Inside the Tour, #86 — Inside 'Sit'n Go Strategy'

Continuing our review of various works that I can recommend and think are useful for the professional player brings us to 'Sit'n Go Strategy' by Colin Moshman (Two Plus Two Publishing, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2007). Of course, one does not...

Antigua: New US Offer Soon in WTO Online Gambling Flap

Recent news reports from the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda state that its country's officials are expecting a new offer from the United States concerning the continuing disagreement between the two nations over online gambling...

Bwin's Core Businesses Pay Off in 2007

Although online gaming company bwin Interactive Entertainment AG won't release its final full-year results until next month, the company's preliminary fourth quarter and annual 2007 release validated the company's continued focus...

PokerNews Cup Austria Update IV: €16,500 Worth of Freerolls Coming Up!

With less than a month left to one of Europe's premiere poker events, PokerNews is still giving you another 11 chances to take home a €1,500 PokerNews Cup Austria Package! Read on for all packages commencing this week…

Women's Poker Spotlight: Shannon Elizabeth, Dancing On

Just the mention of her name makes the young men drool. We've seen her on the silver screen and at the poker tables, and now Shannon Elizabeth has taken yet another chance in a career that's been speckled with risk...

College Poker Life: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Another school year nears its close at Iowa State University and student poker players there have seen quite an incredible year of poker. As summer break nears, campus poker action for students at ISU might end, but other poker...

Poker-Themed '2008 World Series of Golf' Announced

A poker-themed twist on a traditional gambler's game returns in May when Las Vegas's Mirage Casino co-sponsors the 2008 World Series of Golf®, to be held at the Pete Dye-designed Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The 2008 edition hopes to build...

Poker News Bytes: March 25, 2008

The fifth and final initial suspect in the robbery of a country-club poker game that was allegedly orchestrated by a Delaware State Patrol officer has now surrendered to authorities. Timothy Longstreth, 28, of Stone Harbor, New Jersey...

PPA Launches Litigation Support Network

The Poker Players Alliance announced today the launch of its new Litigation Support Network, a free member service designed to offer basic poker-related legal advice on the state and local levels. The new legal service, which has...

Venetian Adds April Series to 2008 Deep Stack Extravaganza Offerings

In a story of 'increased by popular demand,' the Venetian has added another Deep Stack Extravaganza series to its poker offerings. The most recent addition to the Venetian's DSE lineup will run 22 consecutive days, from April...

Sexton's Corner, Vol. 37: Archie Karas, Part 7 — The Downslide

Everyone experiences obstacles or hurdles during their life's journey, but how one handles the adversity is the measure of his character. Archie 'The Greek' Karas did what no other person on the planet has ever done, when he started...

Three More Arrested in Delaware 'Trooper' Poker Robbery

Three Philadelphia brothers were arrested in connection with the robbery, allegedly orchestrated by a Delaware state trooper, of a 'high stakes' poker game at an upscale Delaware golf club. The three brothers, Addae C. Powell...

The PokerNews Interview: Brandon Cantu

Rarely does a week pass by without news of a big score by a formerly unknown poker player. Brandon Cantu was once one of those names, most of which are rarely heard from again. Vancouver native Cantu emerged from nowhere to win...

He Said, She Said, Vol. 9: Jamie Gold vs. Sam Farha

The hand (from an entertaining episode of "High Stakes Poker") -- Blinds: 300/600 with a 1200 straddle. Gold's stack: ~$391,000; Farha's stack: Over $391,000. Neither player's stack is actually given specifically during the hand...

PokerStars Announces Plans to Award Over 1,000 WSOP Seats

PokerStars has announced an impressive schedule of events and qualifiers on its site with the end goal of sending over 1,000 players to this summer's WSOP. In the promotion, running for the next several months, PokerStars qualifiers...

University Study: Poker is a Game of Skill

In a game of luck, instruction and strategy are immaterial. This was the premise that guided Michael Dedonno and Dr. Douglas K. Detterman on their quest to determine if poker was a game of skill. Their paper in the current issue of...

New Site Offers Free Poker For Real Money

Have you been missing the thrill of playing poker for real money because of the new law (UIGEA) passed by the US Government a few months ago?

Well, don't look now, your problems have been solved.

Let me introduce you to PurePlay, a free poker site where you can play against other poker players from across the country and win real cash without ever depositing a dime of your own money.

PurePlay offers daily tournaments with payouts as high as $20,000, plus a range of other free to play tournaments as well.

According to the PurePlay website, the site has paid out over $2.7 million dollars to online poker players. PurePlay also boasts that the site currently has over 700,000 active poker players. A number that increases daily.

So...you must be thinking - “What's the catch?”

Well, with PurePlay there isn't one. There are no entry fees, no deposits needed, and you don't need a credit card. All you have to do is sign up for a free membership and you can sit down at your computer and start playing poker for real money.

PurePlay offers members No Limit Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha, and Stud tournaments to show their skills in. The PurePlay software is simple to download and very user-friendly. You will find it very similar to most offshore online poker sites.

Another benefit players get from playing at PurePlay instead of other free poker options is that because PurePlay players are playing for real money, players get a realistic poker experience at the PurePlay tables. Unlike “play money” tables, where the poker action is often downright silly, the poker action at PurePlay is realistic and very competitive.

So, if you're looking to feed your online poker fix, I suggest you head on over to PurePlay and see what they have to offer. It won't cost you a dime and who knows, maybe you'll be their next big winner. Good luck!

College Poker Life: The California State University System

The California State University has campuses located throughout California and student poker players fortunate enough to attend classes at any of the 23 campuses won't have hard times finding ways to satisfy their poker appetites...

Kentucky Derby Poker Championship at Caesars Indiana Announced

After watching the thoroughbreds make a run for the roses, players can make a run on the poker oval with the "Poker Brat" and "Mr. Omaha". Noted pros Phil Hellmuth Jr. and Robert "Mr. Omaha" Williamson III will host the Kent

Poker News Bytes, March 18, 2008

Austria's bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, one of Europe's leading Internet-based gambling services, was disheartened by the German Federal Court of Justice's dismissal of a motion to suspend enforcement proceedings against bwin...

iPoker Launch Their Super Satellite Promotion to the PokerNews Cup Austria

iPoker are pleased to host a super satellite promotion giving winners a massive $4,000 PokerNews Cup Austria Package. Daily qualifiers kick off on Wednesday March 26 for as little as $2.20!

Swedish Decision Halts Net Gambling Media Prosecutions

A decision by an agency within Sweden's Prosecution Authority has been made to halt prosecutions against Swedish media companies who accept advertising from Internet gambling services. The new court order, issued by UC Malmö...

A Successful Night at the Montel Williams MS Foundation Gala and Poker Tournament

When I was invited to be a part of the Montel Williams MS Foundation's Gala and Poker Tournament, I jumped at the chance. My step-daughter lives with MS every day of her life, so I saw this opportunity to give back to the community...

Poker Players Alliance Names State Directors

The Poker Players Alliance has furthered its intentions to continue growing as a "grass roots" organization with the announcement that 50 PPA members have now been selected as State Directors, one for each state. The PPA's...

PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker Launch $87,500 Worth of WSOP Freerolls!

PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker give you the chance to take home one of seven $12,500 World Series Packages beginning Sunday March 23 at 15:00 EST...

Poker Movie Review: 'The Grand'

When any big movement happens in pop culture, you can expect movies that base their story on or around this movement. Producers and studios see a trend, and they often look to cash in on this trend at the box office. The 'Grunge' music...

Eric 'Sheets' Haber Wins WSOP-C Atlantic City

Almost exactly a year ago, winning the WSOP Circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City eluded Eric 'Sheets' Haber when he fell short of the final table in 16th place. This year, Haber grabbed onto the ring, the Circuit diamond ring...

He Said/She Said, Vol. 8: Jerry Yang vs. Phillip Hilm

The hand: Nine players remain in the 2007 WSOP Main Event. Phillip Hilm sits with 19,240,000 chips to Yang's 25,010,000 chips. The blinds are 120,000/240,000 with a 30,000 ante. Hilm is in the SB, Yang on the hijack...

Patrik Antonius Signs with Poker Royalty

One of the biggest unrepresented pros in all of poker no longer has that status, as prominent agency Poker Royalty has announced the signing of Patrik Antonius for worldwide management. The Poker Royalty deal covers all...

WSOP-C Caesar's Atlantic City: Hicks, Khan and Phan on Top

For the fourth consecutive year, players headed to down to the Boardwalk for Caesars Atlantic City WSOP Circuit event. The main event drew a starting field of 277, creating a total prize pool of $1,357,300 and a first-place prize...

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 3: Michael Schulze Leads, Final Table Set

It took less than 20 minutes for the first elimination to occur on Day 3 of the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open, and the breakneck pace continued for the few scant hours of play at the Hyatt Regency in Warsaw. Overall...

US Congressman DeFazio Calls for Release of WTO GATS Settlement Terms

U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has written a letter to other members of Congress urging them to join him in demanding that the US Trade Representative office make public the terms of the agreements it reached with other countries...

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 2: Juan Maceiras Moves to Front

The official second day of the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open in Warsaw saw 130 players take the felt, with Robert Flink leading the pack as Liz Lieu, Julian Thew and Johnny Lodden returned to their short stacks. The day...

Poker Room Review: Cities of Gold Casino, Sante Fe, NM

This may be the least apt name for a poker room I have ever encountered. Cities of Gold, in spite of the best efforts of its small staff, is just about the dingiest, least appealing casino and poker room that I have visited...

Women's Poker Spotlight: Jennifer Harman-Traniello Hosts SPCA Charity Events

In a time when it seems stylish to play in and support one's favorite charity poker tournament, Jennifer Harman-Traniello rises above the rest, putting on not one but two events in support of her favorite cause, the Nevada Society...

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 1b: Pedersen, Schulze Top Day

Day 1b at the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open featured an even more star-studded field than Day 1a, with former World Champion Greg Raymer joining his Team PokerStars teammate Luca Pagano and European tournament...

PokerNews Cup Austria Update III: Ten More Exclusive €1,500 Packages Coming Up This Week!

Look forward to another €15,000 worth of PokerNews Cup Austria Packages this week. As always, these packages are exclusive to PokerNews players and are extremely easy to qualify for…

PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw, Day 1a: Robert Flink Takes Lead

The 2008 PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open kicked off with 190 players taking the field in Day 1a at the Hyatt Regency Casino in Warsaw, Poland. Notable players on hand included defending champion Peter Jepsen, EPT Baden...

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Opinion: Is Another UIGEA Really the Answer for Canadian Horseracing?

In what some are interpreting as a monopoly grab for the country's gambling market, the Canadian horseracing industry is pressuring the government to pass UIGEA-like legislation in an attempt to ban Internet gaming. Last week...

Bodog Poker Open Concludes Inaugural Run

Shawn "phatcat" Luman captured the biggest prize in Bodog history in the main event of the Bodog Poker Open on Sunday, besting a field of 596 to take home $76,280. He also won an engraved Omega Speedmaster watch with an estimated...

PokerStars Announces Latin America Poker Tour

PokerStars announced today the launching of the first Latin America Poker Tour, which will feature events in Central and South America. Three events have already been scheduled for the new LAPT, the first of which is in Rio...

European Commission Launches Probe into UIGEA Fairness

The European Commission, the legal arm of the European Union, announced on Monday the launching of a probe into United States rules preventing European gambling companies from offering their services to American customers. The probe...

UIGEA Update: Proposed Regulations Rile American Banking Association

A couple of weeks ago, a letter by Republican Senators John E. Sununu (NH) and Pete Domenici (NM) to the heads of the Treasury and Federal Reserve brought attention to the serious implementation concerns America's banking industry...

WPTE Posts Loss: Turnaround Expected in 2009

World Poker Tour Enterprises released its 2007 earnings report, posting a loss of $1.8 million for the most recent quarter and a loss of $9.63 million for the year. Revenues for the quarter and year were both lower than they were...

UIGEA Update: iMEGA Challenge Dismissed but Legal Standing Granted

An action brought by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) against the US federal government, seeking an injunction against implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act (UIGEA)...

Playtech and Sportingbet Announce Earnings

Playtech Ltd and Sportingbet PLC both reported their earnings earlier this week. Both companies posted improved financial results in their effort to rebuild after the industry's devastating loss of the lucrative US market...

Win your way to the Bodog Poker Open with PokerNews!

Bodog Poker launches the first ever Bodog Poker Open (BPO) and are giving PokerNews players the chance to win a Main Event seat for only $1!

Lightning Poker, PokerTek in New Legal Skirmish

Pennsylvania-based Lightning Poker, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against PokerTek, Inc., its primary competitor in the 'live' electronic poker table market. The latest action by Lightning...

WSOP-C Prelim Event's Chip Leader Disqualified for Bad Behavior

It's not unusual for a player to be eliminated at a final table, nor, unfortunately, is it unusual for a player to display unsportsmanlike behavior. It is, however, unusual for a player to be ousted from the final table for bad conduct...

PartyGaming Earnings Report: CEO Garber to Step Down

Today, PartyGaming released its preliminary 2007 full-year results and the news that CEO Mitch Garber would not be renewing his contract in May 2009. In late January, PartyGaming announced its net revenue numbers, which showed...

Poker Room Review: Camel Rock Casino, Santa Fe, NM

I'm spoiled. Back in New England, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and California, where I play most of my poker, when there's a poker room open, it's open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Not so in New Mexico, where rooms keep...

College Poker Life: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

With spring break approaching, students at Syracuse University can look forward to a weeklong vacation in the tropics, or perhaps to more green felt and clay poker chips than usual. The excitement of finishing midterms can easily...

2008 WSOP Pre-Registration Begins

Harrah's Entertainment announced today that online and live pre-registration for events at the 2008 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light has begun. Pre-registration is available either live at the main...

iPoker's $2 Million Guaranteed Tournament - 'lekkimmd' Emerges Victorious

iPoker's massive $2 Million Guaranteed Tournament saw a starting field of 1,380 players take to the felt for their chance at the $2.07 Million prizepool. After a marathon tournament, 'lekkimmd' placed first and pocketed a cool $434,000...

Greece, Netherlands Draw EU Ire over Internet Gambling Market Restrictions

Two more European Union member nations have drawn unwanted attention to themselves regarding restricted access to the online-gambling market, a practice counter to the trade mandates of the EU. On Thursday, the EU issued...

The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 3: The Ladies-Only Tournament Debate

According to a recent online poll, 40% of those that responded feel that "ladies only" tournaments are not good for poker. I myself have flip-flopped on the issue as many times as a presidential candidate...

Sexton's Corner, Vol. 34: Archie Karas, Part 4 -- More Poker

A few months before his untimely death, Chip Reese was quoted as saying, 'The most money I ever lost in poker was $2,022,000 in one night, playing $8,000/$16,000 limit. I lost that money to Archie Karas.' During Archie's amazing...

Women's Poker Spotlight: Poker's Fresh New Faces

As we prepare for the 2008 World Series of Poker, it's interesting to ponder what this year's field of women poker players might be like. 2007 was a fantastic year for women in poker as we witnessed the creation of the Women...

2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship: Ferguson and Bloch Make Finals

Of the elite eight players in the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, two had advanced from the quarterfinal round in previous years: former WSOP champions Huck Seed and Chris Ferguson. Orel Hershiser and Jonathan 'FieryJustice'...

Montel Williams MS Foundation Poker Challenge Approaches

Planning continues for the Montel Williams MS Foundation Gala and Pro-Celebrity Poker Challenge, to be held in New York City on March 13th. Festivites begin at 5:30 pm at Cipriani 42nd Street, with the inaugural gala's...

2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, Round Three: Hershiser Makes Quarterfinals

The story of Round Three of the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship was the continuing success of former LA Dodgers great Orel Hershiser. The drama that usually surrounds the road to the finals kicked into a fever...

2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship: Round Two Highlights

When Orel Hershiser started this year's NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, he brought a baseball. His plan was to get anyone he defeated to sign it. When he was defeated, he would sign it and present it to whoever took him...

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship Round One Highlights

Half of the 64 original players remained after yesterday's first round action in the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Caesars Palace was once again host of the event that has become a favorite for players and television viewers...

Senators Sununu, Domenici Ask for UIGEA Implementation Clarifications

Republican Senators John E. Sununu (NH) and Pete Domenici (NM) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve System highlighting perceived difficulties with implementing the United States' unpopular Unlawful...

NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship First Round Pairings Announced

Last night the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship pairings party was held at the nightclub Pure, at Caesars Palace. The results yielded some interesting first round match-ups. Online phenom Jonathan 'FieryJustice' Little will...

Harrah's 2007 Earnings Report: Regional Clouds and Silver Linings

On Wednesday, Harrah's Entertainment released its Fourth Quarter and Full Year financial results, giving us a window into the largest casino operator in the world and a view of the health of the industry at large. As the rights holder...

Poker Player Shot During San Antonio Game Robbery

Three masked men fired shots and then burst into the back door of a San Antonio Texas home where a poker game was being held. In the course of robbing the game of approximately $3000 and the players' wallets, a player was shot twice...

WSOP-C Council Bluffs, Day 2: Michael Martin, Bernard Lee Head Final

27 players returned to The Horseshoe at Council Bluffs, Iowa for Day 2 of the World Series of Poker Circuit series Main Event, with Howard Wolper leading the pack as play began. Players took barely five levels to work down to the final...