POKER NEWS

14 February 2008

Another Online Pro Enjoys Live Success
Another Online Pro Enjoys Live Success

The name Vivek Rajkumar might not mean a lot to you, but “Psyduck” is a well known professional amongst the online poker community. It seems like he’s cracked the live game too, having just won the biggest buy-in event so far in the L.

13 February 2008

Nick Slade Wins Party Poker European Open IV
Nick Slade Wins Party Poker European Open IV

Nick Slade overcame a field of 72 players to win the PartyPoker.com European Open IV, winning $200,000 for his efforts.
Slade nearly quit the game last year after his wife fell seriously ill and he suffered from a bad neck injury, but his retur

Bodog Announce the First Bodog Poker Open
Bodog Announce the First Bodog Poker Open

Next month will see Bodog hold it’s first Bodog Poker Open, a six-event tournament which will see $75,000 added to the prize pools.
The series, which begin on the 3rd March, will be capped by a $500 No Limit Hold’em event on Saturday 9th March.

Lawlords say poker is a game of chance
Lawlords say poker is a game of chance

The continued debate over whether poker is a game of skill or chance took a negative turn in the UK this week when a British appeals court declared for the 'chance' school of thought.

Tony G Wins Second Heat To Top Party Poker Premier League
Tony G Wins Second Heat To Top Party Poker Premier League

“It’s a funny old game”, an expression often muttered by footballing legend Jimmy Grieves. The turn of expression seems equally applicable to poker, with the two leaders from Day One having very mixed fortunes on Day Two.

12 February 2008

Bluff Your Way to Newcastle for the Virgin Poker Festival
Bluff Your Way to Newcastle for the Virgin Poker Festival

The Virgin Poker Festival was launched as a way for those of slender means to play affordable, competitive and, above all, social poker with the next scheduled stop taking place from April 12 to 13 at Aspers Casino in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

E-Dog Takes Down FTOPS Event 9
E-Dog Takes Down FTOPS Event 9

The Full Tilt Online Poker Series is a well supported online festival, with many of the poker community keen to see the brightest new stars emerge. Full Tilt certainly cultivate excellence - just take a look at their line up professionals, with Ivey

Titan Crowns Their Online Poker Champion
Titan Crowns Their Online Poker Champion

TitanPoker.com has crowned Yann Lelievre its Online Poker World Champion after the Frenchman defeated some tough opposition in a three-month long challenge.
To qualify, players needed to advance through a series of poker leagues and then compet

PokerStars Gearing Up for $2 Million Turbo Takedown
PokerStars Gearing Up for $2 Million Turbo Takedown

PokerStars have unveiled a pair of big money promotions in February that reward both new members and loyal regulars at the same time. This month, over $2 million will be won via freerolls being run on the site.

11 February 2008

PartyPoker Premier League – G and De Wolfe Lead The Way
PartyPoker Premier League – G and De Wolfe Lead The Way

The second incarnation of the PartyPoker Premier League kicked off this weekend with 12 players hoping to bet and bluff their way to their share of a $1 million prize pool.
The tournament will see the players first of all play a series of six-h