POKER NEWS

14 April 2010

Jason Mercier wins NAPT High Roller
Jason Mercier wins NAPT High Roller

If anyone is going to run hotter than the sun on the day of a $25,000 winner-take-all tournament it was Jason Mercier. The tournament legend added another victory to his bulging CV of final tables by taking down the $25,000 NAPT Mohegan Sun High Roller event.

Cake Poker loses some skins despite growth
Cake Poker loses some skins despite growth

PlayersOnly and Sportsbook.com are leaving Cake to merge with… well, Merge.

New events added to The Vic's poker schedule
New events added to The Vic's poker schedule

The new poker schedule for the Victoria Casino in London has been announced and there are couple of excellent new additions.

Win a seat on the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV
Win a seat on the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV

Ladbrokes will once again taking to the Caribbean waves for the fourth incarnation of its popular Poker Cruise and the site is offering plenty of opportunities to get aboard one of the most luxurious ships in the world.

13 April 2010

“Jesus” set to become movie mogul?
“Jesus” set to become movie mogul?

Chris Ferguson has always come across as something of a renaissance man. How many poker players do you know who combine a love of academic computer science and swing dancing?

Vedast Sanxis wins Estrellas Tour opener
Vedast Sanxis wins Estrellas Tour opener

It wasn't just Coventry what was hosting a PokerStars sponsored tour event this past weekend. The opening event of the Estrellas Poker Tour took place in Malaga and attracted an international line up with players from 25 countries represented.

Poker player closer to extradition
Poker player closer to extradition

Former UK tournament regular Marcus Bebb-Jones, who is accused of murdering his wife and using her money for a “playboy” style weekend in Las Vegas, faces extradition to the USA following a court ruling yesterday.

Stars out in force for Leeds celebrity poker night
Stars out in force for Leeds celebrity poker night

A host of stars from sport and TV were on hand for a special night of poker at the Alea Casino in Leeds over the weekend.

12 April 2010

BLOG – Where do I go from here (where do I go from here)? How do I find my way (can’t find it)?
BLOG – Where do I go from here (where do I go from here)? How do I find my way (can’t find it)?

So, I have come to the point in my life where I need to try and build my bankroll as quickly and efficiently as possible. This, obviously, involves primarily deciding which site to deposit on.

Hail Augustus! Gilles wins UKIPT Coventry.
Hail Augustus! Gilles wins UKIPT Coventry.

The list of famous Belgians isn't exactly an extensive one, especially as far as poker is concerned. Cyclists, artists and fictional detectives maybe but not No Limit Hold'em players. Well Gilles Augustus has done his best to change that perception after winning the latest PokerStars UKIPT event in Coventry.