21 October 2010
Randal Flowers becomes youngest double WPT winner
Randal Flowers has won the World Poker Tour Festa al Lago event at The Bellagio and in doing so has pocketed $830,500 and his second WPT title. At the age of 22, he is the youngest double WPT title-holder in history.
Six Illinois poker players sued for online winnings
A new lawsuit revolving around poker has cropped up among our sue-happy friends across the Atlantic.
Win a trip to GSOP Malta with PAF.com
With the weather turning ever more bleak and the nights drawing in who couldn't do with a bit of winter sun with some poker thrown in too. PAF.com is offering just that with packages to GSOP Malta up for grabs throughout October and November.
Monte Carlo returns to Dusk Till Dawn
It may not quite be the French Riviera but players at Nottingham's Dusk Till Dawn will be able to get a taste of Monte Carlo at the award winning venue this December.
20 October 2010
Harrington and Seidel voted into Poker Hall of Fame
Dan Harrington and Erik Seidel will be joining poker's exclusive club after being voted into the Poker Hall of Fame. The pair beat an impressive list of nominees that included such luminaries as Chris Ferguson, Barry Greenstein, Jennifer Harman, Phil Ivey, Tom McEvoy, Daniel Negreanu, Scotty Nguyen and Linda Johnson.
Richard Ashby and Deuces Cracked instructor Tim Richards the guest tutors at the next Poker Academy
The Bluff Europe Poker Academy heads to Bluff @ Mint Casino on 30th October with Richard 'Chufty' Ashby, Deuces Cracked pro Tim "inavacuum" Richards and BlackBeltPoker.com's Kevin Williams joining our own Alex Rousso in the hot seat.
WPT Festa al Lago final table set
13 players returned to the WPT Festa al Lago at Bellagio yesterday and by the close of a marathon day's play a final table of six was still in contention for the first prize of $831,500.
UKIPT Season 2 qualifiers up and running
The PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) is back for a very welcome second season with the action getting under way in Galway from 2nd to 5th December.
Irish Open 2011 announced
Paddy Power Poker has announced details of next year's Irish Open. The 2011 event will take place from 22nd to 25th April at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin with the buy in set at €3,200+€300.
London Poker Circuit Shoot Out delayed
Last week we brought you news of an exciting new shootout event from the London Poker Circuit which could deliver a £50,000 prize pool for just a £60 investment.