2009 February 03 Poker News, Events and Happenings

The recently rebranded Harrah’s Tunica played host to Day 1 of the first World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event of 2009 yesterday. 154 players took to the felt at the former Grand Casino for their shot at the $183,974…

One of the dozens of much-remembered lines among poker players coming from John Dahl’s 1998 film ‘Rounders’ features Matt Damon’s character, Mike McDermott, explaining to his girlfriend, Jo (Gretchen Moll), with some animation…

February 3 - PKR Poker was recognized for its innovative and ground breaking software in the 8th annual Gambling Online Magazine awards.

A worst-to-first run by Russia’s Oleg Suntsov marked the debut of the PokerStars.com-sponsored Russian Poker Tour in its St. Petersburg debut. Sunday’s final table began with Russians occupying seven of the nine spots…