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Unibet's Gold Rush is Back this February

3 hours 28 min ago
Earn cash rewards on Unibet throughout the month of February simply by playing and taking part in the Gold Rush promotion.

2012 World Poker Tour Venice Grand Prix Day 2: Bjerkmann Leads Final 27

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:30
This year, 155 players entered the WPT Venice Grand Prix, but with just 27 remaining, Marcel Bjerkmann is chip leader with 436,300.

Council of the District of Columbia Votes to Repeal Online Gambling Legislation

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:00
Online gambling legislation has been repealed in the District of Columbia.

The Nightly Turbo: Nikolay Evdakov Passes Away, Viktor Blom's Blog, and More

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:00
Russian poker pro Nikolay Evdakov passed away on Monday, Feb. 6 at the young age of 47.

Five Thoughts: Loaning is Risky, But Will Never Leave Poker

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:00
Neither borrowing, loaning, or lending are going anywhere soon, but they're the primary reasons why Full Tilt Poker may never pay back its players.

Pro Blogs: Team PKR's Jake Cody Brings Us His Trip Report from WPT Ireland

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 19:30
Team PKR's Jake Cody relives his adventures at the World Poker Tour Ireland in this blog for PokerNews.

Blair Thein Looks for the Next Big Reality Show with Pool, Poker, & Pain

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 19:00
Blair Thein, a veteran of the MMA world, has brought together three of the hottest sports around: pool, poker and MMA, & is developing a reality TV show around it, aptly called Pool, Poker & Pain.

Unibet Acquires Betchoice and Enters Australian Market

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 18:00
Unibet Group has signed an agreement to acquire Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, a leading Australian online bookmaker.

Nikolay Evdakov Passes Away at 47

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 17:00
Russian poker player Nikolay Evdakov passed away on Monday, Feb. 6 at the age of 47.

2012 World Poker Tour Venice Grand Prix Day 1: Candio Leading the Pack

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:00
This year, 155 players entered the WPT Venice Grand Prix with Filippo Candio emerging as the Day 1 chip leader with 227,900.

The $5,000 Weekly PokerStars PokerNews Freeroll Series Kicks off Feb. 8

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:00
Take part in the exclusive $5,000 Weekly PokerStars PokerNews Freeroll Series promotion that will see a $5,000 freeroll take place every week!

Vadzim Kursevich Wins the 2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Main Event

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 00:30
Vadzim "VadziMoney" Kursevich took down the 2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Main Event.

The Nightly Turbo: Gus Hansen Loses $1.89 Million Pot, Tapie Comments on FTP, and more

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 00:00
Gus Hansen lost a $1.89 million pot during a cash game in Macau, and Laurent Tapie confirmed reports that several pros still owe millions to Full Tilt Poker.

U.S. Digital Gaming's Richard Bronson: "It's Game Time" for Online Poker

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 21:00
U.S. Digital Gaming founder Richard "Skip" Bronson weighs in on online gaming legislation.

The Sunday Briefing: Julian "soydelmillo" Menendez Takes Down Two Sunday Majors

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:30
A look at the results from the Sunday Majors that ran this weekend on PokerStars where Julian "soydelmillo" Menendez topped two tournaments.

Laurent Tapie Confirms 19 Players Owe a Total of $16.5 Million to Full Tilt Poker

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 18:00
Laurent Tapie of Groupe Bernard Tapie confirms 19 players owe a total of $16.5 Million to Full Tilt Poker, a development that may obstruct the company's acquisition.

PokerStars European Poker Tour Grand Final Returns to Monaco in 2012

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 17:00
The European Poker Tour Grand Final will return to Monaco in 2012 after a one year visit to Madrid.

Seat Open with Celina Lin Part Two

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:00
Team PokerStars Pro Celina Lin discusses poker's recent growth in Asia and offers her advice for any difficulties women may have in such a male-dominated industry.

PartyPoker Weekly: Magical Venice Experience, Card Rush Promo, Tony G Trash Talk and More!

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:00
This week's PartyPoker Weekly brings you news on a star performance at WPT Venice, the Card Rush promo, Tony G talking trash and more!

2012 PokerStars.fr EPT Deauville Day 5: Guichard Leads Final Table; Pagano in the Hunt

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:00
Luca Pagano is still in the hunt for an EPT title. Find out who else made the final table in our Day 5 recap.