Poker

Partypoker Knockouts More Bots as Part of Industry Power Grab

Partypoker has taken down more bots as part of its push to create a fairer, safer and more welcoming online poker site. Announcing the details of its latest cull on June 5, Partypoker said that it closed 42 illegal accounts in...

Links Not Poker Videos Caused YouTube Pokerpocalypse

The so-called “#pokerpocalypse” may not be the end of poker videos on YouTube following a recent response to community concerns. Signs of trouble first came to light on June 1 courtesy of Jaime Staples. After being notified...

YouTube Takes Aim at Poker by Striking Down Streamers Like Jaime Staples

YouTube is taking aim at poker according to streamer and Partypoker representative, Jaime Staples. A long-time broadcaster with a strong following on various social media platforms, Staples has been given a strike by YouTube....

2019 WSOP Crowns Its First Winner as Brian Green Gets Gold

The 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is underway and Brian Green has already taken home a coveted bracelet. Although the series started on May 28 with the casino employees tournament, Event #2 was the first to finish. Boasting a...

Unbelievable Scenes as Gianluca Speranza Wins Back-to-Back SCOOP Main Events

Gianluca Speranza aka Tankanza has defied the odds and won back-to-back Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) main events. Just 12 months after taking down one of PokerStars’ biggest annual MTTs, the Austria-based Italian...

PokerStars Loses Another as Daniel Negreanu Moves in New Directions

The PokerStars exodus claimed another victim on May 23 as long-serving pro Daniel Negreanu said his goodbyes. Announcing the next “chapter” in his life via Twitter (see video below), Kid Poker said he’s planning to move in...

2019 WSOP: Summer Schedule Shaping Up to Produce $200 Million+ Showdown

The 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will welcome players from around when the action gets underway later this month. In what could its last year inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the WSOP will celebrate its 50th...

WSOP Antics Underway as Rulah Divine Drops Fresh Poker Beat

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) often inspires as much activity away from the felt as on it and this year is no different. With players preparing for another summer of tournament action in Sin City, one is looking to make his...

PokerStars Gambles Long-Term Success on Short Deck Tournaments

PokerStars has notched up another industry first by offering online short deck Hold’em tournaments. Adding to its current selection of 6+ Hold’em cash games, PokerStars is using the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP)...

Partypoker Offering Sweet Deal in Sin City with Special Millions Vegas Event

Partypoker Live is heading to the home of poker for the first time thank to a special $5 million Las Vegas spectacular. Dubbed Millions Vegas, the event will take place at the Aria and run from June 28 to July 2. Timed to...