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One of the sadder online poker stories to have to report on during the otherwise joyous holiday season is the continuing and long-running fraud perpetrated by Lock Poker, a one-time popular site which has tumbled into a state of disrepute, and which …

About one month ago, Las Vegas-based poker journalist Marco Valerio received a message from Ultimate Poker, the online poker website that recently shut down. They were cashing out his outstanding balance of just $0.18. Valerio found the paltry cashout …

Ourgame and the WPT have collaborated previously to create the WPT National China poker tournament. The MGM Grand Sanya located on the Chinese holiday island of Hainan has hosted the WPT National China poker tournament for the past three years.

Xmas Poker Tweets From The Pros: Santa's Workout, Brunson's Turkey It's Christmas, and the poker pros have taken to Twitter to convey their holiday wishes. Here are some of their Xmas tweets: Todd Brunson. “We have to be at my parents in a couple hours …

After three states launched online poker and gambling regimes in 2013, there was hope that 2014 would see more state legislatures join the igaming party. With only one week left before 2015 arrives, those hopes have been dashed and the party has fizzled.

Although Mike Gatto's online poker bill introduced early in December has been criticized and found fault with, Gatto believes that it is a very effective bill. In an op-ed written for U-T San Diego, Gatto explains why he feels that his bill is the best …

The World Poker Tour held two major poker tournaments that awarded three prizes of over $1 million this weekend, with all of the action taking place in the Bellagio in Las Vegas. That casino played host to both the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic …

As 2014 comes to a close, the staff here at PokerNews have collaborated and put together a list of what we feel are the top 10 poker stories of the year. Our list was created based upon a vote from each member of our staff and throughout the rest of …

While the legalization process continues to be debated around the country, the fall midterm elections weren't a good sign for proponents of Internet gaming. Of the 22 “Jokers” as labeled by the Poker Players Alliance, 21 were reelected, something …

There is always constant chatter in the poker world on how to appeal to recreational players and improve the online poker ecology. What most people mean when they start discussing these things is, how do we recreate the environment that set the Poker …

From what was presented to the City Council last week, the plan for that poker room and its adjoining restaurant seemed pretty innocuous. In fact, if you walk along that stretch of Main Street, it should be considered a significant upgrade. Parts of …

At GoWild Casino, you can take advantage of 24/7 live dealers at an array of table games that include blackjack, poker, roulette and baccarat. With just a few clicks, you can choose your own real live dealer, ask about the rules and strategy, and even …

ONCHAN, Isle of Man — (PRESS RELEASE) — PokerStars has launched a branded, live poker room at City of Dreams Manila, the new integrated casino resort that is poised to become a premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines.

About one month ago, Las Vegas-based poker journalist Marco Valerio received a message from Ultimate Poker, the online poker website that recently shut down. They were cashing out his outstanding balance of just $0.18. Valerio found the paltry cashout …

WORCESTER – A Worcester man who allegedly shot a man while robbing a poker game at a Worcester apartment had a $10,000 bail set during his arraignment in Worcester Superior Court Wednesday. He's facing home invasion and assault with a …

Clarifying issues regarding the Poker Boom, he called it “a case of right place right time.” Online poker grew as an industry between the years 1998 and 2003. The game was televised, poker movies such as Rounders were released, and poker books such as …

While the legislatures in California and Pennsylvania will seriously consider regulating online poker in 2015, a push is on to add New York to that list. "Let NY Play" is the slogan behind the support and includes an online petition to sign for those …

World Series of Poker organizers say the 49-day tournament returns to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas May 27 to July 14. Organizers announced the dates Tuesday and a new event dubbed the Colossus. Organizers say the new no-limit Texas …