Gus Hansen: The Great Dane

Although he played in his first World Series of Poker as far back as 1996, has seven WSOP cashes to his credit, is 20th on the All Time Money List, is the only player to own four World Poker Tour (WPT)... continued

Poker Helps Trapped Miners in Chile Survive

The August 5th collapse of the San Jose gold and copper mine in Chile left 33 miners trapped with almost nothing. The brave men survived by rationing their meager supply of food, and by playing poker.... continued

Con Artist Plays Poker For Freedom

In an on going story with an bizarre twist, a man found guilty of conning more than 20 people out of nearly $450,000 is being allowed to play professional poker in an attempt to repay the victims and avoid... continued

Dealer School Opens in Pennsylvania

Seven employees from Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut are teaching  some 350 out-of-work residents of Pennsylvania how to bet on a sure thing: a paycheck. Opening this week, a dealer school being operated... continued

Police Bust up Poker Game at Senior Center

Say it ain’t so, grandpa. For five years a mixed group of about 20 retirees living in the Senior Center in Twin Falls, Idaho gathered together every Friday for a few laughs and a lively game Texas Hold’em... continued

Poker.co.uk Blocks Account, Seizes Funds

A player complained he made a deposit at Poker.co.uk, was eligible for a bonus, played the required number of hands, and attempted to withdraw. He was informed his cash-out was declined and his account... continued

Longstanding Prima Poker Network Dispute Resolved

The dispute goes back 6 months when a player was accused of chip dumping on Betholdem.com and had funds frozen. After negotiations, Betholdem agreed to release the player’s funds, however Bet365, also... continued