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Online Poker News
bet365 boosts prize pool to $1 million
30 Jan 2009
The online poker site increased a $400,000 prize pool to $1,000,000 in their Million Dollar Mission.
Bodog Poker celebrating Super Bowl with two tournaments
30 Jan 2009
The online gambling site is giving away some big cash prizes and VIP packages to an LAPT event in Uruguay.
Pollack defends final-table delay, hints at more changes
29 Jan 2009
WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack tells Casino City that the decision to once again delay the Main Event final table in 2009 was based largely on the success of last year's event. However, Pollack did suggest that a change in how the final table is presented in November could be in the cards.
Poker in Las Vegas, electronic style
29 Jan 2009
Casino City's Gary Trask provides a first-hand account of his trip to the Excalibur where he bought into a No Limit Hold'em tournament inside the only all-electronic poker room in Las Vegas.
PKR wins Gambling Online Magazine award
29 Jan 2009
The online poker room won the award for best poker software as voted upon by readers.
Dream Team Poker opens tournament to public
29 Jan 2009
Dream Team Poker's second tournament will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on March 27-29 and is open to the public.
The Poker Channel expanding into Eastern Europe
29 Jan 2009
The Poker Channel reached a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, the second largest cable operator in Poland.
DevilFish launching European Masters qualification
29 Jan 2009
Players can win €1,600 packages to the first leg of the five-stop tour for as little as €2.
Perspectives Tuesday -- January 27, 2009
28 Jan 2009
This week's Perspectives Tuesday looks at the possibility of the UIGEA being repealed in 2009. Plus, great news for online gambling from the U.S. after Colorado joined Pennsylvania in declaring poker a skill game.
Teen hits Bad Beat jackpot at UltimateBet
28 Jan 2009
Just nine days after signing up for an UltimateBet account, a 19-year-old Canadian online poker player had his quad queens busted by a royal flush.
Ladbrokes giving out £100,000 during the Easter holiday
28 Jan 2009
Ladbrokes Poker will be hosting a week long festival of poker which culminates on the Easter Bank holiday weekend.
Bet24 now offering tax-free poker
26 Jan 2009
The online poker room has announced it has obtained a European Union license after being accredited by Gibraltar.
Local takes Aussie Millions championship
26 Jan 2009
Stewart Scott won the No-Limit Texas Hold'em Main Event at the Aussie Millions and is walking away with a cool $2 million.
Long-awaited WSOP schedule finally released
26 Jan 2009
The 2009 World Series of Poker will once again have a four-month break for the final table of the Main Event and will host a $40,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
PPA applauds Colorado poker case ruling
26 Jan 2009
A jury in Colorado found the organizer of a poker league not guilty of illegal gambling.
UltimateBet "Star Player" wins big at Aussie Millions
26 Jan 2009
Michael Binger, a member of UltimateBet's "Star Players Team," took home nearly $125,000 after winning a $3,250 Pot Limit Omaha Rebuy tournament at the Aussie Millions.
Argentinian wins LAPT title in Chile
26 Jan 2009
Fabian Ortiz is the first ever Latin American poker player to win a PokerStars LAPT title.
PokerCodesOnline releases two big bonuses
26 Jan 2009
The two bonuses are a great referral code for Full Tilt Poker, and a huge bonus offer from Party Poker.
UltimateBet launches satellites for European event
26 Jan 2009
The PokerNews Cup Alpine will be held in Austria in March and UltimateBet is holding satellite tournaments every Sunday.
New poker site looks to take bite out of market
26 Jan 2009
Lobster Poker, the brainchild of Frank Pineiro, will offer exclusive poker tournaments, bonuses, coupon codes, a poker forum and more.
Advocates want to legalize poker in Texas
26 Jan 2009
News brief: Supporters say a bill legalizing poker in the Lone Star State would clean up the risky underground scene of illegal card games.
PokerStars hosting freeroll for EPT Grand Final
23 Jan 2009
PokerListings players will have an exclusive chance to earn a seat at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo.
Yo! -- It's getting close to tax time -- know the rules if you gamble
22 Jan 2009
In honor of procrastinators or those in the dark, several books are available to guide you in the right direction. They're valuable resources you may wish to refer to before signing your tax form and mailing or e-mailing them in.
Doyle's Room leaves Microgaming for Cake Poker
22 Jan 2009
The rumor that was circulating earlier this week became a reality when Doyle's Room officially left the Microgaming Network and moved to the Cake Poker Network, which accepts U.S. players.
ChipMeUp and Poker Pack announce collaboration
22 Jan 2009
ChipMeUp is a website that allows players to buy and sell shares of themselves by putting up a percentage of their play.
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