15 May 2006
Ferguson Fronts WSOP Mobile Games
Yet another poker player has found himself a decent earner away
from the baize. This time it’s Chris Ferguson, who hasn’t, like
Phil Hellmuth, invested in alternative health supplements, but
hooked up with Glu Mobile to help them shift their World Se
Calculator Eases The Odds
If complicated math, or even basic arithmetic passed you by at High
School, then it’s likely that you’re not so great at calculating
odds on poker websites. Thanks to a new odds calculator though, any
thoughts that may have crossed your mind about si
Virus Hits Betfair Users
Last week it was Ladbrokes Poker at the centre of an online
security scam, after an employee was alleged to have siphoned off
up to $30,000,000 in punters’ money. This week, Betfair also found
themselves on the end of some unwelcome attention.
Mansion Finally Get Sponsorship Deal
They may have found themselves stuck in the middle of the fight
over the much-touted Vegas Poker Dome, as well as missing out on a
shirt deal with Manchester United. Today though, Mansion finally
has something to cheer about.
11 May 2006
Deal Starring Burt Reynolds Finishes Filming
It’s not even due to hit the big screen until the end of the year,
but ‘Deal’ is already making the headlines.
The so-called ‘WPT movie’ wrapped production this week, with
stars Burt Reynolds and Bret Harrison, unsurprisingly, bigging up
its c
David Williams Wins Calvin Ayre’s Wild Card Poker
It appears that nothing can faze pro David Williams. Having already
faced down the extreme embarrassment of being the star of a home
porn flick, Williams battled through a particularly nasty bout of
flu to win at Calvin Ayre’s Wild Card Poker, baggin
North Carolina Congress Debates Video Poker Ban
Another day, another round of hectoring and argument over of poker
and the law. Once again, the setting is North Carolina, and this
time it’s all about video poker. More specifically, it’s about
whether video poker should be banned in the state.
CryptoLogic to Power Playboy Online Casino
If you’re looking for a new online casino to fritter away those
dollars you’ve been putting aside for a new car, then the wait is
almost over.
Cryptologic subsidiary, Wagerlogic, a casino software giant, has
signed a three year deal with Playbo
10 May 2006
All-Female Poker Tournaments Grow in Popularity
They’re already massive business in the United States and now
all-female tournaments look set to be the next big thing in the UK.
Star City in Birmingham will host the first ever all women live
championship this summer, with an estimated prize
Aussie Joe Hachem Says $7.5 Million Changed Nothing
It’s hard to imagine what winning $10 million feels like. It’s also
pretty difficult to believe that winning that amount of money
wouldn’t change your life. But according to Joe Hachem, who won
that amount at last year’s WSOP, his life hasn’t changed