POKER NEWS

30 September 2013

Mercier Amongst WCOOP Finalists
Mercier Amongst WCOOP Finalists

The final events of this year's WCOOP got under way yesterday and when the virtual registration desks had closed the final prizepool for the festival was boldly announced via PokerStars' lobby. Thanks to thousands of eager grinders this total amount of money handed out by the online site was $62,362,757.

28 September 2013

Battle of Malta is a Record Breaker
Battle of Malta is a Record Breaker

The PokerListings.com Battle of Malta has proved to be one for the record books with a total of 888 players taking to the tables over the two opening flights. That's the biggest field for any Maltese tournament, let alone the Battle of Malta.

Durrrr Challenge Set to Resume
Durrrr Challenge Set to Resume

It looks like the much delayed Durrrr Challenge match between Tom Dwan and Daniel 'Jungleman12' Cates could be back up and running again in the not too distant future.

27 September 2013

Contact Lens Poker Cheat Jailed
Contact Lens Poker Cheat Jailed

There is a long and less than illustrious history of cheating at the poker table but we've never heard of someone using infra-red contact lenses to scam a game.

WPT Alpha8 Heads to London
WPT Alpha8 Heads to London

Poker's biggest high rollers will be heading to England next month after the World Poker Tour announced that London's Palm Beach Casino will be hosting the next stop on its super high roller Alpha 8 series.

26 September 2013

The Battle of Malta is Back!
The Battle of Malta is Back!

Home to a plethora of stunning beaches and plush hotels, Malta is the ultimate holiday destination. But things are about to get wild in paradise. Back after a successful 2012, this year’s PokerListings.com Battle of Malta kicks things off again today.

Matusow, Mortensen and Seed finalists for WSOP Hall of Fame
Matusow, Mortensen and Seed finalists for WSOP Hall of Fame

We're a step closer to finding out who will be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame this year after the WSOP announced the ten finalists for 2013.

Last Call for Mizzi's London Coaching Clinic
Last Call for Mizzi's London Coaching Clinic

Poker players looking to perk up their game will have the chance to pick the brain of some of the game's sharpest minds courtesy of a special coaching event in London next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Take 2 Returns to Full Tilt
Take 2 Returns to Full Tilt

Full Tilt Poker is giving players the opportunity to double their FTPs and earn a cash bonus of up to $10 as its Take 2 promotion makes a welcome return this week.

France Poker Series hits Cannes
France Poker Series hits Cannes

After Benoit Lecomte boosted his bankroll by €100,000 after winning Unibet Open Cannes last week there's another €250,000 up for grabs on the French Riviera as the PokerStars France Poker Series hits town.