POKER NEWS

29 January 2014

Pensioner Goes Postal After Poker Loss
Pensioner Goes Postal After Poker Loss

We all know how tilting a downswing can be; especially if it drains our bankroll to the point of non-existence, but few of us will have reacted like John Dougherty from Florida.

Ziyard and Katchalov Amongst EPT Deauville Leaders
Ziyard and Katchalov Amongst EPT Deauville Leaders

It was a day of early upsets at EPT Deauville on Tuesday as a number of recognisable pros and former high fliers fell by the wayside at the start of play.

Gambling Commission Targets Illegal Poker Clubs
Gambling Commission Targets Illegal Poker Clubs

Life could be about to get more difficult for players who enjoy a game at a poker club after the Gambling Commission announced that it will be targeting illegal venues.

28 January 2014

Hernandez Heads WPT Borgata Winter Open
Hernandez Heads WPT Borgata Winter Open

While European players were focussing their attention on Deauville and the latest leg of the EPT, players across the pond were heading to New Jersey for the Borgata Winter Open.

Alex 'Kanu7' Millar's Most Memorable Moment  of 2013
Alex 'Kanu7' Millar's Most Memorable Moment of 2013

Alex 'Kanu7' Millar might not be one of the most vocal high stakes players in the world but when it comes to talking with his chips he's one of the best.

Ayman Zbib Heads EPT Deauville
Ayman Zbib Heads EPT Deauville

While the EPT's Day 1A survivors sampled the delights of Deauville on Monday, a fresh batch of hopefuls was busy grinding through the Main Event's second opening session.

27 January 2014

Alex Spencer Wins Grosvenor 25/25 Sheffield
Alex Spencer Wins Grosvenor 25/25 Sheffield

Another guarantee busting field was on hand for the latest leg of the Grosvenor 25/25 Series in Sheffield over the weekend with Alex Spencer eventually taking the honours.

Thor Hansen's Cancer Update
Thor Hansen's Cancer Update

Two years after being handed the biggest bad beat of his life, Thor Hansen is now feeling "stronger than ever" according to a recent Facebook post.

Chris Day Shines on Day 1A at Deauville
Chris Day Shines on Day 1A at Deauville

The opening session of this year's PokerStars EPT Deauville Main Event got under way over the weekend and by the time the dust had settled it was Chris Day who held the slightest of chip leads.

25 January 2014

Poker’s Hottest Rising Stars Face Off at British Poker Awards
Poker’s Hottest Rising Stars Face Off at British Poker Awards

Two of the UK’s top young talents are in the running for the brand new ‘Best Online Cash Player’ trophy at this year’s British Poker Awards ceremony.