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Online Poker News
Ivey to appear on ESPN newsmagazine show
30 Oct 2009
Phil Ivey, one of the November Nine, will appear on ESPN's "E:60" newsmagazine show on Tuesday at 7 pm ET.
Party Poker introduces Aussie Millions qualifiers
30 Oct 2009
Party Poker has started online qualifiers for the 2010 Aussie Millions tournament in Melbourne.
Greektown to open new poker room
30 Oct 2009
The new poker room will open on November 23 and features 13 tables, as well as a bar and lounge area.
Brunson's latest a revealing autobiography; 'Gold Sheet' logs easy reference
29 Oct 2009
Doyle Brunson's autobiography will forever be read as an honest record of an exceptional individual and a true pioneer of the game. The Gold Sheet has compiled its annual Basketball Record just in time for the beginning of the new hoops season.
Young gun Cada looking to make history at November Nine
29 Oct 2009
Joe Cada has a chance to become the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event. But in addition to youth, the poker pro from Detroit also brings a wealth of experience to the final table.
ESPN may extend its 'same day coverage' of WSOP final table
29 Oct 2009
One year after producing "same-day coverage" of the World Series of Poker Main Event final table for the first time, ESPN is ready to pull it off again this season and the network has a few changes in store, including the possibility of airing more than the usual two hours of coverage.
PPA calls for online poker legislation in Massachusetts
29 Oct 2009
The Poker Players Alliance is testifying at the Massachusetts State House to call for licensing and regulation of online poker.
Casino City Gang -- Podcast for Oct. 29, 2009
29 Oct 2009
Casino City's Vin Narayanan, Gary Trask and Dan Igo talk all things gambling, including a chat with John Pappas of the Poker Players Alliance, the upcoming World Series of Poker final table and their Week 8 NFL picks.
Absolute Poker College Challenge returns
29 Oct 2009
The Absolute Poker College Challenge gives students the chance to win a top prize of $10,000 in tuition.
WagerWorks headlines remote gaming at G2E 2009
28 Oct 2009
gerWorks will showcase the remote gaming expertise of IGT at this year’s G2E as part of the IGT initiative of “Taking Gaming to the Next Level.”
Chilipoker an official partner of GO Voyages
28 Oct 2009
The poker room has signed a partnership agreement with GO Voyages to become the official partner for its new direct line from Paris to Las Vegas.
Bet365 hosting affiliate freeroll event
28 Oct 2009
The bet365 affiliate freeroll will be held on November 13 with $1,000 on the line, including $50 on whoever knocks out Simon Eaton.
Ivey WSOP win would be disastrous for bookmakers
28 Oct 2009
Party Bets reports a significant six figure liability on Phil Ivey winning the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
PKR announces new tournament schedule
27 Oct 2009
The 3D online poker room's new schedule is designed to appeal to all players with more tournaments and bigger prize pools.
Top-10 things to watch for at the November Nine
26 Oct 2009
Casino City's Vin Narayanan has 10 things to look for next week when the World Series of Poker Main Event final table finally gets underway following a break of nearly four months.
Father's Day gift fuels Schaffel's run to the Main Event final table
26 Oct 2009
Kevin Schaffel's gift from his kids on Father's Day last June served as an inspiration and helped turn around his struggling poker game. Now, the 51-year-old will be sitting next to Phil Ivey at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table next week with a legitmate shot at the first-place prize of $8.5 million.
Party Poker going back to Roman times
26 Oct 2009
The online poker room has announced details of its "Gladiator" promotion, which will last all of November.
French businessman wins EPT Warsaw
26 Oct 2009
Christophe Benzimra beat Italian professional poker player Alfio Battisti heads-up won €358,644 and a seat at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo.
Full Tilt circumvents Kentucky case
22 Oct 2009
Full Tilt won an injunction in a U.K. court that prevents its domain registrar from transferring Full Tilt domains to Kentucky.
Casino City Gang -- Podcast for Oct. 22, 2009
22 Oct 2009
Casino City's Vin Narayanan, Gary Trask and Dan Igo talk all things gambling, including a look at how players are preparing for the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event, the different betting cultures in the U.S. and Europe and their Week 7 NFL picks.
Hip-hop star Drake to play in PokerStars freeroll
22 Oct 2009
The grand final of the freeroll is Oct. 22nd, where nine qualifiers will take on Drake, for a shot at $5,000.
Sky Poker counts down to 200 millionth hand
21 Oct 2009
The winner of Sky Poker’s 200 millionth hand will either win 200 times the big blind as a cash bonus or 200 times a tournament entry fee.
Mansion Poker player wins $200,000
20 Oct 2009
A player known as "RUM23" won $200,000 after playing an online tournament that lasted 12 hours.
Local man wins APPT Auckland Championship
20 Oct 2009
Simon Watt outplayed 262 competitors over three days to take home the championship trophy and over $209,000.
Full Tilt's Akenhead makes another final table
20 Oct 2009
James Akenhead, already a member of the November Nine, has made the final table on Poker Million, the Full Tilt Poker sponsored
tournament.
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