Blair Hinkle’s Got Game
March 25, 2011 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Recently, Blair “blur5f6” Hinkle was part of a historic three-way chop in the record-setting FTOPS XIX Main Event, officially coming in second but earning the top payday of $1,162,950, surpassing GIAMPP... continued
Full Tilt Reload Bonus
January 15, 2011 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Are you worried that your deposit bonus money will dry up after the initial signup bonus? If so, you should take a look at Full Tilt Poker since they offer reload bonuses that keep the deposit money coming... continued
PokerStars Reload Bonus
January 14, 2011 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Some poker players accept the fact that they’re not going to earn any bonus money on deposits beyond the initial signup bonus. Of course, these people also aren’t playing at PokerStars where players... continued
Poker Rooms
November 12, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Combining a burgeoning international passion with impressive business savvy, online poker rooms have transformed Internet poker. In just over twelve years, these websites have made poker accessible to... continued
Twenty PokerStars Qualifiers to Go to Argentina for LAPT Grand Final
September 11, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
The third season of the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) has been another successful one for PokerStars. Featuring previous tour stops in Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica and Uruguay, the tour is getting ready... continued
On the Rail with Online Poker Giants
August 4, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
While players get used to seeing hot poker action taking place at night, any time the stars roll out can result in elite play. A trip through the tables at Full Tilt around 1:30pm ET on Wednesday August... continued
France Opens Online Poker Doors
July 3, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
In a highly anticipated move, France has officially opened its doors for operation of online poker rooms by licensed companies. Including Internet giants like PartyPoker, bwin and PokerStars, French poker... continued
PartyPoker to Sponsor Poker Show
June 29, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Online poker giant PartyPoker has announced that it will sponsor the new season of a popular poker show. “The Poker Show with Jesse May” is a Matchroom Sport production and will begin its new season... continued
British Invasion Hits the World Series of Poker
June 25, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
This is not the Beatles; it is not even the Rolling Stones. While the normal culprits are absent, there is still a “British invasion” going on at the World Series of Poker, as players from England... continued
Bwin Poker Announces GSOP Live Tour
June 17, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Gaming giant Bwin is venturing into new waters via its Bwin Poker and Ongame Network division. The international gaming company announced that it has created a new poker tour called Grand Series of Poker... continued
Italian Poker Profits Lead to Microgame Gain
June 9, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Microgame, the market leader in Italian poker, has announced a year-to-year net profit gain of 151 percent in 2009. The company stated that after the partial regulation of the country’s Internet gaming... continued
Gambling Results in Italy Announced
June 2, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Italy’s year to year gambling results took a hit in May, apparently due to the pending World Cup of soccer. Not including the impact of casinos and online poker, betting in Italy fell 24.5 percent for... continued
Pacific Poker Parent Profits Plunge
May 28, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
After a statement by 888 Holdings warned of “significantly lower” earnings against market expectations, the online gaming operator and parent company of Pacific Poker and 888poker saw a decrease of... continued
Paddy Power Poker Turning ECOOP into WSOP
May 25, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
The European Championship of Online Poker VI kicks off today, and Paddy Power Poker is looking to make a big deal about it. Running until June 6th, the ECOOP VI features 14 events and a guaranteed prize... continued
Bwin Poker Takes on the World Cup
May 22, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
In just about every country outside of the United States of America, soccer is an enormous event. This time of year it is especially true as teams prepare to head for South Africa for the World Cup Soccer... continued
European Championship of Online Poker – ECOOP VI at Bet365
May 22, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Several of the big online tournaments have just ended in the United States and now it is Europe’s turn, courtesy of the European Championship of Online Poker. (ECOOP) This extravaganza consists of 14... continued
World Poker Tour Spanish Championship Begins
May 20, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Yesterday marked the start of the World Poker Tour Spanish Championship, with nearly 300 runners covering the €3,200+€300 buy-in and taking their seats in pursuit of the tournament trophy. Sporting... continued
Last Shot for European Masters of Poker Italy Seat
May 20, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Tonight is the last chance for poker players looking to win an entry into the European Masters of Poker Italy that starts on May 27th in Campione, Italy. Featured is the €1,100 buy-in Main Event, which... continued
Theo Jorgensen Holds Lead, Wins WPT Paris
May 17, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Danish player Theo Jorgensen joined a prestigious group of winners when he defended his chip leader position entering the final table to take the title and top prize at the WPT Grand Prix de Paris on Saturday.... continued
Mixed Results in Bwin Poker Q1 Revenue
May 16, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
According to a recent statement, Austrian gambling giant Bwin experienced mixed results in its online poker operations for the first quarter. While the 2009 acquisition of Italian poker room Gioco Digitale... continued
Final Table Set for WPT Grand Prix de Paris
May 14, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
The final table has been set for the World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris, with Danish player Theo Jorgensen grabbing a big chip lead heading into the final day. The event drew 247 players to the tournament... continued
Bwin Helps Decide Who Runs the Country
May 14, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Ever wonder who’s in charge? Bwin, one of the best-known poker rooms in the world and member of the Ongame Network, is helping to answer that question by offering its Weekly Country Showdown. Players... continued
Win Party Poker WPT Spanish Championship Seat
May 13, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Thanks to PartyPoker and the World Poker Tour, players have the chance to see the world and win a seat for the WPT Spanish Championship at the same time. As the WPT Grand Prix de Paris is wrapping up,... continued
Party Poker Offers WSOP for Life Promotion
May 13, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
PartyPoker, the world’s third largest online poker room, is blowing away the once-in-a-lifetime concept of a free trip to the World Series of Poker Main Event by offering a “WSOP for Life” promotion.... continued
iPoker Network’s Playtech Ltd up 29 Percent
May 13, 2010 by H.L. Edwards · Leave a Comment
Playtech Limited, the company that owns and operates the iPoker Network, followed a successful year in 2009 with a strong 1st quarter in 2010. The company’s revenue is up 29 percent over the same period... continued


