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The official numbers are in for the 2015 World Poker Tour Legends of Poker $3,700 no-limit hold'em main event at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, CA. The three starting days drew 721 entries, but even after day 1C came to a close registration …

Despite all the high stakes poker chatter surrounding Macau and a clear increase in the game's popularity overseas, Las Vegas remains the hot spot for live poker action worldwide. I've spent months of my life travelling to Sin City, either to play …

First my parents weren't too please, especially my dad, but they became more supportive after I won £28,000, that gave them a bit more confidence, and now with £60,000, has turned it around a bit. “Poker has a misconception it's shady and underground …

A Senate committee hearing on online poker scheduled for next week in New York will likely consider whether the poker-only bill up for discussion would perhaps better serve the state's interests if online gambling were also included in the legislation.

Trellis Octavious Gresham, 24, was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly brandished a gun during a poker game at a Big Oak Circle and threatened to shoot the card player, Athens-Clarke County police said. An argument over food between his sister and …

An Invercargill city councillor has called for poker machines to be "plain packaged" like cigarettes to help fight problem gambling. But Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has ruled out introducing the measure, saying it is not practical. Cr Ian …

Terrence Chan and Adam Schwartz, the poker players who host pokercasts on the popular Two Plus Two Forums, feel that it is time to establish an Internet Poker Wall of Fame to honor online poker players who have achieved great online poker success and …

FourCubed LLC, the internet gaming affiliate, has announced that it has acquired DeucesCracked, an online poker training portal, for an undisclosed amount. The online gambling industry is not new to acquisitions and mergers. A few days back, Betfair …

Scandinavia is home to some of the biggest gambling operators in Europe. While the largest market share is on the lottery, as is the trend almost everywhere, the world of online gambling and poker both hold huge shares in the Scandinavian gambling …

Action will heat up on the Card Player PokeR Tour in September and October. In the coming weeks the CPPT will take a dip in international waters and then head to the West Coast for a Los Angeles extravaganza. Beginning Sept. 5 players can hop aboard …

Bewleys Hotel at Dublin Airport is the place to be for the next fortnight if you love the famous Irish craic at the poker table as the Dublin Poker Invasion takes place there. Running from September 1 through to September 14, the Dublin Poker Invasion …

At first, poker odds can seem confusing, but if you're going to take poker seriously then having a basic knowledge of them is critical (it'll be clear why after reading this page). This short, practical guide and the tools within will give you …

“Poker remains a challenging vertical due to unfavourable wider market trends,” Playtech wrote in its mid-year financial reporting. “Revenues [are] down 19 percent in the half compared to the same period last year, although already from a very low base …

Texas Hold'em is the most popular game at all of the poker sites that you will find on the internet. Texas Hold'em is a poker game where players each have two concealed cards and all players share five common cards, making their best five card poker …

The Borgata Summer Open ran July 14-31 as 497 players gathered for the $500K guarantee main event.The $2,500 championship generated a $1.1M prize pool, including re-entries. Will “the Thrill” Failla took home his seventh BPO title and $238,301.

Shan had questions about hands he played in tournaments like the LA Poker Classic, the Bay 101 Shooting Star, the Bay 101 $25K High Roller, and the Bellagio Cup. Some of the players he played hands with include notables such as Antonio Esfandiari and …

The two-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner came into the final day with a solid stack but found himself all in and at risk for about 12 big blinds just 45 minutes into Day 2. His {a-Diamonds} {q-Spades} hit two pair against {10-Hearts} {10 …

Beyond her ice-cold stare, which would surely terrify opponents at the poker tables, there are a number of other good reasons why it would be great to see “Rowdy Rousey” associated with the game and sponsored by a top poker company. Be sure to check …