Actress Drew Barrymore Surrenders to Poker Craze

Yet another name has recently been added to the ever-growing circle of poker celebrities. Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore is reportedly eager to garner as many poker tips as possible now that she has finished shooting a new movie, "Lucky You".

Thursday, 3 August 2006

Youngest World Series of Poker Champ Wins a Second Event

Jeff Madsen, who a week ago became the youngest player to win a World Series of Poker event, reportedly repeated his success at another 3-day no-limit Hold 'Em game.

Wednesday, 26 July 2006

World Series of Poker Event Sees Youngest Winner Ever

At 21, Jeff Madsen reportedly became the youngest poker champ to win a World Series of Poker event. The film student from Los Angeles, along with 1,578 other players, took part in a 3-day No Limit Hold'em event with a $2,000 buy-in.

Tuesday, 18 July 2006

London Bar Owner to Set Poker Precedent?

Derek Kelly, the owner of the "Gutshot," a trendy pub in London, is currently being prosecuted for hosting illegal poker games in his establishment. According to authorities,

Tuesday, 11 July 2006

Boyd Beats Hachem at WSOP's No Limit Hold’ Em Short Handed Poker Tournament

According to a recent report, Poker champion Joe Hachem finished second in the World Series of Poker No Limit Hold’Em Short Handed tournament in Las Vegas, conceding victory to Californian player Russ Boyd.

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Microgaming Poker Network Deals up Record Breaking Hand

A considerable slice of poker history was made recently at Microgaming’s Poker Network, when a heads up game delivered the largest pot in online poker history.

Wednesday, 28 June 2006

College Poker Website Gives Students Summer Poker Assignment

College Poker Championship™, an online poker site offering a namesake poker tournament developed for registered students only, has concocted a special poker brainteaser to keep students from all over the world busy this summer.

Saturday, 24 June 2006

British and Irish Poker Players to Compete in Charity Tournament

The International Charity Heads Up Council (ICHUC) recently came up with a special heads-up poker challenge for the summer. According to the ICHUC officials, the organization intends to form two competing teams with members coming from Ireland and Great Britain, two long-time rivals.

Saturday, 17 June 2006

CelebPoker.com to Launch $100,000 Guaranteed Online Poker Tournaments

CelebPoker.com, a prominent celebrity online poker room, is gearing up for the summer. The industry-leading poker site recently announced the launch of a monthly $100,000 guaranteed online poker tournament.

Saturday, 10 June 2006

New Players Get $500 Match Bonus Deposit at Titan Poker Club

Titan Pokler Club, a leading online poker room, is currently running a special promotion for its new players. Poker players who sign up to join the club will receive the opportunity to collect a 100% match deposit bonus of up to $500.

Wednesday, 7 June 2006

Poker-Themed Art Exhibit Immortalizes Poker Legends in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Casino

A number of the world's most famous poker players recently met at the Jack Gallery at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas for the opening of "The Legends of Poker" exhibit.

Sunday, 4 June 2006

Arrested Poker Players Seek to Challenge SC Gambling Law

According to a recent report, a group of poker players arrested for gambling in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, have asked to be judged by a jury in an attempt to change the state's 200-year-old law that bans card games and dice.

Thursday, 1 June 2006

Big Brother's Owners Enter the World of Online Poker

Endemol UK, the owner and creator of reality-TV series Big Brother, has its eyes set on the online gaming industry, including online poker. Attracted by the potential of an industry that generates billions of dollars each year, the British company reportedly decided to develop new gaming concepts through its recently-launched division, Endemol Gaming.

Monday, 29 May 2006

Poker Dome Challenge to Kick off Next Week in Las Vegas

This weekend, MANSION Poker, a prominent online poker room, will introduce the Poker Dome Challenge, a new poker competition concept involving "speed poker". The Poker Dome Challenge will be divided into six seven-week blocks.

Friday, 26 May 2006

Student Wins £5,000 and WSOP Seat at Major British Poker Tournament

Simon Pettet, a math student at the U.K.'s Chester University, was recently crowned VC 2006 King of Poker at London's Cafe de Paris. Although several celebrities, including Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon and Rebecca Loos, attended the event, the 21-year-old managed to remain focused on the poker action. Pettet started playing online poker just over a year ago. After awhile, he joined his campus' poker circle and started organizing games with his friends. The VC tournament was his first major poker competition.

Tuesday, 23 May 2006