11 September 2012
Ryan Reynolds to star in new poker comedy
Poker is set to hit the small screen after US network Fox commissioned a pilot episode of a comedy inspired by the game.
Sam MacDonald wins Sky Poker Tour Grand Final
The latest season of the Sky Poker Tour drew to a close over the weekend with Sam MacDonald outlasting a 279-runner field at Dusk Till Dawn.
10 September 2012
Tuna eats the fish at Fox Poker Club
It's not often that a fish wins a big tournament but that was the case at the Fox Poker Club this weekend. Gabriel Tuna was the fishy sounding player in question and we are of course not referring to his poker playing abilities.
Jack Sambrook Leads UKIPT Newcastle Final Table
62 players started day 3 at UKIPT Newcastle and by the close just 8 remained, with Jack Sambrook returning as chip leader with 2,413,000. He is followed by Chris Ferguson (no, not that one) on 2,045,000. The title could still be anyone's though, as everyone has some chips to work with.
Ole Schemion takes Partouche Main Event
After a controversial Partouche Poker Tour Main Event, which saw the €5 million guarantee reneged on and then reinstated, Ole Schemion took home approximately $1.5 million and the trophy after outlasting the 573-strong field.
WPT Grand Prix de Paris starts today
After the (expensive) delights of Cannes, players in France will be heading to the capital for the five-day Main Event of the WPT Grand Prix de Paris.
09 September 2012
62 left at UKIPT Newcastle - Reed leads
Just 62 players are left at UKIPT Newcastle with David Reed holding a narrow chip lead heading into the day 3 action at Aspers. Reed tripled up on the very last hand of Saturday to take his stack up to an impressive 363,500.
08 September 2012
Partouche restores €5m guarantee
After a welter of criticism from players and the media Partouche has reinstated the €5m guarantee for its Partouche Poker Tour final.
Rafa Nadal’s PokerStars ad
Rafa Nadal is missing from the current US Open tennis action due to injury but is keeping his competitive juices flowing at the PokerStars tables.
07 September 2012
Free stuff alert - $109 tourney entry competition
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