August 2013 News Archive

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Aug 31, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Aug 31, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, Aug 30, 2013

After a declaration last month that the Durrrr Challenge II, which pits Tom “Durrrr” Dwan against Daniel “Jungleman”... — Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Poker professional Maria Ho took down the WinStar World Casino $5k “No Juice” tournament yesterday at the River Poker… — Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Watch live coverage of the PokerStars EPT Barcelona 50k Super High Roller! The three day event features unlimited… — Fri, Aug 30, 2013

The upgrade focuses on improving the poker lobby with some additional table enhancements. — Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

According to a recent tweet, Phil Ivey looks to undertake a “Big no drinking bet” which will reportedly have the man… — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

The PokerStars sponsored European Poker Tour (EPT) opens its tenth season in Barcelona by partnering with the Estrellas… — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

The first televised event of Season XII of the World Poker Tour kicks off today from the Bicycle Casino in Bell… — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Sixteen months after closing its Maltese-licensed Purple Lounge poker room, Mediacorp has finally made the decision to cease trading. — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open final table came to a conclusion Wednesday and it was poker professional Blair Hinkle… — Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, Aug 28, 2013

Freeplay gaming hit the internet from the state of Delaware at 6:00 AM EST this morning. Web sites for the state’s… — Wed, Aug 28, 2013

In two days of high roller action it was Steven Silverman who captured the first ever World Poker Tour Alpha8 100k… — Wed, Aug 28, 2013

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event has reached it’s final day as only 6 of the 21 runners that started… — Wed, Aug 28, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Aug 27, 2013

The beta test site for PartyPoker’s long anticipated new software was leaked over the weekend. The test site currently… — Tue, Aug 27, 2013

Day 3 at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open saw the field dwindle from the 100 runners that started the day to just 21… — Tue, Aug 27, 2013

The World Poker Tour Alpha 8 Super High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off yesterday. Eighteen… — Tue, Aug 27, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

This weekend the 2013 Asian Poker Tour Korea crowned Lifeng Shen the champion of its $2700 buyin Main Event held at the… — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

This weekend the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off its $10,000,000 guarantee $5300 buyin main event. Not only… — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

November Nine chip leader to wear 888 patch. — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

888poker has removed all no-limit hold’em and PLO heads-up cash games from its online poker client. — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

Mass multi-tabling, “unfair advantages” from HUDs, the isolated life of a poker pro, high taxes: Featured article paints a bleak picture of online poker in France. — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Mon, Aug 26, 2013

Ultimate Poker, the only regulated online poker site in the US, released version two of its software on Saturday. — Sun, Aug 25, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, Aug 25, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sun, Aug 25, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sun, Aug 25, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, Aug 23, 2013

New software will make it much easier to play multiple tables at the UK focused poker site. — Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Buzz Poker is implementing Instadeal’s Fast Fold’em game on August 26. — Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Respected tournament director Matt Savage has been released from hospital after an operation which has saved him from… — Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Report may recommend “a number of decisions for the strengthening of the LGA’s reputation.” — Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

$5,300 unlimited re-entry until close of registration and a $10m guarantee puts Seminole Hard Rock casino on the poker map. — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Red Star Poker leaves Revolution Gaming for Microgaming (MPN) — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Deepstacks, the parent company of the DeepStacks Poker Tour, announced a partnership this week with online poker site… — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Top ranked tennis pro and sponsored PokerStars player Rafael Nadal, aka Rafa, stars in a new online video series… — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Power to the people! — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Draft bill includes language that allows the Commission to rule on how funds should be held. — Thu, Aug 22, 2013

On September 13, the Garden City Group will begin accepting claims from US victims owed money from Full Tilt. Here’s how to find out your balance. — Wed, Aug 21, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, Aug 21, 2013

Suspicious cash game play has led to allegations of cheating and suspended accounts on Play2B skins. — Wed, Aug 21, 2013

According to a recent tweet from the official account of the Poker Players Alliance, the recently amended California… — Wed, Aug 21, 2013

888 quietly reveals new native real money poker client for Mac. — Wed, Aug 21, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Aug 20, 2013

Last week the Poker Tournament Directors Association released the latest draft of the Official TDA Rules, their first… — Tue, Aug 20, 2013

A full update on Kevin “Phwap” Boudreau’s condition has been posted on the youcaring.com website. He… — Tue, Aug 20, 2013

SB 678 will take effect immediately if it passes both houses and signed into law. — Tue, Aug 20, 2013

Unprecedented $4 + 3% uncapped fee slapped on ewallet withdrawals. — Tue, Aug 20, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Lock joins Juicy Stakes and Everleaf as the only rooms to receive an F grade in the PAS US payment processing report. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Sixteen months after opening its doors, the unique cash game insurance site cites unspecified difficulties for its imminent closure. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

888poker adds the full range of MTTs to its mobile app for Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Tournament winner to go heads up with Gus Hansen. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Poker hybrid combines 3-max tables, hyper turbos and lottery-style “golden” prizepool tournaments. — Mon, Aug 19, 2013

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory for the week starting August 12, 2013. — Sun, Aug 18, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, Aug 18, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Aug 17, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Aug 17, 2013

Players have only 60-day window to file claims. — Sat, Aug 17, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Hawk-eyed viewers of a recent Bloomberg TV interview with Ultimate Gaming Co-Founder Tom Breitling will have spotted… — Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Three-year deal gives Bodog access to team members to market in Asia. — Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The PartyPoker Big Game VII is right now live-streaming from the Merit Crystal Cove Casino in North Cyprus. — Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, Aug 14, 2013

WSOP bracelet winner Andy Frankenberger signs on as first site pro. — Wed, Aug 14, 2013

The Garden City Group, claims administrator for victims of Full Tilt Poker, has confirmed to pokerfuse that they still… — Wed, Aug 14, 2013

The Bodog Poker Network has made numerous tweaks to its daily schedule of multi-table tournaments (MTTs), with many… — Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Poker players at the World Series of Poker 2013, through participation in two charity tournaments as well as private… — Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Aug 13, 2013

Gordon Banks, Zidane, Messi and Maradona will now grace Farnborough FC’s “Paddy Power Park.” — Tue, Aug 13, 2013

Well-known poker pro Sam Trickett walked away the winner of PartyPoker’s inaugural Road to Old Trafford event held at… — Tue, Aug 13, 2013

Online sportbook and poker room Intertops this month celebrates 30 years in the sports wagering business. — Tue, Aug 13, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Sunday tournament guarantees drop by 20% following further segregation by Intertops to “continue to guarantee our players their funds.” — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Martin Shapiro, poker player and author of the 80-page draft online poker bill “Internet Wagering Citizens… — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

New staking site to offer coaching and seminars from its “state of the art” poker facility and “social hub” in Essex, UK. — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Adelson’s anti-online poker position remains unchanged. — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

10,000 FPPs will unlock the max bonus; 40% is instant cash, 60% as bonus to clear. — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sun, Aug 11, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sun, Aug 11, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Prize pool over €150,000 short with late registration soon to close. — Fri, Aug 09, 2013

One of the biggest stops on the World Poker Tour bears the name of one of the biggest stars in the game: The Doyle… — Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Merge skin Carbon Poker is preparing a real-money launch of new mobile poker app, and are looking for beta-testers to… — Fri, Aug 09, 2013

First limit hold’em player to reach the 5 million mark. — Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

$40 million guaranteed over 66 events. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Traffic spike of 50% this month moves it into the third place spot. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

$4 million guaranteed across 35 events in 13 days marks the beginning of WPT’s 12th season. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

UK-based JackpotJoy team to provide real-money online gaming software for Tropicana in New Jersey. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

President of Madrid’s People’s Party lends her support to EuroVegas. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Spanish PokerStars players can win a seat next to The Phenomenon in a special $5k Sit & Go. — Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, Aug 07, 2013

NGCB chairman adds that “research phase” for state compacts “nearing completion.” — Wed, Aug 07, 2013

East Coast and West Coast pros descend on Turning Stone, NY. — Wed, Aug 07, 2013

The anonymous poker network debuts its fast-fold product. — Wed, Aug 07, 2013

Poker skill game argument is deemed irrelevant. — Wed, Aug 07, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

Australia’s Crown Melbourne Casino unveiled Tuesday the details for one of the most anticipated series of the… — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

The PartyPoker.com Big Game VII recently announced its move to join the bwin WPT Merit Cyprus Classic at the Merit… — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

One of Caesars’ casino licenses will be used for 888’s own-brand casino. — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

The current Rational Group Director of Strategy & Business Development will take up his new position in September. — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

Poker operators lost a total of €36m in 2012 thanks to an effective tax rate of 37%. — Tue, Aug 06, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

New forum is only accessible to members who have raked $100 lifetime. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

Even though the 2014 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) is over five months away, the online poker giant announced… — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

A law from 1946 imposed a 10% gaming tax which has is still not being collected. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

Four clock-calls in one hand and a prophetic tattoo all at the Queenstown main event final table. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

Litigation over aborted deal continues. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

Non-US Revolution skin gets a new name. — Mon, Aug 05, 2013

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, Aug 04, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, Aug 04, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Aug 03, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Aug 03, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Ultimate Poker, Nevada’s first and currently only operational legal money online poker site, dealt it’s 10… — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently issued new stricter regulations on charity poker games, also called “millionai… — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

The World Series of Poker announced that they would be adding a new gold bracelet to the calendar for the 2013 World… — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Starting this Sunday, August 4, Full Tilt Poker’s signature series, FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series) returns,... — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

The Garden City Group announces that US FTP funds will be repaid “based on players’ final balances on April 15, 2011.” — Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Ultimate Poker’s first competitor inches closer to launch. — Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Online poker giant PokerStars declared earlier today that August is VIP Club Month on the site, and they are going to… — Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Spanish site Poker10 has released a free app for monitoring live tournaments. An Apple iOS version is promised soon. — Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Live updates, photos and videos to stream throughout the big Florida poker series. — Thu, Aug 01, 2013

On the heels of his announcement that he would be taking the position of Creative Director of the new, as yet premiered,... — Thu, Aug 01, 2013