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Poker Pro Mike Matusow Denies $700k Full Tilt Poker Debt Accusations
This week, the French suitors who are looking to acquire Full Tilt Poker blame its pros for essentially “holding up the deal”.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:35
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Sex Offender Michael DeVita Ordered to be Compensated by Palms Casino Resort
The Nevada Gambling Control Board has order the Palms Casino Resort to compensate poker player Michael DeVita $18,500
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:39
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Berndsen12 Battles Isildur1: Wins $299k
Online poker player Sander “Berndsen12” Berndsen has been in a heated battle with Swedish sensation Isildur1, whose real name is Viktor Blom.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:26
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Vadzim Kursevich Wins the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event (Video)
Belarus-born Vadzim Kursevich has won the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event and the €875,000 reward that comes with it.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 21:19
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Phil Hellmuth’s $21k Super Bowl Loss
Poker pro extraordinaire Phil Hellmuth is also a sports bettor and he was tweeting throughout Super Bowl Sunday about placing wagers on the big game.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:18
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Gus Hansen has Returned to Macau for the Big Games
After enjoying some success Down Under at the Aussie Millions, Danish poker superstar Gus Hansen is back in Macau for the big cash games.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:20
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Lock Poker Signs Pedro "pls3betme" Maia
Lock is excited to announce the new addition to their LockPRO ELITE team.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:50
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Police Recover Funds Stolen During Jonathan Duhamel Home Invasion
Police announced Wednesday that they had uncovered approximately half of the funds belonging to 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jonathan Duhamel stolen from his home.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:15
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Chris Ferguson ‘Very Positive Dialog’ With DOJ
One of three individuals alleged to have taken part in an elaborate “ponzi scheme” while acting as a stakeholder in shuttered Full Tilt Poker believes he will soon have his case settled.
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 18:14
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Late Alan Meltzer Leaves $1.5m Fortune to Doorman, Driver: Nothing to Wife
The late music mogul and high stakes poker player Alan Meltzer left $1 million to his driver and $500,000 to his doorman, it was reported this weekend.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:54
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2012 Aussie Millions Main Event Winner is Oliver Speidel
The 2010 Aussie Millions Main Event has been won by Olver Speidel of Melbourne, Australia.
Submitted by Ace King on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:41
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Phil Ivey Wins 2012 Aussie Millions $250,000 Super High Roller: Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen Cash
Poker phenom Phil Ivey has just won the 2012 Aussie Millions $250,000 Super High Roller event after getting knocked out of the Main event early morning Sunday.
Submitted by Ace King on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 18:22
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Barry Denson Looking to Beat Phil Laak’s Record for Most Straight Hours of Playing Poker
Barry Denson announced he is readying to beat Phil Laak’s old Guinness record of 115 straight hours playing poker.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:08
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Phil Ivey Down But Not Out at 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event
With just 12 players left at the 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event, Saturday afternoon will featured six-handed play until only seven players remain.
Submitted by Ace King on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:38
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Phil Ivey Going Strong at 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event
Poker pro Phil Ivey is among remaining 26 players at the 2012 Aussie Millions Main Event.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 21:22
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Tom Dwan on Full Tilt Poker: “There was Enough Mischievousness That They Did”
Tom Dwan talks Full Tilt Poker in exclusive interview with PokerNews.com.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 11:14
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Full Tilt Poker’s Chris Ferguson Allegedly Funneled $45 Million
US Feds allege Full Tilt Poker stakeholder and professional poker player Chris “Jesus” Ferguson was embroiled in an elaborate ponzi scheme.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:51
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Poker Pro Thor Hansen has Terminal Cancer
Norwegian poker pro Thor Harald Hansen has terminal cancer, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 20:32
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Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event: Daniel Negreanu, Joe Hachem and Erik Seidel Out
The third and final day of the Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event signup period witnessed the largest number of players at 317, bringing the total field to 657.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:01
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Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared Hubbard’s j-HU-b’s Challenge
Online poker phenomenon and Lock Poker Elite Pro Jared ‘Jhub’ Hubbard is inviting his fans to battle with him Heads Up at any stake they wish every day this February.
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:46
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Golden Opportunity: Jamie Gold’s $1000 an Hour Poker Coaching Gig
2008 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jamie Gold is now charging a $1000 per hour fee for his poker coaching
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:31
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Low Turnout to Kick Off Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event
Speculation is that the $100k Challenge may have acted as a distraction for a number of the big name pros in attendance at this year’s Aussie Millions.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:38
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Buyer of Peter Eastgate WSOP Charitable Bracelet Identified as William Haughey
Until recently, the buyer of 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Peter Eastgate’s bracelet has remained anonymous.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 16:27
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Dan Smith Wins Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge
Poker pro Dan Smith beat the likes of WSOP Main Event champ Joe Hachem and Danish pro Gus Hansen to win the Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge and the $1,012,000 that goes with it.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:38
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Phil Ivey Knocked Out of 2012 Aussie Millions $100K High Roller Event
Phil Ivey is the latest poker pro to make an appearance down under, taking part in the 2012 Aussie Millions $100K High Roller Event.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 22:20
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