2008 October 19 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Joe Manchin is mapping out a very aggressive energy policy that leaves no source behind and wants full public input when West Virginias video poker law is up for review in two years.

Day 2 of the 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia Main Event saw a bubble burst, a final table set, and dozens of top pros from around the world head to the rail as David Gorr finished the day with the big stack heading into Monday’s…

October 19 - Players can stand in line to win $270,000 worth of guaranteed prizes in twelve exciting events during PKR.com’s Oktoberfest that launched yesterday.

On his way to becoming chip leader entering the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, Dennis Phillips has let both his poker play and his care for others define him. With an auction currently underway on eBay, Phillips…

An Underwater Poker Tournament, played by pirates in scuba gear, highlighted the first-ever Key Largo Pirates Fest. The Florida Keys Festival ends Sunday evening.

A woman is accused of robbing Kelly’s Hot Spot in South Charleston. Police are still looking for her and the stolen money.

Reno is a beautiful city, but the Cal Neva poker room is, in this reviewer’s opinion, an ugly, old room in a rundown casino that has seen better days. If you choose your poker rooms because of the general ambiance of either…