Poker News
Full Tilt Poker Smells an (FBI) Rat
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Two Plus Two online poker forum is abuzz with rumors that minor players in the United States have been visited by Federal Bureau of Information agents, asking questions about Full Tilt Poker.
Poker Nordica (Merge) Responds to Payment Problems
Written by Renee K | Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Players who have been experiencing problems with payouts and support on the Merge Poker Network, may take some comfort in the fact that the matter has been addressed – or at least acknowledged by one of the partner sites on the network, Poker Nordica.
US Poker Player Puts on a Fine Show in Vancouver
Written by Renee K | Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The love of the game of poker by top sportsmen and women is nothing new. It’s logical to expect a game that entails elements of skill to appeal to the competitive side of athletes. The latest poker fan to make headlines is JR Celski, a 19 year old American.
Phil Ivey: The Wins and the Losses
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The world’s top poker player seems to be having a rollercoaster year. Phil Ivey’s year started off at rock bottom after he and his wife Luciaetta announced that they were divorcing after seven years of marriage. A quiet January followed, and then Ivey burst into the headlines once more.
US Court Nixes Lawsuit Against Full Tilt Poker
Written by Renee K | Sunday, February 14th, 2010
An ongoing lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker for alleged breach of contract got thrown out of court for the third and final time after judges could not find any concrete evidence.
Doyle Brunson Shares Love Tips
Written by Renee K | Friday, February 12th, 2010
With Valentine’s Day weekend upon us, we felt it only appropriate to share what top poker pros have to say about love and relationships. There are some players who we probably won’t get round to asking, such as Phil Ivey who announced a divorce from his childhood sweetheart late last year.
Senate Hears Debate on California Poker Bill
Written by Renee K | Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Yesterday, a special legislative committee heard a debate regarding a new law that will allow Californians to legally wager at an intrastate poker site. The law calls for the poker network to be run by Californian tribes and poker rooms, and will be limited to Californian residents only.
Pissed of Poker Players Get Jason Ho Removed From Stox
Written by Matt W | Monday, February 8th, 2010
A brewing controversy regarding poker instructor, Jason Ho, has led to StoxPoker to remove him as a member of its instructing team. According to allegations, Ho has been moonlighting his services as a ‘poker pro’, claiming to have made over $1 million in winnings in 2008 alon
