18 May 2006
Video Poker Gets Some Much Needed Backing
After the bad rap that video poker has been getting in North
Carolina, there was always going to be someone stepping up to the
plate to defend the much-loved machines. According to a report from
a consultancy firm, who are admittedly working on behal
17 May 2006
Record Breaking Strip Poker Event on the Cards
What started out as a fairly obvious April Fool’s joke, has become
something of a cause celebre in Ireland. Bookmakers Paddy Power
circulated press releases and rumours on April 1 that they were to
hold the world’s largest ever strip poker contest.
Trojan Horse Virus Alive and Well
After Betfair discovered that a rogue user had managed to direct
players on their poker site to a Trojan Horse virus, online gamers
were asked to be on the lookout for more problems.
Poker Shows Its Charitable Side
For those who believe that poker is more than just taking friends’
money and lauding it in their faces, two upcoming tournaments could
be just the ticket. The Bluff City Texas Hold 'Em Open, in Tunica,
MS and the 'Full Tilt Bad Beat On Cancer Fundrai
16 May 2006
Celebrities Help to Create Winning Poker Brand
It appears that the joys of celebrity culture are well and truly
entrenched in the poker world. A group of journalists, known as
Business Britain, have awarded CelebPoker.com the coveted ‘Online
Gaming Company of the Year’ award for 2005/6.
Venetian Poker Room Already In a Tight Spot
Much touted when it opened at the start of April, the Venetian’s
new poker room is said to be slowly edging toward collapse.
Although it’s the third largest poker room in Vegas, behind Caesars
Palace and the Bellagio, the Venetian has managed only to
New Hostess for The World Poker Tour Named
The World Poker Tour has a new hostess. Having failed to fit in
during season four of the series, Californian newsreader Courtney
Friel has been told she is surplus to requirements.
Poker the President’s Game of Choice
Plenty of people would say President Bush likes to gamble in his
political life. How many though, would know that the
Commander-in-Chief has been able to relax away from the stresses of
day-to-day government with a swift game of poker.
Poker Game Ends in Shootout
On the off chance that you’ve been invited to take part in a shady
poker game in a warehouse, it might be best to say thanks, but no
thanks. This is perhaps what 66-year-old, Carl Edward Merritt of
Charlotte should have done, before he was shot in th
15 May 2006
Poker Suppliers' Insurance Gamble
If you happen to get your poker kit in the Salt Lake City area, it
may be time to look for a new supplier. After admitting to arson
charges, Christopher A. Shilts, the owner of ‘Cards, Chips and
More’ is looking at a hefty 20 year prison sentence, no