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Online Poker News
Microgaming Awards Record Breaking Pot
27 Jun 2006
A considerable slice of poker history was made recently at Microgaming’s Poker Network, when a heads up game delivered the largest pot in online poker history.
World Poker Store Reports Stock Split
27 Jun 2006
The World Poker Store, Inc. reports a 4 for 1 forward stock split with an effective date of June 26th, 2006 and a payment date of June 28th, 2006.
Poker-Pro Wannabe Gets Chance at a Million
27 Jun 2006
A young player who’s honed his tournament skills in Aces.com’s regular Wednesday Night Free Roll has qualified for the online elimination round in the Vegas-style site’s Million Dollar Free Roll.
Proliferation Of Poker: Really Big Deal
27 Jun 2006
Soon after Joseph Hachem capped the 2005 World Series of Poker last summer, officials from Harrah's Entertainment began looking at ways to capitalize on the event's popularity.
WPT Enterprises, CyberArts Reach Agreement
27 Jun 2006
WPT Enterprises has reached an agreement with
CyberArts to provide technology
and software for re-launching WPTE's online gaming business.
Titan Poker Club Offers Sign-Up Bonus
27 Jun 2006
Titan Poker Club is offering a special promo to new poker players joining Titan Poker.
World Series of Poker Begins at Rio
27 Jun 2006
Public action at this year's 45-event World Series of Poker begins today with a three-day No-Limit Hold'em event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
Bodog.com Sponsors Poker Fundraiser
26 Jun 2006
Bodog.com has signed on as the official sponsor of Baron Davis
and Paul Pierce's ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ A Magic Night of Poker,
Players and Stars Friday July 7th.
Lindgren Wins Poker Pro Showdown
26 Jun 2006
It took nearly four hours for Erick 'E-Dog' Lindgren and Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow to get heads up at the FullTiltPoker.Net Pro Showdown at Red Rock Casino, but just one hand for Lindgren to claim the victory.
Danish Student Wins WSOP Freeroll
26 Jun 2006
The second of three freerolls in a series leading up to the World Series of Poker was won by a 24-year-old Danish student.
2006 Event Should Top Last Year's Poker Series
26 Jun 2006
Harrah's Entertainment executives are projecting that some 41,000 participants will enter this year's 45-event competition.
TV Fans Go All-In On Poker
26 Jun 2006
Executives with the two major poker franchises scoff say the best years are yet to come for a game growing in viewership and, more significantly, participants.
100 Cops Raid Poker Club as Off-Duty Officers Play Cards
26 Jun 2006
International News Brief: Scotland's only poker club was raided by 100 police officers as four off-duty cops played at the tables.
Poland Wins World Cup of Poker
26 Jun 2006
Team Poland defeated Team United States in heads-up play to win the
$100,000 World Cup of Poker top prize.
PharaohsPokerPalace.com Adds Webcam Option
23 Jun 2006
For quite a while people have been talking about adding webcam to internet poker. Now a new site, PharaohsPokerPalace.com, has committed to making this concept a reality.
Sirius for Poker Adds Offers
23 Jun 2006
s for Poker, home of the free Sirius Satellite Radio, has added the exciting products and offers.
Paddy Power Launches More WSOP Markets
23 Jun 2006
The World Series of Poker 2007 main event interest in betting on the event is reaching fever pitch and Paddy Power has launched 14 new markets to meet those demands.
Harrah's Releases Telecast Schedule for WSOP
23 Jun 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that ESPN will telecast 32 hours of original programming of the 2006 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.
PokerTek Signs Contract with Hollywood Park Casino
22 Jun 2006
PokerTek, Inc. reports that Hollywood Park Casino, one of the three largest card clubs in California, has agreed to install an initial six PokerPro tables for a 90 day trial peri
Teen Faces Top Players
22 Jun 2006
A 19-year-old from North Carolina takes his shot at poker glory Thursday night when he faces Josh Arieh, one of the top players in the world, for $12,000 in the Bodog.com Poker R
PokerBlue.com Launches Team Concept
22 Jun 2006
PokerBlue.com reports the formation of "Team PokerBlue", a first-ever team concept designed to dramatically improve player odds in the $80 million 2006 World Series of Poker, July 28-August 10.
WSOP, Elle Magazine Host AHA Fundraiser
22 Jun 2006
It's ladies' night at the 2006 World Series of Poker, as ELLE magazine heads to Las Vegas with an all-star poker team to raise funds for the American Heart Association.
Second Events Added to WPT Venues
22 Jun 2006
The World Poker Tour reports three additional events on its Season V calendar – at Bellagio, Borgata and Foxwoods -- the second event for each on the WPT calendar.
FullTilt.com Player Featured in Maxim
22 Jun 2006
Maxim Magazine’s highly anticipated July issue will have a World Series of Poker insert which will feature Full Tilt Poker Pro Clonie Gowen.
PKR.com Adds New Dimension to Online Poker
22 Jun 2006
Jez San has added a new dimension to the Internet poker landscape.
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