News Archive: Poker News, April 2008
Showing all news items for April 2008
WSOP packages on offer at Hollywood Poker
1st April, 2008
Hollywood Poker will be handing out a number of prize packages to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) this month, the online gaming operator has confirmed.
Nottingham to host Norwegian Poker Championships
1st April, 2008
In the latest in a string of bizarre twists and turns to come out of Norway's poker scene, it has been confirmed that the 2008 Norwegian Poker Championships will be held in Nottingham.
Paradise Poker heralds return of Fantastic First
1st April, 2008
Online poker operator Paradise Poker has confirmed that its popular series of Fantastic First events will return this Friday (April 4th).
European Ladies Championship returns
2nd April, 2008
The European Ladies Championship will be held for its third year this May 3rd - 4th, organisers Ladbrokes Poker have confirmed.
2nd April, 2008
A 38-year-old high school teacher who bagged a $12,500 (£6,300) prize package for the World Series of Poker at Full Tilt has spoken of his delight at winning
Hansen takes on all-female table
2nd April, 2008
Poker luminary Gus Hansen will this week take part in the Poker After Dark televised event, where he will be pitted against five of the poker world's most successful female players.
Sun Poker rolls out pound cashier
3rd April, 2008
Online gaming website Sun Poker has enhanced its online poker services by introducing a British pound cashier.
UH Big Tex wins PokerStars Sunday Million
3rd April, 2008
An online gamer by the name of UH Big Tex has bagged first prize at the Sunday Million event, hosted by leading online gaming operator PokerStars.
US-based operator offers first WSOP seat
4th April, 2008
American online gaming house PurePlay has awarded one its first qualifying seat at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Asian Poker Tour published 2008 schedule
4th April, 2008
The Orient's most popular annual poker event - the Asian Poker Tour (APT) - will kick off with a jaunt in the Philippines from May 27th to June 1st, it has been confirmed.
Titan sending players to Salzburg Poker Cup
5th April, 2008
Online poker operator Titan Poker has confirmed it will be sending a number of players to this year's Salzburg Poker Cup.
6th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator PKR has confirmed that it will be expanding its network of consumer websites.
Vega plans 'Poker Tour of the Americas'
7th April, 2008
Vega Promotional Systems has overhauled plans for a Latin American Poker Tour by encompassing North American destinations into its itinerary.
WPT Ladies rolls into Bellagio
7th April, 2008
The World Poker Tour Ladies (WPT Ladies) is to wrap up its first annual series with a final date in the world-famous Las Vegas resort of Bellagio, event organisers have confirmed.
Everest Poker splashes out on Dream Team
8th April, 2008
Everest Poker has drawn up an elite list of ten online gamers who will be representing the operator on this year's poker circuit.
WSOP satellites confirmed for Doyles Room
8th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Doyles Room has confirmed it will be running a series of satellite events for qualification to the Read more »
Party Poker Nations Cup gets underway
9th April, 2008
The third annual Party Poker Nations Cup got underway this week, with nationals from all over Europe and America vying to come up trumps for their country.
Battle of the Planets kicks off at PokerStars
9th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator PokerStars has unveiled details of its brand new sit-and-go (SNG) tourn
Paddy Power marks billionth hand with giveaway
9th April, 2008
Paddy Power Poker is gearing up to deal its one billionth poker hand and it is
New poker software at Doyles Room
10th April, 2008
People who play poker at Doyles Room are enjoying a new upgrade to the online operator's software.
Two Betfair gamers hit Pokerfecta challenge
10th April, 2008
Two online gaming enthusiasts at Betfair Poker have received a $5,500 (£2,750) prize for accomplishing the operator's Pokerfecta challenge.
World Poker Tour adds Spanish stop
10th April, 2008
The World Poker Tour (WPT) will once again have a stop-over in Spain, tournament organisers have confirmed.
Party Poker dishing out $250k every Friday
11th April, 2008
Online gaming enthusiasts who prefer spending their weekends tucked up indoors can now take advantage of Party Poker's generous Friday Night Party promotion.
New Advanced Poker course from WSOP Academy
11th April, 2008
The World Series of Poker Academy (WSOP Academy) has confirmed it is to start running a series of advanced poker seminars for would-be professionals.
Titan Poker in $100k Omaha giveaway
11th April, 2008
Online gaming operator Titan Poker has confirmed that it awarded $100,000 (£50,000) to Omaha pot-limit players over the past two months.
PokerStars brings back Sunday Millions
12th April, 2008
This week saw the return of one of the online poker world's most popular competitions: the PokerStars Sunday Millions.
Controversy for WPT Ladies Championship
14th April, 2008
The newly-launched World Poker Tour Ladies Championship (WPT Ladies) has become embroiled in a charity donation scandal.
World Poker Tour adds Canada series
14th April, 2008
A new series of tournaments running May 5th - 13th has been added to the World Poker Tour (WPT), it has been confirmed.
Hollywood Poker brings back Fame Freeroll
15th April, 2008
Online gaming website Hollywood Poker has decided to re-launch its popular Freeroll Your Way to Fame poker promotion.
UK wins Party Poker Nations Cup
15th April, 2008
Team Great Britain has won the 2008 Party Poker Nations Cup, beating off stiff competition from Ireland in a tense heads-up final.
16th April, 2008
Sky Sports will shortly air highlights from the inaugural World Series of Poker Europe (WSOP Europe) event, held in London capital last Septemb
ChiliPoker offers exclusive Morocco trips
16th April, 2008
Online gaming operator chilipoker.com is giving people who play online poker at its website the chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to Morocco this summ
Absolute Poker launches Assassin Bounty tourneys
16th April, 2008
Online gaming operator AbsolutePoker.com has launched a series of new tournaments that reward high-risk strategies on the poker table.
Last-minute satellite for 888 World Poker Crown
17th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator 888.com Poker has revealed that it will be running a special last-minute satellite for the World Poker Crown.
Barry Greenstein wins Stars of Poker
17th April, 2008
Professional online poker player Barry Greenstein has won one of PokerStar's most high-profile live tournaments, the aptly named Stars of Poker.
Freeroll WSOP qualifiers at PokerStars
18th April, 2008
Online poker enthusiasts once again have to chance to bag seats at this year's forthcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) - this time without laying down a single pe
Titan Poker sends contingent to Italy
18th April, 2008
Online gaming operator Titan Poker, the largest poker room on the iPoker Network, this month despatched a contingent of seven players to the European Poker Tour in San R
WPT Ladies reverses donation policy
19th April, 2008
The World Poker Tour Ladies Championship (WPT Ladies) has succumbed to pressure from some of the poker world's leading female players over its automatic donation policy.
WPT settles lawsuit with poker pros
21st April, 2008
The World Poker Tour (WPT) has settled a lawsuit filed by some of the biggest names in poker over alleged violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Hilton and Sigler return to Doyles Room
21st April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Doyles Room will once again be hosting its popular Celebrity Bounty Tournament.
21st April, 2008
A 22-year-old Canadian business student has won the most lucrative poker tournament of the year so far by bagging top spot at the European Poker Tour Grand Final.
'Freeroll Your Way to Fame' at Hollywood Poker
22nd April, 2008
Online gaming operator Hollywood Poker has confirmed it is bringing back its popular Freeroll Your Way To Fame weekly World Series of Poker (WSOP) qualifier tourna
22nd April, 2008
Paddy Power Poker has become the latest gaming operator to announce a World Series of Poker (WSOP) seat giveaway.
Duke to manage Ultimate Bet schedule
23rd April, 2008
Poker pro Annie Duke has been selected to manage the new tournament schedule at UltimateBet.com.
Titan boosts monthly guaranteed prizes
23rd April, 2008
People who play online poker can now win even more by signing up to Titan Poker, with the operator boosting its monthly guaranteed payouts to $16 million (£
Millionth member signs up to PPA
23rd April, 2008
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has signed up its millionth member, cementing its status as one of the poker industry's leading voices.
1-cent qualifiers for World Poker Crown
23rd April, 2008
Online gaming operator Pacific Poker is hosting a series of hourly one cent qualifiers for the World Poker Crown (WPC).
Two US states mull poker expansion
24th April, 2008
Florida and Colorado have confirmed they are looking at liberalising state legislation governing live poker games.
Charity poker tourney for abused animals
24th April, 2008
Some of the biggest names on the global poker circuit have donated their time and money to a charity poker game in support of an American animal welfare group.
PokerListings and Betfair Poker announce co-sponsored freeroll
25th April, 2008
A new co-sponsored freeroll for the World Series of Poker Europe (WSPE) has been announced by online poker resource PokerListings.com in conjunction with Betfair Poker.
UltimateBet's tournament schedule to be handled by Annie Duke
26th April, 2008
Long-time sponsored UltimateBet poker player Annie Duke has been announced as the new manager of the online poker site's tournament schedule.
Ms Duke, who is number two on the women's all
PKR hosts APT Manila qualifiers
28th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator PKR has confirmed that it will be sending at least three qualifiers to the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila.
Nancy Todd Tyner scoops WPT Ladies
29th April, 2008
Nancy Todd Tyner has seen off competition from established poker pros Vanessa Selbst and Van Nguyen to scoop the World Poker Tour Ladies (WPT Ladies) title.
Titan Poker offers Executive Package
29th April, 2008
Online gaming operator Titan Poker is offering its members the chance to win an executive World Series of Poker (WSOP) prize package.
Bodog gives away $100k Guaranteed seats
30th April, 2008
Bodog Poker is offering a number of free seats to its flagship $100,000 (£50,000) Guaranteed Sunday tournament.
Obrestad to play in Betfair freeroll
30th April, 2008
Members of Betfair Poker now have the chance to go head-to-head with one of the game's most prominent figures, Annette Obrestad.
Titan Poker offers Executive WSOP Package
29th April, 2008
Online gaming operator Titan Poker is offering its members the chance to win an executive World Series of Poker (WSOP) prize package.
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