online poker

Knives Out as PokerStars, Winamax and Partypoker Battle for European Dominance

A three-way battle between PokerStars, Winamax and PokerStars is brewing as the trio of operators prepare to host competing online festivals. Taking the lead over in Europe’s shared liquidity market is PokerStars’ Spring...

Controversy Reigns as Global Poker Awards Nominees Are Named

The 2019 Global Poker Awards has divided the community after the shortlist of names went live on March 18. After announcing the ceremony at the start of March, Global Poker Index (GPI) president Eric Danis has revealed the...

PokerStars Hoping It’s Not Unlucky 13 For $10 Million Anniversary Sunday Million

PokerStars is doing everything it can to ensure it won’t be unlucky 13 when it hosts a $10 million anniversary Sunday Million in April. Announced on March 14, the special edition Sunday Million will feature a top prize of at...

Sheldon Adelson Legal Issues Bode Well for Wire Act Fightback

US online poker anti-hero Sheldon Adelson may have to take a break from his assault on the industry due to mounting legal pressure and failing health. With Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career in...

Partypoker Puts Rivals in a Spin with $1 Million Jackpot Sit & Go

Partypoker is giving players a million reasons to choose its rebranded lottery-style sit & go tournaments over PokerStars’ popular equivalent. The latest in a series of updates and innovations, Partypoker has announced that...

First Look: Run It Once Goes Live for International Poker Players

Run It Once, the brainchild of online poker icon Phil Galfond, is out of private beta testing and available for real money play. After developing the site for more than two years, Galfond announced in a recent blog post that his...

Becoming a Poker Pro is Easy Says Daniel Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu believes it’s easier than ever to become a professional poker player but the US Department of Justice (DOJ) would beg to differ. Talking to The Independent, Negreanu said that modern technology has given more...