European Poker Awards Recap

On Sunday the 10th Annual Eurpoean Poker Awards took place in the Queenie Club of Paris, France. In years past the ceremony took place not far from there at the Aviation Club but the event has outgrown that venue. Awards given out at the event included the Rookie of the Year, Poker staff person of the year, Outstanding Tournament Performance, Internet Player of the Year and Player of the Year.

European Poker Awards Recap

On Sunday the 10th Annual Eurpoean Poker Awards took place in the Queenie Club of Paris, France. In years past the ceremony took place not far from there at the Aviation Club but the event has outgrown that venue. Awards given out at the event included the Rookie of the Year, Poker staff person of the year, Outstanding Tournament Performance, Internet Player of the Year and Player of the Year.

Mortensen wins WPT Hollywood Poker Open

Carlos Mortensen made history on Wednesday March 24th when he won the WPT Hollywood Poker Open $10,000 Main Event. This was Mortensen’s third WPT title which ties him with Gus Hansen who also holds 3 WPT titles.

Thirsty Poker Player

A poker player at the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia drank 42 beers during a 17 hour playing session on New Year's Eve. The Casino may be in hot water with the authorities after serving that many drinks.

High Stakes Showdown: Internet Gambling Debate Rages on Capitol Hill

With just two weeks to go before a federal law aimed at quashing Internet gambling takes effect, a handful of House Democrats , including Rep. Barney Frank, D-Massachusetts, are going all in, pushing for the legalization of some of the most popular forms of online gambling. The lobbying is intense, and the stakes are high – by some estimates the Internet gaming industry generates as much as $6 billion a year in profits – and no one on either side of the debate appears ready to fold.

Mass. Gambling bill – online poker illegal

The newest version of a bill to license gambling in the state of Massachusetts states that internet gambling and online poker is illegal. Robert DeLeo, Massachusetts House Speaker, is calling for the vote on the measure which he introduced.

Another $1,500 NLHE events awards bracelet

The third of seven $1,500 No Limit Hold’em WSOP events has completed with almost 2,400 players entering for their chance to grab some of the $3.2 Million prize pool. Mike Ellis of the United Kingdom was the last player standing and walks away with his first gold bracelet and his 6th WSOP cash.

Men ‘The Master’ Does it again!

Men ‘The Master’ Nguyen has won his 7th career WSOP bracelet, this time in the Seven Card Stud World Championship.

World Series of Poker Starts Friday

The 2010 World Series of Poker will begin Friday with the Casino Employees Championship game.

Frank Kassela wins his 2nd bracelet in 2010 WSOP

Frank Kassela has now become the first multiple bracelet winner in the 2010 World Series of Poker after he won the 40th event, the $2,500 7 Card Razz game. It was also the 10th time Kassela cashed in a WSOP game.