Poker
What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
PokerStars to Host World’s Largest Online Poker Tournament
Twice in the past, the world's largest online poker site, PokerStars has set ou
Team PokerStars Online Announced
PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, has spent the last two months searching for online poker talent to form the basis of Team PokerStars Online - an offshoot of Team PokerStars Pro.<
Poker2Nite debuts on The Poker Channel Europe
Last week, European audiences got their first taste of the UB.net sponsored Poker2Nite television show, fronted by Team UB Pro Joe Sebok and longtime poker journalist Scot
Online Poker Phenom Tom Durrrr Dwan Nets $300
Tom 'durrrr' Dwan emerged victorious as the biggest winner from last weekend's online action that netted him a total of $298,128, largely at the expense of DjAdi's and Cole South's bankrolls.
Ladbrokes Gives Italy Another Shot With Online Poker
Having failed in its attempt to set up land-based betting shops in Italy, the United Kingdom's biggest bookmaker will try once more by marketing its online poker and casino platform to the country.
Full Tilt Poker Suspends Poker Pro Brian Townsend
In a much publicized case over this past week, Team Cardrunners poker pro Brian Townsend admitted to using hand histories for hands he didn't play himself and, in the process, beating online poker
High Stakes Poker Games Targets of Robbers
Texas poker games have become targets of robbers in Texas....but these are not the sharpest tools in the shed it seems.
You might recall how a pair of old geezers managed to stop robbers from getting away with cash stolen from a Texas card game a few weeks back. Now comes word of another robbery, this one also foiled by players and cops.
$1 Million up for Grabs at Online Poker Room
The leading online poker site's UBOC Satellites and STEP Tournaments are up and running, with four new UBOC contests dealing out more cash prizes and tournament entries than ever.
Las Vegas Pro Wins Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Classic
By Case Keefer, LAS VEGAS SUN
Full Tilt Poker Players Admit to Cheating Isildur1 Out of $4 Mil
Gambling911.com reported this week that Team Cardrunners member Brian Hastings and others may have violated an online poker
World Series of Poker 2010 New Schedule Scrutinized
Not everyone is happy about the 2010 World Series of Poker schedule that was released this past we
Retired NYPD Officer Wins $1 Million Playing Online Poker
A retired NYPD officer, Mike Kosowski, has won $1 million taking part in the FOX poker game show PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge after beating one of the world's top pros in a head-to-head
East Coast Snow Storm: Good News for Online Poker Rooms
With Saturday's US East Coast snow storm hitting just one weekend before Christmas, it's bad news for retailers but good news for online poker rooms and casino sites.
Facebook to Ban Online Gambling Ads
The popular social networking website Facebook.com has come under fire this week for its updated privacy policy, much of which is an attempt to bring additional exposure to the site's advertisers.
41st Annual World Series of Poker Schedule Announced
The 41st annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) -- a set of poker tournaments
Mason Malmuth Talks Dutch Boyd Lawsuit
Mason Malmuth released a statement on the TwoPlusTwo.com website, for which he owns, related to the purchase of domain name TwoPlusTwoPoker.com by professio
Annie Duke on Jeopardy
Poker pro and this past season's Celebrity Apprentice finalist, Annie Duke, wasn't a contestant on the popular game show Jeopardy, but she was a question.
"Who is Annie Duke?"
Online Poker Site Has $1 Million Up From Grabs
The festive mood continues at UB.com with the return of UBOC 4, the leading online poker site's Championship tournament series, from January 20th through 31st, 2010. In the spirit of giving, UB.com has put four shiny new competitions under the UBOC tree, including the Single Event Satellite Contest, and the Super STEP Contest.
Isildur1 to be Reimbursed $4 Mil?
Revelations that Team Cardrunners member Brian Hastings may have violated an online poker room's rules could result in the reimbursement of $4 million to Web
Irish Poker Open 2010
IRISH POKER OPEN 2010
We're dropping pots of Irish gold on the online poker tables
Who is Online Poker Phenom Isildur1?
Everybody these days in the world of online poker is asking the question: Who is online poker phenom Isildur1?
Gamblers React to CNBC’s Big Business of Illegal Gambling
CNBC always puts out the best original programs and Wednesday night's installment of The Big Business of Illegal Gambling was no exception. Sure it didn't exactly paint the industry in the most g
Vanessa Rousso’s Poker Celebration for the New Year
On January 10, poker enthusiasts from around the globe will flock to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island to attend Rousso's, "Strategy Symposium Under the Sun," in hopes of learning wi
Tom Durrrr Dwan Refocuses During Tough Stretch
Poker is a mentally draining game, filled with peaks and valleys made sense through the use of the word "variance" as an adjective to describe the reasons behind the massive shifts.
Kentucky Files Motion in Online Gambling Case as Last Resort
Seen as a "desperation move" of sorts, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has filed a Motion for Leave to Join Additional Parties and to Amend their Complaint. Kentucky is now claiming that,
WPT Doyle Brunson 5 Diamond World Poker Classic
It's fitting that in a tournament named in his honor, Doyle Brunson would take the spotlight.
Everest Poker Acquired
Mangas Gaming, the leading French sports betting and online gaming group, owner of Betclic, announces that it is taking control of the Everest Gaming group.
Doyles Room Wraps Up 2009 With $100k Gold Card Lottery
DoylesRoom.com has seen a lot of online poker players strike it rich since launching in 2004, but for the next 30 days, it's all about striking gold. To countdown the final days of the year and usher in Gold Cards Series 10, DoylesRoom.com is featuring $100,000 worth of Gold Card promotions and tournaments from December 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010.
California’s Dependence on Gambling Grows
Like an addict, the California Legislature can't stop returning to the allure of gambling.
Isildur1 Taken for a $216K Ride by Cole South
One of the most popular poker players, Isildur1, whose real identity remains unknown, did not have one of his best outings on Monday.
According to PokerTableRankings.com, another player by the name of Cole South managed to grab $216K from Isildur1. South has been crippled in recent weeks but perhaps he's taking a turn in the right direction now with the Isildur1 win.
