Pokerstars ramps up the Sunday Million … big time

February 18, 2013

It’s been almost seven years since Pokerstars introduced its signature online poker tournament the Sunday Million, and on March 3 the internet poker giant is to mark the anniversary with a massive seven-fold increase in the guaranteed prize pool…to $7 million. That means the victor will take home $1 million – a major ROI on […]

Full Tilt Online Poker Series XXII starts March 17

February 18, 2013

Full Tilt Poker has published the schedule for its second Full Tilt Online Poker Series tournament under the ownership of The Rational Group – Pokerstars, showcasing 38 events and millions of dollars in guaranteed prize pools. The 22nd edition of this famous online tournament kicks off on March 17 and runs through March 31, commencing […]

Moorman celebrates thirteenth Triple Crown Poker win

February 18, 2013

There’s only one poker player who can match Chris Moorman when it comes to Triple Crown titles….and that’s himself. This outstanding online player has just achieved his thirteenth Triple Crown title, breaking his own record and distancing himself from his nearest Triple Crown rival by at least three titles. Moorman’s thirteenth achievement began in early […]

Pokerkings to close

February 16, 2013

Players and affiliates of Pokerkings.com, an online poker operator on the International Poker Network powered by Boss Media received notifications this week that the site was closing on February 28. Players were urged to clear their accounts before the shut down; those who do not will receive their account balances via the last transaction method […]

Finnish online poker site to shutter Spanish operation

February 16, 2013

Åland Penningautomatförening (Paf), the Finnish online gambling operator, is to exit the Spanish online poker sector by February 25, the company has confirmed, saying it will close its internet poker room on the Ongame network. Company spokesmen have emphasised that the shutdown applies only to online poker; Paf will continue to offer Spanish online punters […]

Pokerstars $7 million guaranteed Sunday Million anniversary

February 15, 2013

Online poker giant PokerStars will celebrate its seven years of the Sunday Million by running a $7 000 000 guaranteed Sunday Million Tournament on March 3, 2013 that will see a minimum payout of $1 000 000 to the winner. Players can buy in to the Sunday Million for $215 under Tourney > Special in […]

More innovations in Nevada online poker bill

February 15, 2013

Closer examination of the newly introduced AB114 legislation in the Nevada Legislature has revealed that it is not just looking to remove federal restrictions on the state’s online poker ambitions, or seeking merely to give the governor permission to negotiate interstate compacts. Earlier this week it became apparent that Assemblyman William Horne has also proposed […]

Higher stakes tables on Revolution Network confined to Lock Poker

February 15, 2013

According to exchanges between a Lock Poker representative and poker players on the twoplustwo poker information site, the Revolution network where Lock is the dominant skin has allowed it to segregate its higher stakes games from the rest of the network. Lock Poker spokesman Shane Bridges confirmed several days after implementation that: “We have partitioned […]

2013 WSOP schedule released

February 15, 2013

The 44th edition of the World Series of Poker for 2013 will again be held in Las Vegas, beginning May 29 at its traditional venue, the Rio Hotel and Casino, the organisers announced Thursday. This year the world of poker’s biggest live tournament will last for 49 days and offer 62 winners’ bracelets….and loads of […]

Nevada governor not keen on licensing fee in new online poker bill

February 14, 2013

Assemblyman William Horne introduced his bill AB114 to the Nevada Assembly Wednesday following discussions with Governor Brian Sandoval earlier this week. The main thrust of the bill is to give the governor authority to negotiate interstate compacts on internet poker and do away with current restrictions making legalisation conditional on federal approval. Sandoval has expressed […]