Poker News

04th February, 2025 at 02:23:51

International Federation of Poker reports on government's official recognition

In an announcement this week the International Federation of Poker revealed that the Brazilian Sports Ministry has officially acknowledged poker as a sport.

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04th February, 2025 at 02:23:51

But Robbie Williams is already under attack for his new website

The UK mainstream media is currently reporting criticism of singing star Robbie Williams' decision to enter the world of online poker, quoting an 'outraged' Liberal Democrat politician.

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04th February, 2025 at 02:23:51

Alan Meltzer looks after those who looked after him

Alan Meltzer, the music mogul and nosebleed poker player who regularly appeared on the High Stakes Poker show with some of the top professionals in the game until his sudden death in October last year, left $1 million to his chauffeur and $500,000 to a doorman in his will, it emerged this week - some 15 percent of his estate after taxes.

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