PokerStars has announced an impressive schedule of events and qualifiers on its site with the end goal of sending over 1,000 players to this summer's WSOP. In the promotion, running for the next several months, PokerStars qualifiers... more
Wednesday, the Massachusetts House Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies voted 10-8 to reject Governor Deval Patrick's proposed bill to build three casinos and criminalize online poker in the state... more
When I was invited to be a part of the Montel Williams MS Foundation's Gala and Poker Tournament, I jumped at the chance. My step-daughter lives with MS every day of her life, so I saw this opportunity to give back to the community... more
Few players on the professional circuit invite as much scrutiny for their playing style as does Gus Hansen. The debate began with the very first episode of the World Poker Tour's Season 1 in which the 'Great Dane' was shown taking... more
The internet gaming software provider CryptoLogic Limited has posted their financial numbers for the 2007 fourth quarter and full year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Most estimates projected CryptoLogic to post quarterly... more
The California State University has campuses located throughout California and student poker players fortunate enough to attend classes at any of the 23 campuses won't have hard times finding ways to satisfy their poker appetites... more
Austria's bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, one of Europe's leading Internet-based gambling services, was disheartened by the German Federal Court of Justice's dismissal of a motion to suspend enforcement proceedings against bwin... more
Harrah's Entertainment has officially announced the dates and sites for the second annual World Series of Poker Europe Presented by Betfair. The 2008 edition of Europe's WSOP outpost will again be held at the same three London Clubs... more
When any big movement happens in pop culture, you can expect movies that base their story on or around this movement. Producers and studios see a trend, and they often look to cash in on this trend at the box office. The 'Grunge' music... more
NETeller Plc has announced a sizeable loss for the 2007 fiscal year, with the largest share of the company's $185.7 million in red ink attributable to the online payment processor's withdrawal from the US market... more
iPoker are pleased to host a super satellite promotion giving winners a massive $4,000 PokerNews Cup Austria Package. Daily qualifiers kick off on Wednesday March 26 for as little as $2.20! more
A decision by an agency within Sweden's Prosecution Authority has been made to halt prosecutions against Swedish media companies who accept advertising from Internet gambling services. The new court order, issued by UC Malmö... more
The mystique and intrigue that will forever surround the legendary story of Archie "The Greek" Karas includes the sky-high stakes for which Karas played dice at Binion's Horseshoe. These were the highest limits in the world then... more
The Poker Players Alliance has furthered its intentions to continue growing as a "grass roots" organization with the announcement that 50 PPA members have now been selected as State Directors, one for each state. The PPA's... more
PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker give you the chance to take home one of seven $12,500 World Series Packages beginning Sunday March 23 at 15:00 EST... more
Almost exactly a year ago, winning the WSOP Circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City eluded Eric 'Sheets' Haber when he fell short of the final table in 16th place. This year, Haber grabbed onto the ring, the Circuit diamond ring... more
Michael Schulze and Ricardo Sousa played tag atop the leaderboard for all of Day 3 at the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open at the Hyatt Regency in Warsaw, so it was only fitting that they were the last two men standing... more
This may be the least apt name for a poker room I have ever encountered. Cities of Gold, in spite of the best efforts of its small staff, is just about the dingiest, least appealing casino and poker room that I have visited... more
Dan Hicks ended Day Two at Caesars Atlantic City WSOP Circuit event just as he ended Day One, as chip leader. When the final table begins today at 2:00 pm EST, Hicks will be attempting to take this tournament wire-to-wire against eight... more
It took less than 20 minutes for the first elimination to occur on Day 3 of the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open, and the breakneck pace continued for the few scant hours of play at the Hyatt Regency in Warsaw. Overall... more