POKER NEWS

06 April 2006

Party Poker Teams Up With Poker Academy to Help Your Game

If you don’t fancy attending a live poker school and having your shortcomings as a player made obvious to all those present, then it seems the place to be is Party Poker. The internet giant has teamed up with the Poker Academy to offer a new online t

WSOP Signs Games Deal with Mobile Phone Software Provider

As recently as yesterday, mobile media companies were gushing about how well poker downloads were selling to bored commuters and kids who have all but given up on books. And now it seems that there’s another two to add to the list.

Will it be Third Time Lucky for the Venetian’s Poker Room?

Having already tried and failed twice, the Venetian in Las Vegas has announced that it’s going to try and make it third time lucky with a new poker room. Clocking in at 11,000 square feet and situated next to the sports and race book, the idea is to

High Stakes Poker Announces Second Series

With the first season finale set to air this weekend on GSN, High Stakes Poker has received a massive boost with the announcement that a second 16-episode series has been commissioned.

05 April 2006

Proposed iGaming Prohibition Act Reintroduced into Congress

It may be at the height of its popularity and making plenty of people, plenty of cash, but that isn’t stopping yet another attempt to bring down Internet Gambling once and for all in the United States.

PokerStars Signs 5,000,000th Player

There’s definitely something to be said for the power of aggressive marketing. After just four years in the business, Poker Stars has just signed up its 5 millionth player thanks to some high profile TV advertising during major poker tournaments.

Dan Carter, 18, Signs Sponsorship Deal with UK Site

Dan Carter, known lovingly by his nickname, Lucky Scrote, has just landed himself a sponsorship deal with poker.co.uk after impressive performances in a number of tournaments and a swathe of high profile press coverage.

World Poker Exchange to Give 100% Rakeback to Players

In what might seem like commercial suicide to anyone outside the poker business, the World Poker Exchange has announced that it no longer plans to keep rake or tournament fees from its online players.

Purple Lounge Launch New VIP Loyalty Card

Any doubts you may have had about online poker not being able to offer anything with a bit of class and panache can be laid to rest thanks to the launch of a new exclusive members card by Purple Lounge – the UK’s self-proclaimed site for the rich and

04 April 2006

Talks between Mansion and Manchester United Disintegrate

As the saying goes, ‘what a difference a day makes’. 24 hours ago, Mansion online gaming were fanning rumours that they were to be the next shirt sponsors of English football giants Manchester United.