2012 January 16 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Big Prize Pool For Poker Championships SKYCITY CONFIRMS $80K PRIZE POOL FOR ITS AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY POKER CHAMPIONSHIPS SKYCITY Auckland’s 2012 poker calendar will begin strongly with its first tournament, the 2012 SKYCITY Auckland Anniversary …

Gus Hansen has been destroying the high-stakes cash games in Macau, and Melanie Weisner is the newest sponsored pro at Lock Poker.

We chatted with Annie Duke about her poker tips, passion for the cause and game time fashion sense.

Gabi Campos will step down at the CEO of PokerStars effective Feb. 1, 2012.

On Jan. 15, 2012 Joe Hachem and Shane Warne hosted a charity poker tournament to benefit seriously ill and underprivileged children in Australia.

Aussie Brendon Rubie isn’t just talented at poker. Check out this edition of Seat Open where Brendon opens up about his life before becoming a poker pro.

Brendon Rubie has been crowned the champion of the 2012 Aussie Millions Opening Event.