POKER NEWS

25 June 2012

Andrew Garland wins Sky Poker Tour Blackpool
Andrew Garland wins Sky Poker Tour Blackpool

The Sky Poker Tour hit Blackpool over the weekend with 164-runner hitting the resort's G Casino for a two-day, bounty hunter special.

Winning weekend for Ilari Sahamies
Winning weekend for Ilari Sahamies

With the competing attractions of the WSOP the online action has understandably been pretty quiet of late. One big name who has dipped his toes in the online waters is Ilari Sahamies, who booked a tidy win over the weekend.

Beth Shak sued over shoe collection
Beth Shak sued over shoe collection

Poker pro Beth Shak is being sued by her ex-husband over her massive designer shoe collection. According to the New York Post, Dan Shak didn't know about his former wife's extensive footwear collection when the pair divorced.

23 June 2012

Einhorn joins $1m One Drop field
Einhorn joins $1m One Drop field

David Einhorn is the latest name to be added to the $1m Big One For One Drop tournament that gets under way at the WSOP next week.

22 June 2012

Briton Craig McCorkell wins $3k Shootout
Briton Craig McCorkell wins $3k Shootout

In the June issue of Bluff Europe, we interviewed 13 young British players, none of whom had won a bracelet, and tipped them as our big hopes for the WSOP. And now one of those players, Craig McCorkell, sporting a Bluff Europe patch, has become the first Brit to win a bracelet at the 2012 WSOP, at the £3k Shootout event. Congratulations, Craig, from everyone at Bluff Europe. You’ve made us proud!

Sprint Poker comes to bet365
Sprint Poker comes to bet365

Players on the iPoker network can look forward to fast paced action courtesy of Sprint Poker. The new format of Hold'em poker vastly increases the pace of the game compared to standard tables with players at bet365 the first to benefit. Players can now try the fast-paced format on bet365-exclusive tables.

Sky Poker Tour returns this weekend
Sky Poker Tour returns this weekend

The Sky Poker Tour heads to the seaside this weekend but given the dreadful weather it's unlikely they'll be packing their bucket and spade. Good job there's some ecent tournament action on offer instead.

Nevada awards first online gambling licences
Nevada awards first online gambling licences

The Nevada Gaming Commission issued its first trio of online wagering licences yesterday to International Game Technology (IGT), Bally Technologies Incorporated and William Hill.

21 June 2012

Tennis legend Rafa Nadal joins PokerStars
Tennis legend Rafa Nadal joins PokerStars

With Wimbledon and the Olympics just around the corner Rafa Nadal is set for a busy summer. The recent French Open champion has found time in his busy schedule to squeeze in some poker though and has teamed up with PokerStars.

Dates confirmed for Partouche Poker Tour Main Event
Dates confirmed for Partouche Poker Tour Main Event

Organisers have confirmed details of the Main Event of the 2012 Partouche Poker Tour which returns to the Palm Beach in Cannes this September.