Essel’s Group PokerNation has announced they will stop operations and part ways with its international software provider Microgaming Poker Network from 15 September. The online poker website operated by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group, stated they will resume operations within 90-120 days with their own customized software and upgraded features and […]

In the midst of a debate held in several countries about whether poker is a game of chance or sport, Ukrainian lawmakers decided to set an example and classified it is the latter. Poker is now listed in Ukraine’s Register of Recognized Sports as a part of the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Ukraine’s […]

Microgaming has launched its new Prima poker software on the MPN and therefore is fully prepped to deliver a premium experience to poker players worldwide. Once being one of the biggest names in the online poker business, Prima is back, big style. Microgaming overhauled the Prima client with brand new software and hopes to restore […]

The Australian state of Victoria is pushing for a new bet limit on poker machines ahead of the state election. Victoria is pushing for a new legislation that will reduce bet limit on 27,000 poker machines from $5 to $1 and the move is already getting the huge support. Eighteen municipal councils have signed up […]

Poker has always been a favorite pastime in Sweden although the state has been monopolizing the market for many years. Now a new law has just passed which means Swedish players will soon be able to compete on sites other than the state-owned Svenska Spel and dive into the European poker player pool. The new […]

Asian Poker Tour (APT) announced a new deal on Monday with Baadshah Gaming to bring more Indian players into the spotlight. The new partnership is set to welcome more players from India since online poker site Baadshah Gaming, part of the Casino Pride group will now be hosting a series of APT satellites and therefore […]

All poker players that are also a reality show lovers have really something to look forward to this summer since Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian and Kendall Jenner will each host their own table at the first annual “If Only” Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. This inspiring and noble fundraiser is taking place on […]

After a public nomination process and the voting by the PHOF Governing Council, the WSOP announced ten candidates for the Poker Hall of Fame’s 2018 class. Since its establishment in 1979, all poker players strive to be among the finalists. Two new names will be added to the current 54-member Hall of Famers on 13 […]

Delaware Lottery announced the figures for the online poker revenue in May and they show the first rise since July last year. The addition of New Jersey to the existing interstate online poker network of Delaware and Nevada was a real boost to Delaware revenue. Nevada and Delaware have been sharing poker liquidity across 888’s […]

PokerStars has announced a brand new addition to the European Poker Tour on a lower prize-point so players of all bankrolls can compete between 21 and 29 September in Sochi, Russia. EPT Open Sochi confirmed dates for the Main Event and High Roller but the full schedule will be announced later. EPT Open Sochi Main […]