April 5, 2005
Press reports from the USA reveal that the Travel Channel has exercised its option early by announcing that it will broadcast the fourth season of the World Poker Tour (WPT) which airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET/PT. It’s not hard to see why an early re-up was decided. The highest rated show ever on […]
March 31, 2005
Asian portals are the target for new poker software developed by CYOP Systems International, according to a press release this week. The release claims that Asia is fast reaching the critical mass and interest needed for online poker, and reveals that CYOP Systems Interna tional hopes to become the early leader in the field. With […]
March 30, 2005
Gamblers will soon be able to play poker against their favourite horse racing presenters and pundits in special tournaments featured both online and on the At The Races television channel. Licensed in Alderney and powered by Wagerworks software, At The Races Casino.com offers over 56 non-download games with a matchplay sign up bonus. Members can […]
March 25, 2005
Online poker fora were full of comment this week on what looks like a clash over rake rebates to players vwhere relative newcomer and Party Poker skin, Poker Now (they opened in October last year) are at odds. PokerNow is thought to be unique among Party Poker skins because it offers the same multi table […]
March 25, 2005
A new poker magazine is debuting that will cater to the growing number of female poker players. Woman Poker Player magazine is a one-of-a-kind, lifestyle publication covering issues unique to women who enjoy the sport of poker. The magazine’s chief editor is professional poker player Barbara Enright, the only woman ever to make the final […]
March 24, 2005
Capitalising on the poker’s booming popularity, a group of former BSkyB executives has launched a new UK digital satellite channel dedicated to poker programming. Inspired by series such as the Celebrity Poker Club and the rise of online casinos, The Poker Channel, which went live on March 23, has been set up by former Sky […]
March 22, 2005
One of the top five Internet poker companies, Poker Room.com announced this week that it is launching what it claims is the first ever interactive cell phone poker. Using the most secure protocols and patent pending collusion software, players can play Texas Hold ‘Em for “play money” or “real money” starting on Monday, April 11, […]
March 22, 2005
Associated Press reported early this week that North Dakota’s flirtation with legalised Internet poker, Bill HB 1509 has come to an end following a decisive 44 – 3 vote defeat in the state Senate. Senator David Nething probably summed up the feeling among voting legislators Monday when he said, “This is just another vehicle for […]
March 21, 2005
Poker’s eminence as a mainstream entertainment as well as gambling genre was emphasised this week with the announcement by entertainment provider Majesco that it has added addition a poker title to its current options of Nintendo DS games. Texas Hold ‘Em was selected by the company for the new game due to its proven thrills […]
March 21, 2005
Want to know what the odds on winning are on that Texas Hold ‘Em hand you’re holding? Real Time Poker Odds gambling software website is testing an innovative ‘pay-by-link’ model that tells players the exact odds of their hand winning, whilst they’re actually playing. Users get a free licence if they create a hyperlink in […]