02 May 2012
Leo Margets beats Vicky Coren for EPT Ladies’ title
The Ladies’ Event at the PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo saw two well-known female players going head-to-head for the title. Britain took on Spain as Vicky Coren and Leo Margets made a deal before playing out for the title.
WSOP heads down under
The World Series of Poker's global expansion continues with the news that it will be heading Down Under next year. The first WSOP Asia Pacific series will be held at the Crown in Melbourne from 4-15 April 2013 with five bracelets up for grabs.
Partouche Poker Tour schedule unveiled
The French Riviera has been the centre of the poker world for the past few days courtesy of the EPT Grand Final and many of the game's biggest names will be returning there later this year for the Partouche Poker Tour final.
01 May 2012
Justin Bonomo leads EPT High Roller final table
No, you haven’t gone back in time – Justin Bonomo just has all the chips at a high roller event in Monte Carlo again. Last week he dominated the final of the €100,000 Super High Roller to win €1.6m and now he’s trying to add another seven figures to his Monte Carlo trip.
Paddypowerpoker.com Irish Winter Festival: Six Sole Survivors
paddypowerpoker.com has announced the Irish Winter Festival 2012 which will see the Burlington Hotel in Dublin play host to a series of events including the €1,125 Main Event from October 26 – 29.
Mohsin Charania wins EPT Grand Final
Mohsin Charania has turned a $33 rebuy satellite seat into a massive €1,350,000 after winning the PokerStars EPT Grand Final. The American, who has online winnings of over $3.5m, beat Lucille Cailly, the first woman to appear at an EPT Grand Final final table, heads-up to take the title.
Take on World Darts champion at poker
Your average poker player would be hard pushed to beat World Darts champion Adrian Lewis in a game of 501 but at the poker table it may be an entirely different proposition. Players at Bet Victor will be able to put that to the test as the site is hosting a special bounty tournament featuring Lewis and former World Champion Keith Deller.
Hot streak for Badbeat player
Sponsorship and mentoring from Badbeat.com has certainly paid off for Alan Davie who has enjoyed a super hot run at the online tables.
30 April 2012
Thomas “Amarillo Slim” Preston passes away aged 83
Four-time WSOP bracelet-winner and Poker Hall of Fame member Thomas Preston Jr, best known as “Amarillo Slim”, has passed away after a battle with cancer, aged 83. He was entered into a hospice last weekend and despite improvements could not win this last hand.
Big names dominate in €25,000 EPT High Roller
With the Super High Roller done and dusted in Monte Carlo the PokerStars EPT is now playing host to the much more affordable €25,000 High Roller. A total of 117 players entered the event, with 16 re-entries, and less than 50 now remain.