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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John Duthie Leaves EPT Too

John Duthie Leaves EPT Too

January 6, 2012  /   Mario Alfonsi

Recently we broke the news that long time pro John Duthie would be ending his time with PokerStars. While that news itself was pretty shocking, most expected him to maintain his position as CEO ...  Read more...

Duhamel Suspects Appear in Court

We originally reported that there were 4 suspects, and there are, but only 3 of them appeared in court yesterday. They appeared in bail court in Longueuil, Quebec and Bianca Rojas Latraverse, ...  Read more...

Belgium Allows Regulated Poker

When you hear the words “government regulated poker”, most people immediately think of the post Black Friday situation that is going on in the United States. Little do they know that Belgium is ...  Read more...

Celeb Poker Gives You Extra Cash

This Sit n Go promotion is giving away $75 in cash daily to the player who wins the most Sit n Gos over the course of the day. These tournaments are required to have at least 6 players in them ...  Read more...

John Duthie Leaves PokerStars

John Duthie Leaves PokerStars

January 3, 2012  /   Mario Alfonsi

The founder of the European Poker Tour, and a man who has major influence on the poker industry, John Duthie announced on Monday that his stint as a PokerStars pro is over. The speculation began ...  Read more...

Phil Iveys Divorce Turns Sour

Phil Iveys Divorce Turns Sour

January 2, 2012  /   Mario Alfonsi

As divorces go, it is hard to say that any have ever been pleasant or not a big deal. Phil Ivey and his wife Luciaetta broke up in 2009 and at the time everyone seemed to be in an understanding ...  Read more...

Most Shocking Poker News of 2011

As the calendar turns to a new year it is important that we look back on all that happened in the world of poker over the last 365 days.The biggest story, by far, was the United States’ ...  Read more...

California Poker Legislation

California Poker Legislation

December 31, 2011  /   Mario Alfonsi

California is yet another state that has elected to vigorously pursue online poker for its residents. Being as liberal as they are, it is really no surprise that California is moving forward with ...  Read more...

Four Arrested in Duhamel Robbery

Four Arrested in Duhamel Robbery

December 30, 2011  /   Mario Alfonsi

The Montreal Gazette has reported that not two, but 4 men were arrested for the robbery and assault of Jonathan Duhamel. The robbery happened last week in broad daylight and to me it comes as no ...  Read more...

PokerStars To Grow Advertising

PokerStars To Grow Advertising

December 29, 2011  /   Mario Alfonsi

PokerStars has been the largest online poker provider for a very long time now, and they are doing everything in their power to keep it that way. The company that has a strangle-hold on the ...  Read more...