So near yet so far

So near yet so far

The Main Event generated its usual share of incredible stories. Here, in his own words, is Kevin Daly's story   I don’t know how some players qualifi... Continue Reading
Bush outlaws poker

Bush outlaws poker

American President George W Bush signs legislation which bans US citizens from playing online poker President Bush has signed into law a ban on online wagering... Continue Reading
The Big One part 2

The Big One part 2

We take a look back and trace how the Main Event from this year's WSOP went down Days 2A, Day 2B Tuesday, August 1, Wednesday, August 2 12.00 We’re ... Continue Reading
WSOP likes and dislikes

WSOP likes and dislikes

You think it’s all glamour? Well you’re wrong – not everything at the WSOP smells of roses All-in Jeff Madsen He won two gold bracelets, placed third in anothe... Continue Reading
APAT UK champs

APAT UK champs

UK amateurs organisation announces deep-stack tourney in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear in December The Amateur Poker Association & Tour (“APAT”), in... Continue Reading
Bad news from US

Bad news from US

$7bn wiped off shares as online poker is hit hard by US payment processing crackdown $7 billion was wiped off the value of online gambling shares yeste... Continue Reading
Bubble boy

Bubble boy

Paddy Power Poker have a manhunt on their hands, they're looking for Hoa Mahn Nguyen, WSOP bubble boy Probably the worst position to be eliminated from an... Continue Reading
John Gale

John Gale

He’s one of only two British players to win a gold bracelet at this year’s WSOP, ‘will the real John Gale please stand up?’   He’s become a star at an age... Continue Reading
Deal or no deal?

Deal or no deal?

World Series Main Event scandal lingers as half of Jamie Gold’s $12m windfall is still in custody It was the biggest sporting prize in history. The 37th Wo... Continue Reading
Party/888 merger

Party/888 merger

Two of the biggest online operators are rumoured to be in takeover talks Following the collapse of internet poker in the US, online gambling companies continue... Continue Reading