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The Nightly Turbo: Dennis Rodman the Poker Player, Florida’s Online Poker Plan, and Who’s Dating Who

Basketball players and poker seem to be going hand in hand these days, Florida is working on getting online poker legal in the state, and a new couple alert; it's all in tonight's Nightly Turbo.

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

PokerStars.net LAPT Vina Del Mar Cancelled

Since the tragic 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Feb. 27, there have been a lot of questions regarding the upcoming PokerStars.net Latin American Poker Tour stop in Vina del Mar, Chile. Today, PokerStars.net answered those questions...

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

World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic: LeRon Washington Wins Celebrity Invitational

Almost two weeks ago, over 500 celebrities, poker players, and media descended upon the Commerce Casino for one of the most fun-filled tournaments on the poker calendar. Essentially a free roll, with a one time add-on being donated to charity, the...

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

PokerStars.net EPT Berlin Day 1b: Packed House Sets German Record

Day 1b of PokerStars.net EPT Berlin was even more packed than expected. Turnout for Day 1a was impressive, but the second starting flight put it to shame. With 557 players packing into the Hyatt's grand ballroom for Day 1b, EPT Berlin's €5,000...

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

PokerNews $1k Added Series on Betfair Poker

PokerNews is bringing you an exciting private tournament series on Betfair Poker that will see $1,000 cash added to the prizepool, which will be paid out as per Betfair's standard payout structure. The tournaments are scheduled for March 29...

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

The Nightly Turbo: Seiver Wins LAPC High Roller, PokerStars SCOOP Schedule Revised, and 2M2MM Cancelled?

We'll tell you who won the LA Poker Classic High Roller, what has changed in the PokerStars SCOOP schedule, and some news on the 2M2MM crew, all in tonight's Nightly Turbo.

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

The Online Railbird Report: Win a Million, Lose a Million

No matter what stakes they play, no matter how big their bankrolls, no matter how often it happens, a seven-figure swing is still an undeniably emotional experience for a high-stakes cash game player. This week, two members of the young, rich and...

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

World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic Day 5: Koroknai Heads The Final Table

It was a grueling Day 5 of the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic for the six players whot made it through to the TV final table. Play began Tuesday just after noon pacific time with 22 players remaining. It took nearly 15 hours and nine levels...

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

PokerStars.net EPT Berlin Day 1a: Yamin Emerges in Front

There was an awful lot of hype surrounding the inaugural PokerStars.net EPT Berlin - the German leg of the tour newly moved from the rather uninspiring city of Dortmund - and for once the hype was justified. With this expected to be the...

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

The Bachelor of Poker Workshop

Thomas Lamatsch is one of the leading and most well-known poker tournament directors in Europe. He is responsible for the EPTs, WPTs, Poker Grand Prix, and other tournaments around Europe. With over 15 years in the industry, beginning as a...

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

The Weekly Turbo: NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, the Newest Member of the Brunson 10, and More

If you missed anything that happened this week, never fear, we're bringing you the top poker news stories of the week, all bundled into one, making it easier on you to read while you wait for all your tournaments to start.

Posted by Poker News on February 28th, 2010 No Comments

World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic Day 2: Negreanu and Rousso in Top Ten

Another day was wrapped at the Commerce Casino for the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic as the field worked its way from over 400 down to 186. Although, Salvatore Deluca is the chip leader with 431,000, two Team PokerStars Pros are the ones...

Posted by Poker News on February 28th, 2010 No Comments

PokerStars.net LAPT Punta del Este Day 4: Nacho Barbero Scores Big

The final eight players returned to the Mantra Resort on Saturday afternoon to play for the title of champion at the PokerStars.net LAPT Punta del Este. The battle was not for the faint of heart or the deep of stack, and Team PokerStars Pro Jose...

Posted by Poker News on February 28th, 2010 No Comments

$10k Guaranteed Tourney Series at Poker770!

PokerNews is incredibly excited to announce this year-long $10,000 Guaranteed Tourney Series thanks to our friends at Poker770...

Posted by Poker News on February 28th, 2010 No Comments

World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic Day 1: Gavin Smith Wins (Prop Bet)

Day 1 of the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic main event got underway Friday afternoon, and although he is second to last in chips after the day, Gavin Smith was the day's biggest winner. Smith, along with Joe Sebok and Jeff Madsen had a prop bet...

Posted by Poker News on February 27th, 2010 No Comments