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2012 Retrospective – Part 6

December 31, 2012 at 11:30 AM |

In the final part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of November and December, 2012. We had FTP reopening, Teufelberger arrested, Bwin’s player pool merging with PartyPoker and more.

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2012 Retrospective – Part 5

December 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM |

In the fifth part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of September and October, 2012. We had a PPT scandal, WCOOP and the WSOP Main Event was concluded.

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2012 Retrospective – Part 4

December 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM |

In the fourth part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of July and August, 2012. We had Big One, Ray Bitar arrested and even a scandal involving a motorcycle gang.

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2012 Retrospective – Part 3

December 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM |

In the third part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of May and June, 2012. We had some sad news, the SCOOP and also the WSOP launched.

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2012 Retrospective – Part 2

December 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM |

In the second part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of March and April, 2012. We had a long due rematch, Fast Poker hitting the online rooms and PokerStars shocking the poker community with some news.

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2012 Retrospective – Part 1

December 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM |

In the first part of our annual retrospective, we take a look at the highlights of January and February, 2012. We had PCA, Aussie Millions, Duhamel fighting, high stakes hijacking and so much more...

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Online Gambling Evolves Dynamically on the Mobile Market

November 30, 2012 at 1:49 PM |

The Mobile & Tablet Gambling Summit was for the first time organised last week, concentrating on the present and future of the rapidly growing industry.

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Cyber-magic - Unique Card Trick by Marco Tempest

November 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM |

The Cyber-Illusionist Marco Tempest amazed the crowd at the TED conference with an extraordinary show with a deck of playing cards. Virtual Reality, the power of cards.

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Lederer Returns to Las Vegas Casinos

October 12, 2012 at 12:57 PM |

Howard Lederer has apparently returned to the live high stakes games in Las Vegas. Following appearing at the Bellagio in the private Bobby’s Room, he has also been seen at the Aria’s high stakes tables.

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How to Delete Your Browser's Cookies

August 16, 2012 at 4:37 PM |

In case you already have a client of a given poker room installed on your computer, it is advised to uninstall it first. You can do that by going to Start --> Control Panel --> Programs --> Uninstall a program, and click on the poker software you want to uninstall and delete it.

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Significant Drop in Zynga Shares, Real Money Gaming Comes 2013

July 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM |

Zynga’s Q2 financial reports have been released earlier this week, showing a disastrous drop in the value of the social gaming company’s shares, contrary to optimistic predictions. However, this seems to have a positive effect on Zynga opening to the real money market.

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WSOP Game by EA for the iOS Platform

July 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM |

Electronic Arts division EA Mobile TM and Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc. teamed up to launch a WSOP-themed poker application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, which they promise to be “the most authentic poker game on the planet.”

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Shuffle Master Backs Out of Ongame Acquisition

June 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM |

Shuffle Master, a casino game developer operating in Las Vegas was reportedly in "advanced talks" in acquiring the Ongame Network, according to pokerfuse, but now negotiations fell short, and Shuffle Master declined the deal.

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WSOP Offers Redesigned Bracelets in 2012

May 20, 2012 at 2:17 PM |

WSOP has commissioned the Beverly Hills jewelry designer Jason Arasheben to redesign the iconic WSOP bracelets. The renewed jewels were presented to the public at WSOP.com

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Skrill (Moneybookers) 1% Cashback for Rakerace.com Players

April 10, 2012 at 7:01 PM |

Skrill (Moneybookers) and Rakerace.com have created an exclusive promotion for our honored players: you will receive 1% cashback from the e-wallet for a 30-day period. 

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Ray Bitar Says Sorry, Not Much Else

March 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM |

One of the main defendants of the Full Tilt Poker scandal Ray Bitar gave an interview in which he said sorry to all the players affected by the Black Friday, but he didn't reveal anything of importance.

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Bluff Magazine: Poker's Most Influential People

March 3, 2012 at 11:31 PM |

Bluff Magazine has come out with its annual list of the most powerful and influential people in poker. The Power 20, as they call them, are chosen by 51 poker industry insiders.

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Shuffle Master Nearing Ongame Acquisition

February 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM |

Shuffle Master, a casino game developer operating in Las Vegas is reportedly in "advanced talks" in acquiring the Ongame Network, according to pokerfuse.

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New Player of the Year Title Introduced by Global Poker Index

February 10, 2012 at 1:10 PM |

The Global Poker Index Player of the Year title has the potential to become the most important recognition for live poker players.

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IGT Buys Facebook Developer DoubleDown Interactive

January 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM |

IGT has recently purchased DoubleDown Interactive, developer of DoubleDown Casino for Facebook, for an amount that can reach $500 million.

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PokerStars' CEO Gabriel Campos Resigns

January 17, 2012 at 12:01 PM |

The news broke yesterday that PokerStars' Chief Executive Officer is leaving his post at the largest poker room in the world. He is resigning to "pursue other opportunities".