The people - WSOP winners and the like - behind the World Poker Tour, have launched a Professional Poker Tour, with invitations to the 200 highest-ranking pro players. These include Tony G, Noel Furlong, Gus Hansen, David "Devilfish" Ulliott and more
The Chumash Casino Resort at Santa Ynez, which contains one of California's most popular Native American reservation poker rooms, has been the subject of a devastating attack in the Los Angeles Times. more
Jack Binion, the original host of the World Series of Poker at Binion's Horseshoe, has signed on to host the event as well as a recently announced World Series of Poker tournament circuit organized by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. more
The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas is being brought to London with plans for a £335m hotel, gambling and leisure complex to be built next to the new stadium. more
Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas for the retrial of the pair accused of the murder of Ted Binion, who ran Binion's Horseshoe, the home of the WSP. more
On the same day as the Presidential Election, November 2, Californians will vote on propositions to allow a significant expansion of casino gambling. more
Poker goes to Hollywood. A new picture with most popular stars is to be filmed. Ben Affleck and David Schwimmer are preparing to become passionate poker players on the screen. more
Do you play home games? Do you need players? Do you want to find new places to play? New games? New entertainment? New winnings?Here's some great news: POKERNEWS.COM is starting a new section for home players. List your location. Check for nearby games. more
American students will play online Texas Hold'em to win their own scholarships. $5000 scholarship is not so big money in online poker rooms, but for students it is quite good opportunity to practice and win. more
Players can win multiple entries to the Million Dollar Guaranteed $600 +$40 Tournament. Players with only one entry to the Million Dollar Guaranteed $600 +$40 Tournament will not be refunded any amount. more
The top 40% players (in terms of rank obtained) finishing in each Anniversary Special will be registered for a $100K Anniversary Freeroll to be held on August 15th and 9:15 PM ET) more