26 November 2012
Poker’s Luck or Skill Debate
Is poker a case of luck or skill? It’s a debate that’s raged for a number of years, with a plethora of “experts” offering evidence for both side of the argument. While some of the insights are far from helpful, The Telegraph’s journalist Tom Chivers has taken to the felt in a quest weigh in on the debate.
The Micro’s Big Winner
PokerStars' marquee Micro Millions series came to a conclusion early this morning after the $22 main event crowned a champion.
French MPs spice up dull debates with online poker
You'd think that politicians in the French National Assembly would be using their wifi connection to keep up to date with parliamentary business and following domestic and international affairs. Instead Gallic politicians have been putting it to, shall we say, more creative use.
25 November 2012
iPops III starts today
The iPoker Online Poker Series (iPops) makes a very welcome return later this afternoon with $1 million (adopts Dr Evil voice) to be won between today and 2 December.
24 November 2012
Nathan Farnaby heads Genting Poker Series Sheffield
It was another extremely busy day at the Genting Club in Sheffield with a huge field on hand for Day 1B of the latest leg of the Genting Poker Series.
Lelievre heads WPT Montreal
The World Poker Tour’s latest trip to Canada promised to be a biggie and if the opening flight of WPT Montreal is anything to go by it certainly will be.
23 November 2012
2013 Irish Open details revealed
Tournament sponsor paddypowerpoker.com has unveiled details of the 2013 Irish Open and there are a number of changes to report, the most significant being a big reduction in the buy-in.
Chan Swaps Chips for Gloves
The poker world has often welcomed professional fighters to the felt, such as heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison and the UFC’s George St Pierre; however, it’s less common for the fighting world to adopt a poker pro.
GUKPT’s Grand Finale
After another season of crowning champions across the UK, the GUKPT will embark on its final party of 2012 inside London’s Victoria Casino from tomorrow.
WPT’s Montreal Main Event
Today marks the start of the World Poker Tour’s first jaunt into Montreal, Canada, with a $3,300 main event.