Poker News
Poker Hits the Big Screen
The World Poker Tour will get its first Hollywood close-up with a starring role in the upcoming “Deal,” filming this month in New Orleans. WPT hosts Mike Sexton, Vince Van Patten and Courtney Friel will all be playing themselves, alongside the film’s stars Burt Reynolds and Bret Harrison.
Slots Win For Main Street Bingo
After winning an amazing $1,080.00 at Slots on Main Street Bingo we caught up with the lucky player, nicknamed “sucker punched″ for a quick chat.
European Union Serves Official Notice To Restricted Countries
In response to complaints from sports betting operators the European Commission has sent official requests for reports on the national legislation restricting the supply of sport betting services to seven Member States: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands.
Internet gambling Ban Appears to be Failing Again
Shares in some online gaming firms soared yesterday as the future of a ban on internet gambling in the US appeared to fade.
National Deaf Poker Tour Lets Deaf People Enjoy Major Tournament Action
Poker may be all the rage at the moment but getting in on the action for visually impaired people has been almost impossible until now.
Controversy over Internet Gambling Ban Set To Continue
Despite internet gambling having become a $12 billion industry Congress is still attempting to enforce or outright ban Americans participation in online gaming and poker with the introduction of several new bills to committee.
UGA Freshman Wins $1 Million Poker Tourney
A 19-year-old freshman from the University of Georgia has won more than $1 million and the top spot in the European Poker Tour’s Grand Final.
Celebrity Poker Showdown To Get New Host
Phil Gordon, poker player and co-host of GSN’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, is reportedly leaving the show after hosting 42 episodes of televised celebrity poker action.
Forrest Wins National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Ted Forrest has won the prestigious National Heads-Up Poker Championship 2006 early Tuesday morning. Not only did he beat some of poker’s top players but also sent Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson to his second defeat at the final table for a second year in a row.
Celebrity Snubs The Oscars To Watch Poker Championship
For the first time in 15 years Jennifer Tilly was nowhere to be seen at the Academy Awards Ceremony, instead she was in Las Vegas at the NBC heads-Up Poker Championship


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