04 February 2013
Annie Defends Gambling
Annie Duke might not be the poker community’s favourite person anymore, but for mainstream TV in America she still seems to have some relevance.
Hwang Wins WPT Borgata
The World Poker Tour has crowned its latest champion after Andy Hwang took the honours at WPT Borgata over the weekend. The Houston-based pro pocketed a first prize of over $730k after outlasting a field of 1,024 runners in Atlantic City.
Lindley joins Ivey Poker
Phil Ivey has been busy at the live and online tables this past week but has still found time to add a new member to his fledgling pro team.
02 February 2013
Terrific Trickett Does it Again
Super Sam Trickett has added another AU$2m (£1.32m) to his bulging bankroll after winning the Aussie Millions AU$250,000 Challenge.
Negreanu and Seiver Set for London
The PartyPoker Premier League heads to London next month with organisers revealing that Daniel Negreanu and defending champion Scott Seiver are the first confirmed participants.
01 February 2013
Genting Big Game Gets Bigger
The Genting Poker Big Game has established itself as one of the mainstays of the London live tournament scene attracting a host of top players and offering some serious prize money.
Ivey Makes the Most of his Exit
He may not have taken down the $1,600,000 first place prize at this year’s Aussie Millions, but Phil Ivey certainly went some way to curbing his disappointment with a $500,000+ win on Full Tilt Poker.
SGC’s Purchase Boosts US Poker Influence
Scientific Game Corporation (SGC), a global gaming and lottery provider, has just agreed to purchase WMS Industries.
Mizrachi’s Family Affair
Being the high profile representative of the DeepStack Poker Tour seems to have had a positive effect on both Michael Mizrachi and his brother.
New stops added to UKIPT schedule
Get your passport ready, the UKIPT is going on holiday. Organisers PokerStars have confirmed that the popular live series is heading to Spain for a maiden event in Marbella as well as visiting Galway and the Isle of Man for the first time.