POKER NEWS

01 November 2013

iPoker Taking on the Bots
iPoker Taking on the Bots

The issue of bots in the online poker world has been a constant concern for many players over the last few years and now it seems the iPoker network is beginning to take the issue more seriously. Although many networks and sites have worked hard to address the issue it's often been the case that unlawful accounts have been able to continue grinding.

31 October 2013

Mickey's Movie
Mickey's Movie

Mickey 'MementMori' Petersen is the latest PokerStars pro to get the short film treatment. The Dane takes centre stage in a documentary called 'The Traveler' which follows his journey from small stakes player through to the high stakes reg we know today.

PokerStars Signs Alex Millar
PokerStars Signs Alex Millar

When it comes to picking Britain's best online high stakes cash game player its fair to say that Alex Millar would be pretty high up on the list. It seems that PokerStars are in agreement with that assessment as they have just signed Millar up as a Team Online Pro.

Mohsin's Monumental Comeback
Mohsin's Monumental Comeback

Mohsin Charaniamanaged a miracle comeback last night to claim this year's WPT Grand Prix de Paristitle and $469,477.

Piroddi Peaks in San Remo
Piroddi Peaks in San Remo

PokerStars' IPT made its second visit to San Remo recently and, after welcoming a bumper field for its €700 Main Event, the title was eventually claimed by Federico Piroddi. Operating with an accumulator format, a total of 1,010 players took to the felt at the start of the tournament but by the time things came to a close it was Piroddi who stood alone.

$10,000 to be Won in Juicy Stakes' FPP Race
$10,000 to be Won in Juicy Stakes' FPP Race

Despite the drop in temperature outside a sizzling November lies in store for online players at Juicy Stakes Poker which will be handing out $10,000 in its new FPP Race.

UKIPT Isle of Man Starts Today
UKIPT Isle of Man Starts Today

PokerStars is serving ups its own Halloween extravaganza today as the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) makes its first visit to the Isle of Man.

30 October 2013

Gruissem is London's Alpha Male
Gruissem is London's Alpha Male

In what's becoming a common site in High Roller events across the world it was a team of German pros who dominated the action during the final stages of the inaugural £100,000 buy-in WPT Alpha8 London.

Firsau Dominating French Finale
Firsau Dominating French Finale

After five days of action and more than 180 eliminations this year's WPT Grand Prix de Paris is now just one session away from crowning a new champion. Indeed, with last year's Matt Salsberg eliminated just short of the finale it now looks as though Vasili Firsau will walk away with the top prize this time around.

Sky Poker's £500,000 UK Championship
Sky Poker's £500,000 UK Championship

Sky Poker has teamed up Dusk Till Dawn for the inaugural UK Poker Championship which will be hosted at the Nottingham super club next February.