2008 February 06 Poker News, Events and Happenings

The history of poker isn’t well documented, so there is no way to tell how it all started, but there is no question that a taboo of sorts is placed on leaving a game when you are way ahead.

A smallish but star-packed field of 148 players arrived at Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort for the $5,000 World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event yesterday, all working toward an announced first-place prize of $229,002. Among the big…

PurePlay, the first and largest U.S.-compliant play-for-cash online poker destination, today announced the beginning of its $10,000 Classic Tournament. Any player may enter free daily qualifier tournaments to win entry into the $10,000 final. In addition, those who join the PurePlay Player’s Club can choose to compete in qualifying tournaments against players of their own skill level.

The arcade-style game for PC that combines armed combat and off-road racing with high-stakes poker is ready for action.

Since the spring semester began at University of Kansas, it hasn’t taken students long to get back to poker. The UK campus is located in the college town of Lawrence, an ideal place for students, where many enjoy regular poker games both…

Weston, CT February 6, 2008 - Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced that Arctic Stud Poker Run has gone gold.

February 6 - Bodog Poker is making it easier for online poker lovers to get to the 2008 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas later this year, thanks to its new and excting online poker tournament series…