Poker News
2012 WSOP Calendar Announced; Main Event Format Overhauled
Wednesday, 1 February, 2012
The schedule for the 2012 World Series of Poker has been announced and there are major changes to the format of the WSOP Main Event, as well as the promise of additional bracelet events and more side action.
Last Chance To Win Deepstack Poker Championship Package
Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
Sunday 29th January 2012 will be your last opportunity to win a €1,200 package to the 2012 European Deepstack Poker Championship, which is due to kick off at The Ballsbridge Inn in Dublin on February 8th, courtesy of the popular poker site InterPoker. Don’t miss out!
Grand Series Of Poker Returns For Eighth Year
Wednesday, 18 January, 2012
The Grand Series Of Poker (GSOP) is back for an eighth season with $3,250,000 in guaranteed prize money to be won, across 18 qualifier tournaments with a wide range of buy ins. It all builds up towards the online GSOP Grand Slam Final, which has a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000. For information about how to qualify for and get involved with GSOP 8, courtesy of bwin Poker, read on!
Amateur Dibella Takes Down 2012 PCA Main Event & $1,775,000
Saturday, 14 January, 2012
43 year old amateur poker player John Dibella has landed the prestigious PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event title, collecting an impressive $1,775,000 for his efforts – not a bad return considering he qualified for the $10,000 + $300 buy in event by winning a $1,000 buy in satellite!
Boost Your Bankroll With Betfair Poker
Thursday, 12 January, 2012
If you’re looking to give your poker bankroll an early boost in the new year, check out Betfair Poker. All new accounts qualify for a flexible and fabulous bonus of up to $2,500, plus every new player has the chance to take part in a freeroll tournament, with the chance to win a share of $2,500!
Faraz Jaka Leads 2012 PokerStars PCA Into Day 3
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012
The 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event is nearing the business end of the tournament, with 183 players still looking to take down the $2,000,000 first prize; though Faraz Jaka is looking most likely to do so at present, topping the chip counts and with a comfortable lead over nearest rival Cristian Folescu.
Meet & Train With Real Madrid, Courtesy Of Bwin Poker!
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012
If you love football and poker, then you’re going to love the latest bwin Poker promotion. How would you like to meet and then train alongside the Real Madrid squad? Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuaín… the list of super star footballers is endless – and you can meet them, possibly even for free!
2012 PCA Main Event Kicks Off, Blom Wins $100k Super High Roller
Sunday, 8 January, 2012The 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event got under way yesterday, but the big story of the day came in the $100,000 Super High Roller tournament, where online poker phenomenon Viktor “Isildur1″ Blom beat 30 of the world’s best high stakes players to take down the $1,254,400 first prize, claiming his first major live tournament victory into the bargain.
Expekt Poker Improve Loyalty Scheme
Saturday, 7 January, 2012
Players at Expekt Poker can now benefit from a new and improved loyalty scheme, thanks to the site’s newly revamped “VIP Club”. The new scheme has been put into effect from January 1st 2012 and claims to be one of the rewarding poker loyalty programs in the world.
John Duthie Quits EPT Post
Thursday, 5 January, 2012
John Duthie, who founded the PokerStars European Poker Tour back in 2004, has announced via the TwoPlusTwo forums that he is stepping down from his post as CEO of the EPT.











