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Following months of speculation, PokerStars has successfully negotiated a deal with the US Department of Justice that will see them take over Full Tilt Poker assets. An even bigger element to this deal is that former Full Tilt players will be reimbursed, which is something the poker community has been awaiting for months. Putting everything [...]

Known for having a wide range of big-money tournaments, Titan Poker recently launched three guaranteeds. The most rewarding among them comes with a prize of $200,000 and follows the Freezeout format. Titan Poker hosts the tournament on Sundays at 18:00. Players have the option to buy-in directly with $200 + $15 or to win a [...]

PKR Poker has added a host of new multi-table tournaments to its schedule and introduced a new welcome bonus program which allows players to choose one that best suits them. The new tournaments will be offered via the same 3D software PKR uses for its cash games and events. The formats in which some of [...]

Another week brings with it the latest developments in the world of online poker. The road to regulation: Delaware newest state to become online poker-friendly Delaware now has a new law that authorizes three racetrack casinos and a state lottery to offer different forms of internet gambling, which includes poker. The bill won approval by [...]

While I’ve played the game of poker for many years, even for me it’s sometimes tough to put the game into perspective. Because of poker’s ever-evolving characteristics, the game has progressed to new heights over the past five years that quite honestly very few could’ve predicted. Because of these changes, poker’s longevity has become a [...]

Raising in poker is one of the most crucial aspects of the game. Without raising, it becomes literally impossible to win because you’re depending on your opponents to raise. But what if you’re in a game where the rules aren’t so clear, such as a home poker game? Players in home poker games tend to [...]

The 2012 WSOP is under way – also known as the Main Event. It is by far, the biggest poker event of the year World Wide, where players from all over the world come to Las Vegas to play the game they love, to play poker live at the tables with both legends of poker, [...]

Despite poker being a complex game, even for the most talented players finding a balance between poker and life can be intricate. Because of the time many of us spend engulfed in poker recreationally, or worst yet our careers, it can come with the neglect of other important areas. While for each and every one [...]

PokerStars, which recently was rumored to have made a purchase offer for Full Tilt Poker, has released its schedule for MicroMillions II, a huge online tournament series with low-stakes events. Starting at just $0.11, the events are apt for those looking to play poker with a small bankroll. Though the buy-ins for the events are [...]

The landscape for online poker games has altered drastically from ten years ago. Many attribute poker’s immense growth to the Moneymaker Effect, however, live poker hasn’t been the only setting that’s modified poker’s reputation. Online poker has been the catalyst for cash game experts and tournament veterans, hosting the wealthiest and strongest collection of games [...]