20 February 2013
Green light for reduced Rank casino acquisition
Many popular poker venues throughout the UK could be in line for a makeover after the Competition Commission approved the majority of the deal that will see British gambling giant Rank Group purchase the land-based casino estate of the rival Gala Coral Group.
Full Tilt unveils FTOPS XXII Schedule
17 March is of course St Patrick's Day but online grinders will have much more serious business to consider rather than downing copious amounts of Guinness as it's also the opening day of the latest FTOPS festival at Full Tilt Poker.
19 February 2013
Finneran Finishes his UKIPT Foes
UKIPT Cork’s specially crafted trophy won’t be leaving the country today thanks to the efforts of Thomas Finneran in yesterday’s finale.
Cates and Schwartz Join Premier League
Two more names have joined the impressive roster of stars waiting to play this year’s Party Poker Premier League.
Lakers Boss Buss Dies
LA Lakers owner and poker aficionado, Jerry Buss, has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Sky Poker Tour set for London
One of the most popular small stakes live series in the UK returns next month at the Sky Poker Tour hits London.
Bebb-Jones pleads guilty
British poker pro Marcus Bebb-Jones faces a lengthy spell behind bars after admitting murdering his wife. The 49-year-old agreed a plea bargain with US prosecutors on a charge of second degree murder in the heat of passion.
18 February 2013
Paddy Power announces Irish Open Mega Satellite
Players looking to qualify for next month's Irish Open in Dublin need look no further than tournament sponsor Paddy Power Poker which has announced details of a huge Mega Satellite that will award 30 packages worth a total of almost €100,000!
DTD Poker to join iPoker Network
Poker players at Nottingham super club Dusk Till Dawn's online site can look forward to more satellites, greater liquidity and access to even bigger tournaments courtesy of a new poker room created by Genting Alderney.
Tony’s Baltic Nosebleed
Tony G was almost nursing a €1.5 million nosebleed over the weekend after tangling with Kings Casino owner, Leon Tsoukernik.