POKER NEWS

27 April 2007

Everest Poker Airs Poker Shows on ESPN Europe

Everest Poker is launching a series of short poker shows on the European ESPN network.
The poker giant has signed a deal with sports channel ESPN to present a series of short TV programmes broadcast on ESPN's European Network during the remain

26 April 2007

25 WSOP Packages up for Grabs

Throughout May, NordicBet.com is offering a special WSOP Race. Players will be rewarded Poker Points for their play at real money tables. The more a player collects, the better the chances are to win.

Publicans Call for Level Playing Field

The UK government has been accused of favouring private members’ clubs in its new gambling legislation. New laws allowing games such as bingo and poker to be played for money in pubs and clubs will come into force on September 1st.

Worldpokertour.com Joins CryptoLogic

The CryptoLogic gaming network has added another big name to its family with Worldpokertour.com. The Internet gambling software company is particularly attractive to WPT enterprises because its excellence in regulatory and compliance standards.

ESPN Gets a Little H.O.R.S.E

ESPN have decided to broadcast much more of this year’s $50,000 World Series of Poker H.O.R.S.E tournament, and will revert to the classic rules of the game too. H.O.R.S.E is a mixed game where different kinds of poker are dealt each round, namely, H

New Poker Game on the Cards

The affiliate company associated with Global Casinos Inc. (OTCBB: GBCS) has entered into a consultation with Michelle Knoll communications to identify strategic opportunities for commercialising its proprietary new casino game, known as ‘Flash Poker

Prison Gambling Cell Probe

Slacking prison wardens and other employees caused shock when the extent of their non-work activities was revealed. The revelations follow a state Department of Corrections’ Special Investigation Division investigation lasting several weeks.

25 April 2007

Country Music Legend Launches Poker Room

Country music stalwart Kenny Rogers has launched a new online poker room – thegamblerpokerclub.com.
'It's amazing how many people are out there that love to play poker,” Rogers said, “but there are so few legal and safe places to play.

World 3D Poker Reveals CAC Party Plans

World 3D Poker, together with co-sponsors Zipang Casino and 777 Baby, has announced its party plans for the forthcoming Casino Affiliate Convention (CAC) in Amsterdam.
The sponsors are to take guests “out of this world” on the night of Thursday

Digital Gaming Network Announces its Biggest Tourney to Date

The Digital Gaming Network (DGN) has announced that on 29 April 2007, it will host its largest online poker tournament to date, with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000.
The buy-in to the final event is $60 and satellites are now running 24 ho