Poker

WSOP Breaking Records Despite Legionnaires’ Disease at the Rio

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is still pulling in big numbers despite two reports of Legionnaires’ disease stemming from stays at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. Players at the WSOP are used to dealing...

WSOP Proves Online Bracelet Events Are a Hit

The World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) latest online bracelet has been another success thanks to more than 2,500 entrants. When the WSOP first introduced an online bracelet event back in 2015, players and industry insiders were...

Howard Lederer and Friends Put WSOP on Full Tilt

Players at the 2017 World Series of Poker (WSOP) were put on full tilt in recently after the appearance of Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer and Andy Bloch. Because the WSOP is the premier tournament festival in poker, thousands of...

Stars to Begin Commentating on Stars in WSOP’s Biggest Ever Broadcast

Poker Central and ESPN’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) coverage will be more extensive than ever thanks to an all-star commentary team. The new broadcast deal between Poker Central and the WSOP looks set to be a positive...

Christoph Vogelsang is the 2017 Super High Roller Bowl Baller

The Super High Roller Bowl has wrapped up in Las Vegas after five days of action that saw some of the best players in the world battle for the $6 million top prize. When the latest incarnation of the $300,000 buy-in Super High...

Delhi Panthers Slash Rivals to Win Inaugural Poker Sports League

India’s Poker Sports League (PSL) wrapped up its inaugural season on May 28 after the Delhi Panthers triumphed in the final showdown at the Deltin Casino Royale, Goa. Following months of anticipation, live and online...

Byron Kaverman On Top in the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl

The much-anticipated Super High Roller Bowl got underway on May 28 and, after seven levels of play, Byron Kaverman was the man in charge. The $300,000 super high roller at the Aria, Las Vegas, caused a stir early this year when a...

Online Betting in France is on the Upswing Thanks to Women

French online betting is experiencing an upswing with Q1 revenue hitting record highs thanks to more females anteing up. According to ARJEL’s latest revenue report, online sports betting revenue was up by 23 percent from...

Poker Central Launches $99 Streaming Service

Poker Central, the official broadcast partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), has launched a new pay-to-watch streaming service. Following the announcement that poker fans will be able to watch WSOP content via Poker...

PokerStars Demolishes Another World Record Thanks to SCOOP

PokerStars is in the record books again thanks to its Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) and a prize giveaway of more than $39 million. When PokerStars’ regular schedule of Sunday tournaments collided with...