Get Ready for PokerStarsWynn.com

The odds on online poker powerhouse PokerStars opening the door to legalized Internet poker in Nevada just got a lot better with the recent announcement they have formed a strategic alliance with international... continued

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

Rich Muny – Online Poker Engineer

Browsing an edition of the local Louisville, Kentucky newspaper, I happened upon the social events section. I was surprised to see the announcement of a poker tournament; not just any tourney, but the... continued

Portuguese Poker Prodigy: Turns $30 Deposit into 2 Million

Portuguese Poker Phenom José “Girah” Macedo The rumor had been going around for a while without really being taken seriously because to a lot of knowledgeable players it just seemed a little too unbelievable... continued

Full Tilt Online Poker Series

The Full Tilt Online Poker Series, also known as the FTOPS, is a series of poker tournaments that is held by online poker room Full Tilt Poker. First played in August 2006, the series takes place every... continued

Team UB Member Scott Ian

We floated nine questions past the hardest working man in the hold’em/heavy metal business, the incomparable Scott Ian. The man was gracious enough to take the time out of his busy schedule to talk candidly... continued

Poker Rooms

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

Poker Players Alliance List Congressional Candidates Endorsements

These are tough times in the United States, making it even tougher to choose who to vote for in the nationwide elections coming up on November 2. With so much at stake and much to consider, we wouldn’t... 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

Competition for Online Poker in Social Networking?

As the United States Congress continues looking to legalization of online poker for future revenue streams, analysts are considering what effect changes in the legal landscape might have on the industry.... 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

South African Court Rules Online Poker Illegal

In a decision decried as “totally incorrect” by providers, a South African court has declared that Internet gambling, including online poker, is illegal in the country. With the ruling, both the operators... continued

Internet “Math Brats” Look to Revolutionize Poker

The game of poker has always had its kids and its brats; Daniel “Kid Poker” Negreanu and Phil “Poker Brat” Hellmuth are both examples of that. Thanks to the growing popularity of online poker,... continued

Poker Luck Meter Helps Players Assess Luck vs Skill While Playing Poker Online

Determining how well a poker player is performing is a key aspect in improving his or her results and earnings. The Poker Luck Meter (PLM) is a free program that was designed to help players analyze their... continued

French Market Pushes Online Poker Traffic Up

The online poker industry continues to regain its momentum, thanks in large part to a blossoming French market. After a slow second quarter, online poker has been growing; last week’s 2.2 percent increase... continued

Las Vegas Casinos Hope to Cash in When Internet Gambling is Legal

As Washington continues hammering out the framework for legalized online poker in the United States, Nevada’s brick & mortar casinos are patiently watching and waiting for their chance to grab a... continued

European Governments Hit Jackpot with Online Poker

With massive deficits and destabilizing economic pressures, many of the governments throughout Europe have been struggling to find new sources of revenue. A growing number of European Union countries,... continued

WSOP Bracelet Winner Claims Foul in Online Poker

Many poker players who are running bad look for excuses to explain their luck: cold cards, lucky opponents and a variety of other responses sound better than admitting to poor play. Usually such whining... continued

PartyGaming and bwin to Form Largest Online Gaming Company

In a move that will allow them to leapfrog the competition, a merger of gaming giants PartyGaming and bwin will create the world’s largest gaming company and provide the companies with an advantage in... continued

Online Poker to be Marked-up as Opponent’s Power Crumbles

News has come out that the House Financial Services Committee will mark-up HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, while its chief opponent, Congressman Spencer... continued

Online Poker Traffic Rebounds

The online poker industry received a shot of good news as poker traffic was up again last week, suggesting that a recovery may well be underway. Although the gain was only 1.3 percent, the news was especially... continued

BC Lottery Corp Shows Why Regulation is Better for the US Market

The launch and subsequent crash of Canada’s BC Lottery Corp’s expanded online gaming site should serve as a perfect example for the United States of why regulation of online poker may be more efficient... continued

Chris Moneymaker: The Man who Changed Online Poker

What do you remember about the year 2003? Maybe you remember President George W. Bush in a flight suit on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, where he gave the infamous speech declaring... continued

France Opens Online Poker Doors

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

California Newspaper Supports Online Poker Bill

As different groups take sides on California’s effort to create an intrastate online poker network, the Monterey County Herald has taken a position favoring the movement to legalize, tax and run an online... continued

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