POKER NEWS

08 December 2014

Jason Mercier's Alpha8 Triumph
Jason Mercier's Alpha8 Triumph

Jason Mercier has another big victory to add to an already packed tournament CV after taking down the latest WPT Alpha 8 Super High Roller.

New Owners for SkyPoker
New Owners for SkyPoker

Media giant Sky has sold an 80 percent stake in its Sky Bet gambling arm to CVC Capital Partners in a deal worth an initial £600m.

06 December 2014

What is the UK's Best Poker League?
What is the UK's Best Poker League?

The British Poker Awards doesn't just pay tribute to the biggest stars of the game. The 2014 Awards will once again honour the all-important grassroots players with the public able to vote for the UK's Best Poker League.

05 December 2014

Chidwick Among WPT Prague Leaders
Chidwick Among WPT Prague Leaders

Day 1A of this year's WPT Prague event came to a conclusion last night and when the dust has settled it was Alexander Lahkov that emerged as the chip leader.

2015 Irish Poker Open Schedule Released
2015 Irish Poker Open Schedule Released

It might be a few months away, but Paddy Power Poker's 2015 Irish Poker Open now has a schedule.

Alessio Isaia's IPT Double
Alessio Isaia's IPT Double

After Keith Brennan's exploits at the Fitzwilliam Festival, we've got more double success to report, this time from Alessio Isaia.

Tamel Kamel's Charitable Giveaway
Tamel Kamel's Charitable Giveaway

One London poker player is giving something back after a big recent win.

04 December 2014

Prague Poker Festival Under Way
Prague Poker Festival Under Way

After a its recent sojourn in Nottingham, the WPT returns to the continent for the latest leg of its National series.

Betfair Poker NJ Closes its Doors
Betfair Poker NJ Closes its Doors

Despite running a successful operation in Europe, Betfair's New Jersey poker site hasn't managed to gain any traction since launching back in 2013.

Mexico Pushing Poker Regulation
Mexico Pushing Poker Regulation

Online poker players in Mexico could be facing legal restrictions on their play in 2015 if a new bill manages to make its way through the Mexican parliament.