POKER NEWS

03 July 2012

Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar surrenders to US authorities
Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar surrenders to US authorities

Ray Bitar, the Chief Executive Officer of Full Tilt Poker, has surrendered to US authorities. The 40-year-old was arrested at New York's JFK Airport yesterday and later pleaded not guilty to federal charges at a hearing in Manhattan.

International Club closes
International Club closes

Popular London venue The International Club has closed. The club released a statement yesterday saying, “After today's hearing with Hackney Council in regards to the club licenses we have to inform you that with immediate effect the club has closed.”

02 July 2012

Vicky Coren fourth in WSOP Event #53 with 28 left
Vicky Coren fourth in WSOP Event #53 with 28 left

Vicky Coren has plenty of impressive achievements on her poker CV but one thing missing has been a final table appearance in a WSOP event. That could be about to change though as Vicky currently lies fourth in the chip counts in the $1.5k NLHE event with just 28 players left.

Celebrate US Independence Day at the Western Club
Celebrate US Independence Day at the Western Club

July the 4th is a day of American celebration and even though we're nowhere near the US of A there is still a way to join the yankee festivities and take part in a great poker tournament.

$100k on offer at GEOBet Poker in July Race To Riches
$100k on offer at GEOBet Poker in July Race To Riches

$100,000 in cash is up for grabs at GEOBet Poker this month in the Merge Network site's Race To Riches. Players can take part simply by taking part in any real money ring games or tournament but can get a boost up the leader board by playing in designated tournaments that multiply rake race points.

30 June 2012

Mizrachi and Marchese join One Drop field
Mizrachi and Marchese join One Drop field

It seemed unlikely when it was announced that a $1m buy-in event would fill a 48-runner cap but it looks like the Big One for One Drop is heading that way with Michael Mizrachi and Tom Marchese the latest names to sign up.

Delaware authorises online poker
Delaware authorises online poker

Delaware has followed Nevada to become the second state in America to authorise online poker after state governor Jack Markell signed the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 into law.

29 June 2012

24 Hour Challenge from Genting Poker
24 Hour Challenge from Genting Poker

Genting Poker is giving players the chance to put in a gold medal winning performance next month and bag a seat in its Genting Poker Live Series in the process.

WPT Grand Prix de Paris schedule released
WPT Grand Prix de Paris schedule released

The Aviation Club will once again be the venue for the Grand Prix de Paris which returns in September. Organisers have released the schedule for this year's festival that includes a €7,500 Main Event and a €15,000 High Roller.

World record attempt starts on Sunday
World record attempt starts on Sunday

A former British Army squadee is attempting to break the record for the Longest Marathon Playing Poker By An Individual and raise money for Help For Heroes in the process.