POKER NEWS

23 May 2007

Location Announced for European Poker Cup

Everest Poker has announced that a location had been chosen for the final event in the Everest Poker European Cup. The Everest Poker European Cup is a freeroll tournament that allows players from all over Europe to compete for a €100,000 prize.

Everest Poker Launches Biweekly Chance for WSOP Seat

Everest Poker has announced that a series of biweekly tournaments, offering players the chance to win a seat at the upcoming World Series of Poker Main Event, have begun.
'The World Series of Poker Main Event is a massive tournament for any pl

21 May 2007

Germany’s Maik Andre Daehling Wins Pokerface 2007

30-year-old Titan Poker player Maik Andre Daehling from Germany, won the Pokerface 2007 tournament, which took place at the Binion's Gambling Hall in Las Vegas.
A Hamburg resident, Daehling makes his living as a freelance journalist, working f

Joe Hachem Joins World Poker Association Board of Directors

Joe Hachem, the popular Australian poker pro who won the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will serve on the World Poker Association's Board of Directors as an officer (secretary).

Online Poker Players and Marketers Launch United Poker Group

A group of poker players and online marketers have launched the ‘United Poker Group’ – a package which the company says “comes complete with everything you need to sharpen your poker playing skills and build a profitable poker business.

Everest Poker Announces Japanese Tourney

Everest Poker has announced the launch of the inaugural Everest Poker Japan Cup.
Comprised of a series of online and live qualification events, the Everest Poker Japan Cup gives players the opportunity to compete live for a prize package worth

CelebPoker Launches Promotions for New and Existing Players

Online poker room CelebPoker has announced two major campaigns which the company hopes will drive new members to the site as well as retain the loyalty of its existing users.
For a limited time, all new first time depositing players can qualif

18 May 2007

Hollywood Celebs and Poker Pros to Ante Up for Africa

More than a dozen Hollywood celebrities and sports legends are expected to join poker’s greatest players to raise public awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur in a special ‘Ante Up For Africa’ tournament at the 2007 World Series of Poker

Key WSOP Boss Resigns Weeks Before Tourney Begins

DG Holdings Ltd has announced that Robert Daily, former World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament and events director has agreed to become a member of the DG Holdings board, leading the company's online gaming platform division.

NBC to Air Shannon Elizabeth Vs Paul Wasicka

TV network NBC is to present taped coverage of the seventh instalment of its ultimate big-stakes poker showdown, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Sunday 20 May 2007 at noon ET, with a three hour finale.