Jian Yang Claims 2013 Asia Player of the Year
Chinese Businessman Jian Yang has claimed the honor of 2013 Asian Poker Player of the Year after leading the standings for the last few months.
View ArticleDelaware Launches Real-Money Online Poker Operation
Delaware has become the first US state to launch a complete online poker and gambling operation following a successful week-long trial with a group of selected participants.
View ArticleMaiden WPT Korea Event Announced for December
The World Poker Tour has announced a return to Asia scheduled for this December, with the maiden WPT Korea event set to feature on the southern island province of Jeju.
View ArticleNew Jersey Online Poker Already at Top
Despite a few hiccups following the 'soft launch' last week, New Jersey online gambling has continued steady growth, peaking with more than 5,000 new online gamblers signing up on Thanksgiving.
View ArticleOnline Poker Not Assured for Massachusetts
Following more lengthy debate involving key personnel, it appears online poker will not be breaking into the Massachusetts market any time soon.
View ArticleRafael Nadal Claims EPT Charity Challenge
Previously known solely for his supreme skills on the tennis court, Rafael Nadal has claimed the PokerStars European Poker Tour Charity Challenge in his Live Tournament debut.
View ArticleWPT Adds Fallsview Poker Classic for 2014
The World Poker Tour has announced plans to expand the Season XII calendar once more with the addition of the WPT Fallsview Poker Classic in February 2014.
View ArticleWPT Venice Carnival Announced for March 2014
March 2014 has turned into a particularly big one for the World Poker Tour following the announcement of the Gioco Digitale WPT Venice Carnival, to take place from the 5th-16th.
View ArticleWorld Series of Poker Announces 2014
The World Series of Poker has announced the schedule for the 2014 edition of the world's most popular poker festival, which is set to take place from May 27- July 14, 2014.
View ArticleNegreanu Begins 2014 as World Number 1
at the beginning of 2014, renowned Canadian Pro Daniel Negreanu sits atop the Global Poker Index top 300 ahead of German players Ole Schemion and Marvin Rettenmaier.
View ArticleSeminole Poker Showdown Guarantee Altered
While originally tagged as offering a $10 million guarantee, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown will now feature a $5 million guarantee with a $3,500 buy-in.
View ArticleEPT Set to Host Blockbuster for 100th Event
The European Poker Tour is set to host its 100th event this August, and has revealed they will be holding Europe's largest ever Poker festival in Barcelona, Spain.
View ArticleCounterfeit Chips Lead to Borgata $2 million Cancellation
Following a 24 hour investigation, the Borgata Winter Poker Open $2 million Guarantee event has been cancelled after it was found that one or more entrants had used a large amount of counterfeit chips.
View Article2014 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Schedule Released
The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida released the schedule for its 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown on Tuesday. The series will run from March 27 through April 16. The series will...
View ArticleAmi Barer Wins the 2014 Aussie Millions Main Event
The 2014 Aussie Millions is wrapping up, but the poker tournament will not quickly be forgotten with big stories such as the five-way chop in the $25,000 Challenge that saw Max Altergott emerge...
View ArticlePhil Ivey Scores $4M in 2014 Aussie Millions $250K Challenge
In a case of history repeating itself, Phil Ivey has won the Aussie Millions $250,000 Challenge for the second time in three years. Returning to the tournament scene in spectacular fashion in 2012 by...
View ArticleHorseshoe Cincinnati Hosts Inaugural Queen City Classic on March 13
The Horseshoe Cincinnati casino will host the first annual Queen City Classic (QCC) from March 13-24. The 12-day poker series boasts a $500,000 in added prizes, a $260 buy-in $100,000 first-place...
View Article73 Year-Old Retiree Wins Heartland Poker Tour for $230,582
The Heartland Poker Tour Golden Gates Casino & Poker Parlour in Black Hawk, CO. came to a close on Monday. The $1,650 buy-in Main Event attracted 713 entrants, who helped create a whopping...
View Article2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open Schedule Released
The schedule for the 2014 Borgata Spring Open has been released. Taking place at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, the 51-event series will run from April 8 through 26. The series will be highlighted...
View ArticleLegends Classic Series to Run June 7-9
Binion’s Gambling Hall in downtown Las Vegas will play host to the Legends Classic Series (LCS) from June 7-9. It’ll be the nation’s first televised senior poker tour. The tour will admit players 45...
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