Paul Smith Leads Legends of Poker Day 3

Posted on 27 August 2008

The World Poker Tour Legends of Poker has played down to its final 27 players. The chip leader is Paul Smith, who sits with a 946,000 chip stack.

PPA and AGA to Co-Sponsor Event at RNC

Posted on 24 August 2008

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has become involved in the Republican National Convention (RNC), which kicks off on September 1st at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phil Tom Denies Indictment Rumor

Posted on 20 August 2008

Rumors surfaced on Wednesday that Phil Tom, father of Absolute Poker founder Scott Tom, was indicted in conjunction with the scandal.

PokerStars Launches EPT Awards

Posted on 19 August 2008

The 5th season of the EPT kicks off with the EPT Barcelona Open, and will see the presentation of the inaugural EPT Awards.

Party Poker $1,013,381.63 Bad Beat Jackpot Hit

Posted on 15 August 2008

Just before midnight ET on Thursday, August 14th, the world record for an online poker Bad Beat Jackpot was broken when one lucky table hit a whopping $1,013,381.63.

Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic Giveaway This Weekend

Posted on 15 August 2008

On Thursday, Ultimate Bet announced that, in addition to its Ante Up for Africa Tournament, the online poker room will be holding a 50 Seat Aruba Poker Classic.

Ultimate Bet Antes Up for Africa

Posted on 13 August 2008

Ultimate Bet announced that on August 15-17 it will host six “Ante Up for Africa” tournaments, with all of the tournament fees being given to the Ante Up for Africa charity.

Yuvee04 Wins Back to Back FTOPS Events

Posted on 13 August 2008

Yuvee04 won both Event 14 and Event 15 in the FTOPS, marking the first time any player has won two FTOPS events in the same night.

TheV0id Drops Case Against PokerStars

Posted on 12 August 2008

It’s been almost a year since Natalie “TheV0id” Teltscher took down the 2007 PokerStars WCOOP Main Event and was disqualified by PokerStars. She filed a lawsuit against the site, but withdrew it recently.

Remote Gambling Association Sides with Pete Sessions

Posted on 11 August 2008

Just a few days ago, the Remote Gambling Association took a stand supporting Pete Sessions’ HR 6663, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008.

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Interviews

Dennis Phillips Interview with Poker News Daily

Posted on 25 August 2008

Poker News Daily: How did you get started in poker?

Phillips: I’ve played cards all of my life. Growing up, my family played everything from canasta to bridge. (continues…)

Online Poker

Ultimate Bet Signs Tracy Scala to Star Players Team

Posted on 28 August 2008

Ultimate Bet announced it signed 38 year-old Tracy Scala to be the newest member of its “Star Players” team , joining Cliff “JohnnyBax” Josephy, James “P0KERPR033” Campbell, and Tiffany Michelle.

Other Poker News

Ben Affleck Wins Poker Players Alliance Charity Event

Posted on 28 August 2008

The charity poker tournament hosted by the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) raised over $60,000 for the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and was won by actor Ben Affleck.

Poker Legislation

PPA and AGA to Co-Sponsor Event at RNC

Posted on 24 August 2008

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has become involved in the Republican National Convention (RNC), which kicks off on September 1st at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Poker Stocks

888 Operating Income up 36% During Second Quarter

Posted on 04 August 2008

888 Holdings report showed growth across the board, led by a 36% increase in operating income in 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007.

Poker Strategy

The Power of Perception

Posted on 22 August 2008

Paying attention to what goes on around you, both in live and online tables, will give you an edge over careless and unattentive players.

Poker Tournaments

APT Macau Will Feature Asia’s Largest Cash Game

Posted on 28 August 2008

The APT Macau continues to set new precedents, as the largest cash game in Asia will be held on Friday August 29. The minimum buy-in is 1 million Hong Kong Dollars (nearly $130,000.)

World Poker Tour

Amit Makhija Final Table Chip Leader in Legends of Poker

Posted on 28 August 2008

On Thursday at 4:00pm the final table of the WPT’s Legends of Poker will kick off from the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, California. Six players remain to battle it out.

World Series of Poker

Scotty Nguyen no Longer Prince of Poker

Posted on 27 August 2008

The world of poker is shocked and disappointed in Scotty Nguyen, whose reprehensible behavior and foul language was seen by many as a mockery of the first Chip Reese Memorial $50,000 HORSE tournament.

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