02 July 2009

» Barney Frank Anti-UIGEA Bill Delayed

As if the worldwide economic crisis wasn’t irritating enough, it has now further delayed the legalisation of online poker - as Barney Frank’s bill defying the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act has been postponed until at least September.

» Russian Wins European Masters of Poker Prague

Vladislav Shuravin victorious at EMOP Prague as Barcelona qualifiers begin.

» Ante Up For Africa charity event takes place today

Charity tournament the perfect curtain raiser for this year’s Main Event

01 July 2009

» Dave Brawn wins Masters Poker League Grand Final

The Grand Final of the Masters Poker League took place at Dudley’s Castle Gate Casino last week. It was Dave Brawn who emerged victorious to claim the winner takes all first prize worth £6,000.

» Marcel Luske and Jason Mercier join Team Poker Stars

Team Poker Stars adds youth and experience to their pro stable

» Paddy Power’s Vegas Vacation promotion runs this week

More added value tournaments from www.paddypowerpoker.com

30 June 2009

» $50k HORSE Broadcast Exclusive to PKR

Even though the $10,000 No-Limit Hold ‘em Main Event is the most famous tournament at the World Series of Poker, the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. carries with it the most prestige and truly establishes poker’s king.

» Devilfish Poker Opens €1.7m Rake Race.

From tomorrow, players can compete for their share of nearly €2,000,000.

29 June 2009

» The Price is right for Birmingham’s Vinny

122 players gathered at Walsall’s Grosvenor Casino for the third and final leg of the GUKPT Summer Series. 21-year-old Brummie Vinny Price won the £500 buy in event, outlasting a final table that included GUKPT heavy hitters Tony Phillips and Mickey Wernick. Price and heads up opponent Toby Lewis did a deal to split the cash but there was still the trophy and a seat in the Champion of Champions Event up for grabs.

» International Club Summer Poker Festival starts today

Eight day Summer Festival starts today at one of London’s International Club