POKER NEWS

20 August 2015

High Stakes Poker Fight Averted
High Stakes Poker Fight Averted

A potential fight between two of the world's top high-stakes poker players almost came to fruition last night as David 'Doc' Sands and Douglas Polk tried to agree terms.

Omar Zazay Clinches SHRPO Main Event
Omar Zazay Clinches SHRPO Main Event

Last night saw Omar Zazay grind his way past more than 900 other players including a prolonged heads-up battle with Brian Phillis to win the main event of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO).

19 August 2015

Steve O'Dwyer Wins In Barcelona
Steve O'Dwyer Wins In Barcelona

The first leg of the latest European Poker Tour (EPT) season got underway yesterday in Barcelona and PokerStars celebrated by hosting a special 'home game' in honour of Neymar Jr.

Jason Mercier Triumphs
Jason Mercier Triumphs

Jason Mercier has earned his second poker title of the year following a win in the $25,400 buy-in Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) High Roller event.

18 August 2015

888/bwin.party Merger On Hold
888/bwin.party Merger On Hold

The much anticipated merger between bwin.party and 888 Holdings is now on holding according to recent reports.

Unibet Sponsors APL
Unibet Sponsors APL

Unibet, the poker company behind some of the best-loved tournaments in Europe, is now the sponsor of the Australian Poker League (APL).

17 August 2015

Miikka Toikka Wins GUKPT Goliath
Miikka Toikka Wins GUKPT Goliath

After more than a week of action, this year's £110 buy-in GUKPT Goliath has come to an end and when the betting was over it was Miikka Toikka who stood victorious.

Borgata Chip Faker Pleads Guilty
Borgata Chip Faker Pleads Guilty

Christian Lusardi, the man who was accused of flushing fake poker chips down the toilet of an Atlantic City casino, has pleaded guilty.

13 August 2015

GUKPT Goliath Sees Giant Numbers
GUKPT Goliath Sees Giant Numbers

Day 1E of this year's GUKPT Goliath was another storming success and when the books closed the total number of entrants hit an impressive 456.

Full Tilt Introducing The Players Club
Full Tilt Introducing The Players Club

The way Full Tilt hands out player rewards is changing. Following on from the recent decision to end table selection and make its games more recreational, Full Tilt is now launching a new VIP scheme dubbed The Players Club.