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The past two weeks have been buzzing with excitement as the World Series of Poker 2020 US$ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship draws near. Since the big announcement, online poker platform Natural8 on the GG Network, home of the 51st WSOP, has been running satellites and step satellites for as low as $.50 leading […]
11/26/2020
In spite of all the poker action happening the past few months, a lot of poker enthusiasts still long for live poker games and the different feel it brought to the overall experience. With the effects of the current global health crisis coming totally unexpected, live poker operators continue to struggle to bounce back from […]
11/26/2020
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. COVID-19 vaccine announcement scares Online Poker investors Even though a potential upcoming poker boom is not impossible, the announcement by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer of a COVID-19 vaccine might allow potential players to leave […]
11/25/2020
Olivier Busquet is an American professional poker player. He was born on August 22nd, 1981 in New York.
11/22/2020
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. GVC/Entain aims for 99% regulation, launches Russian partypoker client As reported in last week’s Online Poker News partypoker mothership GVC Holdings plc (soon to be rebranded to Entain) is committing to achieve 99% regulation […]
11/21/2020
Widely catching the poker community’s attention is the famous heads up challenge of Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu, two of the industry’s most popular icons. While the duel is still in its early stages, a publicized dispute circled the social media accounts earlier this week, bringing to light what was seen as a possible violation […]
11/19/2020
Davidi Kitai is a Belgian professional poker player. He was born on September 28th, 1979.
11/19/2020
Live poker has been greatly affected this year, with the risks tied to the novel coronavirus remaining a serious concern for public health. Considering the limitations, Australia has seen its share of live games making a gradual comeback, offering cash games to players eager to enjoy some poker action. However, local enthusiasts will have to […]
11/18/2020
Players in Taiwan finally got a tickle of the World Poker Tour’s famous WPTDeepstacks with the brand wrapping up a four-day stint at the highly popular CTP Club Taipei (Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association). This event has been in the works since last year and was intended to launch in March 2020 until Covid 19 […]
11/17/2020
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Galfond Challenge Update In the most recent $100/$200 PLO match on Saturday between Phil Galfond and Chance Kornuth there was a hefty win of $124,000 for Galfond. This means that the host of this challenge won […]
11/16/2020
This year has been a wild roller coaster ride with everyone bracing and adjusting to the impacts the current global health crisis has brought upon us. With the threat of the whole Covid-19 situation still looming at large, many did not expect the poker industry to manage a live comeback as soon as we are […]
11/15/2020
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. New poker boom incoming? The winter months in the northern hemisphere are usually strong online poker months. In addition to that, the second wave of Covid is sweeping across Europe, Asia and America. […]
11/14/2020
An exciting moment in poker history, the anticipated heads up match between the industry’s two popular icons, Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk has finally begun. With years of history between the two established players, the agreed challenge seems like a resolution to their long standing back and forth banter and countless controversial issues. The initial […]
11/12/2020
The Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) wrapped up another successful live event in Taipei City with the Taiwan Millions Tournament Season 9 awarding big prizes throughout. The popular homegrown festival ran from October 23 to November 9, offering a total of 30 events and 18 Daily Deepstacks. Highly revered brand Asian Poker Tour […]
11/11/2020
Rob Yong is a British casino owner and recreational poker player. His exact age is unknown, but he’s estimated to be in his early 50’s.
11/11/2020
Crown Resorts Limited, Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, is a brand that many, in the gambling industry or not, are familiar with. Having gained its popularity for its luxurious locations, the Crown name has also seen its share of controversies in recent years. The publicized arrest of its 18 employees back in 2016 widely […]
11/09/2020
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. WPT Online action on partypoker The World Poker Tour (WPT) and partypoker have teamed up once again to offer some more online action in lieu of live events. One of the most popular […]
11/07/2020
A top holiday destination in India, Goa is most popular for its beaches, breathtaking views and exciting nightlife. With the entertainment hub, a hotspot for tourists, its onshore and offshore casinos are a great addition to visitors looking for some amusement in the gaming scene. While the current pandemic has brought multiple non-essential businesses to […]
11/05/2020
Dan Harrington is an American professional poker player. He was born on December 6th, 1945 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
11/04/2020
As countries around the world slowly ease up on restrictions brought on by the pandemic, one place players have continuously enjoyed live poker events is in Taiwan. Currently running is Taiwan’s most popular homegrown festival – Taiwan Millions Tournament – underway at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP Club) in Taipei City. For its […]
11/03/2020