Poker News

05th April, 2025 at 15:26:42

Poker to Racquet and Ball

Danish professional poker player, Gus Hansen ("The Great Dane") has shown his appreciation for sport other than poker with a sponsorship of the Danish National Squash Team. Hansen is reportedly a big fan of the sport and other disciplines utilising a racket and a ball.

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05th April, 2025 at 15:26:42

Online poker meets social networking

Chilipoker, a member of the iPoker Network, has launched ChiliConnect, an add-on linked to the websites' software that allows players to share results and play with or against friends.

Full Story: Chiliconnect From Chilipoker »

05th April, 2025 at 15:26:42

Team of staff acquired for its knowledge and expertise of the online poker industry

Social gaming company, Zynga, has acquired an Austin, Texas-based team of staff from MarketZero, a company known for online portals, software programmes, social poker databases and the creators of PokerTableRatings - an online portal that tracks career statistics of online poker players.

Full Story: Another Strategic Acquisition For Zynga »

05th April, 2025 at 11:04:08

Play from home live via website and webcam

skillstar, a BetClicEverest French online gaming website that offers skill gaming, has announced that it will be extending its game experience to television with the launch of a TV Web Show.

Full Story: French Online Gaming Site Launches Tv Web Show »

05th April, 2025 at 02:41:11

$100 000 buy-in Super High Roller event for the Bellagio

Party Poker has been extensively overhauling the World Poker Tour since taking it over late 2025 (see previous reports), introducing bigger and better events and slick organisation, but the latest announcement sets a new benchmark in the company's tournament history - a $100 000 buy-in event.

Full Story: World Poker Tour On A Roll »

05th April, 2025 at 02:41:11

Will youth and enthusiasm overcome experience and cunning?

US poker fans will have a rare treat on NBC's 'Poker After Dark' this week as young poker aces battle it out against the legendary Doyle 'Texas Dolly' Brunson - a veteran who has seen off many challengers in a long and illustrious career on the felt that includes 13 appearances on the popular television program.

Full Story: Young Guns To Take On Poker Veteran »