Day 3 of USPC Begins in Atlantic City

Posted on October 4, 2007

The United States Poker Championship's $10,000 main event is still underway in Atlantic City, NJ. Full Tilt Poker pro's Gavin Smith and Jeff Madsen are atop the leaderboard.
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$52,000 Overlay on Mansion Poker

Posted on October 4, 2007

Mansion Poker continues to offer tournaments with incredible value, and they proved their mettle by ponying up $52,000 of their own cash to cover their $110,000 guaranteed tournament on Tuesday.
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Extreme Poker in Australia

Posted on October 4, 2007

Hugh Asenjo took down the Extreme Poker event in Australia. 90 meters above jagged rocks and raging waters.
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Beginner Strategy: Limit Poker, Keep it Simple

Posted on October 4, 2007

When you start to play poker, you will more than likely be playing lower limit games. To beat these games does not require you to become a masterful poker player, it primarily entails that you are able to outplay poor opponents.
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Aruba Poker Classic in Full Swing

Posted on October 4, 2007

The Ultimatebet Aruba Poker Classic is in full swing with the 18+ crowd of poker pro's vying for first place on the gorgeous island.
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Rhynie Campbell wins WPT Turks and Caicos

Posted on September 30, 2007

Turks and Caicos native Rhynie Campbell took down the inaugural event at this pristine Caribbean island for a top prize of $436,675.
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Quitting For The Day

Posted on October 3, 2007

Even if you are the best poker player in the world, you will have some losing days. Knowing when to just call it quits for the session will do you a world of good for your bankroll.
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UIGEA Rules Released

Posted on October 1, 2007

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) on Monday announced the release of a joint proposed rule to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (the Act). The Act prohibits gambling businesses from accepting payments in connection with unlawful Internet gambling, including payments made through credit cards, electronic funds transfers, and checks.
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TheV0id Wins PokerStars WCOOP ME, $1,228,000!

Posted on October 1, 2007

PokerStars capped off it's World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) with the $2500 event, guaranteeing $5,000,000 in prize money. The actual prize pool, however, was $7,495,000, leaving $1,378,000 for first place. Taking that prize was TheV0id, who outlasted a field of 2998 players, and played for over 21 hours straight.
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US, EU Argue over Gambling Compensation

Posted on September 30, 2007

The United States brushed off suggestions on Thursday that it may have to provide $100 billion in compensation to the European Union and other trading partners because of its restrictions on Internet gambling.
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High Five for Online Poker

Posted on September 28, 2007

The case of iMEGA v. Gonzalez, filed by the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) had a small victory today as the Honorable Judge Mary L. Cooper challenged the government's motion to dismiss the suit.
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The Power of Visual Reminders

Posted on September 28, 2007

This article talks about how making notes or keeping visual cues around you while you play online poker can help your game.
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Getting over Tilt

Posted on September 28, 2007

Aces cracked on the river again by a 3 outer. Another big pot is shipped across the table to the idiot who is on the biggest heater of his life. It's your money, drifting away, never to be seen again - since the guy who won it from you stands up and leaves the virtual poker table immediately. How do you stop yourself from steaming?
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Norway to Ban Online Gambling?

Posted on September 27, 2007

In breaking news, the Norwegian Minister of Culture has announced that the government is 'working to introduce legislation that would ban online gambling,' much like the UIGEA works in the USA.
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NASCAR and Online Poker

Posted on September 27, 2007

Ever wonder if your favorite NASCAR drivers were good poker players? Now you can play against Dale Earnhardt Jr, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, and other NASCAR stars.
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AC's Taj Majal Offers Online Registration

Posted on September 27, 2007

The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort has become the first casino in the country to let players sign up for popular poker tournaments online.
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Chris Moneymaker Leads EPT London

Posted on September 26, 2007

Chris Moneymaker, 2003 WSOP Champion, has been synonymous with "one-hit wonder." Now he's on top of the field at London's stop on the European Poker Tour after Day 1a.
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Barack Obama, Poker Player

Posted on September 26, 2007

Barack Obama has outed himself as a regular in a low-stakes, Capitol Hill poker game. "It's a fun way for people to relax and share stories and give each other a hard time over friendly competition," Obama said by e-mail. "In Springfield, it was a way to get to know other senators — including Republicans."
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