POKER NEWS

19 December 2013

Poker Christmas Present Guide
Poker Christmas Present Guide

If you still have to sort out a Christmas present for a poker lover or just want to give yourself a little festive treat here are a few last minute suggestions.

18 December 2013

Daniel Johansson wins World Sit'N'Go Masters
Daniel Johansson wins World Sit'N'Go Masters

Prague really has been the centre of the poker world this month and in addition to the big EPT and WPT action the Czech capital has also played host to the €750 World Sit 'N' Go Masters.

Damon and Norton Reunited for Rounders 2
Damon and Norton Reunited for Rounders 2

Rounders 2 could go into production as early as 2014 according to a spate of recent reports. A follow-up to the cult film has been talked about for a number of years and the original writers (Levien and Koppelman) have even put together a rough script, but due to various issues the dream has failed to become a reality.

Chips Fly at WPT Prague
Chips Fly at WPT Prague

A 7-bet all-in within the first five minutes of play and quad fives for a mammoth pot at the end of the session characterised a frantic day of action at the third opening flight of WPT Prague.

Julian Track Heads EPT Prague Final Table
Julian Track Heads EPT Prague Final Table

The final table at EPT Prague has been set with online qualifier Julian Track heading the chase for a huge pre-Christmas bonus.

17 December 2013

Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan Loses Full Tilt Sponsorship
Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan Loses Full Tilt Sponsorship

Rumours were rife amongst fans after Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan’s picture was recently removed from the Full Tilt Poker website, and it has since been confirmed that his contract will not be renewed.

Silver Lining at EPT Prague
Silver Lining at EPT Prague

On a day that saw the EPT's Main Event in Prague cut down t its final 22 players, Max Silver also set about turning his stack into gold. Having been a steady climber on the poker circuit since his maiden tournament victory at UKIPT Dublin 2010, Silver now looks to be thriving amongst Europe's finest in his latest MTT test.

Zoom Only High Stakes
Zoom Only High Stakes

PokerStars is continuing to lead the fight against bum hunting and selective play with its latest innovation: Zoom only high stakes tables.

$30m Spanish EuroVegas Plans Shelved
$30m Spanish EuroVegas Plans Shelved

The proposed $30 billion EuroVegas casino development which was due to built in the outskirts of Madrid has been scrapped.

16 December 2013

Expanded Holiday Tournament Line Up from Juicy Stakes
Expanded Holiday Tournament Line Up from Juicy Stakes

After the excitement of Christmas comes the pre-new year lull and what better way to fill in the gap than with some extra online poker.