Poker News

13th May, 2013 at 12:28:53

13-time World Series of Poker bracelet holder expresses regret and claims he was not fully informed of developments

The World Series of Poker's most successful player, international ace Phil Hellmuth, has released a statement on his involvement with UltimateBet in the wake of the fresh disclosures on Youtube tapes of a discussion between key UltimateBet execs and lawyers (see previous report).

Full Story: Hellmuth Comments On New Ultimatebet Disclosures (update) »

28th April, 2013 at 03:07:14

Canadian and German victories in a successful EPT festival of poker

The Pokerstars European Poker Tour Berlin has occupied the front pages of most online poker media this week, culminating in exciting High Roller and Main Event final table action over the weekend.

Full Story: Poker Festivities In Berlin End (update) »

19th April, 2013 at 15:47:11

Hefty pay-day for WSOP final tabler

Joseph Cheong took the Asian Poker Tour Manila Millions title late this week boosting his bank balance by HK$10.4 million (US$1.34 million).

Full Story: Cheong Takes Apt Manila Millions »

15th April, 2013 at 14:51:23

Drought ends for amiable Canadian poker pro

Daniel Negreanu bested a field of 405 taking home the inaugural WSOP Asia-Pacific Main Event title, his fifth WSOP bracelet and a USD$1 081 750 prize after triumphing over Daniel Marton in heads-up play.

Full Story: Negreanu Takes Wsop Asia-pacific Main Event (update) »

15th April, 2013 at 02:44:02

Team Europe in Australian triumph

Sam Trickett's Team Europe, comprising Marvin Rettenmaier, Phil Gruissem, Dominik Nitsche, Sam Holden, with Trickett as captain, emerged victorious after a poker competition over the weekend against teams from two other continents

Full Story: Trickett's Team Wins International Poker Competition »

15th April, 2013 at 02:44:02

Philipp Gruissem claims A$ 825,000 main prize

The A$50,000 buy-in World Series of Poker Asia Pacific High Roller event was won by German poker pro Philipp Gruissem over the weekend after an exciting heads up with Joseph Cheong.

Full Story: German Victory In Apac High Roller Poker Event »

12th April, 2013 at 04:27:39

Local player the first Aussie to win a WSOP bracelket on home ground

Australian player Aaron Lim became the first Aussie to win a World Series of Poker bracelet on home ground this week, joining other top WSOP players amongst his countrymen like Joe Hachem, Andrew Hinrichson, Mark Vos, Gary Benson and Mel Judah.

Full Story: Aussie Poker First For Aaron Lim »

10th April, 2013 at 11:13:51

Not his biggest prize but a worthy milestone nonetheless

Poker professional Phil Ivey has won his ninth World Series of Poker bracelet in Melbourne at the WSOP Asia Pacific event held at the Crown Entertainment Complex.

Full Story: Ivey Wins 9th Wsop Gold Bracelet »

09th April, 2013 at 11:43:58

Online poker ace Bryan Piccioli receives the first WSOP winner's bracelet to be awarded in an Aussie event

Bryan Piccioli, at 24 years already a seasoned online and tournament poker pro from New York state, has claimed the record for the first World Series of Poker winner's bracelet to be awarded on Australian soil.

Full Story: U.s. Player Claims First Aussie W.s.o.p. Bracelet »

03rd April, 2013 at 08:18:59

Nice boost with respected partner for new fantasy poker product

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has entered into an exclusive, three-year agreement with Zokay Entertaiment, parent company of the Global Poker Index and Fantasy Poker Manager.

Full Story: Wsop Names Zokay Product Official Fantasy Poker Game »

31st March, 2013 at 12:10:39

Palumbo bests field of 172 in World Poker Tour Venice main event

World Series of Poker bracelet holder Rocco Palumbo (24) from Genova, Italy has claimed the main prize of Euro 140,000 after besting a field of 172 other players in the Euro 3,300 buy-in World Poker Tour Venice at Casino Di Venezia.

Full Story: World Series Of Poker Ace Wins Venice Tournament »

28th March, 2013 at 15:16:16

Partnership with Caesars Entertainment includes live streaming of World Series of Poker tourneys

The 888 group has extended its already strong business ties with Caesars Entertainment in a new agreement that will see 888Poker become the primary sponsor of live stream coverage on the upcoming 2013 WSOP Asia Pacific and WSOP tournaments.

Full Story: 888poker To Provide Livestream Coverage For Major Tournaments »

26th March, 2013 at 05:38:26

Belarus player claims the online honours and a healthy pay-check

Pokerstars player âEUR˜Ges26', from Belarus, was crowned the MicroMillions 4 main event champion in the early hours of Monday morning, as the latest MicroMillions festival broke several of its own records in terms of number of entries, as well as hitting a new prize money high for the series.

Full Story: Micromillions Internet Poker Main Event A Big Success »

22nd March, 2013 at 03:03:41

Personal concerns prompt Raymer to bow out

Following a police anti-prostitution sting operation in North Carolina last week, and allegations of involvement, respected poker pro Greg Raymer has resigned from the board of the online poker action group Poker Players Alliance.

Full Story: Top Poker Pro Departs Poker Players Alliance »

21st March, 2013 at 03:37:36

But claims he is still financially safe

The shocking news that former 2007 World Series of Poker champ Jerry Yang's winner's bracelet and other valuables were up for auction by the IRS to secure unpaid taxes (see previous reports) shocked many in the industry who knew the poker ace well.

Full Story: Yang Confirms Problems With I.r.s. (update) »