Poker News

Dan Kelly On a WSOP Cash-Out Roll

The 2013 World Series of Poker is in full swing and many pros and amateurs are doing quite well in the many different events. Players dream of earning a gold WSOP bracelet but most have to settle for cashing out, read more…

Poker Progress Could Lead To Increase in Poker Television

Years ago, it was not uncommon to see a variety of poker programs on television. From NBC’s Heads Up Poker to Poker After Dark and of course the WSOP footage, poker footage was not lacking. However, after online poker dissolved read more…

WSOP Sets High Buy-in of Males in Female Event

The World Series of Poker is the most anticipated tournament series on the planet and pros and amateurs from around the globe converge in Las Vegas during the summer to compete in various WSOP events. The events range in buy-in read more…

Maryland Casino To Open Large Poker Room This Summer

The state of Maryland is home to Maryland Live! A new casino that is available to gamblers in the area. The casino offers a nice selection of gaming option and has just announced they are planning on opening up a read more…

Electronic Poker Tables Facing Shutdown in Wisconsin

As many states in the US have began to expand existing gambling options – as well as online options –  for the first time, the state of Wisconsin has been dealt an unfortunate setback in that very niche. The state read more…

World Series of Poker Announces Upcoming Circuit Schedule

In just a few months, the World Series of Poker Tour will be back in action and just yesterday, officials announced the new schedule for the circuit tour for 2013/2014. The new schedule will offer twenty two stops and will read more…

Poker Players Find Love with New Dating Site

Are lonely at the poker table? Need a significant other to play Heads up with? A new dating website might be just what you need. It is hard enough to find someone special and poker players are no different. Millions read more…

Celebrity Poker Tournament to take place This Month

Poker professionals and celebrity poker players are known for their charitable ways. Pros and celebrities alike compete in special charity tournaments or host events to benefit specific charities. The All In For Hope Celebrity Poker Tournament is the next charity read more…

New Poker Documentary Releases Updated Trailer

“Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker” is a documentary based on the lives of three online poker players. The documentary has been in the works for some time now and according to a recent report by PokerNews, which read more…

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