2006 April 06 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Top players Lee Nelson and Gary Benson were knocked out within three hours of the first round of the New Zealand Poker Champs at Christchurch Casino. Lee Nelson was tipped by most to make it to the final table but the cards went against him.

The World Series of Poker is the richest set of tournaments on the planet, and now the world’s fastest growing card game is coming to your cell phone thanks to Glu Mobile.

Daniel Craig has dealt James Bond bosses another blow - by admitting he can’ t play poker.

The Pratt Teen Center will be closed on Friday, April 7, because of the Southwest Carnival. Middle school students are invited to a poker tournament from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday night. A $3 donation is requested.

NEW YORK (PRESS RELEASE) — Celebrities and poker enthusiasts were playing for high stakes at the W Las Vegas Poker Invitational.

LAS VEGAS — (PRESS RELEASE) — The NBC cable network Bravo begins taping today the new season of its hit series “Celebrity Poker Showdown” at Harrah’s New Orleans and announced plans to donate $1 million to charities benefiting victims of Hurricane Katrina, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) and Bravo announced today.

We may not have a casino in Brandon, but that doesnt mean we cant play poker. Gamblers donned their best poker faces and put their money on the line last night at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club, which hosted the provinces first licensed Texas Holdem tournament outside of a casino.