Poker

Hope for US Online Poker as Rep. Barton Eyes Up Racing Integrity Bill

US online poker players have been given a beacon of hope courtesy of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) and the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). According a June 22 report by...

PokerStars Celebrates Trio Series Success as Liquidity Sharing Proves Popular

Shared liquidity in Europe as helped PokerStars giveaway more than $7 million during its latest online tournament series. Following regulatory approval from the Portuguese authorities in May, PokerStars announced the launch of a...

2018 WSOP Round-Up: The Series Becomes a Family Affair

As it always does, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has produced some intriguing headlines, including the first ever mother-son bracelet combo and a big win for Michael Mizrachi. Success is in the Genes After introducing the...

Doug Polk’s YouTube Career Takes a Comical Turn

From poker to comedy, Doug Polk is now trying to achieve success in another field with the launch of a new YouTube channel. The high stakes player has long been known for his outspoken attitude and now it seems his putting his...

Rocker Steve Albini Hits the High Notes with WSOP Win

Guitarist Steve Albini has struck a chord at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after winning the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event. Despite being better known for his music career during which he’s played in bands and produced albums...

Doyle Brunson Waves Goodbye (Sort of) in Final WSOP Outing

Doyle Brunson has finally thrown in his cards at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after finishing sixth in the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Championship. The iconic poker player was one of the founding members of the WSOP, but...

2018 WSOPE Schedule Set with $15 Million in Guaranteed Prize Money

The 2018 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) schedule has been set and this year there will be 10 bracelets up for grabs and at least €13 million ($15 million) in prize money. Buoyed by the first WSOPE heled in the Czech...

Sick Heater Continues as Justin Bonomo Bags WSOP Bracelet

Justin Bonomo has clinched another World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $10,000 Heads-Up Championship to take his total number of 2018 tournament wins to nine. In what can only be described as a sick heater, the American...

David Baazov Avoids Insider Trading Charges After Judge Tosses Case

Former Amaya CEO David Baazov will avoid charges of insider trading linked to the $4.9 billion sale of PokerStars thanks to a major error by the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF). Following a May 21 call for a stay of...

Accusations of Sexual Harassment Mar WSOP

Certain vendors at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have come under fire for what some players believe to be aggressive and lewd selling tactics. Allegations of insults and sexual harassment from sellers inside the Rio were first...