Due to US legislation, only some poker rooms are open to US players. These rooms are marked with american flag.
11/17/2007
Deportation of Sheikhan Stopped By Judge
A U.S. immigration judge stopped deportation proceedings this past Thursday, on Shahram "Shawn" Sheikhan; a well known poker professional. The Judge made his decision after finding the Department of Homeland Security’s evidence lacking in evidence that would justify the deportation motion. Judge Harry Gastley had presided over the case. More »
11/16/2007
Harrah’s and Internet Gambling
Harrah's Chief Executive Gary Loveman has recently stated that the company is exploring the possibilities of creating a World Series of Poker branded online poker site. The statement was made during a panel discussion at the Global Gaming Expo. During the discussion, Loveman, acknowledging the current US legal issues with online gambling said that they are interested in many different jurisdictions where online poker is not a problem. More »
11/11/2007
State of Arizona Warns of High Lead Content in Chips
Poker players had better be careful NOT to eat away or bite on their chips. The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued an alert stating that poker chips could possibly contain dangerous levels of lead. Arizona was compelled to make the announcement due to an independent lab testing commissioned by ABC affiliate KNXV-TV that had found high levels of lead in Paulson brand chips which are sold to many consumers and used by the many of the major casinos. More »
11/06/2007
PKR and a Funky Satellite
Poker sites are always hosting a variety of satellite tournaments to the higher priced events. These tournaments are very typical. Usually they are created to have deep stacks or have turbo blind structures. More »
11/04/2007
Bodog Billionth-Hand Comes with Prizes!
Online poker sites are always finding ways to celebrate and promote their gaming rooms. One way is through the celebration for milestone hands. Bodog is about to deal its billionth hand this month and sure enough there are going to be cash prizes to be had for some lucky players. More »
11/04/2007
Titan awards Another Poker Player
Jon Doemstedt from Sweden is the lucky Titan Poker player that received a fantastic prize this weekend. By generating the most reward points between September 9 and October 31 while playing Titan’s ring games and tournaments, Doemstedt won a seat to the million dollar table which is limited to only 20 players. More »
11/02/2007
Venetian's Put on their Deep Stack Extravaganza
The Venetian is set to put on the Deep Stack Extravaganza (DSE) of 2008 series of poker tournaments. This event will have tournaments in February and some in June that will run with "the world's largest poker tournament." Kathy Raymond, director of poker operations for The Venetian said, "We are thrilled to be bringing back the Deep Stack Extravaganza as a full-fledged series with two annual tournaments a year and giving players the opportunity to experience great tournament formats run by a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. More »
10/27/2007
APPT in China
The Asian Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) is shinning the spot light on poker in China. The Grand Waldo Hotel and Casino on the Chinese island of Macau will be this great event’s next stop. Sponsored by PokerStars the APPT is putting on the first ever No-Limit Hold'em poker tournament ever to ever take place in China. More »
10/25/2007
B.C. Poker Championships set for November
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is presenting once again the B.C. Poker Championships which is set to take place from November 18 through the 25. The event will be held at the River Rock Casino. More »
10/23/2007
Poker Player Alliance In Washington D.C.
The Poker Player’s Alliance (PPA) is pushing hard in Washington D.C. against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Beginning the night of October 22, 2007 and over the next few days, the PPA will be holding a conference and using the citizen lobbying process to speak with Members of Congress. More »
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