Doyle Brunson Keeps on Being “Dolly”

One of the true legends of poker, Doyle Brunson is almost as big as the game itself. His life as a poker player seems like a movie script; starting out playing illegal poker games in his native Texas,... continued

CPT May Be Purchased by Online Poker Company

According to CNN Money, an unnamed online poker company is negotiating with the Canadian Poker Tour to either complete a sponsorship deal or make an outright purchase of the organization. Chief Executive... continued

Humberto Brenes Costa Rica’s Humble Hold’em Pro

In person, poker pro Humberto Brenes is a lot different than his public image. He’s very well spoken, considerate, with all the appealing qualities of a true Latin gentlemen. But when the cameras come... continued

The Party is Over at Pitbull Poker

As reported previously on PokerRoomReview.com, allegations of super-user accounts being used to cheat players at Pitbull Poker appear to have finally come to a head for the maligned online poker site. ... continued

BetOnSports Players Will Finally Be Paid

As we reported earlier, Gary Kaplan, founder of the now-defunct sportsbook  BetOnSports, plead guilty to racketeering and fraud, and that part of the plea-bargain included Kaplan’s forfeiture of... continued

Yeah, Okay, But Is There a Part for Texas Dolly?

According to numerous sources, part time poker player and Doyle Brunson amigo Leonardo DiCaprio’s next film will be an action-thriller set within the realm of Costa Rica’s online casino world. The... continued

Bandits Rob Casino in San Jose

Costa Rican authorities are searching for 3 masked men who robbed a casino in north San Jose around midnight on Saturday, bagging almost $30,000 in casino loot as well as the contents of customer’s purses... continued

Coming Sunday: The Online Poker Cheats

A collaboration by two of the world’s most respected news organizations reveals how online poker players suspecting cheating were forced to successfully ferret out the cheaters themselves. That’s... continued

Latin America Poker Tour Announces Season 2

The Latin America Poker Tour has already announced the dates for the first LAPT stop of the second season. This year, the LAPT will kick off in San Jose, Costa Rica. The tournament runs November 3-5, 2008... continued

Win a Trip to the LAPT Costa Rica

The second stop on Latin American Poker Tour is the three-day US$2,500 Texas No Limit Hold’em poker tournament that takes place at the luxurious Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel, San Jose in Costa Rica... continued

Tropical Poker Missing in Action and Presumed Asleep

In Costa Rica, where TropicalPoker.com is located, ‘Tico Time’ is a popular expression. It simply means that if a Costa Rican makes an appointment, they may not show up when you expect them to. It... continued

Claims against the US Now Stands at Seven

The list of compensation claims made against the US as a result of failure to comply with a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling now stands at seven, and includes Antigua, the European Union, India, Costa... continued

Interview with Doyles Room Manager Trish Salazar

Women online poker room managers are, at this point in time, not very common, yet anyone suffering from the delusion that women cannot compete in this line of work can be instantly cured of it by meeting... continued

Interview with Bodog Owner Calvin Ayre

So much has been written about Calvin Ayre that it is a little daunting for an interviewer to approach the subject, knowing how many have come before you. Yet, talking to him, you realize this is a pretty... continued

Interview with Absolute Poker Manager Richard Frost

Running an online poker room might seem to some to be a step down from being a practicing attorney, but Absolute Poker’s manager Richard Frost would tell you it’s the other way around. For him, poker... continued

SinfulPoker.com Home of the 69-cent Hooker

Sinful Poker has a current promotion offering a $.69 entry into a tournament with the winner receiving a 3-day trip to Costa Rica and a hooker. Beware of poker rooms offering offensive promotions and cheap... continued