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Online Poker News - May 16th, 2012 1:30 pm EST
Shaun Deeb Wins His Third SCOOP Bracelet of 2012


SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) - Logo Shaun Deeb did it again on Tuesday, taking down his third SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) bracelet of the year after winning SCOOP #26-H ($2,100 Stud Hi-Lo).

Deeb was able to navigate his way through a field of 73 other entrants to take down the first place prize of $40,330. As mentioned, this was Deeb's third SCOOP bracelet of the year and fourth of his career.

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Pokerstars.com Zoom Poker - Promotional Graphic Online Poker News - Posted May 15th, 2012 3:49 pm EST
Zoom Poker: 300 Million Hands and Counting


Earlier today it was revealed that Pokerstars has officially taken the beta tag off of their "Zoom Poker" product after months of beta testing.

Pokerstars launched the real-money public beta of "Zoom Poker" back in mid-March...Full Story
Shaun Deeb - Thumb up Online Poker News - Posted May 14th, 2012 6:09 am EST
Shaun Deeb Wins His Second SCOOP Bracelet of 2012


The 2012 SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) has already produced two multiple bracelet winners despite the fact that the series is only about halfway to completion.

Viktor "Isildur1" Blom got the multiple bracelet p...Full Story



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Repair tools - Illustration Online Poker News - Posted May 12th, 2012 2:12 am EST
Two Plus Two Forum Comes Back Online After Being Hacked


After a little over two weeks in downtime, the Two Plus Two Forums (www.twoplustwo.com) have come back online.

In late April, the Two Plus Two forums were compromised by a hacker and subsequently taken down by the site's own...Full Story
Viktor Blom aka Isildur1 - Wearing a Armani Exchange hat Online Poker News - Posted May 8th, 2012 11:22 pm EST
Viktor "Isildur1" Blom Wins Two SCOOP Bracelets


A very big year for Viktor "Isildur1" Blom has gotten even bigger after the Swedish phenom took down two SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) events - one yesterday, and another one earlier today.

Blom's first ever SC...Full Story



SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) - Logo Online Poker News - Posted May 7th, 2012 9:53 pm EST
2012 SCOOP Off To Strong Start on Pokerstars


The 2012 SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) on Pokerstars is off to a strong start, with all 15 of the tournaments that have gotten underway so far easily besting their guarantees.

This year's SCOOP consists of a to...Full Story
Pokerstars Limit Holdem Challenge - Promotional Graphic Online Poker News - Posted May 3rd, 2012 10:01 pm EST
Daniel "KidPoker" Negreanu vs "rUaBot" Kicks Off "Limit Hold'em Challenge" on Pokerstars This Weekend


Pokerstars' "Superstar Showdown" (which features Viktor "Isildur1" Blom) has been a big hit on Pokerstars, drawing tens of thousands of eyeballs from all across the world whenever there is a match.

Pokerstars is hoping to re...Full Story
The King is reading the latest news from Full Tilt Poker and Bernard Tapie Online Poker News - Posted May 2nd, 2012 12:26 am EST
Leaked Tapie Email Reveals Last Minute Attempt to Salvage His Online Poker Dream


A recently leaked email from Laurent Tapie (courtesy of DiamondFlushPoker.com, link below) reveals his last minute attempts to salvage his dream of running an online poker room.

As the email indicates, Tapie wanted to run an...Full Story
European Poker Tour - Monte Carlo Online Poker News - Posted April 30th, 2012 7:56 pm EST
EPT Grand Final 25k EUR High Roller Final Table Set - Bonomo Leads, Ivey Eliminated in 9th Place


The final table of the EPT Grand Final 25k EUR High Roller has been now been set after the elimination of Phil Ivey in ninth place.

Here are the chip counts heading into the final day of play in the tournament:

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The King is discussing the potential Pokerstars acquisition of Full TIlt Poker Online Poker News - Posted April 27th, 2012 5:47 pm EST
Is Buying Full Tilt Poker a "Bad Deal" for Pokerstars?


As you have almost surely heard by now, Pokerstars is rumored to be in negotiations with the US Department of Justice to both purchase Full Tilt Poker and settle with the US government simultaneously.

Pokerstars has not deni...Full Story
King is updating his readers on the latest situation regarding Full Tilt Poker and Groupe Bernard Tapie Online Poker News - Posted April 25th, 2012 1:15 pm EST
Groupe Bernard Tapie Withdraws AGCC License Application


Earlier today, the AGCC (Alderney Gambling Control Commission) announced that the Category 2 eGambling license application for Orinic Limited has been officially withdrawn.

The AGCC also announced that the scheduled public h...Full Story
Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker logos Online Poker News - Posted April 24th, 2012 1:28 pm EST
Full Tilt Poker: Tapie Out, Pokerstars To Buy?


There has not been any official confirmation as of yet, but the rumor mill says that Pokerstars is set to buy rival Full Tilt Poker in a shocking turn of events.

Groupe Bernard Tapie has officially pulled out of their propos...Full Story
The King is delivering the poker weekend update to its readers Online Poker News - Posted April 23rd, 2012 2:06 am EST
Weekend News Update: "ElkY" Wins, "Jungleman" on Full Tilt Poker and More


1. Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier Wins Fourth High Roller Event.

Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier won the fourth "High Roller" event of his career this weekend after taking down the EPT Berlin High Roller event for 231k EUR.
...Full Story
Alderney Gambling Control Commission - Logo Online Poker News - Posted April 19th, 2012 1:42 pm EST
AGCC To Hold Public Hearing Re: Full Tilt Poker License


Earlier today, the AGCC (Alderney Gambling Control Commission) published a public notice regarding the license application of Orinic Limited.

It's important to note that Orinic Limited, which is a company that is affiliated ...Full Story
The King is reading the latest news from the poker world - Pokerstars and PokerTableRatings.com Online Poker News - Posted April 19th, 2012 1:52 am EST
Pokerstars Profiles Removed From PokerTableRatings


If you head over to PokerTableRatings.com and try to access a Pokerstars player profile (such as "Ilari FIN", for instance), you will be greeted with this message:

"Sorry - Stars has requested that you not view your poker pla...Full Story
Full Tilt Poker logo Online Poker News - Posted April 17th, 2012 2:04 pm EST
Plenty of New Full Tilt Poker Developments


There have been plenty of new developments on the Full Tilt Poker front over the past couple of days, including:

1) Signs of life on Fulltiltpoker.com. Many people noticed yesterday that the "System Status" button had changed...Full Story
Pokerstars logo Online Poker News - Posted April 15th, 2012 9:35 pm EST
Pokerstars Continues to Dominate One Year After "Black Friday"


It's hard to believe that it's been one full year since the US Department of Justice brought the hammer down on Full Tilt Poker, Pokerstars and UB/AP.

There have been many big stories over the past year. The implosion of Ful...Full Story



Big One for One Drop - Logo - World Series of Poker Live Poker News - Posted April 12th, 2012 2:27 pm EST
WSOP: 30 People Have Registered For "Big One for One Drop" Event So Far


According to WSOP.com, 30 players have already committed to playing in the "Big One for One Drop" event at this year's World Series of Poker.

These 30 players have already put up their $1 million buy-ins for the event, which...Full Story
The King presents the biggest online cash game winners and losers since Black Friday Online Poker News - Posted April 10th, 2012 2:23 am EST
The Biggest Online Cash Game Winners and Losers Since "Black Friday"


In the "good old days" (pre-"Black Friday"), names like Phil Ivey, Tom "durrrr" Dwan and Gus Hansen would regularly play in $500/$1000 Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold'em games on Full Tilt Poker.

Prior to "Black Friday", F...Full Story
The King is reading the latest news from the poker world to his readers Online Poker News - Posted April 6th, 2012 6:18 pm EST
GSP Signs With 888 Poker, More FTP Job Openings, Draftday and More


1. GSP Signs With 888 Poker.

Current UFC Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (aka "GSP") has reportedly inked a one year contract with 888.

As part of the deal, St. Pierre will become a "global brand amb...Full Story
Spring Championship of Online Poker - Logo Online Poker News - Posted April 5th, 2012 8:12 pm EST
Pokerstars Releases Finalized 2012 SCOOP Schedule


Pokerstars released the finalized version of the 2012 SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) schedule earlier today.

This year's SCOOP will have a total of 120 tournaments spread out over 40 different events. Pokerstars...Full Story
Full Tilt Poker logo Online Poker News - Posted April 3rd, 2012 11:17 am EST
Pocket Kings Ltd is Apparently Hiring


Pocket Kings Ltd, which "provides Technology and Marketing consulting services to the online poker industry and one of the fast growing online poker sites, Full Tilt Poker" (this is from their web site), is apparently hiring.

...Full Story
Superstar Showdown - Isildur1 vs. Haxton 03 Online Poker News - Posted April 2nd, 2012 8:06 pm EST
"Isildur1" Finishes Haxton, Wins $500,000


Viktor "Isildur1" Blom finally exacted his revenge on Isaac "philivey2694" Haxton earlier today after winning the "Superstar Showdown" for a total of $500,000.

The rules of this "Superstar Showdown" match were a bit differen...Full Story
Online Poker News - Posted April 2nd, 2012 1:58 am EST
Blom Extends Lead Over Haxton in $1 Million Superstar Showdown


After two days of the $1 million "Superstar Showdown", Viktor "Isildur1" Blom leads Isaac "philivey2694" Haxton by $281,365.

Heading into Day 2 of the match, "Isildur1" held a lead of nearly $200,000 over Haxton. Blom manage...Full Story
Superstar Showdown Promotion at Pokerstars - ISILDUR1 vs. PHILIVEY2694 Online Poker News - Posted April 1st, 2012 12:47 am EST
Viktor "Isildur1" Blom Jumps Out To Early Lead Against Isaac Haxton


Viktor “Isildur1” Blom struck first in the mega “Superstar Showdown” earlier today, taking nearly $200,000 off of Isaac “philivey2694” Haxton.

In total, 1,901 hands were played between Haxton and Blom today, with Blom turnin...Full Story




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