POKER NEWS

16 May 2014

Deadly Kidnap Gang Accused of Targeting Martin Staszko
Deadly Kidnap Gang Accused of Targeting Martin Staszko

Anyone who finishes deep in the WSOP Main Event often finds themselves in the firing line with some deadly sharks looking to take their money at the felt, but one high profile finisher found out recently that he may have had a more sinister group on his case.

GPS Heading for Stoke
GPS Heading for Stoke

The Genting Poker Series' latest leg will get underway next week in Stoke and once again the organisers will be putting up a prize pool of at least £125,000.

Hippodrome to Host UKIPT Series' First PLO Event
Hippodrome to Host UKIPT Series' First PLO Event

After last week's record-breaker at Dusk Till Dawn, the PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour Series (UKIPT Series) heads to London next week for its first ever PLO event.

WSOP Reveals Streaming Schedule
WSOP Reveals Streaming Schedule

The familiar figure of David Tuchman will once again head the live stream commentary team at this year's World Series of Poker.

15 May 2014

Will You Buy the Last ‘Beigel Shop’ Bagel?
Will You Buy the Last ‘Beigel Shop’ Bagel?


The closure of the famous Brick Lane 'Beigel Shop' was felt keenly across London, not least in the city's poker community.

SCOOP Titles for Luke Schwartz and George Danzer
SCOOP Titles for Luke Schwartz and George Danzer

We haven't seen (or should that he heard) much of Luke Schwartz on the live circuit of late. In fact you have to go back to last year's WSOP Main event for the his last live cash.

Daniel Negreanu Looking for WSOP Bets and Investors
Daniel Negreanu Looking for WSOP Bets and Investors

We all know Phil Ivey has a penchant for WSOP bracelet bets and this year it seems he's recruited his good friend Daniel Negreanu to generate some action.

Big Changes Planned for this Year's WSOP
Big Changes Planned for this Year's WSOP

The organisers promised that this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP) would be bigger and better than ever and during a recent conference call they outlined exactly how they are looking to make this happen.

14 May 2014

Luis Suarez Becomes 888poker Ambassador
Luis Suarez Becomes 888poker Ambassador

Liverpool FC star Luis Suarez was today announced as 888poker’s newest brand ambassador.

Doyle Brunson To Miss One Drop
Doyle Brunson To Miss One Drop

We brought you news yesterday that ten more players had entered the fray for the $1m Big One For One Drop event at this year's WSOP.