The End of an Era, a New Galaxy, and a $1.5 Billion IPO
The Sahara, an icon from Las Vegas' Rat Pack-era, closed its doors for good on Monday, leaving another empty spot on the north end of the strip. After 59 years, the Sahara was deemed "no longer economically viable" by SBE Entertainment, which.....
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World Series of Poker Circuit New Orleans Day 2: Wood Leads The Final Ten
The Main Event of the World Series of Poker Circuit at Harrah's New Orleans resumed on Tuesday with 70 players remaining from the starting field of 382. It was a grueling day for many as after 10 one-hour levels, the official final table of nine has.....
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Exclusive $15,000 Sunday Million Freerolls - 2 Weeks to Qualify
There are two weeks left to earn 75 VPPs to be eligible to play for $15,000 in Sunday Million Prizes. Find out how to get in on this PokerNews exclusive promotion.
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Should Alleged Cheaters Be Allowed To Play
Should an alleged or known cheater be allowed to play in poker tournaments with no consequences?
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Poker Player Seek Last-Gasp Points
WSOP ranking points are invaluable to poker players.Poker players from around the world have gathered in New Orleans for the final events of the World Series of Poker's (WSOP's) current stay in the city in order to gain last-gasp points.
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El Sayed, Medic and Kelly at the Top
The World Poker Tour World Championship continued on Monday. From the returning field of 116 players, only 52 remain. Sam El Sayed leads them all, while Nenad Medic and Steven Kelly round out the top three.
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Recap of the WSOP-Circuit Harrah s New Orleans Ring Events
The last stop of the 2010/2011 World Series of Poker Circuit is currently underway at Harrahs New Orleans. Here is a look at the ring winners thus far; including "Captain Tom" Franklins big win in Event 7 $355 No-Limit Holdem.
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World Series of Poker Circuit New Orleans Day 1: Allie, Allie, Allie!
Allie Prescott holds a comfortable chip lead over the pack of survivors at the WSOP-C Harrahs New Orleans Main Event.
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First British Only Main Event Qualifier this Week at WSOP Online
This weekend the first exclusive main event qualifier for British players takes place at WSOP Online - an overlay is on the cards.
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Full Tilt Poker Announcement, PPA Board Changes, and More
Full Tilt Poker released another update on Sunday. Well tell you what it said, tell you about a shake up in the Poker Players Alliance Board of Directors, and more.
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Guess Who s Back
Daniel Negreanu returned to High Stakes Poker this past weekend to play his first session of season seven. Check out how he, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Phil Laak and Johnny Chan fared.
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Poker Players Form Largest Field In Six Years
More than 600 poker players attended an event in New Orleans.
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World Poker Tour World Championship Day 2: Mosseri the Man to Catch
The World Poker Tour World Championship continued on Sunday with Day 2 of play. The field size grew to 220 players and topping the remaining 116 players is Abe Mosseri.
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?30,000 in Unibet Open Freerolls Next Stop: Dublin
The ?30,000 Unibet Open Freeroll series is back, with four ?1k freerolls, and a ?6,075 final to win a Unibet Open Dublin Package.
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PokerStars 2011 SCOOP: Days 5, 6, & 7 Result
Of the 114 events on the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker docket, 54 are in the books. Action has been busy since Thursday with 24 players earning SCOOP titles. Among the winners are Andrey Kroko-dill Zaichenko, Charlie JIZOINT .....
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Tony G Talks, WSOP Europe Schedule, and More
If you missed any of the Nightly Turbos this week, then you missed Tony Gs appearance on the Poker Edge, the 2011 WSOP Europe schedule, and more.
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PokerNews $5,000 Australian WSOP League Event 4 Today
The penultimate event in our Australia-only $5,000 WSOP League on 888poker is coming up and there is still a chance for you to make it to the final. Find out how.
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Harder Makes It Look Easy
The World Poker Tour World Championship kicked off on Saturday and after Day 1, Christian Harder tops the field. Hes followed by Ali Eslami and Kyle Julius to round out the top three.
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Final $400 Mansion Poker Freeroll Tonight - No Deposit Needed
Don??t forget the final PokerNews Social Media Madness $400 freeroll Friday, May 14, on Mansion Poker at 1900 GMT. All you need to play is a PokerNews-referred Mansion Poker account ?? no deposit needed.
You will earn points toward an exclusive.....
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Cash Games May Be Up This Year At World Series Of Poker
One of the great things about the World series of Poker is that when gamblers are knocked out of tournaments, there are always other tournaments to enter. This year, players expect cash games to be more intense than in recent years.
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Tony G Talks, PokerStars Returns Over $100 Million, and More
Tony G was recently on ESPNs podcast, the Poker Edge. Find out what he had to say, how much PokerStars has returned to U.S. players, and more in this edition of the Nightly Turbo.
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Five Thoughts About the 2011 WSOP Conference Call
WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart and Vice President and Tournament Director Jack Effel addressed the media Wednesday about changes at the 2011 WSOP. Check out our five thoughts about some of the more important amendments.
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Poker Player Danny Doucet Takes Down WSOP Event
Danny Doucet has triumphed at a WSOP event in Louisiana.
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Poker Offers Excellent Sponsorship Deals
A footwear company has opted to sponsor some WSOP events.
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Gaming Commissions Speak: Michael Ellen of the AGCC Murray Marshall of the KGC
PokerNews talks to Michael Ellen of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, which licenses Full Tilt Poker, in addition to Murray Marshall of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission.
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Las Vegas Casinos Continue To Benefit From Online Gambling Demise
The US government may not have intended it to happen, but the Las Vegas casino industry is receiving the benefits of the recent crackdown on online poker sites.
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Refunds Are All The Proof US Needs For Online Poker Regulations
If ever there was a tell-tale sign that regulations are needed in the US when it comes to online poker, the government need not look any further than the estimated $100 million to $500 million in refunds from the recently indicted online sites.
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WPT Extends Bellagio Contract, Commerce Plans Facebook Tourney, and More
The World Poker Tour is extending its contract with the Bellagio. Well give you the scoop on that, the Commerce Casinos Facebook tournament, and more in this edition of the Nightly Turbo.
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2011 WSOP Rookie Roundup: Kyle Cartwright
The WSOP Rookie Roundup is back. Who do we think will make a big debut at this years WSOP? Our first pick is none other than WSOP-Circuit superstar Kyle Cartwright, wholl be playing his first WSOP later this month.
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Top Poker Action To Be Streamed Online
WSOP games can be watched over the internet.
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