18 November 2013
Gruissem's Living the High Life
German poker sensation Philipp Gruissem managed to secure his second Alpha8 title in row this weekend after an impressive performance in St Kitts.
Boeken Banks MCOP Title
Dutch pro Noah Boeken took full advantage of his home advantage over the weekend after he took down the €4,000 Master Classics of Poker Main Event. The final session saw Clyde Terlaan lead a total of six native pros in the hunt for the title and as the action got underway that contingent conspired to eliminate Russia's Dmitry Nemirovsky.
Trickett's DTD Suite
The Bellagio has Bobby's Room, the Aria has Ivey's Room and Star City has Action Jack's Poker Room named after our own Paul Jackson. Now British poker's biggest winner has his own eponymous poker venue.
Punta Cana wins for Olvera and Barkevics
A busy few days of poker in the Dominican Republic are in the book with Guillermo Olvera taking the Punta Cana Classic and Arturs Barkevics (pictured) winning the William Hill Open.
16 November 2013
MatchBook.com Relaunches in Style
On Saturday 9th November, betting giant MatchBook.com hosted a fun-filled launch extravaganza, which let everyone in the industry know that they are poised and ready to take the sports betting exchange world by storm.
15 November 2013
Herrera Heads Punta Cana Classic
While much of Europe starts to shiver plenty of grinders have decided that the warmer climes of the Caribbean are a much more enticing proposition, in particular the Punta Cana Poker Classic in the Dominican Republic.
Dutch Dominating MCOP Finale
Now that the masses have dispersed and only the hungry are left standing, this year's Master Classics of Poker is just one session away from crowing a winner. Having started out with more than 200 players earlier this week, the €4,000 tournament will finally furnish a winner with a top prize of €396,821 later tonight.
Russia Takes First MicroMillions Crown
Yesterday saw the start of PokerStars' sixth MicroMillions festival and, in typical fashion, chips were sent flying from the start. By the time the registration desk had closed on Event #1 an impressive 66,366 players had anted-up the necessary $0.11 entry fee.
14 November 2013
Win a Copy of The Mental Game of Poker 2
We've teamed up with Jared Tendler to celebrate the launch of his brilliant new book, and will be giving away FREE copies to lucky readers - just 'Like' our Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning!
PokerStars and Full Tilt to Help Typhoon Haiyan Victims
As the Philippines gradually starts to peek out from the devastation and rubble caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan, the international aid community is doing all it can to greet them with a smile and a helping hand. Now that one of the largest storms in history has subsided, many people are asking how they can assist those who have been affected.