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Baltic Poker Festival Returns to Tallinn in June 2010
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Baltic Poker Festival Returns to Tallinn in June 2010

The Baltic Poker Festival will take place in Tallinn from June 16 to 19, 2010, featuring a main event at the Swissotel and a €1500 buy-in for the main tournament.

May 27, 2010·1 min read
PokerStars Tournament Offers Trip to Everest with Famous Climbers
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PokerStars Tournament Offers Trip to Everest with Famous Climbers

PokerStars is hosting a unique tournament where the winner gets a trip to Everest's base camp. The climbers Damien and Willy Benegas will accompany the winner, with Willy making his 10th ascent.

May 27, 2010·1 min read
Phil Laak Aims to Break World Record with 80-Hour Poker Marathon
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Phil Laak Aims to Break World Record with 80-Hour Poker Marathon

Poker pro Phil Laak is preparing to attempt an 80-hour poker session to break the world record. He plans to donate half of his winnings to charity.

May 24, 2010·1 min read
Rubin Kazan Forward Alexander Bukharov's Surprising 6th Place Finish in Sunday Million
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Rubin Kazan Forward Alexander Bukharov's Surprising 6th Place Finish in Sunday Million

Alexander Bukharov, a forward for Rubin Kazan, secured 6th place in the Sunday Million poker tournament, earning $48,720. He played under the nickname Timur Valeev and was the chip leader for several hours.

May 24, 2010·1 min read
Betfair Launches iOS App for Mobile Betting
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Betfair Launches iOS App for Mobile Betting

Betfair has released a new mobile app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, making it the first bookmaker to offer such a service. The app promises faster performance and responsible betting features.

May 22, 2010·1 min read
China Triumphs in First Stage of World Team Poker 2010
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China Triumphs in First Stage of World Team Poker 2010

The first stage of the World Team Poker 2010 featured intense competition among eight national teams. China emerged victorious, securing a $300,000 prize.

May 21, 2010·1 min read
Rounders Sequel: Will Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich Return?
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Rounders Sequel: Will Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich Return?

The screenwriters of Rounders have hinted at a possible sequel, but scheduling conflicts with Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich pose challenges. Meanwhile, Matt Damon is set to participate in a charity poker tournament.

May 20, 2010·1 min read
Daniel Cvetkov Challenges U.S. Justice Department in High-Stakes Poker Case
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Daniel Cvetkov Challenges U.S. Justice Department in High-Stakes Poker Case

Australian businessman Daniel Cvetkov refuses to plead guilty in a Manhattan court, arguing that poker is a game of skill not gambling.

May 20, 2010·1 min read
Dmitry Ganin: Russian Poker Series Closer to EPT Than RPT
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Dmitry Ganin: Russian Poker Series Closer to EPT Than RPT

Dmitry Ganin discusses the Russian Poker Series (RPS), its similarities to the European Poker Tour (EPT), and differences from the Russian Poker Tour (RPT).

May 19, 2010·1 min read