PKR Live Poker Tournament Returns to London
PKR.com has announced that its hugely popular land based festival PKR Live will return to London's Loose Cannon this spring. Taking place between April 17-19, the highlight of the three day festival will be a $500 buy-in main event with an expected prize pool of $75,000.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Bodog 'Flight Club' Latest Online Poker Promotion
Flying off to exotic locations to play in the world's finest poker tournaments isn't just for the poker pros you see on television. Thanks to Bodog, amateur players can now join the club - the Bodog Flight Club, that is - for as little as $1.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Titan Poker Announces New VIP Reward Club
The new Titan poker bonus and reward scheme offered by Club Titan has been launched amid a flurry of excitement at Titan Poker. Players have responded extremely well to the generous bonuses offered through the card room and been clamoring to take part.
Monday, February 09, 2009
PartyPoker European Open Kicks Off Tonight
72 of the best players in Europe will descend on London this Friday for the 5th instalment of the Party Poker European Open. The TV studio format event was won last year by Nick Slade and previous winners include Liam Flood and Ian Frazer.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Canadian Poker Tour Announces National Champion
The Canadian Poker Tour, owned and operated by HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc., has crowned a national champion at the CPT Invitational Finals held at the Ocean World Resort and Casino in the Dominican Republic.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Bad Beat Jackpot Paying Out Big
It turns out that in online poker winning really isn't everything. The CEREUS Poker Network, home of leading online poker sites Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, today released payout data on its popular Bad Beat Jackpot offering. Over $32 million was handed out at the two online poker rooms' Bad Beat Jackpot tables since the game was initially launched in 2007.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Over $300K Bad Beat Jackpot Won at Four Winds Casino Resort
Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, announced today that eight people split a Bad Beat Jackpot worth $304,742 by playing Texas Hold'em on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Additionally, Four Winds Casino Resort will award over $100,000 worth of diamonds to several lucky W Club Members on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Devilfish Poker Announces Improved Hellfire VIP Loyalty Program
DevilfishPoker.com today announced the launch of its new and improved Hellfire Club. The site has expanded its VIP Loyalty Programme to reward more players with a greater number of bonuses.
Friday, February 06, 2009
UltimateBet Poker Academy Promotion Continues Through March 15
Leading online poker site UltimateBet today announced that it is continuing its World Series of Poker Academy promotion through the Ultimate Poker Show on Rounders Radio. The poker room is giving away a Las Vegas prize package that includes a seat at March 14th's World Series of Poker Academy and $1,000 for travel and accommodations.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Is a Private Poker Game with Friends for Money Legal?
Simple question: Is it legal to play poker for money with friends in a private game? The answer is not so simple, and may depend on where you live and, to some degree, on your local county prosecutor's frame of mind.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Pennsylvania Governor Backs Court's Decision to Legalize Video Poker
Gov. Ed Rendell today will ask the Legislature to legalize video poker machines, which long have flourished as an illegal industry in Pennsylvania, to provide tuition relief for families earning up to $100,000 per year.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Full Tilt Poker Opens Online Tournament Series Tonight
The Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) returns on February 4th for its eleventh running. FTOPS XI features 25 pro-hosted events and guarantees more than $15 million in prize money over the course of the series.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Bluff Magazine Hosting Online Poker Challenge
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Philippines Man Wins APT Event
25-year-old Neil Arce sent the local crowd wild with delight by taking down the 2009 Asian Poker Tour Philippines at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila. Arce conquered a field of 262 runners representing over 40 countries to scoop the first prize of US$185,000.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Looking for a Professional Card Dealer to Host Your Next Game Night? Just Call Dial a Dealer!
Dial a Dealer today announces its launch in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand of its new website that connects dealers to customers wishing to host poker and casino nights in their local area.
Friday, January 30, 2009
PKR Winner of Gambling Online Magazine Award
PKR.com picked up the prize for best poker software at the 8th annual Gambling Online Magazine Reader's Poll Awards ceremony, seizing the crown from Ladbrokes who placed top in the same class the previous year.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Poker Channel Expands Broadcasts Into Eastern Europe
The Poker Channel, Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network, announces its first significant move into Eastern Europe today through a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, the second largest cable operator in Poland.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Dream Team Poker Tournament Open to the Public
Dream Team Poker today announced their second tournament at the prestigious poker room in Caesars Palace Las Vegas on March 27-29, 2009. 100 teams totaling 300 players are expected to face off for the $150,000 prize pool and to be crowned the next Dream Team Poker winner.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Devilfish Poker Announces European Masters of Poker Qualification
DevilfishPoker.com today announced its European Masters of Poker™ qualification where players can win €1,600 packages to the first leg of the five-stop tour taking place in Tallin, Estonia from February 22 to 26.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ladbrokes £100,000 Easter Holiday Promotion
Ladbrokes celebrates Easter holiday weekend with the Easter Rendezvous Festival at the Brighton Marina. With a seaside view and £100,000 main event this is festival not to miss.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Colorado Court Joins PA Decision That Poker is a Game of Skill
A Colorado criminal trail has resulted in a not guilty verdict for the defendant and strengthened the arguments of those who view poker as a game of skill.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bodog Poker Offering Two Special Tournaments During Super Bowl Weekend
The Super Bowl is the biggest weekend in all of sports, and Bodog is celebrating this year’s big game with two big tournaments that will have online poker players battling it out on the virtual turf for some seriously super cash prizes and VIP packages to the LAPT event in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Doyle's Room Officially Makes The Switch to Cake Network
DoylesRoom.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Online Texas Hold'em - Now with Dealers Live on Webcam
Online poker has changed forever. Medialive Casino Ltd, a live casino operator is launching at the ICE 2009 texas hold’em poker with live dealers and live webcam. This allows players to challenge each other whilst watching their opponents in real time.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Kentucky Online Poker Decision Applealed to the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the internet gambling industry emerged victorious in a case involving the seizure and possible forfeiture of 141 of its most notable domain names. One day later, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet appealed the decision and the case may now head to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Monday, January 26, 2009