June 13, 2017
Despite facing multiple felony charges, Absolute Poker co-founder Scott Tom has negotiated a plea bargain deal to just one misdemeanor count of being an “accessory after the fact to the transmission of wagering funds” which carries, at most, a two-year jail term. The agreement includes Tom’s forfeiture of “any and all property” gained by the […]
June 12, 2017
Cash game grinder, Tyler Smith, has topped a record-breaking field of 3,186 to win $224,344 and his first World Series of Poker bracelet in Event 18, the $565 Pot-Limit Omaha re-entry event. This is Smith’s second piece of WSOP-related jewelry, the first a WSOP Circuit ring he won 2008 in New Orleans. Smith defeated Jason […]
June 11, 2017
33-year-old cash game pro, Anthony Marquez, has emerged victorious in Event 16, the $1,500 Six-Max No-Limit Hold’em. This is only Marquez’ second WSOP cash and his first WSOP bracelet and were well earned after he defeated a huge 1,708-player field to win $393,273 after defeating Demoesthenes Kiriopoulos heads-up. On his focus from cash games to […]
June 10, 2017
David Singer has taken down WSOP 2017 Event 14, $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. defeating Kevin LaMonica heads-up. Singer, banks $203,709, the title and his second career bracelet. This win takes his WSOP career earnings over the $1.8 million mark. Final Table Payouts were: 1 David Singer, $203,709 2 Kevin Lamonica, $125,904 3 Andrew Kelsall, $88,221 4 Max […]
June 9, 2017
Established bookmaker BetVictor exited the online poker market on June 7, sending a brief communication to its customers saying: “Today marks the closure of BetVictor Poker. We’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to all our loyal players who’ve chosen to use BetVictor Poker over the years.” The news, first broken by poker […]
June 9, 2017
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has launched an online shopping destination in partnership with venture capital firm, MMAG Group Inc. The e-commerce platform, which offers exclusive licensed WSOP merchandise and clothing at SHOP.WSOP.com, will also feature giveaways and experiences along with a poker blog, social media integration capabilities and a loyalty rewards programme. Merchandise […]
June 8, 2017
Jamaican record-breaking sprinter and eight-time Gold Olympic medalist, Usain Bolt, has partnered PokerStars as its newest ambassador. Bolt will represent PokerStars in marketing campaigns and live appearances geared toward introducing new audiences to poker, a press statement reads. “Usain Bolt is a fierce competitor who pushes his game to the limits,” Eric Hollreiser, vice president […]
June 8, 2017
New Jersey gaming provider Pala Interactive has soft launched PalaPoker.com in the New Jersey market offering its proprietary online and mobile poker platform in an open beta period to gather input from players. Pala Poker, operating under the Borgata license, becomes the fourth online poker network in the New Jersey market. InfoPowa readers will recall […]
June 8, 2017
Czech poker pro Michal Mrakes has taken down the 2017 partypoker LIVE Million Germany Main Event outplaying a field of 820 entrants at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov. Mrakes pocketed the title and Euro 200,000, his biggest live tournament score to date. Final table Results were: 1 Michal Mrakes – €200,000 2 Sandro Pitzani – […]
June 8, 2017
Thomas Pomponio took down Event 5, the 2017 World Series of Poker Colossus III $565 No-Limit Hold’em, defeating Taylor Black heads-up to win the largest cash of his career after four-days of intense play. The New Jersey native outplayed a massive field of 18,054, the third largest in WSOP history, to win $1,000,000 and his […]