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    • At major poker events, you can only take things one hand at a time and you can only really look forward to a single day at a time. Just because you have a brilliant day on Day 2 of a poker tournament is no guarantee that Day 3 is going to follow in t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • There are plenty of great poker tournaments to choose from these days and one of the best is the Genting Poker Series. Given the huge number of Genting casinos around the country, it makes sense for the company to have a tournament of this nature and... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The idea of having some friends round to play a few poker games is something that appeals to most people. It can be difficult to find the time to get this arranged but if it is possible, having your pals over for poker is a brilliant way to spend you... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Supporting a football team can be a bit of a gamble for many fans and it is not a decision that always has its roots in rationality. There are plenty of fans who follow blindly through the ups and downs without making the sort of rational decision ma... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • One of the things about poker is that it is a great leveller and on the right day, an unfenced player can beat one of the best players in the world. All it takes is for the underdog to be at the top of their game, for the top player to be far from th... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The Irish economy hasn’t been too bright in recent times and it is understandable that many people have looked for ways to boost their income. In days gone by, people have turned to a second job to get support at these times but with so few jobs av... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • In the latest blow to troubled online poker site Lock Poker, Chris Moorman has announced that he is quitting his role as an Elite Pro for the site. This has come about after he decided not to renew his contract with the site. Moorman first signed up... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • One of the things that you find about people who are rich is the fact that they take money very seriously. People without money may say that if they were to get money they would be a lot more carefree with their cash but to be honest, perhaps this is... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The build-up to the FA Cup final may have begun in earnest with Manchester City and Wigan looking forward to a trip to Wembley on Saturday. The FA Cup may be more about kudos than cash but both clubs can still expect a financial boost from making it... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Events that bring celebrity names together, combine different activities and also help to raise much needed funds for worthwhile causes are always going to be popular. This can be seen in the latest charity event which brought snooker and poker toget... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Given that it is the biggest poker event launched in the United Kingdom, it is understandable that there is going to be a lot of structural importance and planning about the ISPT event at Wembley Stadium. There may still be some time to go until the... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Life is simple when things go along as they are. Occasionally change can be a good thing but it is often something that brings about a lot of hassle and stress for the people involved. When you add in the fact that the Government is involved in bring... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • If you are winding down in work already and looking forward to a good break from the office, you will be planning what to do with your time off. There are plenty of options available to you and if you are a poker fan, you are in for a treat. Two of t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While many people in the poker community look up to champions, it is best to remember that all poker players are just people too. This means that there are good and bad elements to the poker community but even with this in mind, the poker community h... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Even though there has already been a series event for UKIPT players to get their teeth into, the excitement is really starting to build for the proper opener of the season and the rest of the campaign. Season 4 looks set to be the biggest and best Un... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While online poker is a great way to play and it provides all the benefit and convenience of home, there is a lot to be said for getting out and about when playing poker. Whether you appreciate the chance to see other people or see new sights, travel... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Sometimes in life we all need a bit of confidence to get us going and this can come in different ways. Some of us like to listen to a song that gets us pumped up or other folk will think about what they will do after they achieve success to make sure... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • In less than a week’s time, poker players will be involved with the latest GUKPT event which is sure to bring more great poker action to the UK. There have been London and Didsbury events so far that have brought a lot of fun and heartache to the p... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • One of the best things about poker is that the great amount of poker events will let you travel around the world. Many poker players will decide that they do not get as many opportunities to play poker in their country as they would like and therefor... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • It can be all too easy to let a Bank Holiday slip by without doing too much. A trip to a DIY store and then watching rubbish films on television is not a great way to spend your time away from work so you need to think in advance about how best to sp... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While the Westernmania poker event was well received and a lot of players had a great time, the fact that the organisers had to pay a big overlay means that there has been a natural review and downsizing for the next event. This is no bad thing and m... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • It is well known that Wembley is the place to be in May with the FA Cup final, the Champions League final and of course, the International Stadiums Poker Tour event. With Dusk Till Dawn now involved with the event, there is a lot more confidence abou... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When poker plays a role in films, TV or book storylines, it is inevitable that there will be a focus on the high roller and the massive stakes. This is where the lives of people can be changed in an instant, for better or worse. When it comes to dram... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While poker, both online and offline is receiving a lot of press and publicity in the UK at the moment, there is no doubt that a little celebrity endorsement here and there will raise the profile of the game even further. There will be some poker pla... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While it is easy for critics of poker to focus on gambling and the problems they say it causes in the modern environment but there is a lot of good to be taken from poker too. It is clearly an activity that provides a great deal of social interaction... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While it can be easy to focus on the big poker players that manage to win a life changing amount of cash in one game of poker, this is not the case for the majority of poker players. Even the poker players that do manage to grab the adulation and pra... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • We’re on the brink of another weekend and there are plenty of poker opportunities for players to get involved with. If you feel as though you need to get out of the country, for legal or illegal reasons, the EPT Berlin event may be just the ticket.... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • There is always something of interest taking place at the Dusk Till Dawn and aside from being the driving force behind the big poker tournament heading to Wembley in May, there is always something that will catch your eye. This weekend looks set to b... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • There has been a fair bit of chart controversy in the UK of late. The death of Margaret Thatcher has certainly caused a great deal of controversy with opposing viewpoints taking polar stances but rather surprisingly, the battle between both sides has... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • This is the time of the football season when many clubs have to take a gamble. League titles, promotion places, play-off spots and avoiding the drop, not to mention cup finals, are all at stake and sometimes you have to be brave to achieve success. S... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Kara Scott may officially be Canadian but due to a 10 year stint in the UK working in the media, there are many people who are proud to root for her and wish her all the best. These people will be delighted to learn that Kara has just announced that... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Anyone who has ever watched Sky Sports News for more than a few minutes will know that there is a very deliberate formula the channel sticks to. No, not the obvious channel of deeply focusing on the sporting events that Sky provides coverage of, the... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • With the Hippodrome playing host to some top class poker this weekend, the Aspers Casino in Stratford may have been feeling a bit left out. After all, this has been the host for so many great poker tournaments already this year but it may be that the... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Wednesday is as good a time as any to start looking forward to the weekend’s activities. To be honest, Monday morning is probably as good a time as any to start looking forward to the next weekend but there is no doubt that many people like to get... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Even though it is not long after the UK Students Poker Championship took place in Coventry, it seems as though there are more events for UK students to get involved with. Far be it from us to suggest that these students would be better off spending t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Sports fans love it when there is a chance to see so many of their big name stars and heroes in the one place. For sports like football, tournaments like the Champions League are hugely exciting because they bring the best teams and the best players... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • This is one of those rare weekends in the United Kingdom where everyone goes a little bit mad for gambling. While there are people who look down on us gamers and gamblers at other points in the year when it comes to the Grand National, it is fair to... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The first leg of the Champions League quarter final games threw up some interesting questions. A lot of them surrounding David Beckham and whether he can still run but other questions like did the officials have money on PSG to score and did Borussia... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Heading to Australia at any time is going to be a great trip but when you think that we’re in April and the British weather is still diabolical, you cannot blame people for wanting to head down under. Poker players get the chance to see sunnier cli... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Even though there are many excellent poker destinations in the world and online poker means you can have great fun without leaving your home, there is still a lot of glamour and glory attached to Las Vegas. For many people, Las Vegas will always be t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When you win a major poker event and pick up an extraordinary amount of money, you are going to feel on top of the world. It is only natural that your emotions are at a high and this may lead you to feeling invincible. You can only think that this is... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • If you have been spending the Easter weekend enjoying chocolate and having some quiet time with friends and family, you may not be alone in that. After all, there is nothing better than having some quiet time to relax and unwind and this maybe explai... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When it comes to getting one over people from foreign countries, the English have a lengthy list of opponents and rivals. We’ll leave aside the rest of the British and Irish contingent but even after doing that, there are plenty of battle scars for... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • It seems like almost every day or so that there is a new poker press release or story breaking that involves the Aspers Casino. This venue has been the host of some great poker events recently, notably the Sky Poker London leg and it seems as though... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Playing poker tournaments around the world and mixing with the jet-set is a lifestyle that we can all dream about. While most of us are happy to play online poker and enjoy the occasional poker game with friends or in a casino, some people manage to... More >Comments: 0, U.S.A.

    • If you are thinking about spending your Easter break playing poker but don’t want to be stuck inside for all of the weekend, perhaps it is time to venture out into the world of poker tournaments. You don’t have to aim for the WSOP or WPT just yet... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The Ricoh Arena has been in the news of late with the announcement that Coventry City have removed their staff from the premises. There is an air of uncertainty about the status of Coventry City at the moment with the owners placing one part of the b... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Even though there are plenty of great poker tours and events taking place in the UK and Ireland, it seems as though the Sky Poker Tour has managed to find some friends. There is a lot to be said for the way that Sky has managed to take over our lives... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • There is no doubt that the Aspers Casino in Stratford City has captured the imagination and attention of plenty of big poker fans. London definitely has the capacity to host a great number of poker venues with a large capacity and of course, the Stra... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Poker can be a great way to earn money if your skills hold up and you have a little bit of luck but it is possible to use poker to raise money for great causes too. This will be the hope of the Poker For The Homeless event which is being held in Dubl... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Glasgow is a city that loves its vices and good times. The city has a reputation for being a place that loves a drink and when it comes to football, it is host to two massive clubs. Celtic and Partick Thistle provide the entertainment and excitement... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Following their exits in the Champions League, Arsenal certainly won’t be making it to Wembley in May and if Manchester United are going to be visited the hallowed turf before the height of summer, they are going to have to overcome Chelsea at Stam... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Even though there may not be an answer within the next 18 months, the battle to be given the rights to run the super casino in Southampton looks to be warming up. Whoever gets the licence to operate the super casino will find that they have a great o... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • With the first 42 hands completed and entered into the book, it’s time for the antes and maybe even a bit more action. For now, though, chip stacks are listed and the players are resting up for the next few days. More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Women have to stick together these days, especially when they are taking part in a male dominated environment. There are still plenty of men that stick to an old school belief that women have no business playing poker in the major tournaments but tha... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • We all live busy lives these days and that is why it is great to have so many options available around the clock. Some people work shifts that sees them having leisure time when most of the country is fast asleep, some people have responsibilities th... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When it comes to names like Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld, darts is obviously the activity that springs to mind. These two heavyweights have been at the top of the darts game for decades and when they face off against each oth... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While it is hard for many people to find the money to have fun at social events or gatherings these days, it is just as hard, if not harder for charities and good causes. With money being so tight, people really need to think about the essential item... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Given the amount of money that is tied up in major poker games, there is no surprise that you hear rumours and whispers of poker bosses being taken out. We live in dangerous economic times and sometimes the lure of a big hit to make some quick money... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Poker and casino games are big business these days and while the main focus falls on online casino sites and poker rooms, there is a lot of interest in big casino venues up and down the country. There is a growing awareness that casino rooms and poke... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • While the popularity of poker is definitely on the rise, it has to be pointed out that the majority of new players are playing online poker. The convenience that comes from being able to play poker online at home in the comfort of your own home is de... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Sometimes it can be difficult to develop skills, talent and determination to succeed in one discipline so the thought of entering a tournament where two completely separate disciplines are tested can be off-putting to some. Many poker players find th... More >Comments: 0, Uruguay

    • The song about being off to Wembley has been sung by plenty of football fans over the years and it has definitely been a big hit this season. This is down to the fact that not only is the FA Cup final held at Wembley Stadium, the Champions League fin... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • University is often the best time of life for many people and it is certainly a great time to get your head down and do some studying. Of course, you don’t always want to waste your time by studying unimportant stuff in the classroom, it seems as t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • In sport, international boundaries are no longer what they used to be. A perfect example of this is the fact that the Tour De France makes various detours into other countries and in 2014, the race will be starting in Yorkshire! This may not be the p... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • There is often a lot of money to be made when playing poker at a popular casino venue and there are definitely a lot of people that come away from a casino thinking that they have been robbed. However, it is not nice when these two elements come toge... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • We all know that playing poker is a great way to pass the time but there is a need to follow the rules, not only of the game, but also unfortunately of the country as well. While it may seem as though the limitations placed on people or businesses be... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When it comes to British institutions, it would be fair to say that Ladbrokes is one of the biggest and best around. Even in the modern era where it seems that sports betting, online gaming and casino games are everywhere, Ladbrokes still manages to... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • When you are playing online poker, you really need to have a good internet connection to make the most of it. A game of poker can change very quickly and you need to ensure that there is very little lag when it comes to making the post of your online... More >Comments: 1, United Kingdom

    • While playing poker can be an excellent way to have fun and provide a chance to win some money, there is sometimes an opportunity to do good for the community as a whole with poker. It can be difficult to raise funds for charitable causes and worthy... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

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    • UK and Irish poker players have an opportunity to have a busy, productive and possibly even lucrative weekend this weekend if they can make it over to Dublin. A weekend in Dublin always seems like a great idea but there will be no late night drinking... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

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    • Ever since Black Friday, American poker players have been at a loss, and the poker community around the world has felt the loss of American players at online poker sites. Americans, who make up the largest number of online poker players (or used to,... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The US Department of Homeland Security has gone after another site and its founder-- this time Bodog.com and Calvin Ayre, a former Forbes billionaire and contender for most eligible bachelor throughout US media. The curious thing about this particul... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Whoever said that poker is a force for evil as it encourages people to gamble might well have to eat their words as the World Poker Tour (WPT) has got together with numerous poker pros and celebrities to launch the WPT Foundation with the aim of usin... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Attention, poker fans-- there's a new poker information site on the web, and they're gunning for the number one spot when it comes to comprehensive poker information. The Poker Wiki (www.thepokerwiki.com), backed by PKR Poker, who coughed up a lot o... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Annie Duke has been getting a lot of attention over a comment that she made during her appearance on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” where she went to promote her new book and the Epic Poker League. Critics have nothing negative to say... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • Players who have money tied up in Full Tilt Poker will be interested to know that the site released an “exclusive news update” to pokernews.com today, regarding their status with the undisclosed investors. Full Tilt, in the past, has been less t... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • France may be looking at some serious changes when it comes to poker legislation, all because of a case against the manager of St. Tropez and Les Coulisses, Jean-Pierre Gleizes, who was charged with organizing unlicensed poker games among a private g... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • America and Canada have always had an amicable relationship based on Canada's perception that Americans are too intense and America's firm belief that Canada's chief function is as America's hat. Travel between the two has always been easy, and citi... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • For the last three months, poker fans have expressed concern about the future of Poker TV, given the events that transpired on Black Friday. With a full season of poker playing between that time and now, we have a clearer picture of what will become... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The American Gaming Association has said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to the Barton bill, a piece of legislature currently striving to be passed into law sometime before the end of the year, saying that instead, they're working on their own bill. Th... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • The Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011, or H.R. 2366, has received a great deal of attention since it was first introduced by Texas Republican Joe Barton, who has given the bill its most comm... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • So much in the world of poker is aimed at the big players, the big hands and the big money prizes. This can come about for a variety of reasons but usually the more money you have at your disposal, the more chances you have of winning. This is the wa... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • If you have just started playing online poker or are new to a website, it can be frustrating trying to get your first win. You may be a good player at home with your friends but the world of online poker is a major step-up and it can be very difficul... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

    • For those of you who have been following the story since early in the year, it may not come as much of a surprise, but to the rest of us, this could be news that shakes up the whole online poker balance of power, as two of the world's leading poker s... More >Comments: 0, Netherlands

    • Bwin Poker, a popular gaming portal in the UK and Europe, recently put up a small but exclusive poker game for the stars of the MotoGP. World renowned racers like Marco Melandri, Colin Edwards, Alvaro Bautista, Mika Kallio and Randy de Puniet were in... More >Comments: 0, United Kingdom

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    • Party Poker’s Big Game IV is set to begin this Sunday at the Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair in London and the lineup of the event is massive. Poker pros keep lining up to compete in the event and it is looking like the competition is going to be... More >Comments: 0, Netherlands

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    • PokerStars have made some big changes to their VIP program starting on January 1st. The first is their new VIP Stellar Rewards program, it will now automatically reward you with cash as you climb the different VPP levels throughout the year.

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    • And once again it's that time of the year where we gather around a tree and celebrate together with our loved ones. While the many special Christmas offers of our featured poker rooms are tempting and definitely worth taking a look at, we hope you do... More >Comments: 0, Austria

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    • Usually around this time in a year you can see a lot of World Series of Poker Satellites popping-up at most of the respectable online poker rooms. Therefore I decided to give it some attention in this blog post and shine some light on the most attrac... More >Comments: 0, Netherlands

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    • In our previous blog post we touched the big cheating attempt at Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet. Today we want to continue on the topic of cheating in online poker and ask ourselves a few questions. More >Comments: 0, Austria

    • This question poses itself to a lot of new and prospective online poker players but also every now and then to those amongst us who are online poker veterans. In an age where credit card fraud and other criminal activities are omnipresent in the inte... More >Comments: 0, Austria

    • I am often surprised that only a minority of poker players prefer cash games to tournaments. While both have their appeal I prefer cash games when trying to make money instead of playing some tournament. I do make most of them when it comes to qualif... More >Comments: 0, Germany

    • Max Poker Bonus has been growing rapidly over the past months. Not only did we manage to bring new poker rooms to you by acquiring big names like Party Poker and Everest Poker, thus having a total of 9 rooms on our site and being only 1 room short of... More >Comments: 0, Austria

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    • So we have launched our UK version of Max Poker Bonus on Wednesday the 24th of September and are of course happy and proud parents of our latest baby. But September has been a very important and successful month for more reasons than that. The last w... More >Comments: 1, Austria
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