by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, WCOOP
It seems like only yesterday that the 2010 World Championship of Online Poker got underway, but PokerStars has already forged their way as far as Event #14 – a $200 + $50 + $15 6-max No Limit Hold’em Knockout tournament. Of the $250 buy-in, $50 was placed...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 9, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, WCOOP
WCOOP 2010 welcomed its first 2-day tournament on Tuesday with Event 9, a $1,050 buy-in featuring No Limit Hold’em and a $1 million prize pool. PokerStars prize pools have a regular habit of exceeding guarantees, and Event 9 was no exception. 1,612 players...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 9, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, WCOOP
The time has come once again to get on the virtual tables and earn those bragging rights, not to mention you share of the millions of dollars in prizes up for grabs. That’s right, folks. PokerStars is once again hosting the World Championship of Online Poker,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 7, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars will host a charity tournament in London on the second of October. The world’s number one online poker room has revealed its propensity for social responsibility since its inception. The event, part of EPT London, will last two days and proceeds will...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 7, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
If you take your poker seriously and live in Australia, New Zealand or elsewhere nearby then the rest of the year is looking good for you. The Adelaide Casino Poker Championship is kicking off at the end of this month, so you’ve definitely got something to note...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 7, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, WCOOP
Tournament players have been waiting all year for the biggest online tournament series on Earth and it is finally here. The World Championship of Online Poker, or WCOOP, has begun. As usual, FlopTurnRiver will be updating its members on all of the WCOOP’s...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 7, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, WCOOP
Lesser tournament series take their time building to a crescendo, but that’s not how they do things at PokerStars. Only two events into the 2010 World Championship of Online Poker and we’ve already seen the completion of a $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 6, 2010 | PokerStars, WCOOP
The 2010 World Championship of Online Poker is underway! The biggest online tournament series in the world kicked off early Sunday with Event #1 – $215 NL Hold’em 6-Max. The $1,250,000 guaranteed event attracted more than 9,000 players and generated a...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 5, 2010 | EPT, Poker News, PokerStars
All poker enthusiasts will know that the European Poker Tour stopped in Vilamoura last week, given the players a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and play some cards in Portugal’s largest ever poker tournament. A much less well-known event was also taking...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 2, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
The ninth annual World Championship of Online Poker starts on September 5th and will be played at the largest online poker room in the world, PokerStars. PokerStars has chosen to start the festivities early. They are offering a reload bonus of 20% your deposit worth...
by FTR Poker Admin | Sep 1, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is giving away a Lamborghini Gallardo. Until September 25, PokerStars, the number one site for online poker, is giving you a shot to go 0 – 60 in under 4 seconds. Players can qualify for free every hour by joining a Lamborghini Freeroll. To locate...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 26, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is ensuring that Belgium won’t just be famous for its waffles. PokerStars is bringing its brand and a premium live poker experience to the Kingdom of Belgium via the Belgian Online Poker Experience. The buy-in is €1,700, but qualifiers are available...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 24, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
The fifth week of the popular PokerStars Big Game has concluded. The show is scheduled to air one more week. The “Big Game” is a televised high stakes cash game that pits an amateur Loose Cannon, staked $100,000 by PokerStars, against five poker sharks....
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 24, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
The fourth week of the PokerStars Big Game is in the book. The PokerStars.net “Big Game” is a televised high stakes cash game featuring an amateur Loose Cannon, provided with a $100,000 stake courtesy of PokerStars, facing off with poker professionals. The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 23, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is set to host the 2010 World Championship of Online Poker starting September 5th. The tournament series will run for three weeks, culminating with the September 26th Main Event. The No-Limit Hold ‘Em Main Event will be held over two days, feature a...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
With Full Tilt's latest running of FTOPS in the books, PokerStars is ready for their time in the spotlight. The World Championship of Online Poker will kick off soon, with their Extreme Satellites beginning today.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 18, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars, the number one name in online poker, is giving away money to players from Canada and the United States of America. All you have to do is participate in the North American Poker League tournaments. The NAPL tournaments are divided into Division 1 ($10+1),...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 18, 2010 | EPT, Poker News, PokerStars
The European Poker Tour has kicked off once again, this time starting in Tallinn, Estonia. This is the first time the EPT has held a stop in Tallinn and it was a great success enjoyed by all, and an especially exciting time for Kevin Stani. The young Norwegian player...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 17, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s time for the best online poker tournament series in the industry, PokerStars’ World Championship of Online Poker. This season the series is bigger than ever. The guarantees total $50 million and players can qualify in extreme satellites for as little...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 13, 2010 | EPT, Poker News, PokerStars
The PokerStars.net European Poker Tour has become a hit over the recent years, gaining popularity with both players and viewers alike. This is certainly in part due to the beautiful cities through which the EPT travels, and this seems set to continue with the latest...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 12, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
After a considerable stretch of dead air, the PokerStars.net Big Game is set to return to television with all new episodes. Known for its exciting mix of amateur and pro players, the Big Game will continue to air at its regular time of 3 AM ET.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 11, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
While soccer may have gotten much of the international attention lately, PokerStars is looking to showcase a more physical game – rugby. Right now, the online poker giant is offering players their free shot at 36 packages to the PokerStars Sharks Barbeque and Poker Night, at which winners will be able to mingle with members of the Cronulla Sharks pro rugby team. Also present will be Team PokerStars Pro Tony Hachem, who will participate in the night's poker festivities.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 9, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has a reputation of being the best site out there, and as such has a very solid base of loyal players. One of the things PokerStars loves to do is reward that loyalty, and they’ve come up with another promotion to do just that, which will be running...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 5, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
In recent years, the women of poker have carved out an astonishing amount of prize money in some of the world's biggest games. With the number of female players at an all-time high, PokerStars has decided to offer a series designed strictly for their female fan base.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 4, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Everyone knows about Rich ‘nutsinho’ Lyndaker’s poker prowess. At age 24, he has accumulated over $1,000,000 profit from crushing high stakes cash games on PokerStars. On top of that, nutsinho collected $500,000 for his runner-up finish in a 2008...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 4, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars
With the legalization of poker gaining steam around the world, it looks as though America may soon be jumping on the regulation bandwagon. The bad news? Both parties on the divided Financial Services Committee seem to have agreed on an amendment which, if included, would bar companies who are currently believe to be in violation of US law from obtaining a license.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 2, 2010 | EPT, Poker News, PokerStars
Everyone who has watched poker on TV will have noticed that the top pros all seem to share a love not only for poker, but also for golf. If you happen to also share these passions, then PokerStars and the European Poker Tour have put together a tournament you’re...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 1, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Imagine winning a Lamborghini for free. It is the most exclusive car brand in the world coveted by the world’s elite and it can be yours for free. Simply take part in the PokerStars Lamborghini Freeroll for your chance. Contrary to what the name indicates, it is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 24, 2010 | EPT, Poker News, PokerStars
After several rich and successful runs, PokerStars.com's European Poker Tour is primed to set out on a week-long romp through a new city. This time, it will be the Tallinn, the capital of the nation of Estonia. Nestled near the waters of the Gulf of Finland, the city provides all visitors with a picturesque view of humanity's past. Thanks to its brilliant blend of modern nightlife and classical, medieval architecture, it's safe to say that none who visit will leave this beautiful settlement without some fond memory or another.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars’ All Star Week has returned. If you are unfamiliar with All Star Week, it is a battle between Team PokerStars Pro and the best players at PokerStars named the Challengers. They will compete in a series of 35 heads-up matches — five matches to be...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 22, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
In online poker, there has always been one threat that people have been worried about from day one. This threat is whether the people they are playing against are really other players, or if they are “bots”, programs designed to play the game for their...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Continuing their tradition as one of the best online poker sites, PokerStars is ready to show its FlopTurnRiver.com members just how much they appreciate their patronage. In a few days, the internet's leader in online poker will host a special freeroll, available only to those who sign up directly through our links. All members who earn 200 FPP'S in the month of July will be allowed to enter, with an astonishing 25 Turbo Takedown tickets on the line.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 20, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Players must hurry if they wish to register for the Turbo Takedown Freeroll! To reward our sign-ups we are hosting the FTR $1200 Turbo Takedown Freeroll on August 7, 2010. We will be giving away 25 tickets valued at $48 a piece. Players must have earned at least 200...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 13, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
July is MicroMania month at PokerStars! The MicroMania promotion provides micro-stake cash game, Sit N Go, and tournament players with significant benefits. Until the end of the month, cash game players will earn 50% extra VIP rewards. Instead of 5.5 VPPs (6-Max) or 6...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 7, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
Week 3 of the PokerStars Big Game has concluded. The PokerStars.net “Big Game” is a televised high stakes cash game where an amateur Loose Cannon, provided with a $100,000 stake, faces off with poker professionals. The Loose Cannon retains any profit they...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 6, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
A decision by French Parliament has French online poker players in an uproar. At the end of June, French officials passed regulations that forced online gaming companies to purchase a license if they wished to do business in France. As a result, PokerStars created...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 29, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Week 2 of the “Big Game”, sponsored by PokerStars.net, is in the book! The “Big Game” is a high stakes cash game boasting a minimum buy-in of $100,000. Every week, an amateur Loose Cannon, staked $100,000 by PokerStars, vies to profit versus 5...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 28, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Greenstein, Cada Run Into Tough Loose Cannon Friday, June 25, 2010 – A poker legend faces off against the new kids on the block, and the most aggressive Loose Cannon yet takes a seat with the pros as The PokerStars.net Big Game moves into its third week. The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 27, 2010 | FTR AMAs & Interviews, High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
FlopTurnRiver is quickly approaching the one million posts mark. As you may have noticed when logging into the forums, the top banner reads “Over 997,000 Posts!” (at the time this article was written). This is no small task. FlopTurnRiver has grown by leaps and bounds...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 26, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
One of the most exciting tournaments for online poker players is the PokerStars Turbo Takedown, hosted on the last Sunday of every month with a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000,000. Not only is there a huge amount of straight cash up for grabs, there are also bonuses...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 25, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Shortly after New Zealand made news with their judicial support of online poker, the French government has passed new gaming laws which have forced PokerStars to bar the country's messieurs and madams from their international servers.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars
Though they may be an ocean away, the nation of New Zealand has fired a shot which could reverberate through the poker landscape. In a recent decision by his Honor David J. Harvey, advertisements for .net poker sites “are not promotions for gambling operators, and that poker tournaments themselves are not gambling but a form of competition.”
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 22, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Week 1 of the “Big Game” is over! The “Big Game” is a high-stakes cash game that pits an amateur Loose Cannon versus 5 seasoned professionals. During the first week, Ernest Wiggins, the Loose Cannon, took on Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Phill...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 22, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars hosts their Turbo Takedown Tournament on the last Sunday of every month, with a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000,000. If that figure isn’t enough to get your heart racing, there are also bonuses for knocking out Team PokerStars Pros, bonuses for...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 19, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars, WSOP
If you're like us, you're counting down the days before Vegas' biggest game. The WSOP Main Event kicks off on July 5, and PokerStars wants to send you along for the ride.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 18, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
The PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour (NAPT) today announced the addition of a new stop to its Season 1 schedule. The NAPT will visit beautiful sunny Southern California for NAPT Los Angeles, a festival scheduled for November 12 – 17, 2010 at one of the largest...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 15, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
Episode one of the PokerStars.net “Big Game” saw Texas Dolly go belly-up. In addition to Doyle Brunson, the show featured poker legends Daniel Negreanu and 11 time bracelet winner Phill Hellmuth. Don’t worry about remembering how many bracelets...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 9, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
The world premiere of the PokerStars.net Big Game is set to premiere on Monday, June 14. The show will air in one hour segments on FOX. You can catch the first episode on PokerStars.tv starting June 15. The Big Game is a televised high-stakes cash game, similar to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 8, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is going to make this St-Jean-Baptiste one that you will never forget. June 9 and 10 are the last days for players in Quebec to qualify for a free, all expenses paid trip for them and three friends. To be eligible, you must play freeroll or 10 FPP...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 5, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
For a site typically known for its huge prize pools, the new PokerStars Twitter League promotion is ideal for small bankrolls. For only $1.10, players can compete in a big tournament and stand to win lots of money. The Twitter Poker League has also added a bonus of...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 25, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
The doors are open at Daniel’s Room! PokerStars has unveiled Daniel Negreanu’s private high-stakes cash game tables. If you have the money, you can try to take a shot at the man with 4 WSOP Bracelets and 2 WPT Titles. Impress Daniel and he might invite you...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 18, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is bringing in summer with an offer that you can’t refuse. If you deposit just $10 by May 30, PokerStars will give you the chance to win a Harley Davidson Sportster and a Mustang Convertible. Where else on this planet can you get a car or motorcycle...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 18, 2010 | Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
It's one of the biggest events in the online poker world, with prizes so rich that it takes a full two days to dole them out. It's the annual Spring Championship of Online Poker's Main Event, and it's made more than one player rich beyond their imagining.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 17, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
Nearly 1000 runners paid a hefty buy-in of $2100 to compete in the high orbit of SCOOP Event 37. The game was the Cadillac of poker: No Limit Hold ‘Em. The eventual champion was Taknapotin. He battled through a tough field to claim just over $230,000. The final...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 15, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
After an epic tournament that rolled on late into the night, poker pro Kevin “BeL0WaB0Ve” Saul came from behind to win SCOOP 2010 Event 31 for nearly $191K after agreeing to a deal with only three players remaining. The event, a 1 Rebuy 1 Add-on No Limit...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 14, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
About 350 of the highest rollers ponied up $1050 for SCOOP Event 23 H, NLHE with rebuys. In the end, mistakooll took it down for nearly $250,000. His road the to the championship was not easy. Online poker legend Isaac Baron, aka westmenloAA, finished in 18th place....
by FTR Poker Admin | May 12, 2010 | Online Tournaments, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
In what turned out be one of the best-attended events in this year's Spring Championship of Online Poker, three players walked away with some major cash. All told, 21,526 players showed up for the trio of events, with nearly $1.5 million on the line. Check out the results for each below:
by FTR Poker Admin | May 12, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
The PokerStars SCOOP 2010 Event #20 is in the books! Many dreams came true, and others got shattered, in what was an awesome display of tournament magnificence. As we know, each SCOOP event is broken down into 3 tourneys, with each one catering to a different audience...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 11, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
Many players enjoy playing six-max tables over full-ring. There are more chances to raise as players are in position more often. Marginal hands increase in value as does the action from all players. However, some players just don’t feel six-max is loose enough. These...
by carlcarlsoniv | May 8, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
With over 1.8 million dollars in its total prize pool, PokerStars’ SCOOP Event 15 ended with big wins for Peter “Belabacsi” Tarply who won the high stakes pool for $196,080, AMBlues19 who won the mid stakes for $89,065, and ricardo4473 who won the...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 7, 2010 | Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
The PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker has been in full swing for several days now, and few events have matched the quality of play and prizes found in Event 12. Made up of three separate tournaments, there were nearly 20,000 participants combined. Here are the results of each of the trio of tourneys.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 6, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
Almost 25,000 players formed combined prize pools of nearly $2,000,000 in the 2010 SCOOP Event 8. Over 1,100 players entered SCOOP 8 High, a $1050 NLHE event. It took nearly a day to decide the winner, but in the end, poker force BrynKenney came out on top. BrynKenney...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 5, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
PokerStars’ SCOOP Event 7 is one of the most exciting events in this season’s series of online poker tournaments. Event 7 was the first of many No Limit Holdem Heads-up tournaments. Players went at it in what is said to be the purest form of poker, heads-up. Unlike at...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 5, 2010 | Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
The PokerStars SCOOP 2010 Event #3 is in the books! Many dreams came true, and others got shattered, in what was an awesome display of tournament magnificence. As we know, each SCOOP event is broken down into 3 tourneys, with each one catering to a different audience...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 3, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
As the Full Tilt Online Poker Series comes to an end this weekend, another series begins. The world’s largest online poker site, PokerStars.com, is hosting their 2nd annual Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) from May 2nd through the 16th. The tournament...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 30, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars, SCOOP
PokerStars’ second annual Spring Championship of Online Poker, or SCOOP, is coming soon and PokerStars is kicking it off in style. They are giving their players a bonus matching their reload for 20% up to $100, C$100, €75, or £65. This translates to extra money to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 24, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
When players think of PokerStars, they think about the games, promotions, and great pros that have made it the king of online poker sites – a place to play, but not where we'd go to get news from around the industry.
Well, the brass over at PokerStars are determined to change that perception. Earlier this week, it was announced that the internet gaming giant has acquired three of the top poker blogs on the web. The lucky trio are as follows: PokerPages.com, PlayWinningPoker.com, and Poker-Babes.com.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 20, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Latin American players have been presented with an opportunity to make hundreds! Each night, until May begins, PokerStars will be hosting The Nightly $500 Giveaway. The Giveaway consists of 5 freerolls every night. The free-to-enter tournaments start on the hour from...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 14, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
ESPN2 is slated to begin broadcasting the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Monday, April 19. Viewers can tune in every Monday at 10:00 PM EST to catch two episodes of the NAPT. The familiar faces of Lon McEachern and Norman Chad will be providing the commentary. The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars wants to send you to the World Cup this June! There are 30 PokerStars Soccer Safari Prize Packages available. Each prize package includes great seats, hospitality at the match, and $7,000 for travel and accommodation expenses incurred while in South Africa....
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
The end of April doesn’t mean the end of great tournament action. In April, the Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS XVI) has 30 events with $18 million in prizes. In May, you can play in PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP). This...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
The Spring flowers are in full bloom at PokerStars! First, PokerStars is launching The Big Game, a high stakes cash game that will be broadcast on national TV. The minimum buy-in is a cool $100,00 and the blinds will be $200/$400. The Big Game will be similar to Game...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2010 | PokerStars
Your chance for professional sponsorship is just one week away! On Saturday, March 27, PokerStars will run its Dream Job Australia Grand Final, where the top ten finishers get a shot at a $100,000 live poker contract. The winner will be chosen to represent PokerStars...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2010 | EPT, High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
A group of six armed robbers halted play this morning at the 2010 PokerStars.net EPT event in Berlin. The break in occurred around 2:30 PM local time inside the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is calling all the ladies! PokerStars wants to send the ladies to beautiful Monte Carlo. When you arrive, you will be living like a high roller. PokerStars will provide accommodations at the exclusive Columbus Monaco where you can gaze at the gorgeous vista...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is calling all the ladies! PokerStars wants to send the ladies to beautiful Monte Carlo. When you arrive, you will be living like a high roller. PokerStars will provide accommodations at the exclusive Columbus Monaco where you can gaze at the gorgeous vista...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
If you are a huge poker fan, you might already know that the long awaited North American Poker Tour finally kicked off today in Las Vegas at the Venetian for the Venetian Main Event. Poker Stars has hosted a number of tournament series across the world including the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, Poker News, PokerStars
Rumors about a increasing divide between Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars bubbled to the surface this week, causing considerable concern in the community before being hurriedly washed away again. The focus of the controversy was PokerStars newly minted North American...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Congratulations to Senecady for winning the 40 billionth hand! Senecady got all-in preflop with only 24% equity, but turned the Tc to win the Mega Milestone Hand. Senecaddy collected $24,000 for winning hand 40,000,000,000. Despite Host Jeff stopping the action at the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 17, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Come celebrate another milestone at PokerStars! PokerStars is celebrating the dealing of its 40th billionth hand by rewarding cash, multi-table tournament, and sit & go players. If you play cash games at PokerStars, you may want to add some tables! Why? Every...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 17, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Come celebrate another milestone at PokerStars! PokerStars is celebrating the dealing of its 40th billionth hand by rewarding cash, multi-table tournament, and sit & go players. If you play cash games at PokerStars, you may want to add some tables! Why? Every...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 10, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s time for another milestone at PokerStars. The online poker giant will be celebrating their 40 billionth hand dealt. Prizes will be awarded to cash game, sit & go, and multi-table tournament players. Additionally, PokerStars will be hosting their biggest ever...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 8, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Love is in the air at PokerStars! First, PokerStars would love to see you on TV via their Royal Street Poker promotion. Players interested must fight their way through one of the daily finals and then place in the top 14 the Weekly Final. Next, you must submit an...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 8, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Love is in the air at PokerStars! First, PokerStars would love to see you on TV via their Royal Street Poker promotion. Players interested must fight their way through one of the daily finals and then place in the top 14 the Weekly Final. Next, you must submit an...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 3, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars
In a desperate attempt to get in line with iPoker's impending policy changes, VC Poker has banned several dominant players from its cash games. Some of the site's more accomplished winners have been notified via email that their money will no longer buy them a seat outside of tournament play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s Super Bowl Week at PokerStars! First, similar to the NFL, PokerStars is allowing you to interview the superstars that compose Team PokerStars Pro onTeam Pro Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in February, Team PokerStars Pros like Peter Eastgate and Joe Cada will be logging...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s Super Bowl Week at PokerStars! First, similar to the NFL, PokerStars is allowing you to interview the superstars that compose Team PokerStars Pro onTeam Pro Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in February, Team PokerStars Pros like Peter Eastgate and Joe Cada will be logging...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
Piles of money will be up for grabs this Sunday at PokerStars! PokerStars has increased the Sunday Million prizepool to $2 million! This Sunday, January 31 at 16:30 ET, you can be battling it out for your share of $2,000,000. In addition to the massive $2 million...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s business as usual at PokerStars. First, we would like to remind you that your time to qualify for a trip to meet Joe Cada in Las Vegas is winding down! Cada burst onto the scene by taking down the 2009 WSOP Main Event, earning over $8.5 million. Cada is the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
It’s business as usual at PokerStars. First, we would like to remind you that your time to qualify for a trip to meet Joe Cada in Las Vegas is winding down! Cada burst onto the scene by taking down the 2009 WSOP Main Event, earning over $8.5 million. Cada is the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
What happened in Haiti has left a mark on us all. It was a truly devastating event of epic proportions, and it affected the poorest nation in the entire Western Hemisphere. They were already having a tough time prior to the now infamous earthquake, and now things are...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has something for you to spend your mountains of FPPs on this January! Until the end of January, PokerStars will be discounting one store item in the PokerStars VIP Store each day. Spoonitnow, a veteran FTR poster, has compiled a list of sale items that...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has something for you to spend your mountains of FPPs on this January! Until the end of January, PokerStars will be discounting one store item in the PokerStars VIP Store each day. Spoonitnow, a veteran FTR poster, has compiled a list of sale items that...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
The Caribbean nation of Haiti has suffered an earthquake that measured a 7.0 on the Richter scale. Tens of thousands of people are likely dead and many others are injured. Homes are destroyed and lives have been ruined. Citizens of the world are lending a hand in...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 13, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
Did you know you can make thousands a year, on top of your poker winnings, by playing at PokerStars? It will take patience, perseverance, and a lot of determination! Like most things, you will get a lot out of PokerStars if you put a lot into it. You will reap the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 12, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has crowned a champion at the 2010 PCA! Congratulations go out to Harrison ‘gibler321’ Gimbel for taking down the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. At the age of 19, Gimbel is the youngest player to be touting a PCA title. Early in the PCA,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 12, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has crowned a champion at the 2010 PCA! Congratulations go out to Harrison ‘gibler321’ Gimbel for taking down the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. At the age of 19, Gimbel is the youngest player to be touting a PCA title. Early in the PCA,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 10, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Online Tournaments, Poker News, PokerStars
Only 24 players are left of the initial record-setting 1529 hopefuls that showed up in Atlantis Resort and Casino on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Ryan ‘g0lfa’ D’Angelo is no stranger to this blog, and once again he makes an appearance, this time...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 7, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
Day 1 of the 2010 PCA is over! Day 2 is in progress, but we would like to give you an recap of PCA Day 1! The ACR Poker Caribbean Adventure drew nearly 1600 entrants, so the massive field was divided into Day 1A and Day 1B. 668 PCA hopefuls started Day 1A with 30,000...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 7, 2010 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars.net is delighted to announce the launch of the long awaited PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour (NAPT). The NAPT is the first major poker tour in North America created by poker players for poker players with accessible buy-ins, expectations for massive...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 6, 2010 | FTOPS, Online Poker News, PokerStars
It's something that can fell both the greatest players and the worst amateurs – something that has cost millions of people millions of dollars. It's a thing so evil that it's probably robbed little children of their Christmas presents at one time or another. Its name is the Bankroll Donkey, and it lurks in the heart of every aspiring player.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 5, 2010 | Poker News, PokerStars
ACR Poker is off to a big start in 2010! First, we have to mention the 2010 PokerStars Reload Bonus! The PokerStars Reload Bonus is worth 25% up to $150 when you deposit using the code ‘2010’. To get the full PokerStars Reload Bonus of $150, you would need...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 1, 2010 | PokerStars
PokerStars is welcoming the New Year with a couple of promotions that are sure to satisfy both cash game and tournament players. For those grinding out cash games, PokerStars has chosen to hold a reload bonus. For its tournament players, they will be hosting The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
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by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
Unquestionably, the most successful and accomplished of the recent spate of poker game-shows is the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge. The show is fronted by Daniel Negreanu and sees competent amateur players face off against a series of celebrities, Team PokerStars...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has an excellent VIP system, but many people have complained that only the top tiers have actual rewards that are worth shooting for. Well, complain no more, because in 2010 PokerStars will introduce some changes to its VIP Program with the goal of making...
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 22, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
It might be cold outside, but the promotions at PokerStars are hot! This summer, PokerStars broke the Guinness World Record for most players in one tournament by hosting a tournament with 65,000 runners. On December 27, PokerStars will attempt to shatter the Guinness...
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 15, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
Looking for some more cash this holiday season? Check out the promotions at PokerStars! PokerStars is proud to announce Season 2 of its Million Dollar Challenge. This exclusive promotion gives PokerStars players the chance to play for a million dollars on the FOX...
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 15, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
Looking for some more cash this holiday season? Check out the promotions at PokerStars! PokerStars is proud to announce Season 2 of its Million Dollar Challenge. This exclusive promotion gives PokerStars players the chance to play for a million dollars on the FOX...
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 11, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars has recently acquired top mobile gaming development firm Cecure Gaming. One can only surmise that PokerStars is going mobile! PokerStars has not made an official statement yet, but it seems likely that PokerStars is developing mobile software that will...
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 8, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
The holidays are in full swing over at PokerStars. Want to earn entry to a PokerStars $20,000 added $5 tournament? Simply answer the PokerStars quiz containing 12 questions that cover 2009 PokerStars Promotions: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229YATQYWA8....
by carlcarlsoniv | Dec 8, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars
The holidays are in full swing over at PokerStars. Want to earn entry to a PokerStars $20,000 added $5 tournament? Simply answer the PokerStars quiz containing 12 questions that cover 2009 PokerStars Promotions: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229YATQYWA8....
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 3, 2009 | FTR AMAs & Interviews, High Stakes Rail, Poker News, PokerStars, WSOP
Joe Cada 2009 World Series of Poker Champion On November 10th, Joe Cada changed poker history as the youngest man to ever win the World Series of Poker Main Event. Few expected the record would be broken so soon, since Peter Eastgate had just set it in 2008 at the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 3, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars is rounding the year off in style by giving you the chance to win extra PokerStars Passports by scoring big on the December Monthly Tournament Leader Board. Finish in the top 2,000 and you could win one of six passports, plus a share of the huge added cash...
by carlcarlsoniv | Nov 30, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
There is a lot of stuff going on at PokerStars during the holiday, so don’t miss out! First, Stars has introduced the 500,000$ depositor freerolls. If you are a first time depositor you use the PokerStars bonus code FIRST500K to receive a ticket, if you are...
by carlcarlsoniv | Nov 30, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
There is a lot of stuff going on at PokerStars during the holiday, so don’t miss out! First, Stars has introduced the 500,000$ depositor freerolls. If you are a first time depositor you use the PokerStars bonus code FIRST500K to receive a ticket, if you are...
by FTR Poker Admin | Nov 21, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
Deposit money into your account on PokerStars and you could be laying into some serious free cash! That’s right, depositor freerolls are back! Make a reload deposit anytime between now and December 13th and you’ll qualify to play in a freeroll tournament...
by carlcarlsoniv | Nov 19, 2009 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars, WSOP
It is pretty much business as usual at PokerStars. Nothing major has taken place, but there are a few things to note. First, in celebration of awarding $5million since the inception of the Battle of the Planet leaderboards began, they are doubling the prize pool for...
by carlcarlsoniv | Nov 19, 2009 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, PokerStars, WSOP
It is pretty much business as usual at PokerStars. Nothing major has taken place, but there are a few things to note. First, in celebration of awarding $5million since the inception of the Battle of the Planet leaderboards began, they are doubling the prize pool for...
by FTR Poker Admin | Nov 13, 2009 | Poker News, PokerStars
On November 15, the biggest weekly tournament in poker, the PokerStars Sunday Million, will add another milestone to its already impressive resume – $250m in total prize money awarded. To mark the occasion, PokerStars is hosting a special edition with a huge $2.5m...
