Politics and Poker: Fed Rules, Schmules

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Yes, the Fed has published final rules set to go into effect the day before President Barack Obama takes office. Yes, he is a noted poker player. Yes, were this any other time in history, he would likely rule favorably and move…

Online Poker Roundup: ‘jman5j23′, Faraz Jaka Notch Major Wins

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The Full Tilt Monday $1,000 attracted 383 participants, each of whom had hopes of capturing the top prize of $95,750. Notable finishers outside the final table included Alex ‘AJKHoosier1′ Kamberis in 10th place ($4,788), Randers…

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Final Table: Barbosa Celebrates Birthday with Win

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Joao Barbosa became the second player in a month to make the final table of an EPT tournament on his birthday, but he bested Gino Alacqua’s feat by a mile when he took down the title and the €367,141 top prize at the PokerStars…

Poker & Pop Culture: Gabe Kaplan

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In the final chapter of ‘The Biggest Game in Town,’ Al Alvarez’ lyrical chronicle of the 1981 World Series of Poker, the Main Event has come down to the final six-handed table. Referring to hold’em’s Texas origins, Alvarez reports…

Mansion Poker wants to take YOU to the 2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine

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Mansion wants you to share in the glitz and glamour of the 2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine – find out how you can win your way to poker heaven with a $7,650 freeroll…

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 3: Minieri, Lacay Headline Final Table

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The 24 remaining players in the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open Main Event returned to the Casino Poland with a guaranteed spot in the money and the final table in sight. The survivors included some big names…

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 2: Minieri Near Top as Money Reached

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One hundred and nine players returned to the Casino Poland Warsawza for the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Warsaw Main Event today, with 85 of them going home disappointed. With a breakneck pace of play, the field was sliced…

Online Poker Weekend: ‘kesher79′ Takes Stars Sunday Million

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The PokerStars Sunday Million attracted 7,999 participants for a total prize pool of $1,599,800. Notable finishers included Lee ‘Bill Ivey’ Gaines in 15th ($5,599) and iCeVeNoM in 29th ($2,880). Two players were eliminated…

WSOP Circuit Lake Tahoe: Michael Binger Wins

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Michael Binger led going into the final table of the WSOP Circuit Event Championship at Lake Tahoe, but he would lose that lead before surging back to claim his victory. And at one point in heads-up play, Binger found himself…

FTOPS X Roundup: Amit Makhija Captures ‘High Rollers’ Title

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The tenth Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS X), concluded late on Sunday as action in three different events wrapped up. Rising star Amit Makhija entered the day in the $5,000+200 ‘high rollers’ event as the chip leader among…

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