Poker News

01st February, 2025 at 04:52:59

Reports that FTP owners and DoJ have made progress on forfeiture deal, and players' RICO prosecution turned down

The Full Tilt Poker debacle was back on the front pages this week with numerous reports in mainstream and online media that the troubled internet poker company's owners were approaching agreement with the US Department of Justice on unspecified forfeiture arrangements that could lead to US players being paid at least some of the monies owed to them.

Full Story: Full Tilt Poker Back In The Headlines (update) »

01st February, 2025 at 04:52:59

Surprise change of format for 2025's epic poker championship

Since its introduction several years ago, the decision by the World Series of Poker to delay the main event final table action with a break of four months, only staging it in November, has been roundly critised by both players and railbirds anxious to see the main event concluded within the timelines of the actual competition.

Full Story: World Series Of Poker Final Table Will No Longer Be Delayed »

01st February, 2025 at 04:52:59

New title better reflects recent change of ownership

The purchase of the Entraction company and online poker network by International Game Technology for $115 million has been followed by the announcement that the company has been rebranded as the IGT Poker Network

Full Story: Entraction Is Now Igt Poker Network »

01st February, 2025 at 04:52:59

26-year-old takes home A$1,6 million

26-year-old Oliver Speidel from Melbourne is A$1.6 million richer after winning the Aussie Millions main event poker championship at the Crown Casino in his home town.

Full Story: Melbourne Poker Ace Wins The Aussie Millions »