POKER NEWS

14 January 2013

Dimitar Danchev Claims PCA Main Event
Dimitar Danchev Claims PCA Main Event

After a long battle in the sun, this year’s PCA Main Event is finally over. Having welcomed 987 players from around the world, the hugely popular festival could only watch as Bulgaria’s Dimitar Danchev lifted the winner’s trophy.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

With the PCA concluding its final events, January’s other major global festival, the Aussie Millions, kicks off a series of live satellites today before the main action starts on Thursday.

Midland Poker Robbers Jailed
Midland Poker Robbers Jailed

As Theo Jorgensen can attest, being a professional poker can be a risky business. Thankfully a recent case of a burglary at the home of a poker pro in Tamworth didn't end in quite such brutal fashion but it did end in two men being given prison sentences.

13 January 2013

Wong Heads PCA Final Table
Wong Heads PCA Final Table

Just eight players are left chasing the $1,859,000 first prize at PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event with Jerry Wong leading the way.

12 January 2013

21 Left at PCA Main Event – Danchev Lead
21 Left at PCA Main Event – Danchev Lead

Dimitar Danchev is the chip leader heading into Day 5 of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event. The Bulgarian heads a returning field of 21 runners thanks largely to scooping a huge pot just before yesterday's close of play.

11 January 2013

Patrick Kelly Heads PCA Main Event
Patrick Kelly Heads PCA Main Event

The money bubble has burst at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure with all 59 survivors guaranteed a payday of at least $26,000. Patrick Kelly leads the way but there are plenty of big names looming.

Daniel Finds a Date
Daniel Finds a Date

Daniel Negreanu’s appearance on the Millionaire Matchmaker aired last night in the US and by all accounts he came off pretty well.

Silence is Golden for Jaka
Silence is Golden for Jaka

Faraz Jaka is probably better known for his accomplishments at the poker table than his way with words. Indeed, having claimed the WPT Player of the Year title in 2010 as well as multiple online wins, the American pro generally likes to let his actions do the talking.

Poker’s Football Appearance
Poker’s Football Appearance

While online poker sites have long had advertising slots on TV channels across the UK and Europe, the game is now set to appear on Sky Sports thanks to trivia/ poker site, Texas Ask’em.

Qualify for $100k GTD Betfair Live London
Qualify for $100k GTD Betfair Live London

Betfair Poker heads to London for the next leg of its Live tournament series with the Aspers Casino, Stratford the venue for the $100,000 guaranteed event from 25-27 January 2013.