Online Poker News
Online poker news - An integral part of being successful in poker is to follow the global poker industry's most recent breakthroughs. Whether it is revolutionary online poker software that is being launched, a new land-based poker room that is being opened or a new poker tournament that is being organized, you need to know about it. Since the gaming industry is very dynamic, new things happen all the time. As we see this industry growing at a breathtaking pace, we advise you to keep your hand on the pulse of the latest poker news. We report on the hottest stories, every day!
Casino Gambling in Russia no longer allowed7:09 am, Wednesday, July 01, 2009
From 1 July, Russian gamblers are restricted to specific zones in the Kaliningrad region by the Baltic Sea, the Primorye region in the Far East, Altai in Siberia and an area in the south spanning the Rostov and Krasnodar regions. It bans gambling on the internet and at airports, supermarkets and other sites.
Matt Graham won 40th Event of the WSOP8:16 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Matt Graham is making a habit out of winning WSOP bracelets. The respected Online Poker Phenomenon Wins Second Bracelet at This Year's World Series of Poker in Pot-Limit Omaha Event #40.
Winner of the 28th Event of WSOP won $639,3317:02 am, Thursday, June 18, 2009 Mike Eise, who grew up in Troy, Mo. and still lives in the St. Louis area, won $639,331 by claiming the title in the $1,500 buy-in no-limit Texas hold 'em event this week at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
Brian Lemke wins the 15th Event of World Series of Poker8:17 am, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Brian Lemke became the major news story of the day, when he broke his World Series (WSOP) of Poker cherry with a magnificent first cashout, taking first place and $692,658 in Event 15, a $5000 buy-in no limit Hold'em tournament.
Most legendary Gamblers placed their own personal bet2:44 am, Thursday, June 04, 2009 Doyle Brunson is once again proving how much of a living legend he truly is. The poker pro is making his mark in an invitation-only championship tournament at this year's WSOP, heading into the final day with an impressive chip stack.
Legalization of Online Gambling is Coming Closer!7:20 am, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 After coming up short in a first effort, a Democratic lawmaker has again introduced legislation that would roll back a ban on Internet gambling enacted when Republicans led Congress.
Facebook Users go to the World Series of Poker8:37 am, Wednesday, May 20, 2009Zynga, one of the world's largest developers of social games, is offering one of the most popular Facebook applications, free Texas Holdem, with over 12 million active users each month.
Russian billionaire and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich lost yacht in Poker8:30 am, Wednesday, May 06, 2009 According to a report of a popular daily Russian newspaper the Russian billionaire and Chelsea owner lost one of his yachts in a poker game. The popular daily Moskovsky Komsomelets claims the oligarch wagered the yacht, which was worth 500'000 Dollars, while playing poker in Barcelona, which he was visiting to watch Chelsea in action.
Poker Players Alliance Plans to Spend $3 Million Lobbying Congress 9:34 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2009The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has been trying very hard to get the United States Congress to overturn the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
Gambling Addiction Lands Ex Carlisle Mayor in Jail9:59 am, Sunday, April 12, 2009 A UK woman who served a brief term as Carlisle Mayor in the 1990's, will now be serving a different kind of term.
