POKER NEWS

30 March 2015

Player Will Miss WSOP after Alleged Card Counting
Player Will Miss WSOP after Alleged Card Counting

A professional poker player will miss out on competing for a WSOP bracelet this year after he was allegedly banned from all Caesars owned properties for card counting.

PokerStars to Make Millionaires
PokerStars to Make Millionaires

PokerStars is upping the ante over the next eight weeks with a series of giveaways that will see a handful of players win a cool million.

27 March 2015

Nevada Senator Harry Reid Says Nevada Online Poker Was A Mistake
Nevada Senator Harry Reid Says Nevada Online Poker Was A Mistake

Harry Reid has stated in an interview on KNPR, Nevada Public Radio, that he will not be seeking a 6th term in office, and that his support for legalized online poker in his home state of Nevada was a mistake.

UKIPT Series Resumes Today
UKIPT Series Resumes Today

There's a busy weekend in prospect for tournament grinders across the capital this weekend. In addition to the GUKPT 25/25 event at the Poker Room at the Vic there's also the latest leg in the UKIPT Series at the Hippodrome.

Gold Rush Returns to Full Tilt
Gold Rush Returns to Full Tilt

After making its debut in December, Full Tilt's Gold Rush promotion returns today offering $25,000 in cash and mystery prizes.

TDA Summit Causes Twitter Debate
TDA Summit Causes Twitter Debate

Matt Savage, one of the leading tournament directors in the game, upset a few members of the community last night when he announced the next Tournament Directors Association (TDA) summit will be held at the Venetian.

Could UK Poker Winnings be Taxed?
Could UK Poker Winnings be Taxed?

The bankrolls of winning poker players in the UK could be set for a knock if the government decides to take not of a new study into the skill aspect of the game. For years now poker has fallen under the umbrella of gambling and that's allowed players to enjoy tax free winnings. However, there could be a change on the horizon if Dr Dennie van Dolder is to be believed.

26 March 2015

Neteller Now Accepting Bitcoin
Neteller Now Accepting Bitcoin

Following this week's announcement that Optimal Payments will be taking Skrill, the payment processing company has ushered in some changes to its Neteller platform. A recent update to the site's list of deposit options now reveals that Bitcoin is now a valid funding method.

Get Ready for UKIPT Nottingham
Get Ready for UKIPT Nottingham

One of the most anticipated UKIPT events of the year is just around the corner and this year the Nottingham leg of the tour promises to be bigger than ever.

WSOP Partners with 888 Poker
WSOP Partners with 888 Poker

The World Series Of Poker has agreed a deal that will see 888Poker serve as a leading sponsor for this year's event and exclusive satellite partner.