Hi Poker Enthusiasts.. My name is Mario, and I have been around the poker scene for the last 15 years, and is a dear passion of mine. I will be bringing you the best the poker world can offer in terms of news and offers

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Rafael Nadal Officially Signs with PokerStars

Back in May, we reported on rumors that Rafael Nadal had been approached by PokerStars for a potential endorsement deal, and that at least one Spanish website was reporting he had already filmed ...  Read more...

Lock Poker Signs Felipe Ramos

Earlier this year, it seemed like Lock Poker was adding new young pros to their stable every week or so. With Lock busy setting up their new poker network, it’s easy to understand why that ...  Read more...

Friction on Microgaming Network

Usually, online poker players don’t have to worry much about the relationship between their poker room and the network operators. Even when a room decides to leave a network – as Lock Poker ...  Read more...

Some Fight Against Online Poker in USA

While progress has been slow, there’s no doubt that things are slowly moving towards the regulation of online poker in the United States. Nevada is going to have online poker ready to go within ...  Read more...

IFP Calls for Poker in UK Classrooms

Recently, the poker world learned of the Henry Street School for International Studies in New York City. This school was notable due not only to the fact that it had a poker club for its ...  Read more...

Pinnacle Purchases Epic Poker League

The Epic Poker League hasn’t exactly been one of the great success stories of the poker world. Since it was first announced last year, many players and observers wondered how Federated Sports and ...  Read more...

International Stadiums Poker Tour

When it comes to the International Stadiums Poker Tour, there’s really only one thing that everyone can agree on: it’s certainly ambitious. But depending on who you ask, the planned tournament is ...  Read more...

Belgian Court Rules Against Bwin.Party

Online gambling giant bwin.party has failed in its bid to be removed from Belgium’s blacklist, meaning they will still be unable to operate in the country – and those living in Belgium will have ...  Read more...

Delaware Online Poker Bill Passes

It seems like a daily routine now: another day, another state in the USA trying to regulate online poker. But unlike many of the stories we’ve talked about, this one isn’t about a bill dying or ...  Read more...

Odds Lengthen for Online Poker in California

Of all the states attempting to pass online poker regulations, California seemed like one of the most natural fits. It easily had a large enough population to support its own segregated sites; ...  Read more...