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Online Gaming News
Gavin Smith wins first WSOP bracelet, $268,238
27 Jun 2010
The “Best Poker Players Never to Win a World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet” list got one player shorter over the weekend, as Gavin Smith won the $2,500 Mixed Hold’em championship (Event #44) to earn $268,238 and his first WSOP bracelet on Saturday night.
Montana poker pro wins WSOP H.O.R.S.E. title, $611,666
26 Jun 2010
Ian Gordon won the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship (Event #43) at the World Series of Poker. Gordon, a 24-year-old poker pro, earned a well-deserved, and some might say surprising breakthrough victory, collecting $611,666 in prize money.
Hamrick wins WSOP Hold'em bracelet, $604,222
26 Jun 2010
Dean Hamrick is primarily known as the player finished one position away from being knighted as an inaugural "November Nine" finalist in 2008, but now, he can lay claim to poker's most coveted prize a World Series of Poker bracelet.
Fifth Brit wins WSOP title, $245,871
25 Jun 2010
Steve Jelinek of Birmingham, England, became the fifth English player to win a World Series of Poker bracelet this summer, topping a field of 847 players in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha High-Low Split event to claim the $245,871 first-place prize.
Virgin Casino launches new Wagerworks slot
25 Jun 2010
"White Orchid" is a 5-reel, 40-payline slot developed by Wagerworks and available at Virgin Casino.
GR88 Casino launches live dealer casino
25 Jun 2010
The online gaming site will feature new virtual tables with a variety of games including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, sic bo and 5 card stud.
Cake Poker heating up in July
25 Jun 2010
The online poker site is launching a new Gold Card promotion as well as satellites for the English Poker Open.
IGT CEO named to board at Yahoo
25 Jun 2010
Patti Hart, who has been CEO of International Game Technology since 2009, was elected to the board of directors of Internet company Yahoo.
Kassela first double-bracelet winner of WSOP
25 Jun 2010
Frank Kassela captured the $2,500 Seven-Card Razz event just two weeks after winning the Seven-Card Stud High-Low Split championship.
Kassela wins second WSOP title of the summer, $214,084
24 Jun 2010
Despite finishing Day 1 in last place among those still in the hunt for the $2,500 Razz championship at the World Series of Poker, Frank Kassela posted an unbelievable comeback to win his second gold bracelet of the summer.
21-year-old wins WSOP gold bracelet, $382,725
24 Jun 2010
Steven Kelly won the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Shootout (Event #39) at the World Series of Poker on Thursday morning to claim his first WSOP gold bracelet and $382,725.
November Niner earns first WSOP title, $481,760
24 Jun 2010
Scott Montgomery, who finished fifth in the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event, won the fourth $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em championship at the WSOP on Wednesday night to win $481,760.
Sevens and Stripes
24 Jun 2010
The United States men's soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup in dramatic fashion. What better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than by going to Bodog Casino and playing the "Sevens and Stripes" slot game?
The Reel Life
24 Jun 2010
Last week The Reel Life said we were doubtful we'd find a story as bizarre as one in Germany involving mooning, puppies, bulldozers and the Hell's Angels. Well, we might have found one.
The Gang talks WSOP, World Cup
24 Jun 2010
The Gang covers the latest news at the World Series of Poker, makes predictions on how many WSOP bracelets Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth will win in their careers, and picks World Cup winners.
"Maniac" moniker appropriate for UB competition winner
24 Jun 2010
Two Florida poker players are putting a lot on the line for a chance to compete in a WSOP bracelet event after winning UB.com's "Craziest Last Longer Bet" competition.
Vegas Palms Casino undergoes extensive makeover
24 Jun 2010
Vegas Palms Casino has re-launched with a revamped look and feel that provides a user-friendly approach.
Montgomery wins first WSOP bracelet
24 Jun 2010
Scott Montgomery, a member of the 2008 November Nine, won a $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em event, earning $481,760.
WagerWorks named "Slot Provider of the Year"
24 Jun 2010
The online software company was crowned "Slot Provider of the Year" at the inaugural EGR b2b Supplier Awards in London.
PokerStars holding satellites for EPT Tallinn
24 Jun 2010
Satellites for the Estonia event are going on at PokerStars with a full prize package worth €6,000 going to the winners.
Australia: Gambling online to be easier bet
23 Jun 2010
Changes to online gambling regulation may be on the way in Australia if recommendations in a recent report are embraced.
World Refer ready to tailgate
23 Jun 2010
The affiliate program is teaming up with Bet Horizon to launch the "money-making tailgate party" before the start of the NFL season.
Kwaysser second Hungarian to win WSOP title, $617,214
23 Jun 2010
Valdemar “Luigi” Kwaysser won the $10,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Hold’em World Championship at the World Series of Poker on Wednesday morning. It was the first WSOP bracelet for the resident of Budapest, Hungary, worth $617,214.
Net Entertainment wins award for innovation
23 Jun 2010
The online casino software company won an award for innovation at the EGR B2B Awards dinner in London.
Ivey wins eighth WSOP gold bracelet
23 Jun 2010
Poker superstar Phil Ivey won the $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. event, topping a field of 478 entries and winning $329,840 for his eight World Series of Poker title.
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