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New Online Poker Hall of Fame Opens

New Online Poker Hall of Fame Opens

Poker tournaments have been proliferating at a pace so inspiring that it’s hard to imagine people not growing fond of the game. The continuous influx of tournament has been quite revitalizing for the entire industry. Players, observers, and the occasional hot-heads are all enthralled with the popularity poker has attained as a game of skill […]

PokerStars Shelves Showtime Hold’em, Hints at New Game

PokerStars Shelves Showtime Hold’em, Hints at New Game

On Monday, PokerStars removed Showtime Hold’em, a specialty game, from its cash game lobby, a move that was quite disappointing for some but came as no surprise. This change was scheduled as it something that the online poker operator has done a number of times before. PokerStars introduced Showtime Hold’em in May. At first glance, […]

Unibet to Kick Off in Bucharest on 30

Unibet to Kick Off in Bucharest on 30

Poker in America may have unwinded a bit after the conclusion of the WSOP event, but elsewhere it’s kicking off. The Unibet Open is no exception to this rule and the capital of Romania, Bucharest, is slated to host the event for the third time in an already impressive, over-a-decade-long-history. Unibet, the Event that Matters […]

Spartan Poker India Finishes with a Winner

Spartan Poker India Finishes with a Winner

It has been a rather dry spell in the aftermath of the WSOP’s main with players deciding to take a long-deserved holiday and not be bothered much with competitions. It’s quite understandable. After the grind of the fast few months, everyone feels at least a wee bit entitled to some laying low for a while. […]

Anthony Zinno Conquers CPPT

Anthony Zinno Conquers CPPT

On Wednesday, Anthony Zinno managed a victory at the Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) Venetian Main Event. Zinno adds another distinction to his name after he managed, rather well, to set himself apart from the crowds becoming the CPPT Player of the Year back in 2015. Humble Origins, A Zinno’s Tale To think that Zinno […]

Betfair US to Rebrand as FanDuel

Betfair US to Rebrand as FanDuel

The legalization of poker in the United States and the game’s chances of branching out to the online segment are all rooted in the successfully go-ahead for sports betting. This is exactly what’s happening with FanDuel Group, or at least partly. The newly-fledged company is now pushing for a more diverse portfolio, with sources reporting […]

Player of the Year and Does It Matter?

Player of the Year and Does It Matter?

WSOP’s Main Event has been exciting to watch. But who will become the world’s most cherished and valued player? Will Shaun Deeb retain his advantage or will he succumb under the skilled hands of his opponents? With the World Series of Poker (WSOP) now nearly gone, we wouldn’t mind seeing the most noteworthy players as […]

Triton Poker Slated to Kick Off in South Korea

Triton Poker Slated to Kick Off in South Korea

With the World Series of Poker (WSOP) edging dangerously close to a well-deserved end, we will have to focus on the next fix of poker action. And so we move our attention to Triton Poker Super High Roller Series which is slated to kick off in Jeju, South Korea. The event will five tournaments that […]

MicroMillions Schedule Finally Announced

MicroMillions Schedule Finally Announced

PokerStars has announced the schedule for the upcoming MicoMillions 14 competitive pow-wow where contenders will stand a chance to notch up $1 million during the Main Event. The minimum amount that the winner can add to their bankroll is $100,000, making it an overall respectable sum. MicroMillions – Transcending National Borders MicroMillions may not be […]

Ali Fazeli’s Perfect Flop

Ali Fazeli’s Perfect Flop

Ali Fazeli’s wasn’t the perfect crime. There have been so many things overlooked in his plan that, in retrospect, it’s quite surprising that Mr Fazeli had even thought about pushing ahead with his plan. At first blush, Mr Fazeli had intended to buy tickets to the 2017 Super Bowl and then re-sell them to customers […]