The WSOP on ESPN: The Poker Brat, the Godfather, the Magician, and the Mystery Swede

Poker fans got a triple dose of the World Series of Poker Europe on Sunday night as three of ESPN’s eight hours of coverage hit the airwaves. If you were in the throes of a Super Bowl celebration or were already passed out from the festivities...

Posted by Poker News on February 8th, 2010 No Comments

The PokerNews Jet Set: The M Resort, Las Vegas

Before you can see the lights of the Strip, before you can hear the clang of the slot machines, and right as you coast over that last mountain pass on Interstate 15, the sapphire-blue M Resort rises from the desert floor, letting you know that...

Posted by Poker News on February 8th, 2010 No Comments

The Sunday Briefing: “palurdo” Banks a Sunday Million Win on Super Bowl Sunday

It may have been Super Bowl Sunday, but that did not slow down the action on the virtual felt much as eight players emerged from the Sunday majors with six-figure scores. The largest went to "palurdo", earning just shy of $250,000 for claiming...

Posted by Poker News on February 8th, 2010 No Comments

The Weekly Turbo: Dutch Government vs Poker Players, MasterCard Blocks Poker, and Is Isildur1 Back?

Did you miss any news this week? Well you probably missed the news on the Dutch government and what they're doing to poker players, Mastercard blocking poker, and Isildur1 coming back on the scene - or not.

Posted by Poker News on February 7th, 2010 No Comments

Betfred’s $2,000 Cash Freeroll Starting Soon

Don't miss the next $2,000 Cash Freeroll at Betfred Poker... only available when you sign up to Betfred Poker through PokerNews, make a minimum $50 deposit and earn 50 points. Take your pick from any of these freerolls, or why not play them...

Posted by Poker News on February 7th, 2010 No Comments

2010 Borgata Winter Poker Open: Madsen Riding a Heater, Takes the Trophy

Friday was finally Final Table day at the Borgata Winter Poker Open in Atlantic City with the first prize of $625,006 set before the last ten players. The fight card projected a good battle with Sirous Jamshidi, Jeff Madsen, Dave Fox, and Tom...

Posted by Poker News on February 6th, 2010 No Comments

The Nightly Turbo: Brunson Backs Out, UB Partners with Bellator, and More

Are you wondering if Brunson's age finally catching up with him and what UB is doing in the Octagon? You'll find all that out and more in tonight's Nightly Turbo.

Posted by Poker News on February 5th, 2010 No Comments

2010 Borgata Winter Poker Open: Jamshidi, Madsen Headline Final Table

The Borgata Winter Poker Open was down to the final 27 players when Day 4 of the Main Event convened on Thursday morning. The overflow of poker in the building meant the field was relocated to the cozy confines of the Poker Room for the resumption...

Posted by Poker News on February 5th, 2010 No Comments

Full Tilt Online Poker Series XV: Satellite Your Way to a Gold Jersey

The next installment of the Full Tilt Online Poker Series is right around the corner, beginning Feb 10. This time around, 27 different events will be held and more than $17 million is guaranteed. PokerNews is here to give you a primer on the...

Posted by Poker News on February 5th, 2010 No Comments

The Nightly Turbo: MasterCard Blocks Poker, Cake Poker Ships It the Wrong Way, and More

In tonight's Nightly Turbo, we'll tell you which credit card company is making it a little bit harder on you to deposit money in your favorite online poker site, the story on Cake Poker awarding a losing player the pot, and more.

Posted by Poker News on February 4th, 2010 No Comments

PokerNews’ Tony G Named #9 on BLUFF’s 2010 Power 20

Every year the poker community eagerly awaits the release of the Bluff Magazine Power 20; a list of the poker industries most influential individuals. Tony G, PokerNews’ owner cracked the top ten, coming in at number nine.

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Posted by Poker News on February 4th, 2010 No Comments

2010 Borgata Winter Poker Open Day 3: Matros, Childs Surge to the Front

Americans looking for major tournament poker during the winter months can either head east or west to get their fix on the felt. Those who go east inevitably make their way to Atlantic City this time of year for the Borgata Winter Poker Open. This...

Posted by Poker News on February 4th, 2010 No Comments

The Nightly Turbo: Jennifer Harman’s Charity, A Poker Room Robbed, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the scoop on where Jen Harman is going to start donating money, a robbery at a poker room in a casino, and maybe a rumor or two. In Case You Missed It We sat down with Vinny Pahuja recently to talk poker...

Posted by Poker News on February 3rd, 2010 No Comments

The WSOP on ESPN: World Series of Poker – Europe Main Event to Air Beginning Feb. 7

Just when you thought it would be a long wait before fresh episodes of the World Series of Poker hit the airwaves, ESPN announced their plans to air eight hours of coverage of the 2009 World Series of Poker - Europe Main Event. This month, Sunday...

Posted by Poker News on February 3rd, 2010 No Comments

UB Online Championship Awards: A Closer Look at the Two-Week Online Poker Event

With awards season in full swing, UB has been busy awarding some serious prizes of its own. The fourth annual UB Online Championship came to a close on Sunday after two weeks and 18 high-stakes events. In case you missed any of the virtual drama...

Posted by Poker News on February 3rd, 2010 No Comments