Poker

WPT Announces International Schedule for 2019 Partypoker Live Collab

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has released more details about its recent tournament collaboration with Partypoker Live in a bid to enhance the two brand’s kudos on the global stage. As part of the WPT’s ongoing diversity drive,...

Americas Cardroom Invites You to Get High with $1.5 Million Tournament Series

Americas Cardroom has proved it’s willing to embrace the latest trends by announcing a marijuana-inspired poker series. Following the recent announcement that short deck poker (6+ Hold’em) was going live on its network (the...

Washington D.C.’s Sports Betting Push Could Lead to Online Poker Regulation

Online poker could find its way into the Washington D.C. if ongoing discussions around sports betting prove productive. Following a public hearing between city council members and lawmakers, local news outlet WTOP has reported on...

Liquidity Sharing Inspires New PokerStars $11 Million ‘COOP Festival

PokerStars has launched its latest ‘COOP and this time the online tournament festival will bring together players from France, Spain and Portugal. Following the liquidity sharing pact that came into effect in July 2017,...

Storm Brewing as Players Accuse Partypoker of Shady Tournament Tactics

Partypoker has been accused of unfair practices after a forum poster provided third-hand evidence about the way the operator mitigates overlays. Posting under the handle pp-whistle, the unknown player said that Partypoker is...

PokerStars Pros Negreanu and Boeree to Compete in Poker/Chess Mashup

PokerStars is making more inroads into the world of chess with the help of team pros Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree and a unique tournament. The event is set to place on October 14 and will see the poker pair join forces with chess...

WPT Targets Two Growth Markets with FansUnite Deal

The convergence between online poker and blockchain-based technology continued recently after the World Poker Tour (WPT) joined forces with FansUnite Entertainment Inc. Announced on October 9, the a multi-faceted-deal that will...

Cryptocurrencies Overtake Fiats on Winning Poker Network

Up to 60 percent of payments on the Winning Poker Network (WPN) are now carried out in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin according to Michael Harris. Discussing the network’s commitment to innovation in a recent press release,...

PokerStars Pro Liv Boeree Impresses During Second Ted Talk

PokerStars pro Liv Boeree has given her second Ted Talk, using the six-minute speech to outline the three things poker has taught her about life. Released on October 1, the presentation examines the interplay between skill and...

Arlie Shaban Captures GOAT and Gets Free Coaching from Daniel Negreanu

Arlie Shaban has been given a poker masterclass by PokerStars pro Daniel Negreanu after completing the third of his 12 labors. After being challenged to take part in a Hercules-inspired journey, the former Big Brother Canada...