The FBI has blocked access to several major poker websites, including PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, and arrested the founders of these platforms. The move has sent shockwaves through the online poker community, with players and industry figures reacting with concern and speculation.
Poker player livb112 shares his journey with super turbo HU SNG tournaments, from initial skepticism to mastering the format. He discusses the impact of educational sites and the use of HUDs.
Ilander has been named the Ambassador of Mercury for the poker community PartyGalaxy. The community has also launched a new promotion called PartyPot.
The Unibet Open Barcelona poker tournament will be held from June 9-12, 2011, at the Grand Casino de Barcelona. The event promises exciting poker action and attractive side games.
Full Tilt Poker has introduced new features allowing users to create private tournaments and purchase tickets to cash games. Zynga has acquired the team behind PokerTableRatings to enhance its ZyngaPoker client.
Andrew Li achieved the Supernova Elite (SNE) status in online poker by earning 1,000,000 VPP in just 59 days, beating the previous record. He shared his journey and insights in an interview.
EducaPoker has kicked off a competition for designing a promotion for Venus in PartyGalaxy. The winner will become the Ambassador of Venus and receive exciting prizes.
Iliari 'Ziigmund' Sakhamis, a high-stakes poker player, has switched to PokerStars after losing millions on Full Tilt. His heated exchanges with Gus Hansen are legendary.
Party Poker and EducaPoker are offering nine $15,000 packages to compete in the Big Game V, a 48-hour televised poker marathon featuring top players.