Online poker news
PlayerGPS.com, a website that offers the ability to add players to an alert list and receive notifications when they sit at a cash game table, announced a slew of updates as well as its final pricing model. The site has been under a fully functional beta period where players could set up an account and use the site for free. This free period will end on June 1st, when the new pricing model will take effect. Read more »
Defending World Series of Poker H.O.R.S.E. champion and former World Champion Scotty "Prince of Poker" Nguyen announced a deal to be the poker ambassador for Expekt.com Read more »
If you're not familiar with PokerScout.com, the site tracks online poker room traffic according to cash game volume. Its owner, Dan Stewart, has seen a bevy of changes over the years as the industry has evolved in the United States and around the world. With the recent running of the 12th FTOPS, Poker News Daily sat down with Stewart to talk about the event's successes and shortcomings. Read more »
The Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) is drawing to a close. Sunday marks the start of the FTOPS and MiniFTOPS Main Events, which boast at least $3 million in total prize money on the line. Leading up to the event, Jason "treysfull21" Mercier won Event #23. Read more »
The finale of the 12th Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) will kick off on Sunday. Two Main Events will occur: a $535 buy-in FTOPS finale with a $2.5 million guaranteed prize pool and a $55 buy-in MiniFTOPS tournament with at least $500,000 up for grabs. Read more »
PartyPoker, the world's second largest online poker site or network that does not accept U.S. players, may host a heads-up match between heiress Paris Hilton and World Poker Tour (WPT) Host Mike Sexton. The winner will take home a brand new Bentley. Read more »
PokerStars, the most popular poker room on the internet, has released software and server updates that have enhanced the experience for players. As one of the most player-friendly poker rooms with arguably the best customer service in the business, PokerStars has earned the reputation of taking user suggestions to heart and fast-tracking them to implementation. Read more »
On February 6th, longtime industry icon Lee Jones left his post as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of poker training site CardRunners after nearly a year with the company. Now, Poker News Daily can confirm that Jones has signed with Cake Poker. Read more »
Among those tuned in to the season finale of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice was Tokwiro COO Paul Leggett. Finalist Annie Duke is a sponsored poker pro of Ultimate Bet, which is owned and operated by Leggett's company. He watched as comedian Joan Rivers became the Celebrity Apprentice winner and shared his thoughts with Poker News Daily. Read more »
Recently, Full Tilt Poker, the world's second largest online poker room, introduced qualifiers for two highly popular television shows: Poker Million and Late Night Poker. The site is also in the midst of its 12th Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS), which concludes in one week. Read more »
Ante Up for Africa co-founder Don Cheadle has signed on to be a Friend of Full Tilt Poker. Cheadle is one of the world's leading actors and has appeared in the hit movie "Crash" as well as the "Oceans Eleven" trilogy. Read more »
The future of poker, according to many industry analysts, lies in Omaha, the card game that features four hole cards instead of just two. With the increased number of hole cards for each player, the number of draws significantly increases, which equates to more action and bigger pots at the tables. Read more »
Party Poker has released the dates for its PartyPoker.com Sports Stars Challenge IV, one of the most popular televised poker tournaments in Europe. Read more »
PartyGaming, best known for its online poker room PartyPoker.com, is reportedly involved in takeover talks with GigaMedia Limited, the company behind online poker site EverestPoker.com. Read more »
Three months ago, 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event Champion Jamie Gold signed with Merge Gaming Network site ACED Poker. Now, Poker News Daily can confirm that the two parties have severed ties. Read more »
In court action taken last week in the United States District Court in Las Vegas, the majority of poker professional Clonie Gowen's lawsuit against the entities that comprise Full Tilt Poker was dismissed. Read more »
In what had to be one of the biggest blunders in recent online poker history, popular online poker room Full Tilt Poker (currently ranked second in the world in terms of overall ring game traffic) conducted an "action update" with the idea that adding cash games with antes would create action tables. Read more »
World Poker Tour (WPT) Host Mike Sexton has renewed his agreement with PartyPoker, according to a statement released by the popular online poker site on Wednesday. He will act as its host, consultant, and ambassador. Read more »
Independent player protection and standards group eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) has released the organization's first quarter 2009 player disputes report. Read more »
In May, players on PartyPoker will have a chance to race their way to a share of $1 million. This week, the site announced one of the richest rake races ever held online. The announcement comes just a few days before the third running of the PartyPoker Monthly Million. Read more »
When the tides of change swept Washington D. C. in November of 2008 with the presidential election, there were many areas that Americans believed would be altered. Read more »
A brand new tournament unveiled on the popular online poker site Doyle's Room challenges players to Beat the Brunsons… literally. The tournament takes place every Monday night at 9:30pm ET and awards up to a $100,000 bounty for eliminating members of the Brunson clan. Read more »
The gaming group Entraction, which held ownership of Casablanca Gaming Group AB and operated online poker rooms under the Entraction Network, has signed a letter of intent to sell the operation of its Casagaming Ltd outlet of the company to iGame. Read more »
The finale of the Bluff Online Poker Challenge saw Brian "SNo0oWMAN" Hawkins dominate the competition. He turned a $200 bankroll into $25,0000 in just one month, $20,000 more than the next closest finisher on the leader board. Poker News Daily sat down with Bluff Magazine Editor in Chief Matt Parvis to get his reaction. Read more »
There ain't no mountain high enough to keep Mike "timex" McDonald from becoming the newest Full Tilt Poker Red Pro. For the youngster from Canada, it's another accomplishment in what has already been a highly successful tournament poker career. Read more »
