PokerStars Introduces Home Games – Revolutionary Software

A lot of us learned to play poker in friendly home games where you got to hang with your buddies, maybe smoke a cigar or two, drink some beers, and maybe even get lucky and win a few bucks. It was more... continued

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

The online poker megasite sure knows how to throw a party. The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) has been an annual tradition since 2004, and this year’s edition is by far the best yet. Not counting... continued

Prahlad Friedman – Signs with UB.com

For 2011, it seems to be out with the old and in with the new at UB.com. Shortly after it was announced that Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke—pros who had been with UB almost from the beginning—were leaving,... continued

Online Poker Room Updates

Heading into the brand new year, there are some updates to report regarding a couple of online poker sites. First, Merge Network member Big Bet Poker announced they have stopped accepting any new accounts... continued

Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke Leave UB

In a move that had been the subject of rumor for the past weeks, legendary poker brat Phil Hellmuth and one of the top female poker players in the world, Annie Duke, have severed all professional ties... continued

PokerStars Women’s Caribbean Adventure

Team PokerStars Pro has a lot of feminine talent, and they will be out in force and represented by the twin Vanessa’s—Vanessa Rousso and Vanessa Selbst, along with Liv Boeree, Vicky Coren and Katja... continued

PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour New Season

Online poker powerhouse PokerStars recently revealed their plans for the fourth season of the incredibly popular Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) which will kick off in February, giving players plenty... continued

Poker Ban Poker Enforcement in Russia Toothless

What do Washington State and Russia have in common? They both have created laws banning poker, making it a crime for their citizens to engage in a pastime that probably originated when humans first came... continued

Randal Flowers – Youngest Double WPT Winner

At the World Poker Tour (WPT) Festa Al Lago main event in autumn of 2010, 22-year-old Randal Flowers became the youngest player ever to win multiple titles. Additionally, in the history of the tour, only... continued

John Racener Arrested for the Third Time

On the surface, it would seem as if poker pro John “RCNR” Racener has what many want yet few attain: youth, wealth, fame, talent, opportunity knocking away, endless possibilities ahead. Yet for the... continued

Antonio Esfandiari Wins Second WPT Title

At one point when the World Poker Tour (WPT) Doyle Brunson North American Five Diamond Poker Classic was steaming towards the final table, Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari was almost knocked out in... continued

Bellagio Casino Hit by Ocean’s Eleven Heist

In a daring early a.m. robbery this past Tuesday that many are comparing to the brazenness of the fictional character Danny Ocean, a lone biker made off with a $1.5 million dollar jackpot by robbing a... continued

Team PokerStars Pro – Isildur1 SuperStar Showdown

Isildur1 is an online enigma. No one knows for sure who he or she is. There are rumors, and most believe it is a he, and a known player from Sweden with the initials VB. What’s known for certain is that... continued

Online Poker Legislation – Proposed Bill Includes Blackout Period

Nevada’s Harry Reid, the Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate and the highest ranking Democrat on Capitol Hill, just barely held onto his seat in this past November in an election season seething with... continued

Vanessa Rousso – PokerStars Pro Selling Lamborghini on eBay

Did someone send around a memo? It seems recently pro poker players have discovered the online auction site eBay and as a result there has been an interesting grouping of exotic items being put up for... continued

EPT Barcelona – Poker Players Robbed

The recently concluded PokerStars EPT Barcelona proved dangerous to a couple of visiting pros. World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet holder as well as the previous year’s winner of EPT Barcelona... continued

Kent Lundmark – Wins EPT Barcelona

In his best cash ever in the European Poker Tour (EPT), 22-year old Kent Lundmark of Sweden has won PokerStars EPT Barcelona, finishing off Spanish poker pro Jesus Cortes Lizano and earning the top prize... continued

Thomas Marchese – Player of the Year?

When he came in fifth place at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour bounty shootout, Thomas Marchese copped the top spot in the Player of the Year rankings. He’s been rising steadily in the rankings... continued

Jonathan Duhamel – PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Promotion

Caught in the swirling demands of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that winter is only beginning and the dull cold of January will be here before you know it. That’s why now is the perfect time... continued

Harrison Gimbel – Wins WPT Regional Series Florida

He may look a little like Harry Potter and be too young to gamble in Las Vegas, but 20-year-old Harrison “gibler321” Gimbel just won another major tournament, the World Poker Tour (WPT) Fall Poker... continued

Eric Baldwin Wins NAPT Los Angeles Bounty Shootout

The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Los Angeles Bounty Shootout is held at the Crystal Casino in Compton, the notorious gansta’ hood known for drive-bys and gangbanging. So when UB.com pro... continued

ESPN, WSOP Final Table Ratings Decline

There has been a lot of talk within the industry this week as viewer numbers for this year’s WSOP Main Event revealed a 26% drop in viewers, from 2.1 million for the year 2009 to the 1.5 million who... continued

2008 WSOP Main Event Bracelet For Sale

In an unusual move, 2008 WSOP Main Event champion Peter Eastgate has authorized the sale of his diamond-encrusted bracelet on the auction site eBay, with all the proceeds going to the charitable organization... continued

UB.com Signs Maria Ho to Represent Online Poker Room

Online poker room UB.com has added another popular pro to its star-studded lineup, signing Maria Ho to join Team UB. Ho, a 27-year old player born in Taiwan and living in Los Angeles, will add another... continued

Full Tilt – Second Largest Online Poker Room Blocks Players From Washington

In what can hardly come as a surprise to many, online poker room Full Tilt announced it would no longer be accepting real money game play from residents of Washington State, following the move by industry... continued

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