Poker

Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree Part Ways with PokerStars

Two more long-serving pros have left Team PokerStars in a bid to focus on new ventures as the gaming operator presses ahead with its new multi-faceted marketing strategy. Following the recent departure of Daniel Negreanu, Liv...

Positive Start for Online Poker in Pennsylvania Courtesy of PokerStars PA Launch

Hopes are high for online poker in Pennsylvania following a positive opening week for its first active operator, PokerStars PA. Posting the highlights from its first few days of real money action, the operator has given away over...

Partypoker Makes Good on Million Glitch with Successful Second Outing

When Partypoker announced the return of its Million event, the organizers knew things could go wrong but a second week of action has seen ordered restored. With so many moving parts, organizing the new Partypoker Million was...

Major Prizepools and Minor Buy-ins as PokerStars MicroMillions Gets Underway

PokerStars is gearing up for another round of low stakes, high value action courtesy of its MicroMillions festival. Following on from the series’ 15th incarnation in July, PokerStars has upped the ante this time around. Running...

WSOPE Round-Up: Bertrand Grospellier Closes Shows with First Win in Seven Years

Bertrand Grospellier, aka ElkY, has closed out the 2019 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) with a win in the Colossus. The Frenchman may have bigger scores on his résumé, but the victory is his first live win since 2012....

Pennsylvania Online Poker Goes Live with PokerStars Test Launch

The Pennsylvania online poker industry is officially live thanks to PokerStars and local casino operator Mount Airy. News of the launch broke at the close of October courtesy of PlayPennsylvania. Questioning Pennsylvania Gaming...

Former World Champ Jamie Gold Gives His Take on Stones Gambling Hall Scandal

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event winner Jamie Gold has become the last pro to chime in on the Mike Postle and Stones Gambling Hall scandal. Speaking to CardsChat, the 2006 champion said that his experience of live cash...

Oscar Isaac to Put on Poker Face for Role in The Card Counter

Oscar Isaac will become the latest Hollywood actor to try and win over the poker community when he stars in The Card Counter. As revealed exclusively by Variety.com, the Guatemalan-American actor will assume the guise of William...

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang All-In On Online Poker Ahead of 2020 Election

US presidential candidate Andrew Yang is all-in on online poker and wants to make it legal in all 50 states. On the campaign trail ahead of 2020’s election, Yang has made a play to win the support of poker players. In a tweet...

Partypoker Million Makes Shock Return with Player-Friendly Format

Any doubts that Partypoker isn’t on a mission to capitalize on PokerStars’ recent stumble have been firmly dispelled thanks to its latest announcement. Building on a series of innovations over the last 18 months, Partypoker...