There have been plenty of times when cheating in poker has occurred. The Russ Hamilton-led Ultimate Bet Superuser scandal is one particular moment that comes to mind, and the Mike Postle Stones Live situation has never been fully explained. Add into that the history of cheating in the game of poker – the usage of… Read more »
Mention the name “Annie Duke” and you’ll get a polarizing response from most of the poker community. To some, she is one of the top female players who ever came to the felt, winning over $4.2 million in tournament cashes on her way to a second career as a top-flight businesswoman with Ultimate Bet and… Read more »
There are few markets that the poker monolith PokerStars hasn’t entered. The name is synonymous with the #1 online poker site in many countries that have set up “ring fenced” operations, including Italy, Portugal and many countries in the European Union and continues to be the “top dog” internationally. Now PokerStars is ready to enter… Read more »
In the latest twist in the reimbursement of players at Ultimate Bet, a subsidiary of the parent company (Tokwiro) of the online poker room has won a $15 million judgment against Excapsa, a software manufacturer and former owner of the site. Read more »
Due to ongoing liquidation involving software manufacturer Excapsa, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), Ultimate Bet's regulatory agency, may give the online poker site an extension on its mandates that were set forth on September 29th. Read more »
Online poker pro Adam "Roothlus" Levy became the newest face of Ultimate Bet Tuesday. The Orlando, Florida native joined the likes of Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy, James "P0KERPR033" Campbell, Tiffany Michelle and Tracy Scala as the fifth member of the Ultimate Bet Star Players Team. Read more »
At the Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic over the weekend, it was revealed that poker pro Annie Duke will appear on the second celebrity installment of NBC's "The Apprentice." She'll join a cast that has been rumored to include singer Brian McKnight, former NBA star Dennis Rodman, and talk show host Joan Rivers. Read more »
The 2008 Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic wrapped up on Saturday night from the Radisson Casino and Hotel on the sunny island. Matt Brady emerged victorious from the pack of 551 players en route to a $1 million payday. Read more »
I think the world would be surprised if they knew the truth about the generosity of the poker community. The image of the "gambler" - visored, smoking a cigar, not caring about anyone but themselves - has been so indelibly burned into the national consciousness. Think Edward G. Robinson in The Cincinnati Kid. Read more »
Saturday will mark the final table of the Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic. After four days of play, the tournament is down to its final seven players and perched atop the pack is Swedish poker pro Johan Storakers. He's no stranger to the Aruba Poker Classic spotlight, having finished third in the tournament in 2005. Read more »
The 2008 Aruba Poker Classic, sponsored by Ultimate Bet, is in full swing from Aruba. In the background of the Main Event, news spread across the island that one of UB's former affiliate managers and consultants, Russ Hamilton, was named as the main perpetrator behind the scandal. Read more »
With the excitement of the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event going on in London, it's easy to forget about a poker tournament going on thousands of miles west, the Aruba Poker Classic. The event is down to its final 291 players. Read more »
On Tuesday, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) posted a press release on its website outlining the sanctions that the organization has imposed against one of its licensees, Ultimate Bet. In addition, the report pointed at Russ Hamilton as the "main person responsible" for the scandal. Read more »
In addition to the buzz around the seizure of 141 internet gambling domains by the Governor of Kentucky, an upcoming story by CBS' "60 Minutes" has also been the center of discussion at the CAP Euro Barcelona event. Poker News Daily has learned that the story by "60 Minutes" should air on Sunday, October 26th. Read more »
Aside from four bracelets and millions of dollars on the line, there is something else to look forward to at this week's World Series of Poker Europe festivities. Ultimate Bet personality Phil Hellmuth will be hosting a special lookalike contest. Read more »
MSNBC published a lengthy article on Thursday outlining the history of the cheating scandal that erupted on Ultimate Bet this year. The highlight was word of an $85 million claim filed by Blast-Off Ltd. Read more »
The third Ultimate Bet Online Championship Series (UBOC) begins on January 9, 2009, the online poker room announced last week. Ultimate Bet will host 22 events in total. Read more »
At the upcoming Aruba Poker Classic, Ultimate Bet will hold a $200 rebuy Ante Up for Africa tournament. Poker News Daily has learned that actor Don Cheadle will appear at the event. Read more »
On Thursday, Ultimate Bet announced that Season Two of the Best Damn Poker Show will debut on Fox Sports Net on Monday, October 27th. The show enters its last day of filming today. Read more »
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. Read more »
Online poker room Ultimate Bet announced that its deposit bonus had grown from 111% up to $1,100 to 200% up to $1,100. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
The popular online poker room Ultimate Bet has stepped up to the plate to sponsor the first annual Tony and Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night benefiting Eva's Heroes. According to a press statement released by Ultimate Bet late Wednesday night, the beneficiary organization is focused on "enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges and helping children and young adults with special needs to integrate and flourish in society." The tournament takes place on Saturday night, August 9th and comes with a $300 price tag. Read more »
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission appointed former New Jersey State Gaming Regulator Frank Catania to complete "a full forensic audit/investigation of the online gaming business" of Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker. Read more »
