POKER NEWS

27 February 2014

Isaac Haxton Hacked Off
Isaac Haxton Hacked Off

We all know that poker is a game of skill and one that often favours the better player, but try telling this to someone who isn't familiar with the game and it often falls on deaf ears.

Qualify for the WPT World Championship
Qualify for the WPT World Championship

The WPT World Championship might still be a couple of months away but that hasn't stopped PartyPoker from putting together a comprehensive satellite schedule.

The British Poker Awards: Spotlight Falls on Poker’s Social Media Elite
The British Poker Awards: Spotlight Falls on Poker’s Social Media Elite

Social interaction is a big part of poker, and The British Poker Awards is set to recognise this by handing out an award for Social Media User of the Year.

26 February 2014

Cathal Shines to Win European Deepstack Championship
Cathal Shines to Win European Deepstack Championship

There was a home win in Dublin over the weekend after Cathal Shine took the honours in the European Deepstack Championship.

WSOP Opens Up Themed Room in Atlantic City
WSOP Opens Up Themed Room in Atlantic City

The ever blossoming relationship between live casino operators and virtual poker rooms seems to have taken another positive step forward recently after Caesars Atlantic City announced the introduction of a WSOP themed room.

Borgata Chip Victims File Lawsuit
Borgata Chip Victims File Lawsuit

Some of the players affected by the recent counterfeit chip scandal during the $2 million Borgata Winter Open are now seeking compensation according to a lawsuit filed by attorney Bruce LiCausi.

25 February 2014

Delaware, Nevada to Combine Player Pools
Delaware, Nevada to Combine Player Pools

It’s been a long, hard, uphill struggle to legalise online poker in the United States post-Black Friday, but recently a few rays of hope have begun to shine through.

RIP BlackBelt Poker
RIP BlackBelt Poker

We're sad to report that the Black Belt Poker online poker room and community will close its doors at midnight on Friday 28th February.

Alex Spencer Wins Sky Poker UKPC
Alex Spencer Wins Sky Poker UKPC

Sky Poker's UK Poker Championships came to a glittering conclusion last night after Alex Spencer overcame a stellar field to clinch the title and £125,000.

The British Poker Awards: Join the Pros in London Next Week – March 3rd
The British Poker Awards: Join the Pros in London Next Week – March 3rd

The British Poker Awards is just one week away, and poker enthusiasts still have a chance to join this historic event.