Poker News

08th March, 2025 at 11:12:27

New product now operational on the group's Ongame network

Following reports of its soft launch of a fast-fold poker variant earlier this week (see previous reports), the Amaya Gaming group has confirmed that its Strobe fast-fold online poker is now available on subsidiary Ongame Poker Network.

Full Story: Amaya Confirms Availability Of Strobe Fast-fold Internet Poker (update) »

08th March, 2025 at 01:32:58

Iron Duke and Overbet no longer operational

Internet poker players who used the Overbet and Iron Duke skins on the Merge poker network were disappointed to learn this week that both have closed.

Full Story: Two Merge Poker Skins Close Their Virtual Doors »

06th March, 2025 at 02:55:30

Latest software update shows maximum stakes have been lowered

Several online poker information and forum sites are currently speculating on the reasons behind an apparently unannounced reduction in the high stakes limits on the virtual tables on Merge Poker Network skins.

Full Story: Fewer High Stakes Games At Merge Poker Network »

19th February, 2025 at 01:18:49

Now even poker playing in the stadium is out

In yet another indicator that all is not going well with the proposed series of top level live and online poker tournaments at top sports stadiums around the world, the International Stadiums Poker Tour has revealed that it is switching venues, and the inaugural event will not be taking place in Wembley fact now it's not taking place in a stadium at all, but will be presented at the neighbouring conference centre.

Full Story: International Stadiums Poker Tour To Switch Venues (update) »

18th February, 2025 at 02:07:42

Free download from the App Store now available

pkr, the Alderney-licensed 3D online poker provider powered by its own proprietary software, has announced the availability of a real-money iPhone app through a free download at the App Store.

Full Story: Pkr 3d Poker Real Money Action Now On Iphone »

14th February, 2025 at 16:53:19

1/2, 2/4 and up tables segregated

According to exchanges between a Lock Poker representative and poker players on the twoplustwo poker information site, the Revolution network where Lock is the dominant skin has allowed it to segregate its higher stakes games from the rest of the network.

Full Story: Higher Stakes Tables On Revolution Network Confined To Lock Poker »

09th February, 2025 at 04:09:22

Test period in play-for-fun mode the next step

Arguably the largest operator on the Merge Poker Network, Carbon Poker, is to launch a mobile product after some intensive development work, according to a statement from the company Friday.

Full Story: Carbon Poker Planning Mobile Launch »

07th February, 2025 at 03:03:08

Better safe than sorry...

The care with which Nevada online poker licence holders are approaching technology testing was acknowledged Wednesday when the Nevada Gaming Control Board granted extensions for technology testing to South Point Poker, ACEP Interactive and Monarch Interactive.

Full Story: Nevada Online Poker Licensees Given Extension For Testing »

07th February, 2025 at 03:03:08

Botox investigated in new CSI television episode

Using chemicals to maintain the perfect poker face and hide facial 'tells' is the intriguing concept behind one episode television fans can look forward to in the long-running Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) series, according to reports in the entertainment media.

Full Story: Maintaining That Poker Face »

05th February, 2025 at 09:56:14

In only its first month of operation, Idle Gaming's free social poker offering is third on Facebook popularity charts.

Fresh Deck Poker, a free mobile and social gaming app developed by Idle Gaming, has been ranked third in the Facebook popularity poll after only a month in operation.

Full Story: Fresh Deck Poker Tops The Facebook Charts »

04th February, 2025 at 09:18:36

SHFL table game brands taken online

SHFL Entertainment (formerly ShuffleMaster) has entered into an agreement with GameAccount Network (GAN) that will see its online gaming products integrated onto GAN's online gaming platform.

Full Story: Shfl In Distribution Deal With Gameaccount »

01st February, 2025 at 00:49:09

Researchers claim that body language is more revealing than facial expressions

NBC News reports that researchers have found that people more accurately understand mood when they examine body language, rather than facial expressions.

Full Story: Never Mind The Face - Check Out That Poker Body »

25th January, 2025 at 01:49:05

Latest addition will liven up the social card games scene in Japan

Konami's Dragon Collection of social card games, which has generated an enthusiastic Japanese and US following of over 7 million users since it was launched two years ago, has a new game with a poker aim.

Full Story: Poker Addition To Konami's Dragon Collection »

17th January, 2025 at 14:54:56

Deal with CAMS important for compliance with Nevada regulations

Online gambling provider Fertitta Entertainment has moved a step closer to online poker following a deal between its new Ultimate Gaming online brand and Los Angeles-based Central Account Management System (CAMS) that will help it maintain regulatory compliance and accept payments online.

Full Story: Fertitta Closing In On Internet Poker »

15th January, 2025 at 09:43:51

pkr app developed for use on Apple iPad

3D online poker room, pkr, has launched a free real money poker app developed for Apple iPad on the iOS platform.

Full Story: New Real Money Poker App From Internet Poker Operator »