17 October 2012
Neil Channing to co-host Irish Poker Awards
He's a great player, a fine raconteur and a former Irish Open winner and now Neil Channing will add to an already bulging CV by co-hosting the Irish Poker Awards which take place this Sunday.
Can You Guess the new PokerStars Pro?
With the recent departure of a few familiar faces, PokerStars' roster of pros is in need of some new blood. Having scoured the poker world for a suitable replacement for the likes of Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, they PR team at PokerStars believe they’ve found someone worth shouting about.
Kara Scott’s the Real Deal
Kara Scott is one of the poker world’s most popular figures both on and off the felt. Whether she conducting an interview with some of the game’s best or trying to bluff them out of a pot in a major tournament she’s always a welcome sight.
William Hill set to net Sportingbet
It appears that Sportingbet has finally accepted an offer from William Hill to buy their operation. After initially rejecting a bid placed by the UK’s largest bookmaker and GVC Holdings, Sportingbet have reportedly agreed to a £530 million takeover.
16 October 2012
New 50/50 tournament at the Western Club tonight
If the prospect of a dreary 90 minutes watching England grind out a 0-0 draw in Poland doesn't tickle your fancy then get yourself down to the Western Club for something that should be much more entertaining.
Blom and Dwan Join Full Tilt
Last week Full Tilt announced their first high profile sponsored pro in the form of Gus Hansen and this week they’ve announced another double signing. Branded as “The Professionals”, Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Viktor “Isildur1” Blom will now represent the site once it launches on November 6th.
Negreanu Rants on Lederer
According to Daniel Negreanu Howard Lederer should face a jail term for his role in the demise of Full Tilt.
David Williams’ Magic Weekend
David Williams enjoyed a break from the poker world over the weekend but continued his winning ways in the realms of Magic: The Gathering.
First look at proposed £89m Birmingham super casino
The proposed super casino at Birmingham’s NEC moved a step closer yesterday with the news that Genting UK had chosen construction firm Galliford Try to build its Resorts World property.
Sky's UK Online Poker Series returns later this month
Sky Poker's UK Online Poker Series (UKOPS) returns later this month with a cool £250,000 in guaranteed prize money to be won throughout the 24 event series.