Improving Your Play – Where to Find a Poker Game

Know Where to Find Online Poker The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is over for 2010, so it is high the time get started on planning for the 2011 WSOP.  How can Joe or Jane Doe earn a seat?  Well, the obvious... continued

PokerStars Home Games

In spite of the incredible success achieved by online poker rooms, one thing they have struggled to recreate was the fun of getting together a bunch of friends in a live setting. That was true until recently,... continued

Aussie Millions

Who would have ever thought that an unassuming $74,000 tournament in Melbourne, Australia would grow to be a multi-million dollar event graced by the best players in poker. That’s exactly what the Aussie... continued

PlayAces Poker Room

PlayAces is the poker room, or poker platform, for the reputable gaming sites: Sportsbook.com and Players Only. With this newer name for their poker room, PlayAces is equipped with more features, better... continued

Oh Canada! Jonathan Duhamel Wins WSOP Main Event

After a monster run the previous day left him with a seemingly insurmountable lead, Canadian Jonathan Duhamel finished off Florida native John Racener to take first place at the WSOP Main Event. Duhamel... continued

2010 WSOP Main Event – Will a Canadian win Tonight?

At 8 pm this evening a twenty-five year old professional poker player from Florida with $1,858,272 in earnings, 85 career cashes and 4 titles will be the underdog against what could be the first Canadian... continued

North Carolina Native Randal Flowers Wins WPT Festa al Lago Main Event

Twenty-two year-old North Carolina native Randal Flowers turned in a dominating final table performance to pick up the Main Event championship at the World Poker Tour’s Festa al Lago. Held at the Bellagio... continued

Annette Obrestad Loses Lead at WPT Festa al Lago Main Event

Action resumed today for Day 5 at the World Poker Tour Festa al Lago Main Event, with Full Tilt Poker’s Annette “annette_15” Obrestad losing her Day 4 lead early in the session as the 13 remaining... continued

Sex and Poker – Deciding Whether They Should be Divided

In the poker world, the first nine months of 2010 has been labeled a number of different ways: “The Year of the Brits”, “The Year of the Math Brats” and most notably, “The Year of the Woman.”... continued

Kostritsyn, Zaichenko Create Strong Russian Showing at PokerStars WCOOP

While many in the poker community have nicknamed this the “year of the Brits” for the great successes enjoyed by English players, Russia is putting together quite a year as well as, its players are... continued

Lacking No More – Phil Laak Win First Bracelet at WSOP Europe

Phil Laak used a strong final day to propel him to the first World Series of Poker bracelet of his career at opening event of the 2010 WSOP Europe tournament. Laak overcame a field of 244 runners to take... continued

Texas Teacher “Temporarily Retires” after WSOP Run

The Texas school system’s loss may be poker’s gain as a teacher who lives near Galveston looks to attempt a venture into professional poker. Coming off an impressive run that led him to a runner-up... continued

Phil Ivey Casually Takes 2010 Online Poker Money Lead

Phil Ivey, the “Tiger Woods of Poker”, has quietly moved atop the leader board of the online poker world, slipping past Tom “durrrr” Dwan on the heels of an incredibly strong past week. The fact... continued

Day 7 PokerStars WCOOP Update

While Day 7 at the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker would only have two events, everyone knew they would be two monsters. Hold’em ruled the day as both events were versions of the popular... continued

Variety of Events Highlights Day 6 at PokerStars WCOOP

Stepping away from the usual diet of Hold’em for Day 6, the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker mixed it up, thanks to some different tournaments. While Omaha still made the bill in Event 16,... continued

Argentina to Host Final PokerStars LAPT Stop for 2010

The city of Rosario, Argentina will be the home for final stop on the 2010 PokerStars LAPT. To be held from September 22nd through 26th at the City Centre Casino, players at the event will be looking to... continued

All In Energy Drink Looks to Revitalize Poker Players

The grind of playing poker can take its toll on even the best players in the world. While many have looked to drugs, caffeine and sugary drinks to provide a boost, a number of pros are now turning to All... continued

22 Year-old Jake Cody Strong 2010 at WPT London Poker Classic

Continuing what has become known as the “Year of the Brit”, 22 year-old Jake Cody added another impressive title to his growing resume when he took down the World Poker Tour London Poker Classic. In... continued

Barney Frank Shows Humor, Passion in Online Poker Chat with Jay Leno

Showing a sharp comedic wit in addition to a strong drive for passing online poker legislation, Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) made a compelling appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this past... continued

WSOP Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Set for 2010

The fans of poker have spoken, and the list of nominees for the game’s biggest honor has been set, with the final list of 10 players being announced. With the first phase of the process complete, current... continued

Big Names Come to Play as German Wins Full Tilt Poker Cyprus Classic

While it was a small tournament field, the Main Event of the Full Tilt Poker Cyprus Classic was definitely a star-studded affair. A strong group of well-known players paid the $5,000+$400 buy-in for a... continued

Senator Harry Reid Supports Online Poker Legislation

According to gaming executives in northern Nevada, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has stated that he will support the legalization of online poker, troubling many in the state’s lucrative gambling... continued

Nominations Coming in for 2010 Poker Hall of Fame Class

Nominations for the 2010 Poker Hall of Fame class are mounting up, as 181 players have been tabbed by fans and players so far for a spot in the prestigious group. The open nomination period, which runs... continued

Trial for EPT Berlin Masterminds Begins

After putting the four robbers of last March’s European Poker Tour Berlin event behind bars, German prosecutors are focusing on putting away the two masterminds of the heist as well. The trial of Mohammed... continued

Poker Payment Processors Settle with US Government

Two former payment processors for PokerStars reached an agreement with the United States government on August 17th, ending a legal battle over funds that the US had seized about a year ago. The funds,... continued

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