23 October 2008
Roothlus Joins the UltimateBet Star Players Team
Online and live game pro Adam Levy has joined Cliff “JohnnyBax” Josephy, James “P0KERPR033” Campbell, Tiffany Michelle, and Tracy Scala as a member of the UB Star Players Team.
Joe Hachem & Shane Warne Announce Charity Poker Tournament
Yes, we know Australia isn't in Europe, but when poker does something worthwhile we like to give them a shout. Aussies Hachem and Warne have announced they are running a tournament to help sick and underprivileged children down under. The tournament will be hosted at the Crown Casino in Melbourne – home of the Aussie Millions – with all proceeds going to the Shane Warne Foundation.
22 October 2008
WPT and MySpace Form Dedicated WPT Channel Online
MySpace and the World Poker Tour have joined to create he first fully integrated poker channel for MySpace users. The site, which will be branded 'ClubWPT', will contain content for poker fans, no matter if they are serious afficionados or casual fans.
UK Pub Poker 'Misunderstanding 2005 Gambling Act'
Britain's North East Lincolnshire Council has commented that pubs hosting poker nights are risking their licenses by not fully understanding the 2005 Gambling Act.
21 October 2008
Bluff Europe Unveils Brand New Forums and 'Online Poker World' Section
Bluff Europe’s official website has unveiled some major new additions, as an online poker section, new message boards and a huge archive of past magazine interviews are to be added to the site this week. The forums at www.bluffeurope.com/forums, are hoped to become the central point for pros, players and writers to all share their views.
International Poker Open 2008 Sets Attendance Record
The BoylePoker.com International Poker Open 2008 was won last weekend in dramatic fashion by Irishman Ruairi Coy who lifted the title and €37,530 after beating French challenger Max Decorne in the small hours of Monday morning. Coy was a little worried too, as he was due to go to work just two hours later!
Bluff Magazine Announces 2008-09 Bluff Poker Tour
Bluff Magazine - they're our US partners in poker publishing crime - have announced the schedule for the 2008-9 Bluff Poker Tour, in conjunction with Players Investment Company (PICClub.com).
WPT Foxwoods World Poker Finals Underway
Hot off the back of Glen Witner's win at the North American Poker Championships, the World Poker Tour has now descended on Foxwoods in Connecticut for the 2008 World Poker Finals. Preliminary events have gotten underway, with the main event itself running from 5th - 11th November.
20 October 2008
Two More PartyPoker Premier League III Players Named
Two more players have been announced for the PartyPoker.com Premier League III, which will take place in London from the 24th - 30th November 2008. US star JC Tran makes his first ever trip to Europe to take part, while Finland's Juha Helppi, winner of PartyPoker.com Premier League I, looks to create history by becoming the first two time champion.
Andrew Teng wins GUKPT Thanet
23-year-old online pro player Andy Teng has secured victory in the 8th leg of the GUKPT at the G casino on the Isle of Thanet in Kent. He outlasted a field of 226 players to win £68,380 in the Blue Square sponsored event.