POKER NEWS

27 March 2013

Hellmuth’s In and Out at WPT Venice
Hellmuth’s In and Out at WPT Venice

Day 1A might have been an intimate affair, but yesterday's second opening session of WPT Venice was certainly a more lively affair.

Kessler Claims WSOP-C Gold
Kessler Claims WSOP-C Gold

Allen Kessler might like to stir up controversy on poker forums across the poker world, but he recently demonstrated that he’s also still a poker pro by winning a WSOP-C event at Circuit Lodge Casino, Colorado.

SCOOP is Back
SCOOP is Back

One of PokerStars' most anticipated online poker series was tentatively announced yesterday. The Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) will take place between May 12 and 26 this year and feature a total of 42 events.

26 March 2013

Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle
Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle

Ellie Biesek has become the first female winner on the Genting Poker Series tour after taking down the latest event in Newcastle over the weekend.

Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming
Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming

Microgaming’s Bad Beat Jackpot has been hit not one but three times in the last few days. Having altered their system earlier this month – creating an opt-in/ opt-out system and subsequently lowering the qualifying hand requirements – the frequency of the bonus payouts has increased dramatically.

Pros Brave Snow for WPT Venice
Pros Brave Snow for WPT Venice

Having graced the shores of the UK last week, the WPT bandwagon has packed its bags and made the short trip across to Venice.

Aaron Flamand wins Sky Poker Tour London
Aaron Flamand wins Sky Poker Tour London

In addition to hosting the culmination of the PartyPoker Premier League over the weekend, Aspers Casino in London was also the venue for the latest stop on the popular Sky Poker Tour.

25 March 2013

“Ges26” Enjoys Huge Micro Win
“Ges26” Enjoys Huge Micro Win

PokerStars’ MicroMillions Main Event came to a hugely profitable conclusion for “Ges26” earlier today after they outlasted 68,081 players.

Shak Becomes Premier League Champion
Shak Becomes Premier League Champion

Dan Shak has become the latest PartyPoker Premier League champion after defeating the UK’s Sam Trickett in a tense heads-up battle.

GUKPT Student Championship starts today
GUKPT Student Championship starts today

Rather than hitting the books (or the bar) many students will be starting the Easter holidays in Coventry for the GUKPT Student Poker Championship which starts today.