Poker News

30th May, 2012 at 15:02:57

Puerto Rico the scene for film about an online poker website

Film crew, director and cast for the new movie about online poker, Runner, Runner (see previous reports) are preparing to travel to the shooting location in Puerto Rico, where filming starts end June, according to an update from the publication Variety.

Full Story: Online Poker Movie Ready To Shoot (update) »

30th May, 2012 at 15:02:57

Player reports indicate jurisdictional move but with same benefits

According to multiple player reports on Pokerfuse, online poker giant PokerStars moved its Dutch players over to their dot.EU domain on Wednesday.

Full Story: Dutch Pokerstars Players Moved To Dot Eu? »

30th May, 2012 at 03:45:58

New poll shows division of opinion

Whilst state politicians debate and manouevre around the issue of online poker legalisation, Californian respondents to a new survey commissioned by the LA Times newspaper and USC Dornsife College appear almost equally divided on the issue, with 47 percent saying that they would favour such a development if, as lawmakers promise, it could raise $200 million annually for education, public safety and other government services.

Full Story: Californians Divided On Legalisation Of Online Poker (update) »

30th May, 2012 at 03:45:58

Chiab Saechao wins $500 buy-in Casino Empoyees competition, besting 732.

The first of the 2012 World Series of Poker winners' bracelets has been claimed by California blackjack dealer Chiab Saechao, who won the $500 buy-in Casino Employees event Tuesday.

Full Story: California Blackjack Dealer Takes Down The First Wsop Event »