Poker News

02nd July, 2012 at 13:32:25

Full Tilt's Bitar surrenders to U.S. authorities

The U.S. Government has submitted a request to Judge Leonard B. Sand in the United States v. Pokerstars et al case requesting a brief adjournment with respect to upcoming deadlines.

Full Story: Us Government Requests Online Poker Case Adjournment »

02nd July, 2012 at 04:04:18

Barton admits that July may be a long shot

The "town hall" style meeting organised in Las Vegas this weekend by the Poker Players Alliance to discuss the legalisation of online poker had little in the way of encouraging news for poker fans.

Full Story: Federal Legalisation Of Online Poker Remains Bogged Down By Politics (update) »

02nd July, 2012 at 04:04:18

Veteran WSOP player wins his biggest prize yet in Event 50

Houston, Texas poker pro Panayote Vilandos topped his many previous tournament cashes in World Series of Poker NLHE events over the weekend with a resounding victory in event 50 - $5,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em, earning himself a career best of $952,694 after surviving a stellar field of 1001 entrants.

Full Story: Another World Series Of Poker Bracelet For Panayote (update) »

02nd July, 2012 at 04:04:18

Relatively unknown poker pro victorious in hotly contested event 51

A relatively unknown poker professional from Denver, 29-year-old Yen Dang, survived a talented entry field of 936 players and a very competitive final table to claim event 51 - $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Ladies Championship at the World Series of Poker over the weekend.

Full Story: World Series Of Poker Women's Event Attracts 936 Entrants (update) »

02nd July, 2012 at 04:04:18

Top woman player takes down Event 52 at World Series of Poker

A four-year WSOP bracelet drought for top woman player Vanessa Selbst (27) was broken this weekend with her triumph in event 52 - $2,500 buy-in 10 Game Mix Six Handed against a field of 421 hopefuls.

Full Story: Second Bracelet For Selbst (update) »

02nd July, 2012 at 01:43:13

Agreement will enable WMS to add internet poker to its commercial offering to US land casinos

One of Europe's largest online gambling software developers and operators, 888 Holdings plc, has announced, as part of its online US strategy, an alliance with WMS Gaming Inc., a land casino supplier which also operates the Jackpot Party Casino.com.

Full Story: 888, Wms In U.s. Online Poker Deal »