Latest poker news

Video Interview with Phil Galfond

February 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM |

Eric Bickel and Bret Oliverio present this latest video interview with PokerStatic owner Phil ‘OMGClayAiken’ Galfond. The high stakes pro talks about why it is important to vary game types as well as about coaching, the Durrrr Challenge and Poker After Dark, in addition to topics like the role of social media and the possibilities of a future Galfond Challenge and a poker strategy book.

Poker Players

Rest In Peace, Jack Ury!

February 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

Jack Ury, the oldest man ever to have played in the WSOP, passed away on 1st February, 2011 at the age of 97. His slowroll in the 2009 WSOP Main Event, as televised by ESPN, will forever be one of the most remembered moments of poker history.

Poker Tournaments

The Everest Poker ONE - Live Tournament in April

February 3, 2011 at 5:56 PM |

Our rakeback provider partner Everest Poker organizes a major live tournament for all players who want to have a chance to win big. Being held in the beautiful Monte Carlo from April 21, the €1,000,000 prize pool will surely attract many players to the satellites.

Poker Videos

The Funniest Moments of Poker (Part 6): Quad Aces at the Main Event

February 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM |

Poker players constantly dream about getting a real monster at an important tournament, with which they can easily double or even triple up, without having to risk anything.

UK Hacker Stole 400BN Play Chips from Zynga

February 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM |

A UK-based hacker called Ashley Mitchell admitted stealing 400 billion in Zynga chips, worth $12 million. Judge Philip Wassall said Mitchell could face jail time for his offense.

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Soon - First Commercial

February 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM |

GSN released the first commercial of the newest instalment of its hit TV show, High Stakes Poker. The video is just a little teaser for the fans featuring Phil Laak, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Antonio Esfandiari, 2010 WSOP Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel and Johnny Chan.

Poker Players

Greg Raymer to Leave PokerStars?

February 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM |

Greg 'Fossilman' Raymer, 2004 WSOP Main Event champion seemingly no longer represents PokerStars, according to unofficial information, he parted ways with the largest poker room.

Poker Rooms

Yatahay Poker Network: Doyles Room’s New Home

February 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM |

We have already informed you about Doyles Room leaving Cake Network. For where they headed, however, remained undisclosed – until now. Doyles Room’s new network is Yatahay.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Doing His 2009 Thing?

February 2, 2011 at 2:34 PM |

In the better part of 2010, Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom performed disappointingly at the online tables, unable to repeat his astonishing results of 2009. Although it would be far-fetched to state 2011 might be his year, he has indeed been convincing in the past few days. He currently has over $600,000 in profit, winning against the likes of Phil Galfond, Ashton Griffin and Mike Gordon.

Poker Tournaments

Duhamel Wins EPT Deauville High Roller

February 2, 2011 at 12:48 PM |

Jonathan Duhamel emerged victorious in the European Poker Tour Deauville High Roller event. The current world champion earned €200,000.

Poker Players

Jared Huggins Turned down by The Big Game

February 1, 2011 at 4:27 PM |

Jared Huggins lost his jobs and home in February, 2010 but was helped out by the poker community, which he became incredibly popular with due to his personality and touching videos. Even a proposal was made to get him into PokerStars’ The Big Game show as Loose Cannon, but recently this has been turned down.

Poker Tournaments

Lucien Cohen Wins EPT Deauville

February 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM |

47 years old French Lucien Cohen won the European Poker Tour Deauville main event, winning €880,000.

Poker Videos

Video Interview with Nanonoko, the Human Poker Robot

January 31, 2011 at 6:15 PM |

Gary Wise and Jason Senti, 7th place finisher at last year's WSOP Main Event, have made a video interview with the cash game phenomenon Randy 'nanonoko' Lew.

Online Poker

SuperStar Showdown - Isildur1 Victory against Jungleman12

January 31, 2011 at 5:47 PM |

Viktor Blom (Isildur1) has won the third match of the SuperStar Showdown promotion with a $51,196 profit.

Poker Rake Races

NoiQ Poker €1,000 Exclusive Rake Race

January 31, 2011 at 4:32 PM |

Rakerace.com and NoiQ Poker are organizing a €1,000 exclusive rake race between February 1-28 for those who have registered at NoiQ Poker through our site's link.