The world of television has been hit with an influx of poker programming. In order to keep viewers interested in the shows, programmers are either using large prize pools or celebrities... more
Here are the players that did not make it past day four of the WSOP main event. Notables out today included Paul Darden, Joe Beevers, and Howard Lederer. more
When people look to learn the game they have several options. A player can buy a book or a DVD for tutorials, but if they are really committed to learning the game... more
To continue my discussion of how long it is acceptable to wait before acting with the best possible hand I will mention a hand that I was involved in that is bad... more
A bi-monthly column examining the booming poker industry, with interviews with industry leaders, and analysis of news and events in this billion dollar industry. This Week: Ray Bitar is one of the founders, and currently the CEO of TiltWare...more
At the beginning if the day, 568 players showed up at the Rio with the dream of being a world champion. In addition to their dream, they also knew that eight players would be leaving today with nothing. more
Here is a complete list of the people who have made the money, their final finishing order, and the amount of money they made. At the end of day three,185 players remain alive, and all of their names can be found in the day three recap. more
In the 70's, all the $10,000 WSOP Champions came from the South, and most of those were from Texas. It must have been something in the water down there. Like Doyle Brunson, Sailor Roberts and Jack Straus, Bobby Hoff... more
Poker movie fans are very familiar with Teddy KGB's place. The fictional underground poker club from the movie Rounders was based on a real-life New York City venue... more
While still not manageable, the field of 1,864 players that remained as we began day two of the main event of the World Series of Poker did fit into one single room. more
Chris Moneymaker has been able to parlay his World Championship from the 2003 World Series of Poker into a new, and lucrative, career. The former accountant used his $2.5 million payday... more
The Women's Poker Convention is being held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino from August 12-14. The goal of the conference is to help provide women... more
We finally have all the players in the 2005 WSOP in one room. This was a Herculean accomplishment, and the Harrah's WSOP, and house staff must be commended for the job they have done. more
On July 13th, the FullTiltPoker.net Championship at the Wynn (the match will be held at the nightclub La Bete in the Wynn) will be broadcast live (meaning it should start around 9PM on the East Coast) on Fox Sports Network. more
Doyle Brunson is leading a group of investors who have made a $700 million cash offer for WPT Enterprises Inc., the owner of the World Poker Tour franchise. more
For five weeks, we have thought we were going to see record crowds, mass chaos, total hysteria...Use any of the overblown words the media likes to use to blow things out of proportion.... more
An interview, originally conducted for our French language site http://fr.pokernews.com, where the talented and beautiful Isabelle Mercier discusses her life. more