The PokerNews Profile: Michael DeMichele
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:10:00 -0700 (EST)
If there''s an image out there of today''s young poker professionals — brash, cocky, aggressive to a fault — Michael DeMichele turns that notion on its ear. Clad in sweater-vests and neatly pressed button-down shirts, the...
FIDPA Introduces Worldwide Uniform Rules for Poker
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:41:00 -0700 (EST)
In an effort to strengthen and unite the poker industry worldwide, professional poker players Marcel Luske and Michelle Lau have established the Federation Internationale de Poker Association (FIDPA) and the International Poker Rules...
Book Review: Warwick Dunnett''s ''Poker Wizards''
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:19:00 -0700 (EST)
Warwick Dunnett''s ''Poker Wizards: Wisdom from the World''s Top No-Limit Hold''em Players'' collects contributions from several of the circuit''s most accomplished players in a single volume. The book''s primary focus is no-limit hold''em...
Kahnawake Releases Official Statement on UltimateBet, Absolute Poker
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:30:00 -0700 (EST)
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), which oversees numerous online poker sites using Kahnawake-based Internet services in Canada, has released an official statement regarding the unfolding situation on UltimateBet Poker. The statement...
PokerRoom and bwin Poker first to host deluxe packages to PokerNews Cup Australia
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:37:00 -0700 (EST)
PokerRoom and bwin Poker introduce deluxe PokerNews Cup Australia packages – each consisting of even bigger prizes including access to private cruises and excursions!
GSN Renews ''High Stakes Poker'' for Fifth Season
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:36:00 -0700 (EST)
Game Show Network has confirmed that the popular poker cash-game program, ''High Stakes Poker,'' has been renewed for a fifth season. The show, one of the highest rated on the network, is expected to begin filming new episodes...
Foxwoods Dealer Unionization Battle Moves Closer to Legal Showdown
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:49:00 -0700 (EST)
The refusal by Connecticut-based Foxwoods Casino operators the Mashantucket Pequot tribe to negotiate with elected labor union representatives for their poker and other table-games dealers has now seen the filing of a formal...
PPA Chairman Alfonse D''Amato Releases Statement on UltimateBet, Absolute Cheating Scandals
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:22:00 -0700 (EST)
Early on Tuesday, the Poker Players Alliance released a statement authored by its chairman, former Sen. Alfonse D''Amato, regarding the unfolding insider-cheating situation at UltimateBet and a similar situation at Absolute Poker...
Playtech Shows Continued Growth in Second Quarter
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:38:00 -0700 (EST)
Gaming software and licensor Playtech announced record revenues for its second quarter of 2008, posting substantial growth across its business lines. The company received $42.4 million in total revenues for the three months ending...
The Venetian Announces Poker-Themed Stage Show
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:37:00 -0700 (EST)
The Venetian is bringing poker and entertainment together as never before with the launch of the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, ''The Real Deal!'' Opening this fall, the show will bring to the Venetian...