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Online Poker News
Snooker legend signs as ambassador for PokerStars, BetStars
26 May 2017
Stephen Hendry will make his first official appearance during PokerStars Festival Marbella from 19-25 June.
PokerStars delivers over $12.5 million in eight weeks
25 May 2017
During the PokerStars Makes Millionaires promotion, the online casino handed out millions to eleven players, bringing the total number of millionaires minted to 208.
Top 10 facts and figures from the 2017 WSOP Media Guide
25 May 2017
Though the words "media guide" may not inspire excitement, don't be fooled. The guide for the 48th World Series of Poker is chock-full of interesting information. Here are some facts to tide you over until the fun begins.
PokerStars smashes $55 million SCOOP guarantee
24 May 2017
The prize pool for this year's Spring Championship of Online Poker rose to $93.8 million, surpassing the original guarantee and making it the largest ever online tournament series in the poker industry.
Hard Rock Tulsa to host World Series of Poker
24 May 2017
From 15-26 March 2018, the casino will be the 21st stop of the event and the only WSOP event held in Tulsa.
Bodog player lands top hand playing Let 'Em Ride
24 May 2017
Jerry K. from British Columbia, Canada, won almost $400,000 after getting a royal flush and winning the progressive jackpot.
Raketech acquires Danish poker, affiliate websites
24 May 2017
With the acquisition of Pokernet.dk and Odds.dk, a leading poker community and iGaming affiliate website, the company has further strengthened its position in Denmark.
Borgata launches free-to-play casino site
23 May 2017
Players now have access to over 100 online casino games, from slots to video poker, on both desktop and mobile.
Intertops, Juicy Stakes present Memorial Day casino quest
23 May 2017
Players can pick up an extra $50 by hitting certain blackjack or video poker hands, including Aces and Faces and Deuces Wild.
Mike Sexton appointed Chairman of partypoker
22 May 2017
A member of the Poker Hall of Fame and a founder of partypoker, Sexton will represent the global poker community while guiding the company.
PokerStars' SCOOP delivers over $39 million in prize pools
22 May 2017
The Spring Championship of Online Poker smashed its guarantee of $28 million by almost 40% in a single day, making it the biggest day the online poker industry has ever seen.
Poker Central launches PokerGO
22 May 2017
The poker subscription service will feature poker's biggest live events, such as the Super High Roller Bowl and the World Series of Poker, in addition to on-demand original programming.
PokerStars to host biggest day in online poker history
19 May 2017
With 1,275 tournaments and a total guaranteed prize pool of over $28 million, the Spring Championship of Online Poker will give two players the chance to become millionaires on 21 May.
Seminole Gaming to host stops during 2017/2018 WSOP
19 May 2017
The World Series of Poker will stop at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood from 21 September to 2 October 2017 and at the Seminole Casino Coconut creek from 8-9 February 2018.
SCOOP tournament raises over $100K for Raising For Effective Giving
19 May 2017
PokerStars will donate the sum to two of REG's recommended charities: Machine Intelligence Research Institute and the Future of Humanity Institute.
Top 10 things we'll miss about the WSOP November Nine
18 May 2017
The poker community rejoiced earlier this week when the WSOP announced the end of the November Nine Era, but not Casino City's Gary Trask. Here are 10 things he will miss about the Main Event format that called for a three-month delay before the final table was played.
Bodog Poker to sponsor Sao Paulo's The H2
18 May 2017
Following the company's launch in Brazil, a Bodog Lounge will be built at The H2, bringing the Bodog experience to land-based players.
Breakout Gaming launches online poker room
18 May 2017
The addition of online poker, powered by BetConstruct, comes with a limited-entry €62,000 freeroll event for the first 5,000 players who register.
Key changes in store for 2017 World Series of Poker
17 May 2017
On the heels of announcing a new agreement with Poker Central and the end of the November Nine Era, the World Series of Poker revealed an array of other key alterations, including a clock rule change, live TV coverage of the Main Event and eight new events.
PokerStars to launch Stars Rewards program
17 May 2017
The company will be introducing a pilot of its new rewards program in Denmark next week.
WSOP announces 2017/2018 U.S. circuit schedule
17 May 2017
The tour has scheduled a record 26 stops for its fourteenth season and will begin on 2 August at Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina.
PokerStars launches first Sunday Million with €1 million guarantee
17 May 2017
The special edition of the tournament will be held at King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic from 24 August to 3 September.
Second Spin & Go millionaire crowned at PokerStars
16 May 2017
A player by the name of "meks2410" took home the million-dollar prize after hitting a full house.
PokerStars announces partnership with Genting Casinos UK
16 May 2017
Working with the operator of 40 casinos nationwide, PokerStars will provide an online qualification route for the Genting Poker Series.
Dover Downs Casino releases three-day poker tournament schedule
15 May 2017
Three Texas Hold'Em tournaments with combined guaranteed prizes of $37,000, including one with a $25,000-guaranteed prize pool, highlight the 23-25 June Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino's Poker Room.
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