POKER NEWS

23 September 2014

Williams Mashes Monster Invitational
Williams Mashes Monster Invitational

David Williams is no stranger to success on the World Poker Tour. The American pocketed over $1.5m after winning the $25k Championship Event in 2010. He'll have a chance to freeroll his way to a repeat this season after winning the tour's Monster Invitational.

22 September 2014

Poker Pro Funds Vegas Bitcoin Venture
Poker Pro Funds Vegas Bitcoin Venture

A new Bitcoin venture that's currently taking the Las Vegas strip by storm has been funded by a professional poker player.

Ultimate Poker Closes NJ Platform
Ultimate Poker Closes NJ Platform

Just a few days after Trump Taj Mahal Associates LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its online partner, Ultimate Gaming, has decided to shut down its New Jersey platform.

Ali Ayub Wins GPS Nottingham
Ali Ayub Wins GPS Nottingham

Local lad Ali Ayub is the latest Genting Poker Series winner after topping a bumper field at Dusk Till Dawn on Sunday.

20 September 2014

Darren Elias wins WPT Borgata Open
Darren Elias wins WPT Borgata Open

It was a case of third time lucky for Darren Elias at the WPT Borgata Open. The US pro had reached WPT final tables twice before without winning but made no mistake this time.

19 September 2014

PokerStars UK Heading for Change
PokerStars UK Heading for Change

PokerStars players in the UK were given a special announcement last night.

WSOP Announces Greg Merson Sponsorship
WSOP Announces Greg Merson Sponsorship

One of the worst kept secrets in online poker sponsorship history was finally made official earlier this week after the WSOP announced that Greg Merson will be their official ambassador.

Darren Elias Heads Borgata Final Table
Darren Elias Heads Borgata Final Table

Darren Elias is the man to beat heading into today's final table at the WPT Borgata Open.

Ronaldo to Face Rafa Nadal
Ronaldo to Face Rafa Nadal

Footballing superstar Ronaldo (the Brazilian one, not the Real Madrid winger) and multiple tennis Grand Slam winner Rafa Nadal are to meet in a special heads up contest in London on 6 November.

18 September 2014

Negreanu Proposes Prop Bet Terms
Negreanu Proposes Prop Bet Terms

Daniel Negreanu could be one step closer to his proposed $1 million prop bet after a series of recent forum posts.