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Online Poker News
4th Annual WCOOP Attracts International Players
8 Sep 2005
Now entering its fourth consecutive year, the World Championship of Online Poker attracts poker players from more than 50 countries around the globe, making this the most accessible and international of all poker competitions.
Phil Hellmuth, Online Poker Network Support Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
8 Sep 2005
Excapsa Software, UltimateBet.com, and Phil Hellmuth announced today that three fundraising poker tournaments will be held on UltimateBet.com to benefit the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, beginning September 8th.
Firm Proceeds with IPO Despite Rival's Stock Plunge
7 Sep 2005
888 Holdings Plc, the world's largest Internet casino operator by number of visitors, is proceeding with its plan to sell stock in an initial public offering even as shares of rival PartyGaming Plc plunged Tuesday.
Budweiser is Official Beer for WPT
7 Sep 2005
WPT Enterprises welcomed Budweiser today as the "Official Beer" of the World Poker Tour for the WPT's fourth exciting season of riveting televised poker on the Travel Channel.
Tilly Wins Another Women's Poker Tournament
6 Sep 2005
Actress Jennifer Tilly won the World Poker Tour Ladies Night III tournament at the Bicycle Casino in California.
William Hill Backs Winner as Poker Gamble Pays Off
6 Sep 2005
News Brief: Bookmaker William Hill said yesterday that sporting results had turned in its favour after weaker returns earlier this year caused profits to fall 6%.
Titan Poker Signs Marketing Deal
2 Sep 2005
Casino Partners and Traffic Sales are set to start an exclusive marketing campaign for Titan Poker.
Nautica Poker Festival Expands
2 Sep 2005
Nautica Charity Poker Festivals will
extend its 12-festival schedule with one additional festival in September benefiting Art on Wheels.
Bodog.com Hosts Hurricane Relief Tournament
1 Sep 2005
Bodog.com announced it would be hosting five daily online benefit poker tournaments for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
Absolute Poker Sponsors Charity Tournament
1 Sep 2005
Absolute Poker is sponsoring an online donation ‘tournament’
to raise money for the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts.
CardPlayer.com Offers Chance at Poker Tournament
31 Aug 2005
If you think your football knowledge is
as sharp as your poker skills, CardPlayer.com is offering a chance to play in the 2006 World Series of Poker for only a few bucks.
FullTiltPoker.Net Launches TV Show
31 Aug 2005
FullTiltPoker.Net takes you to school with a fresh, new half
hour show that entertains and demystifies the winning strategies of Texas Hold'Em.
William Hill Poker Back The Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York
30 Aug 2005
William Hill Poker is now branching further in to horse race sponsorship tomorrow with their backing of the £50,000 Group Three Strensall Stakes at York.
GreenTiePoker.com Offers New Experience
30 Aug 2005
GreenTiePoker.com, launched in July
2005, is more than just a traditional no frills online gaming site,
GreenTiePoker.com is a virtual experience.
WPT Draws Record Turnout
30 Aug 2005
The World Poker Tour, continues to draw record
numbers of players to its events, as evidenced by this weekend's
record-breaking turnout for the Legends of Poker at the Bicycle Casino.
Exclusive: In Celebration of WPT Ladies Night Casino City Talks to Isabelle Mercier
29 Aug 2005
Isabelle Mercier tells us why she needs freedom, enjoys bluffing, and that women need to become more aggressive in their style of poker.
Palms Casino Presents Poker: Quest of Champions
29 Aug 2005
Ten world-class players will come together to compete for one entry into the Poker: Quest of Champions tournament that boasts a $15 million first prize.
Texas AG: Card Games Without Money are Legal
26 Aug 2005
News Brief: According to Texas Attorney General, card game tournaments in which players pay nothing to enter and don't risk their money are legal.
Sportsbook.com Posts Legends of Poker Odds
26 Aug 2005
Sportsbook.com has posted odds on the
Legends of Poker event at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California.
Pechanga Offers Chance at Ladies' Tournament
26 Aug 2005
The poker room at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California is now offering women a chance to win a coveted seat in the Ladies’ Tournament in the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
You got to know when to hold 'em
26 Aug 2005
Dear Mark, I have found over the years that betting on sports and beating
the bookmaker is no easy task. Nevertheless, exactly what percentage…
ESPN to Expand Coverage of World Series of Poker Circuit Tournaments
25 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that ESPN will provide television coverage of the expanded 2005-06 World Series of Poker Circuit.
PokerBlue.com Launches High Roller Event
24 Aug 2005
PokerBlue.com launches the live, world premiere Internet broadcast of its all new, "Whale Game," a weekly event that will feature high-stakes players.
Poker TV Network Acquires Internet Properties
24 Aug 2005
Poker TV Network, Inc. have acquired several poker
related Internet properties including PokerUpdates.com, PokerMediaNetwork.com, and PokerTalkShow.com from web broadcasting pioneer Eric Rosenberg.
PokerShare.com Launches Profit Sharing Concept
23 Aug 2005
The launch of PokerShare.com this month initiates a brand new concept in online poker – letting players own profits from the site.
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