Poker

Pensioner Accused of Poker Shooting Over Stolen Bankroll

A poker shooting in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, between two retired pensioners has left one woman facing charges of attempted murder and one man with a hole in his leg. Ethal Barron of Tuscaloosa was arrested by local police earlier...

Chino Rheem Wins Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Finale

Chino Rheem won his third WPT title on Thursday night, joining a select group of just three other players who have achieved this milestone. Rheem defeated Aditya Prasetyo heads-up at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Finale...

NFL’s Sammy Watkins Chooses Poker Over Training

NFL star Sammy Watkins chose poker over training earlier this week but it’s unlikely he’ll face any disciplinary from the Buffalo Bills. Watkins, who plays as a wide receiver, has been with the Bills since 2014 after...

PokerStars New Jersey Announces “Run It Up” Live Event as Marketing Push Continues

It took PokerStars New Jersey less than two weeks in operation to overtake the WSOP/888 and Party Borgata online card rooms in the Garden State, and the Amaya-owned property is only getting started with its marketing campaign to...

Could Michigan Become the Next US Online Poker State?

The US online poker scene could have a new player in the coming months if a new bill introduced to the Michigan senate is able to gain some traction. Senate Bill No. 889 was introduced on April 15 by State Senator Mike Kowall and...

World Poker Tour Deal with Adda52 to Improve Poker in India

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced a multi-year deal with the largest poker website in India, Adda52.com. The site, which offers online poker games legally certified by iTech Labs, will become an official partner of the WPT...

Ivey Back in Court for Crockfords Edge-Sorting Appeal

Phil Ivey’s case against Crockfords returned to the Royal Courts of Justice in London, to be considered by the Court of Appeal this week. Ivey was initially unsuccessful in his attempt to sue Crockfords, one of the UK’s most...

New Jersey Online Poker Hits a Zenith in March, Thanks to PokerStars’ Entry

New Jersey online poker revenue is on the up, and much of the recent flurry of activity can be attributed to PokerStars, according to the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The latest round-up of stats from the...

Tiger Woods’ Poker Charity Event Returns to MGM Grand in Las Vegas April 29, Phil Hellmuth to Host Once Again

Tiger Woods is back at it. No, not golf, but raising money for his charity, the Tiger Woods Foundation. Now in its 20th year, Tiger’s non-profit organization promotes community-based programs that allow children to prosper...

Global Poker League Lands “Breaking Bad” Star Aaron Paul, Actor Joins Maria Ho’s LA Sunset

The Global Poker League’s (GPL) objective is to grow interest in poker and transition the sport into an easily digestible format. Visionary Alexandre Dreyfus said the goal was to “sportify” the card game, but...