POKER NEWS

27 February 2015

WSOP Circuit Goes Global
WSOP Circuit Goes Global

The WSOP is living up to the World part of its name after announcing details of a new series of international Circuit events.

Malta to be Biggest EPT Yet
Malta to be Biggest EPT Yet

Next month's EPT Malta festival is all set to be a biggie. In fact tour organisers PokerStars are predicting it will be the biggest event in EPT history.

26 February 2015

Borgata Chip Faker to be Sentenced
Borgata Chip Faker to be Sentenced

The man who blocked the toilet and flooded the Harrah's Casino during last year's Borgata Winter Poker Open will not stand in front of a judge to face his crimes until March 30.

WPT Set for Montesino Return
WPT Set for Montesino Return

The World Poker Tour will head to Austria next week for its latest visit to the Montesino Poker Club. Always one of the more popular events on the yearly schedule, the latest WPT festival will run between March 4 and March 17 and feature a slew of events priced from a measly €340 up to €6,000.

Aberdeen Next for GUKPT 25/25
Aberdeen Next for GUKPT 25/25

The GUKPT 25/25 Series makes its second trip to Scotland of 2015 this weekend with Aberdeen's Grosvenor Casino the venue for another £25k guaranteed event.

25 February 2015

Indian Site Launches Pro Team
Indian Site Launches Pro Team

India remains one of the great untapped poker markets and one online site is hoping to capitalise by launching a new team of sponsored pros.

Legal Changes Likely in Portugal
Legal Changes Likely in Portugal

A new online poker bill could breathe new life into the Portuguese gaming economy following months of speculation and uncertainty.

Play for €50,000 in IPOPS Micro this Weekend
Play for €50,000 in IPOPS Micro this Weekend

The iPoker Network's latest iPOPS Micro festival is currently in full swing, but all eyes are now looking towards the festival's grand finale which is set to take place this Sunday.

Aria to Host $500k High Roller?
Aria to Host $500k High Roller?

The Aria has become something of a Mecca for deep-pocketed tournament pros courtesy of its regular Super High Roller events. The stakes could be set to get even bigger this summer as rumours swirl that the Las Vegas will be hosting a massive $500,000 buy-in event.

24 February 2015

Victoria Coren-Mitchell Dominates British Poker Awards
Victoria Coren-Mitchell Dominates British Poker Awards

Victoria Coren-Mitchell was the big winner at last night's British Poker Awards.