

Group Bernard Tapie and The US Department of Justice have reached an agreement that could lead to and players getting their money back in full.

The Final Table of the WSOP Main Event is Here

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:22:40 +0200

Final table set to restart November 6th.

US Poker Update: PartyPoker Announces Deal with MGM Casinos

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:33:07 +0200

What does the Bwin-Party-MGM joint venture mean for online poker?

2011 Poker Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:03:10 +0200

Barry Greenstein and Linda Johnson join poker’s Hall of Fame.

Party Poker Planning US Partnerships

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:39:49 +0200

Party Poker is negotiating with US land based casinos for future re-entry into the US market.

Players and Dealers Arrested in French Poker Room Cheating Scheme

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:27:37 +0200

Infra-red marked cards alleged to have been used.

Party Poker Releases Mac Software

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:39:13 +0200

Downloadable version of the software for the Apple Mac OSX operating system now available.

The AGCC Was Wrong About Full Tilt's DOJ Seizures

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:05:45 +0200

Source shows the amount was overstated by nearly $200 million.

WSOP Europe Draws Record Numbers

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:14:28 +0200

New Yorker Elio Fox wins 2011 Championship, Lamb locks-up WSOP POY.

PokerStars Introduces Fixed Time Tournaments

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:18:18 +0200

New multi-table tournament structure for those with a limited amount of time.

Doyles Room Acquired; New Mgmt to Inject Massive Liquidity

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:56:53 +0200

Americas Cardroom, one of the original online poker rooms, has bought Doyles Room.

Card Counting Christians Beat Casinos Out of Millions

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:02:44 +0200

Film depicting "playing blackjack for Jesus" set for release.

Luck vs Skill in Poker - Research Gives Us a Definitive "It Depends"

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:34:27 +0200

German professor searches for an answer to the long asked question.

South Point Casino Offers Free Online Poker Site

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:36:14 +0200

SouthPointPoker.com giving away $100,000 in cash and prizes every month.

2011 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:17:15 +0200

Who has the best chance to make the Class of 2011? We break it down for you.

Benny Spindler Wins EPT London, WSOP-E Kicking Off Soon

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:58:12 +0200

Short heads-up match gives the German youngster the victory.

Full Tilt to Host $30mil Tournament at Wembley Stadium

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:02:52 +0200

Full Tilt's new owner is cooking up quite a stunt to get players back into the poker client: a $30,000,000 guaranteed tournament with first round played with 30,000 players as online poker. At the frigging Wembley Stadium in UK!

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Schedule Released

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:45:39 +0200

Who wants to play some Krazy Pineapple?

Paddy Power Making Nevada Push

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:08:05 +0200

Irish bookmaker and poker site applies for license.

AGA Pushing for Online Poker Regulation

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:20:34 +0200

Video released comparing internet poker to the “Wild West”.

Is “Rush Poker” Coming to PokerStars?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:56:50 +0200

Company rep hints at a “fast moving ring games product”.

Online Gaming is (Legally) Coming to Denmark

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:44:28 +0200

Licensing and regulation make online gaming legal.

Full Tilt Poker Conditionally Sold to Convicted French Tycoon Bernard Tapie

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:02:14 +0200

Jailed for corruption, alleged fraudster and French tycoon Bernard Tapie signs an aquisition agreement to buy Full Tilt Poker.

Full Tilt Poker Gaming License Remains Revoked, but Hope Remains

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:02:56 +0200

Alderny Gaming Control Comission cites Full Tilt's "financial position, and financial background" in the ruling.

The Hendon Mob Breaks its Full Tilt Ties

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:32:48 +0200

The well-known site is currently losing money and looking for new partnerships.

PokerStars WCOOP Recap

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:01:54 +0200

Over $47,000,000 awarded.

TV Schedule Announced for Epic Poker League

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:40:20 +0200

CBS finds time on Saturdays for poker.

Poker Strategy - Edition #1: Overthinking in Poker (KISS)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:49:21 +0200

Keep overthinking from ruining your game and your bottom line.

888Poker "Home Games" to be Offered Soon

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:22:27 +0200

The latest software in development includes a new feature that will allow players to play in private games.

Team Rakeback.com Set to Invade Macau Poker Cup Championship

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:59:31 +0200

Win on of three Phase 1 Main Event satellite seats for free.

Nick Rainey Gets His Own Website...For the Wrong Reasons

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:09:58 +0200

Jilted backers create site to warn others of his scams.

Microgaming Offers New Poker Software

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:12:47 +0200

Multi-Table Launcher and improved bonus tools now available.

Manny Pacquiao Has His Own APT Event

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:18:49 +0200

The boxing champion and Philippine hero adds his own poker event to his resume.

DoJ Civil Complaint vs. Full Tilt Owners; Tom Dwan Speaks Out

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:39:34 +0200

A drunk Tom Dwan starts epic Q & A thread - read on for analysis.

iPoker Network Rolls Out Major Software Update

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:25:50 +0200

You can finally get your prop-betting fix from the one of the world’s biggest poker networks.

2011 Caesars Cup Captains Announced

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:03:05 +0200

Grospellier looks to defend Team Europe’s title against Hellmuth and Team Americas.

David Saab Sentenced to 14 Years for Drug Smuggling

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:52:40 +0200

Former APT winner masterminded cocaine smuggling into Australia.

Ilari Sahamies Wins Largest Pot Ever on PokerStars - $421,826

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:00:22 +0200

Finnish poker pro Ilari Sahamies nets $421,826 in 200/400 PLO hand.

Live Poker Roundup: Epic Poker League & WPT Paris

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:48:31 +0200

Two major live tournaments occurred this week on opposite sides of the world. Here's what happened at the EPL in Las Vegas and the WPT event in Paris.

PokerStars WCOOP Begins With Great Numbers

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:27:46 +0200

62 tournaments, $30 million guaranteed. What’s not to like?

Online Poker News Round-Up

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:23:54 +0200

PokerStars gets money and Full Tilt gets a hearing date.

bwin.party Planning for a Return to the United States

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:39:46 +0200

Newly merged company is targeting partners in a proactive move.

Greg 'FBT' Mueller Wins Epic Poker League Pro-Am, Thwarts Robbery

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:50:34 +0200

Professional poker player by night…Superhero by late night.

Full Tilt Poker Still Working to Resolve Financial Issues

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:11:24 +0200

What's the source of all the financial woes?

WPT and EPT Crown New Champions

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:20:26 +0200

East-Coaster wins the first televised event of the latest WPT season. German walks away with EPT crown.

New Jersey Online Gambling Bill Moves Forward as Planned

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:49:08 +0200

Second time's a charm?

SuperStack Poker Rakeback Available - Open to U.S. Players

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:06:53 +0200

Earn up to 52% rakeback, exclusively with Rakeback.com.

World Poker Tour Season X Preview

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:08:03 +0200

New locations, new commentators, new prizes and new girls.

Kid Poker Jumps Back Online

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:21:26 +0200

U.S. regulations have forced Daniel Negreanu back to his homeland.

Nevada Prepares for Internet Poker

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:55:12 +0200

Proposals for online gaming submitted.

Daniel Negreanu's Latest Main Squeeze - Miss Earth Hungary

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:55:01 +0200

The hottie from Hungary catches Kid Poker's eye.

California Online Poker Drawing Dead in 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:19:41 +0200

Despite a recent pro-poker campaign, the California State Senate has decided not to address Lou Correa's bill this year.

Another Lawsuit Brought Against Full Tilt Poker

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:27:23 +0200

Second lawsuit in as many months for the beleaguered company.

Top 5 Cities for Poker Professionals

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:10:04 +0200

Fed up with U.S. Poker laws? Need to move to play poker? We have you covered.

Epic Poker League Places David 'Chino' Rheem on Probation

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:05:54 +0200

Inaugural EPL champion ordered to pay off debts or sit out events.

Another Push Made for Online Gambling in New Jersey

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:39:40 +0200

Can an ailing horse racing industry be the key to legalizing online gaming in the state?

Lock Poker Pursuing Legal Action Against 'Girah'

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:00:07 +0200

Ex-LockPRO Elite team member Jose Macedo may face Judge Judy.

First Legal U.S. Online Poker in ...California?

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:10:00 +0200

Heated debate over legalizing internet gambling in California grabbing attention residents and legislators.

Epic Poker League Crowns First Champion

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:47:38 +0200

David 'Chino' Rheem wins the first championship ring.

Borrowing in the Poker Community and How Not to Get Chino'd

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:53:41 +0200

Watch who you borrow money to.

Barry Greenstein's Car Stolen in San Diego

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:17:04 +0200

Poker Pro's Astin Martin returned after getting detailed.

More Fallout from Jose Macedo Cheating Scandal

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:59:07 +0200

Lock Poker officially separates from the admitted cheater.

Merge Network to Accept New U.S. Players Again

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:54:23 +0200

Improved support and cashout speed expected.

Fair Play USA Pushes for Safe, Regulated Online Poker

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:27:12 +0200

Move over Poker Players Alliance, there's another grassroots organization in town.

Former Lock Poker Pro Admits to Cheating

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:44:00 +0200

Jose 'Girah' Macedo promises to pay back $30,000 to scammed players.

Full Tilt Pays Off Outstanding License Fees

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:55:03 +0200

Could this be a sign of a "White Knight" deal to come?

Top 10 Poker Players We Want to Punch in the Face

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:01:17 +0200

Who made the list?

MLB Investigating A'Rod's High Stakes Poker Play

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:07:13 +0200

Alex Rodriguez loves a good poker game and MLB casts a wary eye.

Full Tilt Poker Renews its Secondary License with Kahnawake

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:47:27 +0200

The beleaguered company is still shuttered at this point.

Huck Seed Hits Royal Flush for $670K - on Video Poker

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:28:09 +0200

Who needs online poker?

Daniel Negreanu and Matt Savage Clash Over "No Disclosure" Rule

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:19:05 +0200

Has one of KidPoker's strengths been taken away?

Everest Poker Introduces Quick Seat Lobby

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:26:19 +0200

Personalized game recommendations get you playing in no time.

PokerStars Unveils VIP Club Mega Month

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:46:46 +0200

Earn elite level status in 1/10th the time in August.

Phil Ivey Borrowed Over $10 Million from Full Tilt

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:54:05 +0200

Bad credit risk?

2011-12 WSOP Circuit Schedule - A Closer Look

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:09:45 +0200

192 rings (and one bracelet) up for grabs.

Epic Poker League Inks Television Deal

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:17:47 +0200

CBS and Velocity Network strike deal for 20 hours of programming.

PokerStars Home Game Tournament Clock iPhone App Released

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:08:12 +0200

Customize starting stacks, blinds, payouts and more.

The Full Tilt Poker Hearing - Much Ado About Nothing

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:50:47 +0200

AGCC public hearing with Full Tilt Poker proves to be an epic fail.

Bodog Brand to Leave U.S. Market at End of 2011

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:22:55 +0200

U.K. gambling license sparks change.

Place Your Bets - WSOP November Nine Odds Released

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:39:19 +0200

Chip leader martin Staszko the odds-on favorite at 4/1.

WSOP Circuit Schedule Released for 2011-12

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:27:30 +0200

The $10K regional championships are history.

Todd Brunson Cashes Out on Full Tilt...or Not

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:19:19 +0200

Look for Howard Lederer's cashout-on-wheels in the Las Vegas area.

Online Cash Games Return to Italy

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:00:55 +0200

After nearly three years, Italians can finally play cash games.

The November Nine is Set

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:42:11 +0200

Martin Staszko leads the final table of the 2011 WSOP Main Event.

Say Hello to the Global Poker Index

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:40:21 +0200

Jason Mercier is at the top of the brand new ranking of live tournament players.

WSOP Daily - Monday, July 18th, 2011

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:44:55 +0200

The remaining field of 22 has their eyes on making the November Nine.

British Online Gambling Regulations to be Revamped

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:00:23 +0200

Tighter regulations in store for online gaming companies wishing to do business in the UK.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:38:57 +0200

Just 57 remain with two days until the November 9 is set.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:10:07 +0200

David Bach leads the remaining field of 142.

Full Tilt Poker Hearing Set for July 26th

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:48:29 +0200

Will their gaming license be reinstated?

WSOP Daily - Friday, July 15th, 2011

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:36:19 +0200

We're in the money!!!

WSOP Daily - Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:03:29 +0200

The money bubble set to burst Friday.

Nearly Live Coverage of WSOP Main Event Begins Today

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:02:54 +0200

ESPN2 and ESPN3.com to show coverage.

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:04:23 +0200

The field merges for a Day 3.

A Couple of Boneheads from Day 2a of the Main Event

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:00:04 +0200

Two lessons in what not to do at the WSOP Main Event.

WSOP Daily - Monday, July 11th, 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:35:38 +0200

First of two day 2's in the books.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:12:27 +0200

6,865 total entrants into the Main Event for 2011.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:43:19 +0200

Just one more Day 1 to go.

Full Tilt Deal Could Happen Next Week

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:28:22 +0200

Encouraging news for U.S. players looking to cash out.

WSOP Daily - Friday, July 8th, 2011

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:11:06 +0200

Day 1b of the Main Event is in the books.

WSOP Daily - Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:46:00 +0200

The Main Event gets underway.

Blom Slays Another in SuperStar Showdown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:27:24 +0200

The Team PokerStars Pro keeps up his winning ways.

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:24:51 +0200

Brian Rast defeats Phil Hellmuth to win The Poker Player's Championship.

Doyle Brunson Not Playing 2011 WSOP Main Event

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:50:20 +0200

Brunson has "lost passion for the game."

WSOP Daily - Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:24:33 +0200

Phil Hellmuth goes for #12 Wednesday in The Poker Player's Championship.

WSOP Daily - Monday, July 4th, 2011

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:03:25 +0200

No bracelets awarded Monday.

PokerStars Announces 2011 WCOOP Schedule

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:22 +0200

Schedule of 62 events has a little of everything.

The Micros WSOP Special

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:34:09 +0200

The gang is in search of a 'guardian angel' this time around.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:11:59 +0200

The ladies have a champion.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:40:22 +0200

Three bracelets awarded as the WSOP winds down.

WPT Announces Partial Season 10 Schedule

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:41:30 +0200

2011-2012 season set to open in Slovenia.

WSOP Daily - Friday, July 1st, 2011

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:18:46 +0200

July kicks off with one bracelet winner on Friday.

Good News and Great Offers From Black Chip Poker in July

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:28:03 +0200

47% rakeback, great VIP freerolls, $10K rake race and a new license highlight July.

WSOP Daily - Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:42:41 +0200

Two bracelets awarded on Thursday.

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker Reportedly Sold

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:48:51 +0200

European investors to buy majority share; Ivey reportedly drops lawsuit

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:18:24 +0200

Just one bracelet awarded Wednesday.

Say Hello to the Epic Poker League

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:33:43 +0200

Duke/Pollack creation finally gets a name and logo.

WSOP Daily - Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:09:55 +0200

Three more events in the books.

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Gaming License Suspensed

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:32:00 +0200

Alderney Gambling Control Commission shuts down servers on Full Tilt.

WSOP Daily - Monday, June 27th, 2011

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:46:01 +0200

One championship bracelet awarded Monday.

All Things PokerStars

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:41:25 +0200

News from the world of PokerStars.

Cake Poker Changes Domain Name

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:27:49 +0200

Company changes to .eu domain.

Dan 'jungleman12' Cates Gives Away Main Event Seat

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:44:53 +0200

Local Las Vegas player wins contest to play in first Main Event.

Phil Ivey Meets With Full Tilt Poker Executives in Ireland

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:21:17 +0200

Could this be a sign of upcoming payouts to U.S. players?

WSOP Daily - Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:28:51 +0200

More jewelry given out Sunday.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:42:26 +0200

One bracelet handed out Saturday.

WSOP Daily - Friday, June 24th, 2011

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:33:26 +0200

Three bracelets won on Friday.

Joe Barton Introduces iPoker Bill in the United States

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:55:58 +0200

New bill to license and regulate online poker to hit House of Representatives Committee.

Spiderman Star Sued Over High-Stakes Poker Game

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:27:40 +0200

Has Tobey Maguire won up to $40 million?

WSOP Daily - Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:09:21 +0200

No bracelets awarded Thursday

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:03:43 +0200

Jason Mercier nets career bracelet #2.

Black Friday Can't Stop Online Poker in the U.S.

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:44:27 +0200

U.S. Government continues to grasp at straws; find out why.

Phil Hellmuth Falls Short in Bid for 12th Bracelet, Again

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:01:44 +0200

The "Poker Brat" finishes runner-up in another non-Hold'em event.

WSOP Daily - Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:40:38 +0200

Only one bracelet awarded Tuesday.

WSOP Daily - Monday, June 20th, 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:23:20 +0200

Phil Hellmuth notches another second place finish.

ElkY Captures WSOP Bracelet

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:12:01 +0200

Team PokerStars Pro fills void on his resume.

Blom Continues Winning Ways in SuperStar Showdown

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:48:06 +0200

Two month hiatus doesn't slow down Isildur1.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:44:01 +0200

Three more bracelets awarded Sunday.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:57:44 +0200

Former WPT Player of the Year wins bracelet.

More Information on Full Tilt Poker's $60 Million Shortfall Comes to Light

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:44:56 +0200

Many players were freerolling on the site prior to Black Friday.

PokerNewsDaily For Sale on eBay

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:27:43 +0200

You can buy your very own poker news site.

WSOP Daily - Friday, June 17th, 2011

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:46:35 +0200

Three more bracelet winners decided.

John Juanda Denies Phil Hellmuth Record 12th WSOP Bracelet

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:06:05 +0200

The first “buzz” moment at the WSOP sees Juanda win his fifth bracelet.

Everest Poker Rakeback Now Available

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:47:39 +0200

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WSOP Daily - Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:29:19 +0200

One bracelet handed out on Thursday.

WSOP Event #18 Recap

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:15:32 +0200

WSOP Diaries for Wednesday, June 16th.

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:04:09 +0200

ESPN commentator Norman Chad in contention for a bracelet.

WSOP Daily - Monday, June 13th, 2011

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:52:58 +0200

One more bracelet awarded and we’re two weeks into the WSOP already.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:12:11 +0200

HORSE bracelet awarded to Aaron Steury.

WSOP Daily - Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:21:57 +0200

John Juanda denies Phil Hellmuth a record 12th bracelet.

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WSOP Daily - Friday, June 10th, 2011

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:38:37 +0200

Rakeback.com Poker News Staff Writer makes day two.

Why So Serious?

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:29:23 +0200

WSOP Diaries for June 10th.

WSOP Daily - Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:54:55 +0200

Two bracelets awarded Thursday.

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:47:09 +0200

Victor Ramdin makes day 2 in two events.

WSOP Diaries

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:03:43 +0200

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Full Tilt Poker Credits U.S. Affiliate Account

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:43:58 +0200

Is this the start of the U.S. cashout process?

WSOP Daily - Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:24:38 +0200

"Triple Chance" tournament kicks off.

WSOP Daily - Monday, June 6th, 2011

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:07:01 +0200

Second week of the WSOP kicks off.

WSOP Daily - Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:47:22 +0200

Three bracelets awarded Sunday

WSOP Daily - Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:40:40 +0200

Eugene Katchalov overcomes 7-1 heads-up defecit to win Stud bracelet.

$1 Million Charity Tournament to Debut at 2012 WSOP

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:16:36 +0200

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Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:38:34 +0200

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WSOP Heads-Up Rematches Prove To Be a Hit

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:10:55 +0200

Chan beats The Brat and apparently Moneymaker's 2003 run wasn't a fluke.

Men the Master Calls Hollywood Dave Stann a 'Cheater'

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:04:35 +0200

A case of the kettle calling the pot black?

WSOP Daily - Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:47:20 +0200

Jake Cody captures $25K Heads-Up NLHE Championship bracelet.

Andrew Robl Says Phil Ivey is "Self Serving"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:51:33 +0200

Young professional poker player speaks out...in a big way...

Tiltware Blasts Back at Phil Ivey

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:06:17 +0200

'Sanctimonius' and 'mertiless' used in the first ten words of statement released Wednesday.

WSOP Daily - Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:39:23 +0200

Congratulations to Sean Drake, winner of Event #1 - Casino Employees NLHE.

BREAKING NEWS: "Merge Network to Temporarily Suspend New U.S. Player Sign-Ups"

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:09:07 +0200

Block on all new accounts to begin tonight at 21:00 ET.

Is There a Target on Full Tilt Poker Professionals' Backs?

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:49:03 +0200

It was only a matter of time before someone took a shot at a Full Tilt patched player.

WSOP Daily - Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:26:42 +0200

Early numbers are up from 2010.

WSOP Daily - Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:49:08 +0200

The World Series of Poker kicks off.

Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg Tie the Knot

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:17:29 +0200

A true Honeymoon in Vegas for the poker playing couple is in the works.

TV Schedule Announced for WSOP Circuit Events

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:03:13 +0200

VERSUS will carry coverage of the tournament series.

BREAKING NEWS: Ivey Suing Full Tilt & Not Playing WSOP

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:05:11 +0200

Phil Ivey has filed a lawsuit against Tiltware related to unsettled player accounts, and he will not be playing in this year's WSOP.

Full Tilt Poker Releases Official Update

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:01:44 +0200

No earth shattering news released though.

Poker Heaven Software Updates

Tue, 31 May 2011 23:26:31 +0200

New features are aplenty in the latest release.

World Series of Poker Kicks Off Today

Tue, 31 May 2011 23:07:40 +0200

Where to eat? Where to play? Here are your answers.

Sam Barnhart Claims Inaugural WSOP-C National Championship

Mon, 30 May 2011 23:30:34 +0200

First gold bracelet of 2011 awarded.

Republican Rep. Joe Barton to Introduce Poker Bill

Mon, 30 May 2011 23:14:48 +0200

The wheels are in motion to make poker legal...again.

APPT Season 5 Schedule Announced

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:57:10 +0200

Four stops scheduled for 2011.

Rakeback.com WSOP Primer Vol. 4 - Where to Eat (Part 3)

Sun, 29 May 2011 21:26:49 +0200

Top off-Strip restaurants.

Full Tilt Poker Account Unfrozen by U.S. DOJ

Sun, 29 May 2011 01:45:33 +0200

Still no timetable for return of funds to U.S. players.

Eric Baldwin Top Pick in ESPN WSOP Fantasy Draft

Fri, 27 May 2011 18:04:40 +0200

Where did Phil Ivey and Erik Seidel go?

Seidel to Face Chan in WSOP Rematch

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:39:19 +0200

Rounders revenge?

PPA Rally Draws Millions, OK Maybe a Dozen

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:20:38 +0200

Capitol Hill rally produces somewhat underwhelming numbers.

Online Poker Domain Name Changes

Wed, 25 May 2011 23:35:02 +0200

Some moves reactionary, some proactive.

Rakeback.com WSOP Primer Vol. 3 - Where to Eat (Part 2)

Tue, 24 May 2011 23:48:55 +0200

Casual dining options on the Las Vegas Strip.

Australian Poker Players to Suffer Same Fate as Americans?

Tue, 24 May 2011 23:23:35 +0200

Austraila contemplating similar crackdown on online gaming operators.

Merge Gaming Network to Block French Players; Stop Accepting Certain U.S. States

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:06:07 +0200

5 States, D.C. no longer accepted + France to be blocked within 24 hours.

Daniel 'jungleman12' Cates Giving Away $10K WSOP Seat

Tue, 24 May 2011 04:08:56 +0200

Yes, you heard that right.

Department of Justice Seizes More Domain Names Including Doyles Room

Tue, 24 May 2011 01:47:10 +0200

Ten domain names seized and three individuals indicted.

Online Poker Boom (and Bust) Documentary Trailer Released

Sun, 22 May 2011 22:54:47 +0200

Documentary to take a new turn after Black Friday.

Scott Seiver Wins WPT World Championship

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:42:49 +0200

Young poker professional earns $1.6 million for the victory.

Full Tilt Poker Updates U.S. Player FAQ

Sat, 21 May 2011 22:46:35 +0200

Cash conversion of tickets underway and rakeback payments received.

Erik Seidel Continues Torrid 2011, Wins Again

Fri, 20 May 2011 23:24:13 +0200

Seidel defeats Erick Lindgren heads-up for $1,092,000.

Rakeback.com WSOP Primer Vol. 2 - Where to Eat

Fri, 20 May 2011 03:11:19 +0200

Fine dining options around Las Vegas

Tony G Comments on Full Tilt Poker Payouts

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:43:21 +0200

Inside info from "The G"?

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Update from Full Tilt Poker on U.S. Cashouts

Wed, 18 May 2011 01:22:46 +0200

Still no timeline for cashouts to U.S. players.

Players Outraged as Cheater Allowed to Play in WPT Championship

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:42:55 +0200

Are cheaters welcome on the WPT?

EPT Champion of Champions Crowned, WPT Championship Begins

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:05:21 +0200

Jason Mercier ships another title.

The Micros Eposide 5 - For Real This Time

Mon, 16 May 2011 01:11:44 +0200

Robusto to busto?

Rakeback.com WSOP Primer: Volume 1 - Where to Play

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:45:55 +0200

Tournament options around Las Vegas.

Doyle Brunson Leaving DoylesRoom.com?

Sun, 15 May 2011 16:56:27 +0200

"No comment" says Doyle at the WPT Championship.

PokerStars Cashing Out U.S. Poker Players Continues

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:05:52 +0200

Over $100 million and counting returned so far.

Betsson Purchases Betsafe for €60 Million

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:53:51 +0200

Business as usual for players of both online poker sites.

Ivan Freitez Dominates EPT Season Finale

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:48:30 +0200

Venezuelan becomes the first Latin American to win an EPT title.

DoylesRoom New Software Launched

Sat, 14 May 2011 02:57:02 +0200

New games and improved software highlight latest release.

WSOP Conference Call Reveals Some Interesting Items

Fri, 13 May 2011 01:59:48 +0200

The beast will not be unleashed...

WSOP to Offer Streaming Video of 55 Final Tables

Thu, 12 May 2011 23:04:03 +0200

Every final table will have video coverage for the first time in history.

Cereus Network Reaches Agreement With SDNY

Thu, 12 May 2011 22:22:58 +0200

A first step in returning funds to players?

Team UB Members Get Their Walking Papers

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:18:43 +0200

Blanca Games cleans house releasing all players from their contracts.

EPT Grand Final on 'Live' Television With Hole Cards Today

Thu, 12 May 2011 18:56:54 +0200

Final table on television in eight countries and online with two hour delay.

Time Magazine Chronicles Playing Poker from Abroad

Wed, 11 May 2011 18:07:49 +0200

Several notable professionals plan to move in the near future.

WSOP to Offer Free Seminars

Wed, 11 May 2011 17:50:56 +0200

Doyle Brunson and Phil Hellmuth headline the charity events.

WSOP Europe Schedule Announced

Tue, 10 May 2011 23:20:17 +0200

Seven gold bracelets to be handed out.

SCOOP Numbers Down

Tue, 10 May 2011 22:29:29 +0200

Reduced guarantees are still covered.

Quick Hitter From The Micros

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:57:04 +0200

Tom Dwan outed as a Furry.

EPT Wraps Up Day One of Grand Final

Mon, 09 May 2011 17:12:19 +0200

ElkY takes down High Roller event.

PokerStars FPP Redemption for U.S. Players Details Announced

Sun, 08 May 2011 17:00:05 +0200

Bonuses, rewards and cash credits now available for purchase.

EPT and WPT Crown Champions

Sat, 07 May 2011 13:45:16 +0200

A new Team PokerStars pro on the horizon?

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Full Tilt Updates U.S. Player FAQ

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:52:40 +0200

Player account balance calculations announced.

ESPN Doubling TV Coverage of 2011 WSOP

Thu, 05 May 2011 20:08:07 +0200

Nearly live coverage on ESPN2 nightly during the Main Event.

No New Merge Rakeback - June 1st

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:48:11 +0200

Players signing up for rakeback before June 1^st will continue to get paid.

U.S. Attorney General Speaks About Online Poker

Wed, 04 May 2011 22:04:39 +0200

Admits that "some degree of skill" is involved with poker.

Pollack / Duke League Announces Players

Wed, 04 May 2011 21:35:01 +0200

218 players make the initial cut.

Bodog Poker Announces New Team Member

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:56:39 +0200

Tatjana Pasalic joins Team Bodog.

Longtime Opponent of Online Gaming Warms Up to Poker?

Wed, 04 May 2011 01:48:19 +0200

Senator Jon Kyl opens up the “skill vs. luck” can of worms.

PokerStars Cashouts Hit U.S. Banks, Full Tilt Poker Next???

Mon, 02 May 2011 03:16:32 +0200

Full Tilt cashouts for U.S players to happen soon.

Live Poker Isn't Dead Yet

Sun, 01 May 2011 03:04:30 +0200

EPT, WPT and WSOP-C showing strong turnouts.

Full Tilt Poker Makes Official Announcement

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:19:18 +0200

FAQ released addresses U.S. players' funds.

Stratosphere Robbery Fail

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:06:56 +0200

Planning ahead might help next time.

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Poker Site Traffic Continues to Drop in the Wake of Black Friday

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:05:28 +0200

The 'Big Three' showing declines with one small surprise.

Caesars CEO Goes on Record to Support Online Poker

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:14:31 +0200

Gary Loveman proposes guidelines for regulation.

PokerStars Announces SCOOP Changes

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:47:37 +0200

Black Friday aftershocks continue to change the poker landscape.

Blom Continues to Roll in PokerStars SuperStar Showdown

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:27:21 +0200

Online qualifier falls to Isuldur1.

BREAKING NEWS - PokerStars Cashouts Now Available for U.S. Players

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:59:25 +0200

Refund of PokerStars balances comes as a relief to U.S. players.

Another Way to Use Your PokerStars Account Balances

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:52:31 +0200

PokerStars announces U.S. players remaining funds can be used to enter live events.

UB and Absolute Poker to U.S. Players: Play On

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:23:12 +0200

Despite the recent political environment, representatives of UB and Absolute Poker are encouraging their U.S. customers to continue playing at their sites for real money.

Antigua May Seek Additional Sanctions Against the U.S.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:34:42 +0200

Caribbean nation may file additional action with the WTO.

Incredible Deals Still Available for Players

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:00:30 +0200

Deals for both U.S and non-U.S players available.

Absolute Poker & UB Issue Joint Press Release on U.S. DOJ Charges

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:21:07 +0200

Statement indicates top priority is returning money to U.S. customers.

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Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:27:18 +0200

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Full Tilt Poker Hit Hardest by Black Friday

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:45:21 +0200

Site loses half of its business due to federal legal action in U.S.

Rakeback.com VIP Manager On Live Stream Shortly

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:30:48 +0200

Listen to our own Matt Marietta discuss recent news.

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt and PokerStars Getting Their Domain Names Back

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:20:46 +0200

First step for U.S. players to get refunds underway. Full Tilt and PokerStars are getting their domain names back.

The Micros Episode 5???

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:09:35 +0200

Video delivers!

New PokerStars, Full Tilt, UB and Absolute Poker Websites

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:18:52 +0200

What you need to know.

Carbon Poker Rakeback Available

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:02:24 +0200

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The Man Who Killed the Big Four Poker Sites in the U.S.

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

There's more to Black Friday than you think.

PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker Issue Statements on Black Friday

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:25:36 +0200

The Big Two shutter themselves from U.S. players.

Major Online Poker Domains Seized (UPDATE)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:51:33 +0200

U.S. Department of Justice files nine counts against operators of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker.

Legal Updates from Around the U.S.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:33:42 +0200

Is Washington D.C. the winner?

Seidel 2nd at WPT Hollywood Poker Open

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:19:35 +0200

Amateur takes down hottest tournament player on the face of the earth.

Party Poker to Stream Big Game V

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:47:21 +0200

Viewers can vote on who gets eliminated from the game.

Selbst Goes Back-to-Back

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:27:14 +0200

Jason Mercier could be next.

Betsafe Announces Changes to $2,000 Sign Up Bonus

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:28:54 +0200

Players now have more days to clear bonus.

Blom Takes Down Palmer in SuperStar Showdown

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:33:08 +0200

Isildud1 overcomes deficit from last week to soundly defeat latest opponent.

Washington D.C. Looks to Legalize Online Poker

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:17:15 +0200

The District could win the race to allow intrastate online poker.

Swedish Supreme Court Says Poker Tournaments are Games of Skill

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:47:55 +0200

But if you win at cash games...it's only luck.

Rakeback.com Employees Running Well in Live Tournaments

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:57:03 +0200

Tournament scores on two continents.

World Series of Poker Rematches Coming This Summer

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:17:54 +0200

Can Moneymaker do it again?

Details on Wynn/PokerStars Partnership Emerge

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:19:57 +0200

Forbes Magazine publishes interview with casino tycoon Steve Wynn.

Create Your Own Private Tournament on Full Tilt

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:11:31 +0200

Software update offers many new features for players.

Zynga Brings PokerTableRatings Crew Aboard

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:51:13 +0200

What does it mean?

Chicks Rule

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:41:49 +0200

Possible reality show about female Thai online poker pros could be the next big thing.

Poker Nordica Now Available for Australian Players

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:21:13 +0200

Exciting news for our friends down under.

WPT Announces Super High Roller Event

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:32:10 +0200

Just give the win to Erik Seidel already...

Blom Has a Match on His Hands

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:16:57 +0200

Isildur1 down $5K in round one of PokerStars SuperStar Showdown against urnotindangr.

The Micros are Back

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:39:12 +0200

Episode amps up the drama...and the digs.

Zombie Phil Ivey Parties in Montreal

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:15:16 +0200

Must have been a good time.

Fight Night at Aria - Round Two

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:10:10 +0200

Shawn Sheikhan jailed for scrum with Todd Brunson, or was he...?

Lawsuit Dropped Against The Grinder

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:26:57 +0200

After jumping ship last year, Mizrachi is in the clear legally.

Station Casinos - Full Tilt Poker Partnership Reported

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:07:46 +0200

The Wall Street Journal reports alliance is a go.

EPT Announces Champion of Champions Event

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:29:02 +0200

All prior EPT champions to compete in freeroll.

PokerStars Deals 60 Billionth Hand

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:40:50 +0200

Milestone hand pays out nearly $200,000 to players at the table.

Multi-Entry Tournaments Allow Man Two Final Table Scores

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:09:43 +0200

$2,000,000 Full Tilt Tournament's strange twist.

Antonius and Dwan to Give Poker Lessons

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:49:33 +0200

But it's going to cost ya...

Daniel Cates Featured in New York Times Article

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:30:26 +0200

Jungleman12 featured in article about poker's online 'young guns'.

Full Tilt Double Guarantees This Week

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:41:13 +0200

Over $30 million up for grabs.

Tournament Week in Review - March 20 - 27

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:31:58 +0200

Catch up on the latest from the tournament circuit.

World Series Qualifiers Now Running on Full Tilt - Part 3

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:45:06 +0200

Win your $12K prize package.

Negreanu Evens the Score in SuperStar Showdown

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:35:25 +0200

Isildur1's five match winning streak comes to an end.

Rakeback.com Named to EGR Magazine 2011 Power Affiliates List

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:36:45 +0200

Rakeback.com makes list for second year in a row.

Mergers and Strategic Alliances Abound in Poker Industry

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:38:49 +0200

What will happen next?

World Series Qualifiers Now Running on Full Tilt - Part 2

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:52:58 +0200

Climb your way to a $12K WSOP prize package.

European Commission Releases Green Paper on Internet Gaming

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:53:34 +0200

Paper minimizes the need for a uniform policy across Europe.

Hawaii Looks to Legalize Online Poker

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:06:07 +0200

Tourism cited as reason for potential change in state law.

Nevada Holds Hearing Regarding Legalized Online Poker

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:48:32 +0200

Fight between casinos and online operators shaping up.

BREAKING NEWS - PokerStars and Wynn Resorts to Form Alliance

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:38:12 +0200

Entities to work together to try and pass online poker regulation in U.S.

World Series Qualifiers Now Running on Full Tilt - Part 1

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:22:35 +0200

Get to the Main Event for just a buck.

Lee Jones Back at PokerStars and a New Team Pro Named

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:02:51 +0200

PokerStars news everywhere you look.

PokerStars Celebrating 60 Billion Hands

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:11:15 +0200

Nearly $1,000,000 up for grabs.

Netherlands Steps Up Efforts to Legalize Online Gaming

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:55:57 +0200

New administration looks to play 'catch-up' with the rest of the EU.

PokerStars Japan Relief Effort

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:12:50 +0200

Pokerstars to match all player-donated funds

Negreanu Decimated by isildur1 in SuperStar Showdown

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:38:23 +0200

Negreanu wants rematch

Qualifier Wins WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:25:13 +0200

Alan Sternberg beats tough final table to earn over $1 million.

Full Tilt Poker Running Japan Earthquake / Tsunami Relief Tournaments

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:31:18 +0200

Multiple daily tournaments offered with 100% of tournament fees going to relief efforts.

U.S. Congress Has a New Online Gambling Bill on its Plate

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:56:21 +0200

New bill similar to previous failed attempts, might have support now.

Professional Gamblers Can Now Deduct Business Expenses

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:51:16 +0200

Court ruling is a victory for professional gamblers.

Florida Poker Bill Passes Out of Committee

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:29:09 +0200

Which state will win the race to offer legalized online poker?

PokerStars Puts the Muscle On

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:35:11 +0200

Players without PokerStars logo's aren't happy.

Rakeback.com Toolbar Unveiled

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:47:08 +0200

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Online Gaming in the U.S. is Coming and Nevada is Leading the Way

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:01:22 +0200

When it finally happens, Nevada is poised to be a leader.

World Team Poker Championship Returns for 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:28:24 +0200

China looks to defend its title of best in the world.

Nevada Might Win the Online Poker Race

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:46:06 +0200

Unique bill might bring the Silver State to the online poker world first.

PokerStars Sunday 1/4 Million Now the Sunday Storm

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:26:05 +0200

Re-launched event to boast a one-off $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

Full Tilt Unveils ONYX Cup Live Tournament Series

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:02:30 +0200

There has never been a series of tournaments like this.

Betfair Players Club Now Available in Poker Client

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:27:39 +0200

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Tournament Week in Review - March 7 - 13

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:34:12 +0200

Check out who won this week on the live tournament circuit.

Prahlad Friedman Accuses Justin Bonomo and Isaac Haxton of Cheating

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:32:12 +0200

Friedman drops accusations via Twitter.

Full Tilt to Sponsor New Major Live Tournaments

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:40:38 +0200

What does it mean for tournament poker around the world?

Kentucky Home Game Robbed at Gunpoint

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:57:59 +0200

Longtime regular player conspired with the robbers.

Virtual Caesars?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:48:38 +0200

Historic decision regarding online gaming is due later this month.

PokerStars Offering 25% Reload Bonus

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:03:25 +0200

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Daniel Negreanu to Face Isildur1 in SuperStar Showdown

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:11:02 +0200

KidPoker and and Isildur1 to play two 2,500 hand matches this month.

PokerStars Announces 2011 SCOOP Schedule

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:03:39 +0200

$45 million guaranteed over 38 events and 114 tournaments in May.

Durrrr/Jungleman Challenge Starts Up Again…Kind Of

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:11:16 +0200

Session cut short after ten minutes with no explanation.

Sheikhan vs. Viffer…Place Your Bets

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:36:14 +0200

Two notorious hotheads square off at Aria.

Seidel Keeps "Winning"

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:11:38 +0200

Erik Seidel takes down NBC Heads-Up Championship.

MiniFTOPS XIX Gets Underway

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:08:59 +0200

Full Tilt Poker is offering $8 million in guaranteed prizes.

PokerStars Gives Away Lamborghini to Anniversary Winner

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:40:47 +0200

5th anniversary of the Sunday Million draws nearly 60K players.

WPT Rookie wins L.A. Poker Classic

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:10:59 +0200

The first time is a charm for Gregory Brooks as he rolls over the final table.

New Jersey Governor Vetoes Online Gaming Bill

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:25:12 +0200

Sponsor pledges to bring the bill back to the governor this year.

Facebook App Creator, Zynga, to Enter Real Money Poker Market

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:43:34 +0200

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WSOP Circuit Crowns Youngest Champion

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:42:10 +0200

19 year old captures West Palm Beach Main Event.

Hellmuth Hints at ESPN Announcing Gig

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:57:28 +0200

Rumors fly during break at L.A. Poker Classic

Seidel Hoists Another High-Roller Trophy

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:58:57 +0200

L.A. Poker Classic becomes latest tournement venue conquered by poker legend Seidel

'The Micros' Episode 3

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:48:09 +0200

The Micros Down Under in the latest installment of the popular animated series

PokerStars SuperStar Showdown Online Qualifier Battles Isildur1

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:29:13 +0200

A mere $20 separates winner from loser.

Full Tilt Poker Opens 'Durrrr Challenge' to Public

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:26:55 +0200

Challenge Tom Dwan on Full Tilt Poker and Win $1.5 Million

Iowa Joins Other States in Attempt to Legalize Online Poker

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:23:25 +0200

Proposed bill similar to efforts underway in New Jersey and California.

PokerStars Sunday Million 5x Prizes for 5th Anniversary

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:38:39 +0200

Massive prizepool of $5,000,000 is guaranteed, with $1 million guaranteed to the winner.

Duke/Pollack Poker League May Air on CBS

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:47:23 +0200

New professional poker league rumored to have a network television deal.

FTOPS XIX Concludes With Record Numbers

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:03:59 +0200

Blair Hinkle wins the greatest single tournament payday in Full Tilt Poker history.

NBC Announces Field for 2011 Heads-Up Championship

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:59:09 +0200

Buy-in for NBC’s seventh annual event upped to $25k.

Cheaters Just Gotta Cheat

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:10:21 +0200

Sorel Mizzi accused of cheating by John Racener.

Madrid is the New Home for The EPT Grand Final

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:45:53 +0200

EPT’s seventh season to conclude in Madrid after six seasons in Monte Carlo.

Federated Sports + Gaming Announces New League Schedule

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:35:56 +0200

Unnamed pro-centric league opens with four events at The Palms in Las Vegas.

New Jersey Governor's Support for Internet Gaming Bill Wavering

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:12:32 +0200

Chris Cristie having second thoughts?

Golden Nugget Returns to Atlantic City

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:02:42 +0200

Trump Marina sold to Golden Nugget owners, who will rebrand it with the Golden Nugget name.

Chad Brown Battling Cancer

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:54:54 +0200

Brown reveals his disease via tweets from wife Vanessa Rousso.

Lawmaker Pushes Sports Betting in Canada

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:48:15 +0200

Restrictive gambling laws in Canada are outdated says Joe Comartin.

World Poker Tour Season 9 Debuts

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:11:33 +0200

Bond18, Four Color Decks and the Royal Flush Girls make their television debut.

Celebs Come Out to Play For the L.A. Poker Classic

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:52:48 +0200

Star sightings increasing at the Commerce Casino as WPT Celebrity Invitational draws near.

Isildur Mows Down Another in the SuperStar Showdown

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:02:25 +0200

Find out just how much Viktor Blom raked in in the latest PokerStars SuperStar Showdown.

Peter Eastgate Pulls a Favre, Returns to Poker

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:54:33 +0200

Former WSOP Main Event champion the latest of many to make return to poker.

Push for Online Gaming Regulation Has New Leadership

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:21:21 +0200

John Campbell takes the reigns and plans to re-introduce legislation to regulate online gaming.

Moving Sale – WSOP Europe Packs Bags and Heads to France

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:04:41 +0200

Seven WSOP bracelets to be won in Cannes.

Caesars to Announce Partnership with French Gaming Companies

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:47:55 +0200

WSOP branding across Europe continues for Caesars Entertainment.

Warm-Ups and Showdowns at PokerStars

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:39:36 +0200

Boeree strikes gold and Isildur finds his next challenger.

Phil Hellmuth Drops His Biggest Name Yet - W.

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:58:19 +0200

Texas sized name dropping from the Poker Brat's Twitter account

New Refer-a-Friend Program Launches

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:05:04 +0200

Earn up to $100 for each referral.

Norm Macdonald Replaces Gabe Kaplan on High Stakes Poker

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:32:02 +0200

First 3D poker broadcast in history.

Alleged Bellagio Chip Thief in Custody

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:49:43 +0200

Son of Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge caught in undercover sting.

Hendon Mob Changes All Time Money List Criteria

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:12:51 +0200

High buy-in and non-open events can now be excluded from the all-time money list.

Poker Around the World Update

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:01:37 +0200

Winners crowned at Aussie Millions, EPT Deauville, and WSOP Circuit Events.

Stacks Fly in the Isildur v. Jungleman SuperStar Showdown

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:51:42 +0200

Find out who walked away as a winner.

Florida Lawmakers Propose Bill to Regulate Online Poker

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:30:39 +0200

State regulated poker could be available as soon as July 1st.

PokerStars Changing Pro Compensation?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:06:17 +0200

PokerStars inking a new deal for site pros. Some not happy.

Shareholders Approve PartyGaming, bwin Merger

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:37:06 +0200

Another step on the road to the landmark merger is completed.

South Carolina Moving Towards Legalizing Home Poker Games

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:10:48 +0200

Archaic law in South Carolina outlaws “Kitchen Table” poker.

Red Hot Erik Seidel Wins $250K Event at the Aussie Millions

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:29:25 +0200

Full Tilt Pro Erik Seidel takes down highest buy-in tournament in history.

Isildur's Next Challenger Steps Up

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:14:16 +0200

Find out who it is and when you can watch.

DoylesRoom Leaves Cake, Joins Yatahay Poker Network

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:54:51 +0200

Announcement ends weeks of tense speculation and waiting by players

PartyGaming Positioning for a Return to the U.S. Market

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:17:12 +0200

Rumored deal with U.S. land based casino(s) signals a U.S. return for PartyPoker.

PokerStars’ Fifty50’s Bring a New Twist to Sit & Go Poker

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:42:04 +0200

Ever wanted to get paid off for simply making the top half of a tournament?

“The Micros” Episode 2

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:47:52 +0200

From Robusto to Busto?

Poker Around the World

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:41:54 +0200

Jump on the Rakeback.com Poker News express - and get your ticket to poker news from Oklahoma to Australia.

New Show, ‘High Stakes Hold’em’ to Film in Reno

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:39:18 +0200

‘High Stakes Hold’em’ is the latest poker show to hit the airwaves.

Microgaming Announces Android Poker App

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:39:33 +0200

Real money poker action is coming for Microgaming mobile users this quarter.

FTOPS XIX Kicks Off in February

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:04:29 +0200

Up to $22 million in guaranteed prize money for latest Full Tilt Open Poker Series.

2011 WSOP Schedule Released

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:53:38 +0200

What new events are on the slate for 2011?

Adrian Peterson to Host Charity Poker Tournament During Super Bowl Weekend

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:11:59 +0200

Phil Hellmuth set to play in Adrian Peterson’s All In Celebrity Poker Tournement.

Online Gaming Booms for Italy in 2010

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:03:20 +0200

Poker accounts for majority of 28% growth of online gaming in Italy for 2010.

bwin Announces iPhone Poker App

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:35:07 +0200

First real money iPhone app is now available in the UK.

Annie Duke and Jeffrey Pollack Launch New Poker League

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:07:18 +0200

New “pro-centric” poker league to be exclusive to top professionals only.

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Concludes, Crowns Champions

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:50:10 +0200

Galen Hall captures Main Event title and 7-figure-sum.

The Tax Man May be Calling on Viktor Blom

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:22:53 +0200

Now revealed as Isildur1, Viktor Blom may be subject to massive tax debts in his homeland of Sweden.

Double Guarantee Week Coming on Full Tilt Poker

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:10:47 +0200

Double money plus Multi-Entries for all Weekly Guarantees on Full Tilt Poker.

Aussie Millions is Underway

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:02:56 +0200

The biggest tourney series Down Under kicks off with 20 events for 2011.

Full Tilt Tweaks Iron Man Challenge & Adds Heads Up Sit & Go Leaderboards

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:59:57 +0200

Full Tilt changes qualification levels for its Iron Man Challenge.

PokerStars Brings Back The World Blogger Championship of Online Poker For 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:33:40 +0200

The WBCOOP returns with $58,000 in prizes on PokerStars up for grabs.

Betsafe Announces $5000 GSOP Bucharest Giveaway

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:47:45 +0200

Win a prize package for merely earning Player Points on Betsafe.

Full Tilt Introduces Multi-Entry Tournaments

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:06:05 +0200

Full Tilt Poker brings the excitement of Rush Poker to tournaments with Multi-Entry Tournaments.

PokerStars Introduces Online Home Games

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:03:57 +0200

PokerStars adds Online Home Games for a customizable home game experience.

New Jersey Intrastate Poker Bill Passes the State Assembly

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:48:01 +0200

A regulated online poker market may be only a few months away.

Rakeback Now Available on Betsson

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:53:54 +0200

Earn up to 36% rakeback and a $1,600 sign-up bonus

PCA Super High Rollers Champion Crowned, Main Event Kicks Off

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:41:06 +0200

Daniel Negreanu takes over first place on all-time tournament money list.

Isildur1’s Identity Finally Revealed

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:24:13 +0200

Viktor Blom is the latest addition to the PokerStars stable of Pros.

PCA Kicks Off with the $100,000 Super High Roller

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:47:09 +0200

Entrants include a billionaire, a WSOP Main Event winner....and Isildur?

€280,000 in Giveaways at Poker Heaven in January

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:56:08 +0200

2.5 billionth hand winner to receive €25,000

Durrrr Challenge Vs. Jungleman Continues

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:53:38 +0200

Is Tom Dwan losing his touch?

Big Bet Poker to Cease Operations

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:48:59 +0200

Players must request withdrawal by January 31st

Isildur1 Handles Tony G in the Superstar Showdown

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Find out how he fared against the trash-talking Lithuanian.

Get Ready for 48 Hours of Super Sit & Go Madness

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:13:05 +0200

Win money in the leaderboards, freeroll, or raffle

Win Big With Party Poker's Million Dollar Hand

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:58:56 +0200

Collect a Royal Flush and Win $1,000,000

Real Life Ferguson Challenge

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:34:32 +0200

Average Joe walks on water and realizes a poker dream.

Isildur1's Next SuperStar Showdown Competitor Announced

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:03:00 +0200

Lithuanian poker heavyweight to step in the arena

Annie Duke Announces Engagement

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:40:14 +0200

Which lucky guy is drawing to the nuts?

Pennsylvania Revokes Foxwoods Casino License

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:32:23 +0200

Second Philadelphia casino now in doubt.

2011 WSOP Dates Announced

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:29:33 +0200

WSOP to run May 31st – July 19th

Start the New Year Off Right With Eurobet

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:11:43 +0200

Festive Frenzy Main Event $5k guaranteed takes place January 3rd.

PKR Announces Xmas Cracker Tournament Series and Santa's Grotto Freeroll

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:04:20 +0200

$200,000 in guaranteed prizes, plus a 40" TV, iPad, and more!

$5,000 Absolute Poker & UB Freeroll Rescheduled

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:38:05 +0200

Tournament rescheduled for Sunday, January 9, 2011.

WSOP and Microgame Team Up in Italy

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:58:07 +0200

"People's Poker" set to host exclusive satellites

Isildur Takes on First Superstar Showdown Competitor

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:21:32 +0200

Find out how he fared against Isaac Haxton

Rounders 2 Gets the Green Light

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:38:11 +0200

The quintessential, albeit cliche, poker movie will finally have a sequel

Phil Hellmuth On Dancing With The Stars?

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:04:47 +0200

The 'Poker Brat' takes to Twitter or announce his decision.

Senator Reid Poker Bill Dead for 2010

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:29:30 +0200

Poker Players Alliance announce surrender for congressional session.

High Stakes Poker Filming

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:14:25 +0200

Find out who's in the big game.

Canadian Poker Network

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:39:23 +0200

Network caters to new found popularity up north.

Armed Robbery at Bellagio

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:26:26 +0200

Helmeted motorcyclist nets $1.5 million in early Tuesday heist.

Eurobet 'Everyone is a Winner' $500 Tournament Qualifiers Announced

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:35:26 +0200

Players to share free money offered by Eurobet; Rakeback.com

Durrrr & Ivey May Sit Out High Stakes Poker Season 7

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:07:00 +0200

Find out why FTP pros are banned from appearing on the show.

European States Cooperate on Online Gambling

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:57:35 +0200

Find out why EU gaming operators are thrilled

WPT Royal Flush Girl Wins Maxim Contest

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:27:16 +0200

Melanie Iglesias wins Maxim Magazine Hometown Hotties contest.

Main Event Runner Up Racener Charged With DUI

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:06:23 +0200

Not his first loose call

PKR Adds Miniature and Side Games

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:58:18 +0200

PKR and interactive gaming and software services provider GTECH G2 team up.

NoiQ Poker Cash Race and Other Promotions Going Strong in December

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:50:38 +0200

Over €150,000 still to be given away in December

Rakeback.com $25,000 Rake Race Second Half Set to Begin

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:35:17 +0200

Second two-week race starts Thursday, December 16th.

PokerStars Rolls Out a Software Update

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:03:40 +0200

New features: A Find Seat button, volume sliders, brackets, and more!

Antonio Esfandiari Wins Star-Studded WPT Final Table

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:28:34 +0200

'The Magician' makes opponents disappear en route to victory.

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:10:42 +0200

December 6th – December 12th - Check out the weekly six-pack, our six top stories of the week. Don't forget to join the discussion below!

Full Tilt Short Handed Happy Hour Through January

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:49:47 +0200

Earn double points through January 31st around the clock.

Updates on Harry Reid's Effort to Legalize Online Poker

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:59:41 +0200

Twists and turns abound

World Poker Tour Season IX Shaping Up

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:37:12 +0200

What to expect from the re-vamped production.

Isildur1 Signs with PokerStars

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:19:06 +0200

Will the mystery of his identity finally be revealed?

Venetian Hosts 3rd Annual All In for Cerebral Palsy Event

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:55:42 +0200

Laak, Greenstein, and Matusow are just a few of the big names expected to attend.

Absolute and UB Beef Up Security

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:27:16 +0200

New device on par with bank security

World Poker Tour Invades Bellagio

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:40:49 +0200

54 players remain after day three, $870,124 for first place.

EU Online Gaming Market Overtakes U.S.

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:13:58 +0200

$12.5 billion in revenues expected in 2010.

Jean-Robert Bellande to Release Money Management App for Smartphones

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:24:43 +0200

Wait, What?

UPDATE: Online Poker Legislation Details

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:12:26 +0200

Current online poker sites to receive equal treatment?

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:21:24 +0200

November 29th – December 5th - Check out the weekly six-pack, our six top stories of the week.

Jay Rosenkratz presents 'The Micros'

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:09:53 +0200

How dreams come true for microstakes online poker players.

Vanessa Rousso Lists Lamborghini on eBay

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:51:38 +0200

Find out just how much it'll set you back.

Promotions Galore at PokerHeaven in December

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:30:34 +0200

Freerolls, rake races, cash prizes and gadgets to be given out all month long.

Senator Reid's Last Minute Crusade for Online Poker Legalization

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:12:45 +0200

One major catch.

Internet Gaming at the Global Gaming Expo

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:52:54 +0200

Possible legalization of online gaming a hot topic.

Christmas Arrives Early at NoiQ Poker with €250,000 Given Away in December

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:29:19 +0200

Whether you have been naughty or nice, come get some free money.

Rakeback Now Available on RedKings

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:02:51 +0200

Earn up to 40% rakeback and a $2,000 sign-up bonus

Absolute Poker Sit-n-Go Races

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:55:53 +0200

Turn your Sit-n-Go prowess into free tournament entries.

Betfair Gets in the Christmas Spirit With December Promotions

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:40:28 +0200

$60k Points Race, +85 iPads to be won and more.

PartyPoker Five Star Poker Challenge

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:24:39 +0200

Find out how to win your share of $205,000 prize money in daily freerolls.

Grinder Achieves Black Card Status

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:05:28 +0200

An exclusive interview with one Rakeback.com member who reached Black Card Status by grinding only $25 and $50 NL. His secrets revealed:

InterPoker Rakeback Now Available

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:51:35 +0200

Rakeback.com adds new room, players can benefit from €3,400,000 in tournament guarantees every month as well as cash games including Texas Holdem, Omaha, 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Draw.

Carter Phillips Threatens to Quit Poker

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:34:39 +0200

Frying pan and machete involved.

Durrrr Challenge Vs. Jungleman Back On

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:14:12 +0200

Did Durrrr regain the lead?

Harrah's Changes Name to Caesars

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:56:29 +0200

Owner's of the WSOP make name change official.

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:18:57 +0200

November 22th – 28st - Check out the weekly six-pack, our six top stories of the week. Don't forget to join the discussion below!

Poker After Dark Season 7 Details

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:56:43 +0200

The upcoming season eschews STTs in favor of cash games, and features PLO for the first time.

New Jersey Senate Passes Internet Gaming Bill

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:43:27 +0200

Garden State's online poker future looks rosy.

Bloopers from Finland's New Goverment Online Casino

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:12:44 +0200

The government of Finland is opening its own online casino at www.ray.fi, and contrary to usual marketing slogans, the Finns are apparently literally going to change the game.

Peter Eastgate's 2008 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Sold

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:34:13 +0200

Rush of bids occur in the 11th hour; Rakeback.com concedes defeat

Full Tilt Poker Rush Week Starts November 29th

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:21 +0200

Players have a chance to earn $250 and a $50k freeroll entry

WSOP Announces Two New Circuit Event Stops

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:33:09 +0200

Events scheduled for Miami and Philadelphia areas

Phil Hellmuth Appears in Public Without His UB Gear

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:33:33 +0200

Is the Poker Brat a free agent?

Full Tilt Introduces Rush Poker Mobile

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:43:33 +0200

Now Possible to Play Rush Poker Anywhere

PokerStars Regional Championships Underway

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:34:18 +0200

$5 million in guaranteed prize pools up for grabs

World Poker Blogger Tour Set to Invade Las Vegas

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:04:15 +0200

Hilarity ensues

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:01:12 +0200

November 15th – 21st - Check out the weekly six-pack, our six top stories of the week. Don't forget to join the discussion below!

Harrah's Delays Plans for IPO

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:55:13 +0200

Insiders feared severely undervalued stock price

Joe Tehan Dominates NAPT Los Angeles Final Table

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:26:25 +0200

Tehan massacres final table en route to $725,000.

Tony G’s Dog “Zasko” Next to Wear WSOP Main Event Bracelet?

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:13:10 +0200

Tony G Attempting to Buy Peter Eastgate’s 2008 WSOP Bracelet

PokerStars Restricts Chinese Players to One Per Table

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:39 +0200

Policy aimed at culling collusion. "Unprecedented" in Online Poker history.

PokerStars Upgrades Software

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:03:36 +0200

Big improvements in the software are announced.

New Jersey E-Gaming Bill Takes Tentative Steps Towards Reality

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:46:13 +0200

If passed, the bill is sure to shake up the Garden State's online poker market in a big way.

Phil Hellmuth Releases eBook Series

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:19:20 +0200

“Phil Hellmuth’s Legendary Poker Hands” Features Five Volumes; and the world hangs on every word with bated breath.

Massive Cash Game in Macau

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:16:19 +0200

High Stakes Pros Not Letting Low Turnout Deter Their Fun

PokerStars NAPT Los Angeles In Full Swing

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:20:39 +0200

The stars of the poker world turn out in Hollywood.

Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) Underway

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:05:16 +0200

$19 million in prize pools guaranteed

PartyGaming Files to Dismiss Kentucky Case

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:44:54 +0200

Says Secretary of Justice Has “No Power,” Among Other Complaints

Peter Eastgate Selling WSOP Bracelet on Ebay

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:59:11 +0200

Rakeback.com among the bidders; proceeds going to a great cause

Full Tilt Bans Real Money Play in Washington State

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:07:50 +0200

Get around the ban by using a proxy - read more to learn how

Vanessa Selbst Wins Partouche Poker Tour Main Event

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:57:29 +0200

Another Played DQ’ed at Final Table

Maria Ho Signs With UB

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:03:14 +0200

Multi-talented player finally inks sponsorship deal

Foxwoods Resort Casino Dips its Toes into the Online Gaming Market

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:08:08 +0200

Connecticut mega-casino hopes to create an online gaming site and a live TV game show that complement each other.

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:56:32 +0200

November 8th – 14th - Check out the weekly six-pack, our six top stories of the week. Don't forget to join the discussion below!

Merger Between PartyGaming and Bwin Still "On Track"

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:48:17 +0200

The deal which will create the biggest publicly traded online gaming business in the world will be finalized early next year.

WSOP Main Event TV Ratings Plummet

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:37:16 +0200

Plus we revisit my Final Table predictions

DoylesRoom Offering $300 Reload Bonus (4 days only)

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:16:12 +0200

Come get some free money

Pot-Limit Omaha is Coming to Poker After Dark

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:37:22 +0200

The stacked line-up includes Tom Dwan, Brian Hastings, Phil Galfond, and Phil Ivey.

PartyPoker Software Upgrades Include Rabbit Hunting & Anonymous Tables

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:26:01 +0200

“Show one Card” Also Among New Features

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Filming Dates Changed

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:48:27 +0200

Possible special guest could be reason for delays

Betsafe Now Offers Two Weekend Races

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:14:09 +0200

Total Prize pool of $10,000 Up For Grabs

NoiQ €30,000 Sit & Go Leaderboard

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:08:59 +0200

Earn Points Just For Playing

Betfair unveils Canadian National Site

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:27:08 +0200

Read on to find out how you can get in on the action and win a $1500 sports event package.

PKR $500 Freeroll to Run November 14th

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:23:14 +0200

Qualifiers are set – come get your free money!

Jonathan Duhamel Wins WSOP Main Event

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:08:56 +0200

How much did he win?

Betfair Presents Aussie Millions Points Race & Rake Hands Frenzy

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:58:19 +0200

$150,000 in Promotions

Poker Nordica Introduces $46,250 VIP Points Chase

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:47:42 +0200

Additional November Reload Bonus

WSOP Final Table Reaches Heads-Up Play

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:07:13 +0200

Who made it?

Paradise Poker London Package Freeroll to Run November 8th

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:40:40 +0200

Qualifiers are set - shuffle up and deal

Full Tilt Now Offers Draw Poker Games

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:54:36 +0200

FTP finally matches PokerStars by adding nine new game types to their software.

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TwiP)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:41:56 +0200

November1st - 8th: Check out all you missed from DoylesRoom's new rewards to Meeting the November 9.

Sportingbet Settles with US Department of Justice

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:04:06 +0200

Parent company of Paradise Poker direct to pay 8-figure sum by 2012. How much?

WSOP November 9 – Meet the Players Part 3

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 06:42:14 +0200

Part 3 of 3, come see who's a shoe-in and who's on the ropes at the WSOP Final Table

WSOP November 9 – Meet the Players Part 2

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:50:53 +0200

Part 2 of our 3 part series. Come meet the November 9

Betfair Enjoying Early Success on the London Stock Exchange

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:23:31 +0200

Despite Early Success, Some Fear Doom - Including Betfair Co-Founder

WSOP November 9 – Meet the Players Part 1

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:08:00 +0200

What are they all about?

First Time is the Charm for Jeff Forrest at WPT Foxwoods

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:07:13 +0200

WPT rookie takes down almost $550k

Terrence Chan Denied Entry Into the U.S.

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:01:13 +0200

The government's reason?

Poker Heaven Presents €25,000 Survivor Promotion

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:58:42 +0200

Also Introduces Beginner Tables

Daniel Negreanu Falls Short of History in Vienna

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:03:06 +0200

Where did he finish?

International Poker Update

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:02:18 +0200

Four Major Tournament Series At or Near Conclusion of Main Events

WSOP Circuit Crowns First Ever Regional Champion

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:20:34 +0200

Who won the $525,449 first place prize?

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TwiP)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:22:12 +0200

October 24th - 31st, 2010. Hall of Fame Snubs to Anonymous Poker Tables, check out all you missed:

Doyles Room Reward Program Details Released

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:11:00 +0200

Earn Tournament Entries, DoylesRoom Discounts, and Even Earn Interest on your Money

$2,000 MTT League Cancelled

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:43:02 +0200

Participants to be paid partial prizes

PokerStars and FOXSports.com Team Up in New Deal

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:52:12 +0200

Good news for poker fans

Poker Hall of Fame Snubs

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:37:34 +0200

Snubbed or rightfully excluded?

Big Bet Poker Starting New Rakeback Trend?

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:07:52 +0200

Sign-Up Through Rakeback.com For Even Better Deal

WSOP Circuit Crowns a Main Event Champ, Regional Championship Underway

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:59:54 +0200

What big names showed?

Phil Ivey to Attend Upcoming Asian Poker Tour Stop

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:20:16 +0200

Tournament organizers counting on Ivey's star power to attract fans & competitors to Macau

Anonymous Poker Tables Hit Ladbrokes

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:13:18 +0200

Is this the future of online poker?

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Dates Announced

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:39:34 +0200

When will it shoot?

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:35:07 +0200

October 18th - 24th - this week's news, recapped and condensed for your reading pleasure.

Randal Flowers Takes Down 2nd Career WPT Title

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:10:23 +0200

Youngest player ever with two WPT titles.

Week #2 $2,000 MTT League Standings (Pokerstars)

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:44:43 +0200

Week 2 of 12 complete - and only 5 of the 10 leaderboard spots are filled.

Rakeback.com Member Crushes Full Tilt Sunday Brawl

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:35:44 +0200

Sick_pro earns $114,289 for the victory, while just a year ago his bankroll was $2.24.

Movie to Document Online Poker Boom

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:20:18 +0200

Detailed chronicle will examine various aspects of the poker lifestyle

Tennis Star James Blake Signs On as a Friend of Full Tilt

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:58:49 +0200

The accomplished pro joins a team of poker fans that includes athletes, actors, authors, and gamers.

Skill vs Chance in Poker to be Decided in South Carolina Supreme Court Tuesday

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:25:36 +0200

What it means for online gaming

WPT Festa al Lago Begins & a 23-Way Chop at Foxwoods

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:12:46 +0200

Who's playing, Who's cashing?

WSOP Circuit Regionals Find Television Home

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:14:13 +0200

Basic cable channel secures rights

Judge Threatens Deliverance Poker With Civil Contempt

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:01:18 +0200

What does it mean for 'The Grinder'?

Betfair $1,000 Free Qualifiers + Prague Prize Draw Winners!

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:33:24 +0200

Find out who won the seat to Prague and who the lucky $1,000 Freeroll qualifiers are...

Rakeback.com This Week in Poker (TWiP)

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:11:40 +0200

October 11th - 17th - check out all you missed this week!

DoylesRoom Introduces New Loyalty Program

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:01:05 +0200

Earn Up to $3,000 a Month

Full Tilt Tests Rush Poker on Android Phones

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:24:53 +0200

Ability to play online poker while on-the-go has arrived

Week #1 $2,000 MTT League Standings (Pokerstars)

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:02:38 +0200

Week 1 of 12 complete - with only 5 participants so far, there's still plenty of time to jump on the leaderboard. (10 total places will be paid)

Scott Montgomery Robbed at Knife Point in Bellagio

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:31:13 +0200

What happened?

Deliverance Poker Dismisses Claim Against Full Tilt

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:08:29 +0200

Case finally over?

€60,000 IPN Rake Race & More

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:37:31 +0200

High raking regulars can take advantage of this huge rake race while smaller players can look forward to the International Championship of Poker

Take 2 is Back at Full Tilt Poker

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:29:37 +0200

Earn Up to $25 in just ten days starting October 15th, 2010

Doyle Brunson Chimes In on Poker Hall of Fame Balloting

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:17:58 +0200

Brunson's Comments on Poker's Best

PokerStars to Host 13 Different Regional Championships of Online Poker

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:13:34 +0200

Find the one in your area

Nick Schulman to Appear on MTV

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:47:25 +0200

Rags to riches to rags back to riches

Real Money Play on iPad, iPhone Offered by Switch Poker

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:28:59 +0200

Site offers 6-max no-limit hold'em in a browser-based client.

Romanian Online Gaming Bill Draws Ire of European Commission

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:10:09 +0200

Possible EU repercussions?

Online Poker Legalization in the Netherlands May be Imminent

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:38:02 +0200

Respected newspaper implies Dutch government will soon sell or auction online poker licenses.

Tony "Bond18" Dunst Lands WPT Segment Host Gig

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:28:20 +0200

Charismatic tournament pro won't pull punches during strategy debates on the Raw Deal segment.

Joe Sebok Takes The Plunge For Special Olympics

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:49 +0200

His charitable stunt?

PokerStars 2010 PCA, Full Tilt FTOPS XVIII Schedules Announced

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:05:25 +0200

Something for everyone

WSOP Main Event Final Table to be Broadcast on ESPN3.com

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:30:13 +0200

November Nine to receive expanded coverage

David Vamplew Wins EPT London

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:34:27 +0200

How much did he win?

PKR $500 Freeroll September Qualifiers Announced

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:01:37 +0200

Check out who has a seat coming for the October 10th Freeroll

Durrrr Challenge II Back In Action

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:32:12 +0200

Check out the current standings.

PokerStars Bans Residents of Washington State from Real Money Play

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:15:28 +0200

The decision follows a Washington Supreme Court ruling which declares online poker a class C felony.

Full Tilt to Change Rake Calculation Method

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:40:17 +0200

Who will be most affected?

DoylesRoom Running Aussie Million Satellites

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:46:11 +0200

Win your seat Down Under

Absolute: Perfect Play for Low Stakes Players

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:38:14 +0200

Micro Stakes. Massive Rewards. This October.

October Reloaded: Over 223,000 Reasons Play with NoiQ

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:28:28 +0200

What could be better than some nice free money? The answer: more free money.

World Series of Poker Circuit to Stop in Florida?

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:07:25 +0200

The lucky city?

Betfair Welcomes New Players with $2,500 Freeroll

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:56:37 +0200

Large freeroll held every week and open to all new players - no rake requirements apply.

Liv Boeree Signs with PokerStars

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:17:57 +0200

Her credentials?

PokerStars WCOOP Crowns Main Event Champion

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:36:06 +0200

Relative unknown, "POTTERPOKER" takes title. How much did he walk away with?

Full Tilt Poker Black Card Program Set to Launch

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:17:13 +0200

"Most Coveted Card in Poker" program to launch Thursday

London Nightclub hosts first Strip Poker Championship

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:39:52 +0200

Rules twist wisely delegates the stripping duties to professionals.

Poker & Facebook: A Perfect Match

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:26:55 +0200

Remote Gambling Association chief executive thinks a poker/social network alliance holds "huge potential" for online poker companies. Plus see how it can help you!

Gus Hansen Wins First WSOP Bracelet, Main Event Final Table Set

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:49:52 +0200

Who made the final 9?

PKR.com Earns Tech Award

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:49:45 +0200

Company earns Sunday Times Tech Track 100 award

World Series of Golf Seeks to Expand Into China

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:23:18 +0200

Event that attacts Poker Pros and Gamblers from all over the world seeks International flair.

PokerStars Deals 50 Billionth Hand

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:08:23 +0200

Micro stakes table hits big. How much did they get?

$120,000 Points Race Announced by Betfair Poker

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:37:16 +0200

Top 100 players paid; winner to take a staggering $20,000

PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge Season Two Underway

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:21:56 +0200

Contestants have a chance to win $1 Million.

Betfair Goes Public

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:18:31 +0200

British based online gaming company to offer IPO

ESPN 3 to Stream WSOPE Main Event

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:51:14 +0200

Five hour delay allows hole cards to be inserted into the broadcast; Tuchman and Hanson as commentators.

World Series of Poker Europe In Full Swing

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:08:16 +0200

Big names take down first two bracelets

Play Poker with Doyle... on the Beach in the Dominican Republic

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:23:04 +0200

Start playing on DoylesRoom now and turn $2+0.20 into a $3,100 poker vacation of a lifetime this fall's hottest poker tournament.

PPA 2010 Congressional Ratings Report

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:13:24 +0200

91 U.S. legislators pick up an "A" grade by supporting pro-poker legislation with votes and statements.

Danny 'Brotha D' Leaoasavaii Wins APPT Auckland

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:05:01 +0200

“Godfather” of New Zealand Hip Hop Takes Main Event

Double Hold'em: PartyPoker Introduces New Online Poker Variant

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:22:21 +0200

Players are dealt three hole cards instead of two--but not all two-card combinations work together.

PokerStars WCOOP In Full Swing

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:46:20 +0200

$10 million Main Event begins September 26th; Leaderboards track top players.

Weekly Traffic Increases for All Top Poker Sites and Networks

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:26:10 +0200

PokerStars stays king thanks to the WCOOP, while a Full Tilt promotion drives a 16% boost

Goldwater Bank Forfeits Money in Online Gambling Case

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:59:39 +0200

US Government continues crackdown on online poker processors

€ 80,000 Cash Race Starts 16th of September on NoiQ Poker

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:12:32 +0200

All players can take advantage of the Cash Race during the 2nd half of September

Payment Processor Daniel Tzvitkoff Released From Jail

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:47:56 +0200

Tzvitkoff cooperating with authorities?

DoylesRoom Strengthens Partnership with Cake Poker Network

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:42:40 +0200

Online poker room endorsed by Doyle Brunson becomes Premium Partner of Cake Poker Network.

Son of Chip and Karina Jett Passes Away

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:30:35 +0200

Poker community responds with outpouring of support

€425,000 Bad Beat Jackpot

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:08:58 +0200

Jackpot grows to the largest online.

Former Full Tilt Employee Subpoenaed To Give Testimony

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:46:06 +0200

Jason Newitt's wrongful termination lawsuit over the "freak and a very weird dude" incident allegedly be involved.

PKR Introduces Micro Stakes

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:49:12 +0200

PKR Hopes new limits will entice play money players to make the jump to real money games.

Deliverance Poker Sues Michael Mizrachi and Full Tilt Poker

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:45:13 +0200

Lawsuit claims breach of contract

PokerStars Approaching 50 Billionth Hand

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:25:01 +0200

Huge giveaway planned for players in the lucky hand

Legal Online Gaming Becoming Reality in the United States

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:39:31 +0200

Indian Tribes and California look to tap online opportunities

New Report Reveals Canadian Gambling Revenues for 2009

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:56:01 +0200

Findings disprove conventional wisdom which says gambling is a social ill that preys on the lower class

European Court Rules Against German and Austrian Gaming Monopolies

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:58:53 +0200

Ruling opens door for additional competition

WSOP Coverage on ESPN off 16% from a Year Ago

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:39:32 +0200

Many mitigating factors explain the sudden drop

Europe Home to Major Poker Tours in September

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:59:27 +0200

London and Cannes host 5 major events

2010 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees are Announced

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:37:53 +0200

Dying to know which nominees are going to win? Here's the summary of everyone's chances.

Canada to Enter Online Poker Arena?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:28:29 +0200

Government officials eye possible gaming expansion

Online Poker Processors Forfeit $13.3 Million to FBI

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:52:02 +0200

Prosecution of payment processors continues

Exciting Promotions for ALL Player Types on Betfair Poker 2!

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:28:28 +0200

With 3 separate September Poker Promotions on Betfair Poker, there is something to suit all types of players!

Over €245,000 in September Promotions from NoiQ

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:04:36 +0200

Summer is almost over and sunny beaches will soon be a memory, but NoiQ is inviting you to a sea of fishes and money.

Youtube Poker

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:03:18 +0200

Online Players Take Their Brags, Beats and Bluffs to Popular Video Site. Hilarity ensues - check it out.

WPT and FSN Reach Three-Season Broadcast Agreement

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:07:06 +0200

The WPT's 9th season will showcase several changes designed to improve the program, including Kimberly Lansing and the Royal FLush Girls.

WSOP Circuit Crowns First Champion, Announces New Stop

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:25:03 +0200

WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs

Texas Dolly Schools Fans on..... Bats?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:47:04 +0200

The gambling legend takes time out from his Montana vacation to connect with his Twitter followers on a lighter subject.

South Africa Bans Online Poker

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:26:19 +0200

Fines of 10 million ZAR ($1.38 million USD) and/or 10 years in prison could be levied against violators.

Qualifiers for the Betfair $2,000 Freeroll Announced!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:44:28 +0200

Check to see who's qualified for the $2,000 freeroll on Betfair to be held September 5th @ 19:00 GMT.

PokerStars' 'The Big Game' a Big Hit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:32:36 +0200

Cash Game Television Show Provides Excitement and Drama

London's Palm Beach Casino Welcomes the City's First WPT Event

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:09:42 +0200

Controversial British pro Luke "__FullFlush1__" Schwartz still in contention for the top prize; City boasts poker prowess.

€500 Facebook Freeroll & €60,000 Gadget Giveaway From Poker Heaven

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:47:42 +0200

As summer draws to a close, what better way for you to celebrate than by winning gadgets and cash to keep entertained during the autumn months?

High Stakes Poker Season 7 To Shoot in November

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:22:37 +0200

What regulars and new faces will we see?

Negreanu v. Duke Feud Heating Up Again; PokerStars Issues Apology

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:57:35 +0200

Latest round instigated by Negreanu calling Duke names unfit for Royalty.

International Poker Players Association Unveils New Tourney Format

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:34:25 +0200

Equity rebuy shootout qualifiers will feed into a $12 Million high-roller tournament this November in Monte Carlo.

Eight Arrested At Home Poker Game

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:40:58 +0200

Police raid Mount Olive, North Carolina home.

3-Day Only, End of August Reload Bonus on DoylesRoom

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:12:31 +0200

50% up to $300 reload bonus from August 28th to 31st only!

New Ownership for Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet brands.

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:18:13 +0200

In a stunning online poker power move, Cereus Network has been acquired by Blanca Games. The new owners hope to clean up the network image.

The PPA Battles Corporate Greed; Commerce Casino in California.

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:01:20 +0200

The Poker Player's Alliance, and the Commerce Casino are at war over new offshore gambling leglislation.

$2 Million PokerStars Collusion Ring Caught

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:19:10 +0200

$2 million Chinese collusion ring on PokerStars first comes to light with a single forum post.

Poker Heaven: "Existing Players MUST Opt In for Lower Rake Requirements"

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:24:02 +0200

Receive 30% rakeback from raking as little as €10/month at Poker Heaven.

Existing players MUST opt in.

Paradise Poker Reduces Rake Requirements

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:52:52 +0200

As of September 1st, players who rake only €10 per month on Paradise Poker will qualify for 30% rakeback.

Betfair Migration Causes Payment Delay, $1,000 Reload Bonus

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:05 +0200

Betfair has now migrated 32,000 players over to the new Ongame network. Reporting issues has caused a rakeback payment delay.

New Full Tilt .fr Software for ALL French Players

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:38:29 +0200

Due to new French gambling regulations, all players on Full Tilt residing in France MUST play on the new .fr software.

Poker Heaven €2,000 Trivia Giveaway

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:19:48 +0200

Are you good at trivia? Think you know poker? Prove it! Take part in the €2k Trivia Quiz from Poker Heaven.

Bill to Regulate Online Poker Takes Next Step

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:03:41 +0200

A bill authored by Barney Frank (D-Mass) to regulate online gaming has passed committee and now awaits approval by the full House of Representatives.

WSOP Circuit Events Expansion

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:19:32 +0200

In an effort to bolster popularity, the WSOP will augment its 2010 schedule to include stops in at least 12 cities.

Ted Forrest Wins Sick $2M Prop Bet

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:23:57 +0200

After less than two months, Ted Forrest lost 50 lbs. to win a $2 million prop bet - feat of gambling not soon to be forgotten.

French Tax Sparks Protest & Fear

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:59:33 +0200

A recent French law requiring online poker companies to pay a 2% tax on all pots and tournament buy-ins recently led to a three hour protest on Poker Stars.

Betfair to Join Ongame Network; Switch from Rakeback to Players Club

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:50:15 +0200

Starting July 27^th, 2010, Betfair Poker will become part of the Ongame Network. In addition, Betfair Poker will cease offering rakeback to new players, but will instead offer a new “Players Club” system.

PKR.com Verson 2.0 Coming Soon

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:30:31 +0200

After nearly a year of development, PKR will release version 2.0 live sometime this July.

Brunson 10 Member Wins WSOP Event #52

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:44:12 +0200

DoylesRoom.com player and newest pro Daniel Kelly won World Series of Poker Event #52, a $25,000 buy-in tournament. Kelly has earned a WSOP bracelet, and a $1.3 million first place prize.

New Zealand Court Rules Poker Tournaments are not Gambling

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:55:40 +0200

In landmark news for poker, a New Zealand court has decided that .net ads are not promotions for gambling operators, and that poker tournaments are not gambling.

Poker Players Alliance Unveils New Letters

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:51:00 +0200

PPA releases new letters for President Obama and lawmakers. New link allows letters to be sent in only 60 seconds.

Ongame Network Changes Points System to Rake Based

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:07:40 +0200

Ongame Network has changed their player points system to rake based, which means that players are now rewarded for their contribution to the pot rather than just participation.

Estonia Blacklists and Blocks 175 Gambling Sites

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:37:54 +0200

A small European Union country Estonia moves in to block access to 175 gambling sites.

Steve 'gboro780' Gross Signs with Brunson 10

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:30:58 +0200

Dominating winner of major online poker tournaments Steve Gross gets picked up by DoylesRoom.

ESPN Video: Four days in the life of Phil Ivey

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:58:47 +0200

ESPN E:60 followed and documented the life of professional poker player Phil Ivey, and produced an 11 minute video.

Alex Kamberis Signs with DoylesRoom’s The Brunson 10

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:27:16 +0200

Doyle Brunson and DoylesRoom.com management seal the deal with one of online poker’s greatest players.

Full Tilt Poker launches Rush Poker, the World’s Fastest Poker Game!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:20:57 +0200

Hold on to your bankroll, Full Tilt Poker's Rush Poker is a crazy new variant that will redefine the game of grinders and multi-tablers.

Cash Boost Bonus, Vienna and Dublin Prize Packages at Betfair

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:34:37 +0200

Cash bonus boosts and seats to two amazing live poker events are yours to win at Betfair.

FTOPS XV begins February 10th!

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:21:33 +0200

Get ready for an epic 11 days at Full Tilt Poker as FTOPS XV kicks off on February 10!

The Brunson 10 ready for 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:16:30 +0200

The Brunson 10 are in for a fabulous New Year. A look at the 2009 accomplishments from five Doyle's Room pros...

PartyGaming acquires the World Poker Tour (WPT) for $12 million

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:19 +0200

PartyGaming bought World Poker Tour for $12 million.

Joseph Cada wins WSOP 2009 Main Event

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:14:55 +0200

Joseph Cada emerged as the winner of WSOP 2009 Main Event and won $8.5 million.

Joe Cada vs Darvin Moon for the WSOP title

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:53:52 +0200

It took 14 hours for the WSOP main event to get down to the last two. Joe Cada and Darvin Moon will now fight it out for the $8.5million top prize.

Paradise Poker Bad Beat Jackpot is Reaching Record of €500,000

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:56:27 +0200

The Paradise Poker Bad Beat jackpot climbs up to record value of €500,000.

Court rules in favor of Full Tilt retaining its domain name

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:32:40 +0200

Full Tilt defeated US state Kentucky in UK court, which attempted to seize its domain name.

Congratulations to the winners of the Ultimatebet Aruba promotion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:55:34 +0200

Rakeback.com is sending one lucky player to Aruba!

Joe Sebok signs with Ultimate Bet Poker

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:38:11 +0200

Ultimate Bet signs poker pro Joe Sebok.

Tom Dwan dropped as a Poker Hall of Fame nominee

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:22:43 +0200

Many poker fans and players were surprised after an initial nomination of Tom Dwan to the exclusive Poker Hall of Fame. Not because of his ability as a poker player, but more so, his age and lack of results in big live tournaments.

UltimateBet Mac Software Released

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:35:55 +0200

UltimateBet has released a Mac version of their downloadable poker client.

Prahlad Friedman wins WPT Legends of Poker

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:04:30 +0200

This years WPT, Legends of Poker was won by a forgotten man, Prahlad Friedman.

Full Tilt set to sign up Tom “Durrrr” Dwan

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:28:07 +0200

Full Tilt Poker is set to sign Tom "Durrr" Dwan.

Durrrr vs Antonius Resumes

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:20:13 +0200

The Durrrr challenge had been on a break for over two months, but now Tom “Durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius hav resumed it.

PartyGaming buys WPT

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:46:54 +0200

PartyGaming, better known for their online poker room Party Poker, has agreed to buy World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPT) for an estimated $15.3 million.

Caesar's Cup Team Looking to Be a Big Hit

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:13:12 +0200

Betfair Poker's Caesar's Cup Team Event is shaping up to be a big success, with some of the biggest names in poker having already confirmed their participation.

Liv Boeree joins Hellmuth and Duke at Ultimate Bet

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:10:49 +0200

Liv Boree joins Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke as Ultimate Bet Poker ambassador.

EPT London Changes Venue

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:56:58 +0200

To accomodate more players, this year's EPT London will change venue to Hilton Metropole Hotel.

WPT Coming to Beaches of Cyprus

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:49:29 +0200

Over the years the World Poker Tour has had many luxurious locations. This year is no different with Cyprus being chosen as one of the destinations for this years WPT.

CelebPoker Moves to iPoker Network

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:51:08 +0200

CelebPoker will move to Playtech's iPoker Network on Wednesday, August 12th.

Chinese "Poker King" Movie Potentionally Bigger Than Rounders

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:52:40 +0200

An all Chinese major poker movie with working title "Poker King" is expected for cinematic release later this year, and feature some of the best Asian poker professionals.

Sign the Poker Petition Now!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:53:56 +0200

On July 22, during National Poker Week, the Poker Players Alliance will present this petition to President Obama, asking his support to exempt poker from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), and for the legalization and regulation of online poker.

PokerStars RSA Security Token

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:33:33 +0200

PokerStars now provides RSA Security Tokens to users who are interested in adding a layer of security to their poker accounts.

Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in Online Casino Movie

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:27:01 +0200

Paramount has signed Leonardo DiCaprio to star in a movie about online casinos in Costa Rica.

U.S. Government freezes $30 million in payments to online poker players

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:38:07 +0200

The U.S. Federal government has frozen over $30 million in payments owed to 27.000 online poker players

Sweden Court Rules Poker a Game of Skill

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:45:25 +0200

A swedish court ruled a Texas Hold'em poker tournament to be a game of skill rather than chance.

MAC software added to Absolute Poker

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:47:20 +0200

As of yesterday Absolute Poker now has a downloadable poker client for Mac users. This is the first Mac compatible poker client for the CEREUS poker network.

Live WSOP Broadcast by PKR

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:36:24 +0200

The 2009 World Series of Poker will be broadcast live by PKR this year.

Harrah's forms an online subsidiary

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:35:08 +0200

Harrah’s Entertainment, announced on friday that it has formed a subsidiary company, called Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment, Inc.

Online Poker Makes Obama's List of Citizen's Top Priorities

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:10:35 +0200

President Barack Obama asked Americans on his Change.gov transitional website to send him their policy priorities, and online poker received most votes in technology group.

Scotty Nguyen Signed by Expekt Poker

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:18:28 +0200

"The Prince of Poker", Scotty Nguyen, has signed a contract with Expek as their exclusive poker ambassador.

Full Tilt Synchronizes Tournament Breaks

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:53:34 +0200

Full Tilt Poker now synchronizes multi-table tournament breaks, which helps you take a real 5 minute break when playing more than one tournament.

Full Tilt Poker Minimum Deposit Lowered to $10

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:18:07 +0200

Full Tilt Poker has lowered their minimum deposit amount from $50 to $10. This change will also lower the 60 day real money policy requirement from $25 to $10.

Gambling Companies' Stocks Soar in Recent Months

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:08:24 +0200

Adding to the recent speculation that some land-based casino's are looking into entering the profitable online gambling market, a recent look at stock market prices for land based casino companies shows an interesting rising trend in the past few months.

Harrah's Backs Frank's Gambling Bill for $400,000

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:08:26 +0200

Barney Frank's recently introduced Internet Gambling Regulation Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act is getting the support of a major Las Vegas casino operator Harrah's, who spent over $400,000 as a registered lobbyist on getting support for it.

New WSOP Rules to Curb Unruly Behaviour on Tables

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:07:20 +0200

WSOP has revised it's rules considering behaviour on poker tables. Phil Hellmuth's outburst in last year's tournament, may have been a factor in this revision.

Annie Duke Fired

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:45:29 +0200

Professional poker player Annie Duke was fired by Donald Trump in the finale of television show The Celebrity Apprentice, in favor of Joan Rivers.

Internet Gambling Regulation Consumer Protection & Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2267)

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:20:47 +0200

U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced new legislation H.R. 2267 to overturn the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006) that would enable Americans to bet online.

Tom "durrrr" Dwan takes 1.1 M$ from Gus Hansen

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:36:27 +0200

Hansen loses 1.1 M$ to Tom "durrrr" Dwanin HU PLO in one session

Chealsea Owner Allegedly Lost £333k Yacht in Poker

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:48:24 +0200

Off the wall: Russian and Italian press claim Chelsea owner Abramovich lost his luxury yacht in poker. Didn't get saved by the river, did he?

Frank Unveils Online Gambling Bill on Wed

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:20:43 +0200

U.S. Representative Barney Frank has been fighting back the UIGEA legislation, and Reuters reported today on Tuesday that he will unveil legislation to roll back the ban on Wednesday.

Betfair Poker 40% Rakeback Deal is now permanent

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:21:06 +0200

Betfair Poker offers their uppgraded Rakeback deal with 40% rakeback as standard; available to all players who generate 30,000 Betfair Poker points (£1,500) monthly.

Yevgeniy Timoshenko Wins the 2009 WPT World Championship

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:58:30 +0200

The 21 year old Yevgeniy Timoshenko came in as chip leader to the final day of the WPT World Championship at Bellagio on Saturday, April 25th. He mastered staying on top of the final table with Scotty Nguyen, Shannon Shorr, Bertrand Grospellier, Christian Harder and Ran Azor.

Day 5 at WPT Championship; Katchalov takes the lead over the Final 24

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:49:55 +0200

62 players returned for Day 4 at the 2009 World Poker Tour Championship at Las Vegas Bellagio. Steve Billirakis was forced to hand the lead over to Eugene Katchalov.

WPT Championship Day 3 results with 62 players standing strong

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:25:45 +0200

Steve Billirakis took over the chip lead after Day 3 with 1,722,000 chips in the 2009 World Championship Event. Top Ten is overflowing with poker talents like Mark Seif, David Singer and Phil Ivey; they all have collected over one million chips and are in good position for Day 4.

WPT Championship Top Ten before Day 3

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:38 +0200

The WPT Championship Day 2 is done with a new man leading the way; the runner-up on 2009 European Poker Tour Highroller Event Jean-Noel Thorel. Other top survivors were Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Steve Billirakis, Dan Heimiller and Justin Young, all with a great day behind them manning the top of the leaderboard.

2009 World Poker Tour Championship is set for Day 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:04 +0200

The official number of participants in the Bellagio WPT World Championship has been announced as 337 players with 301 remaining in the battle after Day 1. The first prize is worth $2,143,655 and the top 50 players will share the rest of the $8,172,250 prize pool.

Five Star World Poker Classic 2009 and World Poker Tour Championship at Bellagio

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +0200

Five Star World Poker Classic is already in full swing at the Bellagio; the series is played from March 31 thru April 25. The Five Star is highlighted by the $25K buy-in World Poker Tour Championship starting on April 18. The Season VII champion will be crowned seven days later on Saturday, April 25th with the action aired on Fox Sports Net.

Patrik Antonius holds the lead in Durrrr Challenge

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:41:48 +0200

Tom Dwan's Million Dollar Challenge crossed the 10,000 hand milestone on April 9, when Dwan and Antonius played another 890 hands of Pot Limit Omaha on Full Tilt. Latest update on the match is from April 14; Patrik Antonius is up $84,000 with 12,100 hands played.

FTOPS XII and MiniFTOPS on Full Tilt

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:20:13 +0200

Full Tilt Poker has released the details for Full Tilt Online Poker Series, the FTOPS XII. For this series a new MiniFTOPS has been added offering 25 events with a one tenth of a buy-in. Defeating your opponents on Satellite Challenge or the FTOPS Challenge might get you into these tournaments with extra cash for the leaderboard winners.

Meet the Cinderella Story of NBC’s Heads Up Poker Championship

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:18:21 +0200

A 53 year stay at home dad Blandino Gines will be competing in NBC's Heads Up Poker Chapionship along after qualifying online. He will be facing a tough field of 64 elite poker players.

WPT Announces Marrakech Event

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:11:46 +0200

The World Poker Tour announced on Wednesday that it is coming to the African continent, bringing the game to Marrakech, Morocco in October.

National Heads Up Poker Championship 2009

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:38:49 +0200

2009 National Heads-Up Poker Championship match-up draws are now complete for the 64 players; the tournament starts March 6th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with Johnny Chan vs Eli Elezra.

Merge Gaming Network Continues to Grow

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:24:23 +0200

The Merge Gaming Network is expanding with new rooms added. On Tuesday the network announced Big Bet Poker as the newest addition. Active sites on the Merge network include Poker Nordica, Aced, Iron Duke, Carbon Poker, Reefer Poker and Spin 32. The network accepts players from the United States.

Milwaukee’s Best Light Returns as WSOP Sponsor for 2009

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:02:27 +0200

Milwaukee’s Best Light has opted to continue its relationship with the ever popular World Series of Poker as the official beer sponsor of the world’s biggest poker tournament.

Tom Dwan Million Dollar Challenge vs Antonius Resumes on Full Tilt

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:29:22 +0200

The Million Dollar Challenge got back under way once again on Sunday between Tom “durrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius. The players racked up 226 hands after a six day break in which they played a 1,000 hand session on Monday.

Cornel Cimpan Wins the L.A. Poker Classic

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:34:18 +0200

The final six players of the 2009 LA Poker Classic took their places at the table ready to vie for their chance to be the winner of the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event.

Bellande Opts to Stay with Bodog

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:35:35 +0200

For today’s professional poker player,there aren’t many options out there for steady, reliable income. One of the most popular ways to achieve this is by signing on to be a spokesperson or sponsored player for one of the many online poker sites.

NBC Announces National Heads Up Poker Championship Lineup

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:26:40 +0200

The lineup of 64 players participating in this year’s NBC National Heads up Poker Championship has recently been released and it is an impressive list made up of some of poker’s most well known players.

Nineteen year old Finn is EPT Copenhagen Champion

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:02:08 +0200

The Poker Stars European Poker Tour Scandinavian Open finished up in much like the previous five days of play, in a fast, aggressive style. An impressive 462 players turned out for the tournament, all hoping they would be taking home the €878,057 top prize.

WPT Reports Fourth Quarter Losses

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:19:01 +0200

This week World Poker Tour Enterprises reported that its net loss during the fourth quarter totaled $3.2 million which brought their total loss for 2008 to $12.5 million. The World Poker Tour Enterprise's end of year report was "a result of a decrease in domestic television license fees, lower product licensing revenue and lower domestic sponsorship fees.

Tom "durrr" Dwan's Online Poker Challenge Gets Under Way with Patrik Antonius

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:51:53 +0200

The Durrr Challenge has officially begun on Full Tilt Poker. Tom Dwan is offering to pay $1.5 million as an incentive to any player who could beat him over a span of 50,000 hands at four simultaneous heads up online tables at minimum stakes of $200-$400 in the players' choice of either Pot Limit Omaha or No Limit Texas Hold'em. The player who accepts Dwan's challenge would only be expected to ante in for $500,000.

Fox Sports Net Signs on for World Poker Tour Season VIII

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:07:58 +0200

The World Poker Tour has announced that cable station Fox Sports Net which broadcasted the WPT's seventh season, will also plans to air Season VIII. The new season is supposed to begin filming sometime during the middle of this year. The timeslot and schedule will be released at a later date.

FTOPS XI Main Event won by csimmsux

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:08:58 +0200

Last weekend saw several historical tournaments held during the Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS). The $535 buy-in Main Event was taken down by csimmsux and girlyhurly took home $144,000 for winning the $129 No Limit Hold’em Knockout Event, the largest FTOPS tourney ever held with 9,061 entrants.

PokerStars Server Folds Player's Cards During 25th Billionth $200,000 Hand

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:02:26 +0200

PokerStars recently dealt its 25th billionth hand, and they were running the traditional promotion awarding money to players at tables with even numbers leading up to the landmark hand. The 25th billionth hand of PokerStars was going to dish out $200,000 prize money to the lucky players in that table, and that chase obviously showed up in PokerStars traffic numbers. As it turns out, the high traffic caused a server glitch that folded one player's cards when the paused hand was restarted.

Colorado Verdict a Big Win for Poker

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:52:56 +0200

It was one of the biggest poker nights ever held at Rafferty's in Greeley, Colorado. Suddenly though, police officers swarmed the bar and were everywhere. Mary Paiz, one of the organizers of the game had a sinking feeling of dread, "When the police came in, I knew exactly what was going to happen."

PokerStars 25 Billion Bash

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:42:02 +0200

25 Billion Bash - a series of events that gives all PokerStars players win massive cash prizes and bonuses. The Sunday Million guarantee will be boosted to $2,500,000; the Sunday Warm-Up prize pool has an increased guarantee of $1,250,000. Reload Bonus of 25% up to $250.

First 2009 Heartland Poker Tour Title Winner is An Unemployed Factory Worker

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:22:32 +0200

In a major fete, after fighting his way through what was the largest one flight field in the history of the organization on Monday morning, an unemployed factory worker from Arkansas captured the first championship of the 2009 season of the Heartland Poker Tour at the Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK.

Mike Sexton to be Expert Witness at South Carolina Poker Trial

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:14:03 +0200

Mike Sexton, the World Poker Tour announcer and poker pro who has more
than $3 million in lifetime tournament winnings is scheduled to appear in a
Charleston, South Carolina courtroom Friday morning.

LA Poker Classic Update Part II

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:51:45 +0200

The second week of preliminary events of the LA Poker Classic held at Commerce Casino featured a $300 no limit hold'em rebuy event. The tourney brought in an impressive 623 entrants who between them purchased 933 rebuys and 356 add ons.

FTOPS XI Results for the First Event and Complete Schedule

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:57:51 +0200

The Full Tilt Online Poker Series XI has kicked off again and the Event#1 has been battled to a finish: Winner of $200+$16 NL Hold'em $1 Million Guaranteed is "muckducks" after playing for 12 hours and 43 minutes; muckducks receives the hefty $216,512.60 as prize money.

Barney Frank Reintroducing Internet Gambling Legislation

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:25:23 +0200

Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) revealed in an article with the Financial Times this week that he plans to reintroduce legislation that is favorable to internet gambling "in the next few weeks".

Tournament Rakeback Added to PokerNordica Deal

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:20:44 +0200

Tournament rake is now included in the 30% PokerNordica rakeback deal. The daily rakeback payments for the 4th of February will be the first to include tournament fees in the calculation.

PPA Chairman D'Amato Writes Online Poker Column in Roll Call

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:20:47 +0200

In the 27th of January edition of Capitol Hill publication Roll Call, a well known and highly respected politician wrote about the importance of legalizing and regulating online poker in the United States. The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) Chairman Alfonse D'Amato, a former three term Senator from the state of New York wrote the article titled, "The New Deal: Regulate and Tax iPoker”.

Steve Weinstein is Borgata Winter Poker Open Champion

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:58:50 +0200

Steve "Thorladen" Weinstein has a long resume in the poker world as a proficient cash game player and backer of some of the online world's best players. He can now add live tournament champion to that list after wading through an unexpectedly large field of 1,017 players to win the 2009 Borgata Winter Poker Open.

Annette Obrestad Featured in WSOPE Action

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:46:46 +0200

ESPN will broadcast the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe main event this weekend for the first time. This is the event where young Annette Obrestad took down the prestigious title.

2009 World Series of Poker Schedule Announced

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:41:45 +0200

Since last year's World Series of Poker there has been plenty of debate about the changes made and whether they would make another appearance this year. Well, the wait is finally over. The final table delay for the Main Event will be back again and a $40,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em event has been added. There will be no rebuy tournaments.

Industry Responds to Kentucky Gambling Ruling and Appeal

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:04:14 +0200

It was a ground breaking week for the internet gambling and online poker industries. First, a three judge Court of Appeals panel overturned a lower court's decision on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, the Commonwealth of Kentucky appealed the decision to its Supreme Court. The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative (SSIGI) has been on the front lines of the fight for the industry both on Capitol Hill and Kentucky.

Jack "Armydoctor" Pan sets A Unique Record

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:44:34 +0200

An announcement was made just yesterday from poker network CEREUS regarding the results of their Yearly Tournament Leader Board. While not an earth-shattering event such as when one wins the World Series of Poker, what Jack Pan accomplished is certainly newsworthy.

Full Tilt FTOPS XI Kickoff on 4th of February

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:53:32 +0200

Full Tilt Poker has released the details for Full Tilt Online Poker Series , the FTOPS XI. Take a shot at your share of more than $15 million in guaranteed prize money by registering for the FTOPS event of your choice or participating in the Satellite Challenge, which gives you the chance to win direct tournament entries and Tournament Dollars (T$).

Poker is a Game of Skill; Pennsylvania Judge Rules

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:08:29 +0200

The case against a resident who ran a small stakes poker game in his garage has had his case dismissed by a Pennsylvania judge on the basis that poker is a game of skill and therefore cannot be governed under the Commonwealth's gambling laws.

Allen Carter Wins Southern Poker Championship

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:51:55 +0200

The first three days of the World Poker Tour Southern Poker Championship were more like a marathon than regular table play and the final table proved to be no different. The six players who made up the televised final table were virtual unknowns who played very cautiously for the nearly eight hours it took to complete the game.

Legal Challenge for iMEGA May Resume in April

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:22:00 +0200

The Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association filed its response brief in a legal challenge hoping to declare the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) unconstitutional back in November. The organization announced on Thursday that it has been contacted by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals inquiring about its availability in April.

Southern Poker Championship Kicks Off With a Bang

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:57:38 +0200

The Southern Poker Championship at Biloxi's Beau Rivage Casino got off to a great start this week when 1,005 players entered to compete in a $340 No Limit Hold'em event. Its 15 event schedule runs until January 14 when it wraps up with the four day World Poker Tour $10,000 Championship.

Full Tilt Responds to Clonie Gowan Lawsuit

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:31:42 +0200

Full Tilt Poker has made their first official response to the lawsuit brought against them by former employee Clonie Gowan. Her suit was brought in November 2008 after lengthy discussions between both sides failed to reach an agreement. Gowan felt that she was owed money as a part owner of Tiltware, the company that provides the software for Full Tilt Poker.

Tournament Rake Added to UltimateBet Rakeback Deal

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:43:42 +0200

Tournament fees have been added to the UltimateBet rakeback deal starting from January 2009.

The Venetian announces 2009 DSE schedule

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:06:17 +0200

For those in the know, “DSE” stands for Deep Stack Extravaganza. The popular event debuted last year at The Venetian in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker. The Deep Stack Extravaganza features large starting stacks of 6,000 chips for most events and 15,000 starting chips for the $2,000 Main Event. The longer levels also give players the chance to pick and choose their spots, encouraging solid game play.

Poker Stars Caribbean Adventure Gets Under Way

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:07 +0200

The European Poker Tour circuit offers poker players some of the most exotic locations but few can truly be called poker in paradise. The Atlantis resort in the Bahamas has become the home of tournament poker. The two day starting format guarantees players some time for fun in the sun though 660 players would have to wait their turn to head for the beach as they competed in the first day of competition.

Jennifer Tilly Quits Poker as Pro and goes back to Acting

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:29:30 +0200

Jennifer Tilly has been in the spotlight for over twenty years on and off the screen. The last few years she has been playing poker as a professional. On her latest article in Bluff magazine she explains her reasons for resuming her acting career.

Line-up Announced for Weekly Poker After Dark Episodes

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:23:38 +0200

NBC's Poker After Dark has become well known for featuring World Poker Tour winners, World Series of Poker bracelet holders and well known industry players. The show airs on NBC during the late night hours and is now in its fifth season. Now the network has announced the line up for the fifth season of its marquee poker series.

World Poker Tour heads down South

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:29 +0200

The World Poker Tour didn’t wait long to get into the swing of things in 2009. While most people are still shaking off hangovers from New Years celebrations, the folks from the WPT are gearing up for the Southern poker Championship.

Poker Players Alliance Releases Congressional Ratings

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:55:57 +0200

The Poker Player's Alliance has released its Congressional Ratings website, www.congressionalpoker.com , which is designed to spark enthusiasts to get involved in the advocacy efforts for the poker and gambling community.

Doyle Brunson Strikes Out at Anurag Dikshit

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:26:13 +0200

In a recent blog posted by Doyle Brunson, he minced no words on how he feels about the Party Gaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit, who has struck a deal with the United States government agreeing to pay $300 million and admitting breaking the law in the process.

NBC's Poker After Dark Debuts Fifth Season

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:13:56 +0200

NBC is all set to debut its fifth season of Poker After Dark in its usual late night air time of 2:05am tonite and also with its usual cast of characters. Executive Producer, Mori Eskandani said, “Basically, we’re going to have 16 new episodes that will be spread out in 2009."

Tom Dwan rumored to have won 500K at High Stakes Poker taping

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:15:18 +0200

It’s being rumored that Tom “durrrr” Dwan pocketed a little over 500K during the recent taping of High Stakes Poker at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.

Rakeback.com Website Now Available in 7 Languages

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:43:59 +0200

Rakeback.com website has been translated to six additional languages: German, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian and Portuguese.

High Stakes Poker Returns to Air in March 2009

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:22:03 +0200

Next season of High Stakes Poker television program will air on March 1st 2009. The show returns to its roots with a smaller $200,000 buy-in to get more action from players.

Two Holiday $100 Tournaments on 27th & 28th

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:52:24 +0200

Over the Christmas holiday, Full Tilt Poker is giving all players the chance to turn 2,000 Full Tilt Points into $100,000 with The Holiday $100K tournaments. Satellites are running through December.

David "Chino" Rheem Joins 'The Poker Pack'

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:56:43 +0200

The Asian Poker Tour have announced that they have signed David "Chino" Rheem to join 'The Poker Pack' and represent them at future events.

Party Gaming Founder involved in massive settlement with US Authorities

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:41:22 +0200

Party Gaming founder Anurag Dikshit has plead guilty to charges of violating an archaic US law that prohibits placing bets over a “wire”, or in this case – The Internet. Coughing up a staggering 300 Million US dollars, Mr. Dikshit has agreed to plead guilty and part with a significant share of his fortune. News of the settlement actually sent Party stock soaring, with the stock hitting an intraday high of ₤176.50.

WSOP Taking a Look at Rebuy Tournaments

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:50:49 +0200

Prior to the 2008 World Series of Poker, tournament officials announced there would be a 117 day break before the final table of the Main Event. Most considered it a success since television ratings and interest in poker exploded. As we go into 2009, participants in the World Series may be in for another change; rebuy tournaments may be a thing of the past.

Nevada Casinos Fall Victim to Recession

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:31:18 +0200

After reporting a record month in October 2007, the Gaming Control Board has announced that Nevada had its single worst gaming revenue drop in the state's history. They reported that revenue was down more than $260 million or 22.3 percent for October 2008.

The Line-up for the Fifth Season of High Stakes Poker

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:45:13 +0200

High Stakes Poker team has announced the line-up of stars for their 5th season. It is sure to generate some excitement as the list includes some of the most recognized poker players in the world including the top two finishers of the 2008 Main Event, Peter Eastgate and Ivan Demidov.

New Record Set at Full Tilt's High Stakes Tables

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:37:15 +0200

Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond had major success over the weekend in the 6 max games on Full Tilt Poker. At one point during the incredible weekend session, Galfond had a stack of $1.5 million at a $500/$1000 No Limit Hold'em 6 max table. It is believed that the $1.5 million chip stack is the largest stack at a single table in online poker history.

Poker After Dark Set to Air Season 5

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:01:42 +0200

Poker After Dark TV series on NBC is set to air its fifth season beginning on December 29th with some of the biggest names in online and live poker. The new season will consist of 4 episodes that have not been aired from the previous season as well as episodes that are already scheduled to be filmed.

Phil Ivey comes back to challenge top money winner

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:49:21 +0200

Anyone that follows the drama at the poker forums knows that Tom “durrrr” Dwan is a feared online poker player. He’s held on the top spot for some time now and when you take away a few negative swings, he’s really been on top of his game for months.

Aussie Millions Schedule is Set for 2009

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:56:24 +0200

The Aussie Millions Poker Championship will feature 18 events, millions of dollars in prize money and many notable world champions in attendance. Debuting in 1998, the tournament series has grown to be considered one of the premier poker events in the world.

Borgata Releases Details of 4th Annual Winter Poker Open

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:12:29 +0200

When the World Poker Tour announced that it was removing the World Poker Open at the Borgata from its schedule in November due to low attendance numbers, the future of the event was uncertain. Removing all doubt, the Borgata has announced the long awaited details of the 4th Annual Winter Poker Open.

JC Tran Dominates the Party Poker Premier League III

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:53:47 +0200

JC Tran has outplayed a star studded line up of players at the Party Poker Premier League III final table to win the crown in London and take home a cool $300,000.

Texas takes steps to legalize live poker

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:09:49 +0200

Jose Mendendez, a State Legislator from Texas, has introduced a 40-page bill attempting to legalize the game of poker in the state. Believe it or not, the birthplace of “Texas Hold’em” does not currently allow legal poker games anywhere within the state lines.

Bellagio to host final World Poker Tour Event of 2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:37:23 +0200

The three week long final World Poker Tour Event of 2008 will feature an all Texas Hold’em line up with buy-ins ranging from $500 to $15,000. Satellites begin this week for as little as $100.00 to qualify for various events.

The Official Launch of Cereus

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:45:55 +0200

The Cereus Network officially launches on Tuesday, November 24th, combining the player bases of UltimateBet and Absolute Poker into one large pool, offering bigger tournaments, larger Bad Beat Jackpot, more features and enhanced security for their players.

Daniel Negreanu captures Canadian poker crown

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:43:20 +0200

Local favorite and often outspoken card player Daniel Negreanu was the winner of this weekends British Columbia Poker Championship event. With a record field of 689 players vying for the first place prize money of $371,910 – Daniel was able to cruise relatively unscathed through the event to take home the money.

High Stakes Poker coming back for Fifth Season

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:08:50 +0200

A few high stakes poker players are likely going to get an early Christmas gift. It’s almost a sure bet that players such as Daniel Negreanu and Mike Matusow will return for the taping, which will run from December 19-21, 2008. What’s not a sure bet is the speculation that Tom “Durrrr” Dwan or Brian Townsend will be part of the show.

Full Tilt Adds Couture to Line Up

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:46:33 +0200

45 year old Randy Couture is a five time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion with an impressive two titles in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. This popular and well known UFC champ can now add the title of "friend" of Full Tilt Poker, joining other notable UFC fighters such as Mike "Quick" Swick and Matt Hughes.

Boss Media AB forms Strategic Partnership with CryptoLogic Limited

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:39:53 +0200

Boss Media AB and CryptoLogic Limited have entered into a strategic Internet poker agreement. CryptoLogic will merge its major poker customers with Boss Media’s International Poker Network (IPN) within the first quarter 2009.

SunPoker moving to iPoker Network

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:14:59 +0200

The parent company of SunPoker, Peak Group Malta Ltd. has announced that they will move to iPoker Network and change into Playtech's software platform for all of their properties beginning in mid December 2008.

Gigamedia announced big profits

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:33:21 +0200

One of the emerging leaders in the online gaming space, GigaMedia is the company behind Everest Poker and Fun Town. They have worked hard over the last two years to expand the Everest Poker brand by promoting a number of tournaments and freerolls, as well as becoming the table sponsor for all World Series of Poker events.

Michael Binger takes down WSOP Circuit event

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:04:31 +0200

Amidst the snow topped mountains of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, the sound of stacking chips and shouts of “all-in” could be heard at Harvey's Lake Tahoe this past weekend. It was there that the final event of the 2008 World Series of Poker Circuit event wound down with the $5K buy-in Main Event.

Full Tilt FTOPS X starting on November 5th

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:35:04 +0200

The FTOPS on Full Tilt Poker is coming up for the 10th time offering great tournaments with 15$ Million in guaranteed prizes in 25 events including Knockout, HORSE and Shootout events, the massive $2.5 million guaranteed Main Event and the $2,500 Two-Day Event.

Casinos Austria Poker Tour Qualifiers on Sun Poker

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:34:52 +0200

Austria is very well known for poker in Europe, in fact, it is known as the poker capital of Europe. Having legal casinos that date back to 1775 has helped instill a culture that appreciates not only casino games but also skills games such as poker.

Write Poker Thread of the Week and win a private tournament entrance!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:43:53 +0200

Start a thread on our poker forum that gets the community talking, and you can get nominated to win a weekly entrance to a private freeroll tournament.

Change of policy on IPN network

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:14:21 +0200

Due to a recent update to the IPN network rules, no rakeback bonus under €30 is allowed to be paid out to Celeb Poker or Poker Heaven players.

Ultimatebet Issues Statement Regarding Unfair Play

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:56:23 +0200

Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, proprietors of UltimateBet.com poker room, today announced the results of its lengthy investigation into allegations of unfair play, which was triggered by concerns about an account named NioNio.

New Casino Bonus Section

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:10:11 +0200

We have added a new Casino Bonus Codes section to go along with the existing Poker Bonus page.

New Rakeback.com Layout and Logo

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:16:54 +0200

Do not be alarmed if next time you visit www.rakeback.com and the site looks strange. We are soon going to publish a new blue layout and logo. Transition should be made either on Thursday April 17th or Monday 21st.

Merge Gaming Rakeback to PokerNordica

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:12:00 +0200

Rakeback is now first time available to Merge Gaming Network, with a 30% rakeback deal to PokerNordica. The deal features daily rakeback payments directly to your poker account, and no bonus deductions to rake.

GPWA Seal of Approval Granted to Rakeback.com

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:45:09 +0200

The Gambling Portal Webmasters Association has awarded their Seal of Approval to Rakeback.com. GPWA was founded in 2001 to strengthen associational relationships between affiliate program managers and portal webmasters.

New! Pacific Poker Loyalty Program

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:26:28 +0200

Pacific Poker is the latest addition to our deals. All new accounts can now get 25% Pacific Poker Loyalty Program!

Sun Poker rakeback increased to 40-50%

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:42:19 +0200

Sun Poker has increased their rakeback tiers from 20-50% to 40-50%, starting from November 1st. Get SunPoker rakeback with us.

Rakeback Community Tour #4 on Sunday the 14th @ Pokerstars

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:23:33 +0200

Rakeback.com invites you to an exclusive $500 freeroll tournament for members only. On top of this, the member who knocks out our player from the tournament wins a $100 bounty prize!

Support break until Monday 8th

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:22:38 +0200

Our office staff is currently attending the CAP EURO 2007 casino affiliate convention in Barcelona, so support replies can be delayed until Monday 8th. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

SunPoker licensed in Malta, Tax free EU winnings

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:31:31 +0200

Sunpoker.com has announced that they recently acquired a gaming license in Malta, making SunPoker a EU gaming friendly site. This means no taxes on winnings for EU players.

New: Vegas Poker 24/7 Rakeback to Absolute Poker Network

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:57:06 +0200

Vegas Poker 24/7 rakeback has been added to our Rakeback Deals.

Vegas Poker belongs to the Absolute Poker network, and shares the same games and tables with the rest of the network sites.

NEW! Mansion Rakeback

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:48:00 +0200

We have a new Mansion Poker rakeback offer on our website. You can now sign up to 36% Mansion rakeback and get a $1,000 bonus on top of rakeback!

UltimateBet Changes Rake Contribution Calculation Method

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0200

As of April 1st, UltimateBet is changing their rake contribution calculation to the Average Contributed Method.

Absolute Poker now on Mac and Linux

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:57:00 +0200

Mac and Linux users can also now play at Absolute Poker and sign up to Absolute Poker rakeback.

New Offer - Parbet 30%+ Rakeback to Cryptologic Network

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:18:00 +0200

Parbet was recently purchased by CryptoLogic itself, and we now have a great new Parbet rakeback offer!

Ultimatebet Rakeback Offer Removed

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:44:00 +0200

Due to issues with having rakeback sign up confirmations from Ultimatebet, we have decided to discontinue accepting new Ultimatebet rakeback sign ups until further notice. This does not affect rakeback sign ups that have already been sent to us; we are just not accepting new ones.

The State of Poker

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 02:25:00 +0200

Tonight, in an annual tradition, the President of the United States will address the Congress, his cabinet and our country on the "state of the union" and the goals of the government for 2007. It is not likely the president will include the "state of poker" among his crucial national issues. Thus, I would like to take this moment to provide an update on where poker sits today and examine how you and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) can continue to work together to preserve and protect the game we love.

Absolute Poker Rakeback Increased to 30%

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:35:00 +0200

We would like to inform you that starting January 1st 2007 we will be changing our Absolute Poker rakeback from 28% to 30%.

Poker Players Alliance needs help

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 14:15:00 +0200

In 2007, the Poker Players Alliance will be undertaking a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and recruit new members. Can you help push poker in United States?

New rakeback deal to Betsson

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:37:00 +0200

We have a new 35%+ rakeback deal to Betsson on the Ongame network.

Bush Signs Port Security Act, Starts Clock Ticking on Provisions

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:42:00 +0200

President Bush has signed into law a port security bill, that included the H.R. 4411: Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act.

Phil Hellmuth Captures His Tenth Gold Bracelet

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:17:00 +0200

Last Night Phil Hellmuth won his 10th Bracelet and will be remembered as third player ever to win 10 Bracelets. Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan are the other two having 10 Bracelets.

Chimpanzee Plays Poker for $10,000

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:11:00 +0200

A chimpanzee named Mikey will be entering the $10,000 World Series Of Poker main event.

Eurobet Bans U.S. Residents

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:52:00 +0200

In the light of recent actions by US regulators, Eurobet has regretfully taken the decision to cease taking any business through its websites from U.S. residents with immediate effect.

Online gambling taxes easily worth billions

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 09:57:00 +0200

Delaware - Opinion writes that... There's a simple explanation for why Congress gets itself all worked up over such inoffensive acts as gambling over the Internet: There's no current way to tax it, so it should be illegal.

From Poker to the Pokey: The Laws Governing Online Gambling

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:55:00 +0200

Prosecutors rely on a few pre-Internet statutes to regulate online gambling, but change is afoot.

Computers find poker, like real life, a tougher challenge than chess

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:45:00 +0200

It may surprise you to learn that it's more difficult for a computer to play poker, perhaps the world's most popular card game, than chess, the pastime of deep thinkers.