World Poker News
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Three Aussies in contention for WSOP $50K Poker Players Championship titleJune 25th 2014
We have yet to see too much Aussie success at the 2014 World Series of Poker, but that could change in the coming days as three Australians – James Obst (left), Gary Benson (centre) and David Steicke (right) - are alive heading into the penultimate day of the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players’ Cham ..Read more
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Asia Pacific Poker Tour: 2014 APPT Manila schedule drawing near June 16th 2014
For many poker players around the world, June and July means the hot desert air of Las Vegas and eight weeks of the World Series of Poker. For those from the Asia-Pacific, early July could mean just one thing – APPT Manila. ..Read more
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PokerStars and Full Tilt acquired by Amaya Gaming in $4.9 billion dealJune 14th 2014
Just days ago there were reports that the Amaya Gaming Group Inc. were in negotiations to buy the Rational Group (parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker). Those negotiations ultimately led to agreement for a $4.9 billion acquisition of all assets. ..Read more
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GPI looking to host "Poker's World Cup" with Global Poker Masters June 9th 2014
Over the weekend the Global Poker Index (GPI) - poker’s pre-eminent tournament ranking service - announced their first foray into hosting tournaments with the planned Global Poker Masters. ..Read more
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2014 New Zealand Poker Open: Ivashan Naidoo overcomes Jackson Zheng heads-up June 4th 2014
The latest event in the region to reach a result was the 2014 New Zealand Poker Open. Ivashan Naidoo was crowned the champion, while former two-time champion Jackson Zheng finished as the runner-up. ..Read more
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Japan's Iori Yogo places 3rd in the 2014 WSOP $1,000 PLO Event May 31st 2014
The 2014 World Series of Poker has well and truly kicked off in Las Vegas and Asia-Pacific players have started strong, with Japanese poker pro and reigning ANZ Player of the Year Iori Yogo finishing 3rd in Event 3: $1,100 Pot Limit Omaha. ..Read more
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WSOP expands Big One for One Drop coverage; 10 new players confirmedMay 13th 2014
When the 2014 World Series of Poker schedule was announced back in February there were big announcements including the fact that the Main Event champion would be guaranteed a $10 million payout. ..Read more
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2014 Asia Championship of Poker: Tentative ACOP schedule announced May 13th 2014
One of the biggest events on the Asia-Pacific poker calendar is the Asia Championship of Poker and that will once again be the case with the 2014 ACOP. A few details and a tentative schedule of the ACOP have been released, with PokerStars LIVE Macau looking for some feedback from players. ..Read more
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EPT Sanremo: Vicky Coren makes history as Asia-Pacific players post resultsApril 22nd 2014
The European Poker Tour has long hosted some of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world and that continued to be the case this past week as EPT Sanremo entered the record books. ..Read more
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New Caledonia Poker Open schedule begins in paradise, Main Event soonMarch 9th 2014
The inaugural New Caledonia Poker Open schedule has begun and by all accounts kicked off in style as dozens of players have hit the tables of the opening event, while also enjoying the many spoils that a tropical location such as Noumea has to offer. ..Read more