Poker News

14th January, 2025 at 03:03:41

$1.775 million winner's prize goes to day trader

John Dibella, a forty-three-year-old New York-based day trader and the oldest man at the final table, has seen off formidable opposition to take down the 2025 Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure main event after five tough days of highly competitive poker in the Bahamas.

Full Story: New Yorker Wins Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure Main Event »

14th January, 2025 at 03:03:41

2025 could be the year internet poker becomes a real force in the USA, says Murren

With any story based on the US Department of Justice change of policy on online gambling attracting media headlines (see previous reports), it's not surprising that comments by MGM Resorts International CEO James Murren generated plenty of column inches this week.

Full Story: Mgm Chief Upbeat On Online Poker Legalisation (update) »

14th January, 2025 at 03:03:41

French negotiators report a workable compromise

A major confrontation between Pokerstars and its rebellious French players (see previous reports) has been averted, according to reports from a negotiatinbg team that visited the Isle of Man headquarters of the giant internet poker operator this week.

Full Story: Peace Talks At Pokerstars Succeed (update) »