Poker News

06th February, 2025 at 01:53:43

"Early in Q1-2013" suggests a launch is nigh

The much-anticipated US social gaming giant Zynga's launch of real-money poker in the UK (see previous reports) appears to be imminent, with the new enterprise's website punting a start of "early 2025".

Full Story: Zynga Plus Poker Launch In Uk Imminent? »

04th October, 2025 at 11:30:21

Poker and sports betting will not feature when new bodog site relaunches

European online poker players looked likely to be short another internet destination this week as news surfaced that the UK Bodog brand franchise holder bodog will not include poker when it relaunches its revamped and re-targeted online and live dealer casino operation.

Full Story: Revamped Uk Bodog Website To Spurn Online Poker? »

21st September, 2025 at 11:42:01

Mid October date set for first internet stop

For the first time in three seasons, the Pokerstars UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) is set to host a stop in cyberspace.

Full Story: Uk And Ireland Poker Tour Set To Go Online »

28th August, 2025 at 15:42:08

Trickett joins Mike Mizrachi as ambassador for combined online and live poker spectacular

Lauren Tapie and Proper Mesquelier's International Stadium Poker Tour's inaugural online and live tournament next year (see previous reports) has received another credibility boost with the appointment of UK poker ace Sam Trickett (26) as ambassador for the event.

Full Story: Uk Poker Champ To Act As Ambassador For I.s.p.t. »

20th August, 2025 at 03:17:11

Eastenders antique shop owner loses all in a poker game

UK followers of the long-running television soapie Eastenders will soon see one of the leading characters, antique shop owner Anthony Moon (played by actor Matt Lapinskas) unwisely clash with villain Derek Branning (actor Jamie Forman) in a drama-filled high stakes poker game.

Full Story: Poker Drama In Uk Television Soapie »

17th July, 2025 at 06:11:04

No immediate operational changes, but there is a site revamp in the works

With a membership of around 50,000 'recreational' poker players, the UK-based Amateur Poker Association and Tour represents a formidable amount of player power and and that means it will be a tough competitor following its acquisition of online poker room poker and its player base this week.

Full Story: Uk Poker Association Acquires Online Poker Site »

17th July, 2025 at 06:11:04

Liquidators confirm that Purple Lounge Malta owes the but that entity has no real substance

With plans for Purple Lounge poker players to combine in a legal action apparently forging ahead on the twoplustwo message board, the management at Media Corp could find their liquidation of Purple Lounge UK challenged as unpaid players seek redress.

Full Story: Is Media Corp Using A Maltese Paper Company To Void Paying Its Purple Lounge Players? »

25th June, 2025 at 14:43:04

Young Ukrainian player claims his second WSOP bracelet

Ukrainian poker pro Oleksii Kovalchuk is having a great World Series of Poker this year, already cashing in three events and winning a companion to the No Limit Hold'em Six Handed bracelet which he won last year, along with $689,739.

Full Story: Poker Triumph For Oleksii (update) »

15th June, 2025 at 03:22:05

Initiative will be supported by TV ads and social networking promos

Maria Poker online operations, already popular in Scandinavian countries, will soon be launched in the United Kingdom, parent group Unibet has announced.

Full Story: Unibet's Maria Poker Planning Uk Launch »

15th June, 2025 at 03:22:05

Initiative will be supported by TV ads and social networking promos

Maria Poker online operations, already popular in Scandinavian countries, will soon be launched in the United Kingdom, parent group Unibet has announced.

Full Story: Unibet's Maria Poker Planning Uk Launch »

26th May, 2025 at 05:18:09

Isle of Man-based online poker operator listed with major UK companies

The Isle of Man-based online poker operator Pokerstars has been selected as one of the UK's Best Workplaces by The Great Place to Work Institute, one of the world's largest consultancies specialising in workplace assessment and enhancement, reports the business publication Nachtrichten.

Full Story: Pokerstars Named In Uk Best Workplaces Survey »

04th May, 2025 at 03:12:33

But he needs more volunteers to play in relays against him.

It's been on the cards since January this year, when Brit poker organiser Barry Denson used Twitter to warn that he would be mounting an attack on the world record for longest continuous poker playing session later this year.

Full Story: Uk Poker Organiser To Attempt New World Poker Playing Record »

14th April, 2025 at 04:09:08

PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour's Nottingham leg is packing 'em in

British and international poker aces have been flocking to Nottingham, England this week for a crack at the GBP 1 million prize pool at the PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour.

Full Story: Record Entry For Uk Poker Tournament »

15th February, 2025 at 07:55:29

Poker on the move for British players

Online poker giant PokerStars launched its real-money mobile application to players in the United Kingdom this week.

Full Story: Pokerstars App For Uk Clients »

08th November, 2025 at 01:48:43

In just four months, UK amateur Kevin Steel has triumphed in the Pokerstars Sunday Million tournament.

The weekend saw a UK amateur player, Kevin Steele, achieve a rare accomplishment - his second Pokerstars Sunday Million and he managed to do it just four months after his first triumph in the famous online poker tournament.

Full Story: Uk Amateur Poker Fan Wins Sunday Millions - Twice »