Poker

New Moves See PokerStars Upgrade WCOOP but Downgrade Table Limit

It’s been a case of what goes up must also come down at PokerStars this week after it made two major announcements. First to hit the airwaves and give the online poker community something to get excited about was the official...

Wire Act Fight is On Following DOJ Official Appeal Notice

The US online gaming industry’s ongoing battle against the Wire Act will continue for the foreseeable future following a recent move by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Having previously pledged to challenge a ruling in New...

Partypoker Makes Online Poker Safer Again by Killing 121 Bots

Partypoker’s war against online poker bots is showing no signs of slowing down as its latest attack has killed off 121 fraudulent accounts. Since it enlisted a new team of security experts, Partypoker has been hot on tracking...

All-In Cash Out Goes Live but Online Poker Taking Backseat at Stars Group

PokerStars may have rolled out another ground-breaking innovation but online poker is becoming less of an asset for its parent company. As part of its ongoing effort to offer value to more players, PokerStars has just launched...

Added Value Generates Action as Second Player Reaches Partypoker Diamond Club Elite

Partypoker’s latest MTT series might be in full swing but a cash game grinder has stolen the latest headlines. Thanks to countless hours at the virtual felt, I_AGAINST_All has become a Diamond Club Elite member. Although...

Doug Polk Generates Heat with Latest YouTube Breakdown

Doug Polk and his trolling skills seemingly know no bounds as his recent move on Charlie Carrel may have sparked more than a war of words. Never one to shy away from a controversial comment or quirky quip, Polk made Carrel the...

Pennsylvania Online Gaming Regulator Raising Standards with Complaint Process

Pennsylvania online gaming sites may have only been active for a few weeks but the local regulator wants customers to voice their concerns. In a note published on August 5, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) outlined...

History Made as Aaron Zang Wins Momentous Triton Poker Event in London

The Triton Poker Tour’s latest offering has raised the bar for the game at large by offering up the largest prize in history. After announcing its ambitious plans to host a £1.05 million/$1.27 million buy-in event, Triton’s...

Online Poker Icon Richard Lyndaker Passes Aged 33

One of the top online poker players from the industry’s heyday, Richard Lyndaker, has died of an accidental overdose at his home in San Diego. The New York native had been nursing a recent soccer injury prior to his death...

PokerStars Offering All-In Insurance with Exciting New Feature

PokerStars is testing another new feature that could make its cash games more exciting and protect players from bad beats. Initially spotted by Poker Industry Pro but now a talking point online, All-In Cash Out brings insurance...