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Notables in the field throughout the day included Jordan Morgan, fresh of his World Series of Poker bracelet win, six-time WSOP bracelet winner T.J. Cloutier, WSOP bracelet winner Bryan Campanello, World Poker Tour champion Andy Hwang, three-time …

My favorite event at the World Series of Poker is the $5,000 No-Limit Six Max, not only because I won a bracelet taking down that event in 2011, but because I like the way action plays on the smaller tables. At no time during the tournament will you …

There was a long list of prizes for the top hands of poker, the grand reward being a new saddle donated by Greenhawk Equipment and Equestrian. There was also a hearty menu of meals supplied by Joyce Honsell Family Catering. The trail – a three-hour …

The seventh stop of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour kicked off at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma July 17 and will host a series of 81 tournaments through August 4 culminating with a $1,500 no-limit hold'em $500,000 guarantee main …

One man has been arrested and another remains at large in the slaying of a Houston-area man during a robbery at a private poker game. Eric Norris was being held Friday on a murder charge, with bond set at $500,000. Fort Bend County jail records do not …

The nine final-table players in the World Series of Poker's Main Event have been determined. The leader is Jorryt van Hoof, with 38 million in chips, 5 million more than the second-biggest stack. Last in the field is Bruno Politano, with just over 12 …

Three more men arrested in the Paul Phua sports betting case have been released on bail, thanks to the professional poker player community. The bail money was posted by Phil Ivey and Dan Cates. In total, the two men posted $3 million in bail for the …

STAFFORD, Texas – Texas police have arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting of a businessman at a poker game. Stafford police made the announcement Thursday. It's unclear if they've charged the man, who they say killed 45-year-old Donald …

STAFFORD, Texas (AP) — Texas police have arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting of a businessman at a poker game. Stafford police made the announcement Thursday. It's unclear if they've charged the man, who they say killed 45-year-old …

Earlier this year, promoters for Poker Night in America, which taped in March and again this month at Maryland Live! in Hanover, Md., were happy to include Annapolis-based poker pro Christian Harder's name on a press releases and to invite him to play.

Season 5 of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) continues on Friday with Day 1a of a $200,000 guarantee $1,100 buy-in Main Event from Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana, and the PokerNews Live Reporting team will be on hand to bring you the action all …

Season 5 of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) continues on Friday with Day 1a of a $200,000 guarantee $1,100 buy-in Main Event from Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana, and the PokerNews Live Reporting team will be on hand to bring you the action all …

According to the post on the PokerStars Blog, two social media measuring systems – yes those exist – were used to calculate the influence poker players held over their followers. FollowerWonk was used to determine the influence a profile has on Twitter …

If you've ever missed out on a pot because your three-of-a-kind lost to a gut-shot straight on the river, Connor Drinan is playing a super tiny violin for you. The poor guy just endured perhaps the most catastrophic beat ever. No, it wasn't just some …

Global Poker Index And Ivey Poker Team-Up IveyPoker has just announced a strategic partnership deal with the Global Poker Index (GPI) designed to promote its players and the poker industry as a whole throughout the world. The arrangement aims to take …

Earlier this year, promoters for Poker Night in America, which taped in March and again this month at Maryland Live! in Hanover, Md., were happy to include Annapolis-based poker pro Christian Harder's name on a press releases and to invite him to play.

MONTREAL – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX:AYA) says its shareholders have approved a financing that's key to its proposed acquisition of the world's largest online poker company, operator of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Amaya said Wednesday it has …

As is tradition at the famous Oklahoma poker room, the tournament series also featured two very popular non-open events – a seniors and a ladies tournament. Rickie Merritt topped the 303-player field in the $100 seniors event for $6,517 and Nelda …