18 July 2006
Absolute Poker Launches Summer Internship and Freeroll
Absolute Poker, the world’s fourth largest online poker website,
has released a new website which reports the behind-the-scenes
stories and photo diaries of the company’s seven interns.
VIPpoker Re-Launches as VIP.com
VIP.com Poker has re-launched its popular online poker room under a
new name with a brand new look.
The new site offers both download and flash poker powered by
Microgaming and aims to guarantee players access to the games they
want when they w
Poker Pro and Certified “Bad Boy” Launches New Room
Tony G, one of the most recognisable and outspoken stars on the
poker circuit, has announced the launch of his own online poker
room, TonyGPoker.com. Just like Tony himself, players can expect
the site to be brash, in-your-face, and full of attitude.
Mobile Entertainment Developer Localizes Software
Concrete Software Inc., a developer of mobile entertainment has
announced that it has localized its award winning line-up of Aces
brand poker games in a move which should cement the popularity of
the Aces line.
13 July 2006
Team Bodog’s Williams Wins at WSOP
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Poker pro David Williams, the 26-year-old Texan who rocketed to
stardom two years ago with his memorable runner-up finish at the
2004 World Series of Poker has outlasted a field of 478 players to
capture his first bracelet in poker's showcase event.
PocketFives Respond to Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
On July 11, the USA’s House of Representatives resoundingly passed
the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, meaning the measure will now
move to discussion in the Senate. PocketFives have reacted with
bitter disappointment at the decision and claims th
Ramdin Added to PokerStars Roster
Poker tournament website, PokerStars.com, has announced the
addition of Annand 'Victor' Ramdin to their talented team.
Ramdin has built a solid fan base, partly by mastering the game
quickly, having already won over $2 million during his short
Poker Pro Pescatori Wins Big at the 2006 WSOP
Hailing from Milan, poker pro Max “Italian Pirate” Pescatori
finished in first position in the July 7 $2,500 No Limit Hold’em
WSOP event, taking home a hefty $682,389 in a big win for Team
Brunson.
06 July 2006
Double My Mortgage? You bet!
One in four Western Canadians would risk doubling their mortgages
in a hand of double-or-nothing poker, according to a survey by
PokerRoom.com.
The results of the survey, which questioned over 1000 randomly
selected Canadian adults over the age
British Columbia Player Wins $40,000 Truck
Vik Atwal of Surrey, British Columbia, outplayed 496 other players
at True Poker’s 1040 Online Poker Series 2006 and left with both a
smile on his face and a brand new 2006 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab,
worth over $40,000.