The UIGEA law, which prohibits online gambling, will take effect in the US on June 1, 2010. Congressman Barney Frank stated that there will be no further delays to the law, which places responsibility on banks to determine what constitutes illegal online gambling.
Poker Mambo is currently hosting a rake race with a prize pool of 3,000€. Players can check their temporary results on their profiles.
Maxim magazine featured 20 celebrities known for their poker skills and good looks. Discover who made the list and their notable achievements.
Annie Duke defeated Eric Seidel in the final to become the first woman to win the NBC Championship Heads-Up Tournament, taking home $500,000.
Unibet has appointed Sergey Rybachenko as their poker ambassador in Russia. The contract includes playing in major European tournaments and maintaining a blog. Rybachenko is currently leading the Unibet Open in Budapest.
The Red Sea Poker Cup 2010, organized by Poker Club Management, Las Vegas Poker, and Pryma Gaming, will take place from 22 to 30 May in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The main event features a €1100 buy-in.
Betfair Poker is offering exciting promotions for March 2010, including the Betfair Poker LIVE! Tallin tournament and a VIP weekend in Barcelona.
Daniel Negreanu had a eventful day at the WPT Los Angeles, including singing the Canadian national anthem and being robbed. He also had a notable hand where he folded to an all-in move.
Doyle Brunson recounts a harrowing poker game in Mobile, Alabama, where he won $25,000 but faced a knife-wielding opponent. The game took place in a secluded house decorated with eerie images, including horses with human heads and devil-like birds.