Latest poker news

Online Poker Kickoff in Nevada Delayed

October 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM |

While the first legal online poker room had been scheduled to launch in October, 2012 in Nevada, South Point Poker still needs to meet the requirements of a number of tests. The kickoff has been postponed to December.

Poker Players

Durrrr and Isildur1 Joins Team FTP

October 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced the signing of Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan and Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom as professional players of the re-launching room.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine - Jeremy Ausmus, To Win for his Family

October 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM |

A Las Vegas grinder fighting for his family, Jeremy Ausmus awaits the upcoming WSOP Main Event final shortstacked.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Sanremo 2012: Ludovic Lacay Is Champion

October 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM |

French professional poker player Ludovic Lacay took down the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Sanremo 2012 Main Event for €744,910.

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.

Poker Players

Negreanu: Tanking Ruins Live Poker

October 11, 2012 at 4:54 PM |

Via his Twitter, Daniel Negreanu has apparently generated a heated discussion considering the introduction of the shot clock.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker Re-launch Details and FTOPS XXI

October 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM |

In an e-mail sent to its players, Full Tilt Poker notifies them of the re-launch of the room, due on 6 November. In addition, the room announces the return of FTOPS, organised between 2-16 December.

Poker Interviews

US High Stakes Pros in Hungary - Video Interview

October 9, 2012 at 7:37 PM |

Rakerace.com presents an exclusive video interview with five high stakes pros from the US, nowliving in Hungary: Reese Newell, Michael Leow, Michael Song, Kurt Fruchtman and recent WCOOPchampion Michael ‘mrw8419’ Weisbrod.

Poker Players

Crockfords Casino Refuses to Pay Ivey’s Baccarat Winnings

October 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM |

The Crockfords Casino of London accuses poker legend Phil Ivey of collusion and withholds his £7.3 million baccarat winnings.

Poker Tournaments

WSOPE 2012 Main Event: Phil Hellmuth Is Champion

October 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM |

Phil Hellmuth has won his 13th world championship bracelet by taking down the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event for €1,022,376.

Poker Tournaments

WSOPE 2012 Main Event - Phil Hellmuth is in the Lead, Brammer and Mercier also in the Final

October 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM |

The WSOPE Main Event final table starts with Phil Hellmuth in the lead, but the 12-time WSOP champion has to face tough opponents in the fight for another bracelet.

Poker Rake Races

PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 4-31 October

October 4, 2012 at 3:07 PM |

PKR Poker is famous for its unique 3D client. In cooperation with Rakerace.com, the room offers a $3,000 rake race for our players only, between 4 - 31 October, 2012. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Players

Gus Hansen Returns as FTP Ambassador

October 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced to have their former pro, WSOPE and WPT champion Dane Gus Hansen back representing the room. Hansen is the first official ambassador of the re-opening FTP.

Poker Tournaments

WSOPE 2012 Main Event Underway

October 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM |

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) €10,450 Main Event is well underway, with Day 2 being finished and 77 players left, including quite a number of international pros.