Rumors

Could Playerpool Sharing be a Step Closer in France?

An effort to implement playerpool sharing between the French online poker community and the rest of Europe may have taken another step forward this week. Although news of bill signed by 22 Deputies in the French parliament has...

Controversy Over PokerTube Divides Poker Community

PokerTube is a pretty straightforward website: it offers videos collected from around the Internet related to poker on one site, from tournament coverage to strategic discussions. It’s certainly a resource that many players...

Doyle Brunson Keeps Smiling Despite Impending Operation

The Godfather of Poker, Doyle Brunson, will undergo major surgery in the coming weeks after doctors discovered a melanoma growing on his head. The melanoma is Brunson’s third and, despite informing the community in a...

Paul Phua Reportedly Arrested in Malaysia in 2004 for Illegal Sports Book Op

Paul Phua, the multimillionaire businessman and high-stakes poker player currently embroiled in an illegal sports betting case out of Las Vegas, was reportedly already charged with similar offenses in Malaysia 11 years ago....

Todd Brunson Wins $5 Million from Andy Beal

Andy Beal was once one of the biggest names in the world of poker. About a decade ago, Beal played a series of incredibly high-stakes poker matches heads up against many of the world’s top players in the dominant form of poker...

Ryan Reynolds Stars in New Poker Movie: Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind, a new poker-themed movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn, will debut at the Sundance Film Festival next week. The latest cinematic offering focusing on the world of poker will receive its maiden...

Global Poker Index Announces Finalized Rosters for Masters Event

The Global Poker Index (GPI) has been a point of interest ever since it was first created in conjunction with the Epic Poker League (remember that?). After the league folded, the ranking system remained, and it has been one of...

Amaya Appoints Former Ontario Police Commissioner as Advisor to Board of Directors

Amaya Gaming Group announced today it has selected former Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis as an advisor to its Board of Directors. Headquartered in Montreal, Amaya CEO David Baazov says of the appointment,...

Full Tilt Errant Message Appears to Announce Legal Online Play in New Jersey

The Full Tilt iOS iPhone app sent numerous poker players in New Jersey into near-hysteria this week, after receiving a message announcing real-money gameplay was now being offered in their home state. “We are pleased to...

Dan Bilzerian Seeking Plea Deal to Avoid Felony Charges

Dan Bilzerian may be the “King of Instagram,” but he’s now facing some pretty serious charges in court. Officials allege that Bilzerian and a friend illegally blew up the cab of a tractor-trailer using homemade...