Bruno Politano of the 2014 WSOP November Nine signs with 888 Poker
The name might not have meant much a few months ago, but everyone in Brazil, as well as the global poker community, now knows the name Bruno “Foster” Politano. Although…
Eccentric poker pro Tony Korfman dies at 71
Poker pro Tony Korfman was a man of many words and talents. His eccentric behavior on and off the felt is perhaps his most memorable trait, and one that will…
California Online Poker Site sets date for Real Money Launch
On July 1, 2014, the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel launched an online poker room in California. At first, it was designated for free play only – no real money…
New Jersey’s Online Poker Market lacking in quality PLO Tournaments
Throughout the late 1900’s, Texas Holdem was the game to play for both casual and professional poker players. Those who were good at it won money, while those who weren’t…
Caesars CEO comments on PokerStars future in US Online Poker markets
Caesars Acquisition Company (CAC) held its quarterly earnings call recently, and one of the topics of discussion was the state of online poker in California; particularly the possibility that PokerStars…
PokerStars 2014 WCOOP Schedule revealed; $40 million GTD
In the online poker community, September might as well be Christmas. That’s when PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, hosts the World Championship of Online Poker, the world’s largest…
Party Borgata announces $1 Million GTD online poker tournament series
The online poker market in New Jersey hasn’t been nearly as effective as players, operators and regulators had hoped up to this point. Much of that can be blamed on…
Sen. Correa shelves California Online Poker Bill for 2014
State Senator Lou Correa has been working diligently to push for a regulated online poker market in California for the last four years. In February of 2014, he proposed yet…
Poker pros Ivey, Robl post $2mm bail after Illegal Gambling arrests
Four weeks ago, the FBI conducted a raid at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV where they allege that famed gambling guru Wei Seng Phua, aka Paul Phua, and his…
Rational Group acquisition complete, Amaya takes over PokerStars, Full Tilt
Less than two months ago, then-CEO of Rational Group, Mark Scheinberg, wrote a letter to shareholders announcing the intended sale of the company to Canadian-based Amaya Gaming Group. A price…