2008 April 21 Poker News, Events and Happenings

April 22 - In a bid to get a share of the millions of dollars spent each year by online poker players, Finland is considering the option of following the example of its neighbor states and opening a state-owned site.

Lee Jones, the Executive Host for the European Poker Tour, has departed that position to become the Chief Operating Officer of CardRunners.com, the prominent poker-video instructional site. Jones, a poker veteran who gained industry fame…

Wager insurance for a game of No-Limit Texas Hold’Em poker is provided to allow players to hedge their bets to limit the downside of losing a large bet through the provision of

Poker-playing in Florida card rooms would be allowed around-the-clock on the weekend and 18 hours a day during the week under a measure that has made its way through the state Senate but is so far at a standstill in the House.

Poker Players Alliance expected to announce registration of more than 1 million members; will organize PAC.

Athens, AL - Local antique vehicles (cars, trucks, and motorcycles) enthusiasts have joined forces to host the first Annual Athens on the Square Car Show and Poker Run downtown Athens, AL April 26, 2008.

If you like action, big pots, and a chance to buy one extra card for a dollar at the beginning of a hand, you need to check out two special $3/6 tables at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada, right away! As you walk into the poker room…