by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 22, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The Ultimate Bet Online Poker Championship, or UBOC, is one of the biggest online poker series in the world. It is hosted by UB, Absolute Poker, and the CEREUS Network. This season’s UBOC holds a guaranteed prize pool of $4 million. In addition to any money won,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 22, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Poker News
The infamous durrrr challenge looks set to truly get underway once again. Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius have been battling it out on the online felt for over a year now, but very sporadically and never for a sustained period of time. Jungleman12...
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 | Online Poker News, Poker News
SunPoker has come together with FlopTurRiver for an upcoming promotion, which will feature an additional $100 injection into the prize pool.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 18, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
If you were starting to go through tournament withdrawal due to the recent finish of FTOPS XVII, you will be pleased to know that UB and the Cereus network are here to relieve your symptoms. The highly anticipated UB Online Championship (UBOC) kicks off today, along...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 17, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The 5th annual UBOC is slated to begin tomorrow, August 18. The UBOC is UB’s version of the PokerStars’ WCOOP or Full Tilt’s FTOPS. UBOC features $4 million in guaranteed prize money and an assortment of poker games besides the popular No Limit Hold...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 17, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
August 16th 2010 – Hundreds of new players at RedKings have already received a free $11 ticket to the $5000 Guaranteed tournament and these free tickets will continue to be issued to all new depositing players right up until 30 minutes before the tournament...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 16, 2010 | FTOPS, Online Poker News, Poker News
Over 1000 players decided to test their skill, and luck, in FTOPS Event 31, Super Turbo No Limit Hold ‘Em Knockout. Players started with just 300 chips and the blinds rose every five minutes, leaving little to no room for post-flop play. The $115 a player got...
by givememyleg | Aug 12, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
All poker players have an equal chance of winning their share of the daily, weekly, and monthly cash prizes available at the popular online poker room. Huge cash prizes are available through the end of August to online poker players at TitanPoker, the leading poker...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 11, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Poker News
Over 2300 players ponied up $216 to play in FTOPS XVII Event 18, Turbo No Limit Hold’Em. The blinds escalated quickly as runners fought for their share of the $650,000 prizepool. The event was hosted by Full Tilt Pro and WPT Bracelet Winner Ryan Daut. Seven Red...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 11, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
After less than seven hours of play, JBurleson emerged as the winner of FTOPS XVII's Event No. 19. After wading through a field of 729 players in this $500+$35 shootout, the top finisher was awarded a prize of $76,545.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 10, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
What’s better than a new, convenient way to deposit and cash out funds from a poker site? Getting rewarded for using it! Until September 18, players from the United States will receive a 20% bonus up to $1000 on their first deposit with MyPayLinQ. MyPayLinQ is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 9, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Poker News
The Full Tilt Online Poker Series kicked off this week and is starting to get into full swing with Event 11 drawing the largest crowd of the series thus far. The FTOPS is a series of online tournaments hosted by Full Tilt every few months offering massive guarantees...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 8, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Poker News
Nearly 1500 entrants registered for the $322 Super Turbo FTOPS XVII Event 6. Although the Super Turbo pace isn’t quite Rush Poker, players start with only 300 chips and must be aggressive early. Each player, including Full Tilt Pros, were vying for a piece of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 8, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
It’s going to be a hectic month for tournament players across the internet and around the world this August, as there are literally millions of dollars in guaranteed prize pools up for grabs. Of course we’re currently in the middle of FTOPS XVII, but the...
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 | Jul 31, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
FlopTurnRiver.com has some news for you! This poker strategy forum has a stellar line up of exclusive events held at poker rooms across the internet, just for members of their forum! As if the loads of free information on poker bonuses, strategy, and room reviews...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 31, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
In what will hopefully become a model for future government partnerships, France has begun to regulate the online poker activity of their nation. Through licensing and taxation, French players can now legally participate in their favorite game, free from legal repercussions. The two newest members of their stable are Playtech Limited and Microgaming.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 30, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
$30,000 in money added tournaments in the Paddy’s Pantsdown Promotion 30th July 2010 – PaddyPowerPoker.com today launches Paddy’s Pantsdown $30K Giveaway, a series of promotional tournaments that will commence on Sunday 1st August 2010 and will give...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 29, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
To be one of the top online poker services in the world, you have to nurture an appeal which reaches beyond borders. Through their excellent marketing and great promotions, Everest Poker has done exactly that. But now, after years of pushing universal play, Everest wants to help you show a little national pride.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 28, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Online poker site teams up with poker media authority to create THE LEAGUE Los Angeles, CA – Broadway Tables, providing the very best in online poker, has teamed up with the marketing geniuses at PokerRoad to create the first online poker league of its kind. The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 27, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
A security risk of Cake Poker’s online poker software was found by the team at PokerTableRatings. This security risk is very similar to the one found on the Cereus network over a month ago. Any player account information may be easily stolen by a third party...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 27, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
PokerHeaven, part of the iPoker Network, is excited to announce three freerolls that will take place at the end of July. From July 28 to July 30 PokerHeaven will be hosting a Survivor, Bounty, and €5,000 Giveaway. The Survivor Freeroll will take place on the 28th of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 25, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Casey Jarzabek, also known as “bigdogpckt5s” in the online world, is still in first place going into the end of July in the CardPlayer Online Player of the Year (OPOY) race. He holds over 7000 points, and is about 300 points ahead of the current second...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 24, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The issue of online gambling is both complicated and contentious in today’s world, but we have recently seen a very interesting step forwards. The Canadian province of British Columbia has launched a government-run online casino this month, which is the first of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The state of Massachusetts may be on the road to legalizing Internet gambling. An Icelandic software firm, Betware, has met with lottery and government officials in hopes to pave the way for legislature that would legalize online lotteries. Massachusetts joins a...
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 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 16, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
16th July 2010 – I’m sure you saw our announcement about Betfair Poker 2 earlier this week, whereby, as part of an ongoing effort to improve our poker offering, Betfair will be implementing several changes and improvements to its service this Summer. One...
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 13, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
12th July 2010 – Betfair and Ongame Network jointly announce that Betfair Poker is joining Ongame Network’s global online poker network at the end of July 2010. This landmark agreement between Betfair and Ongame Network sees a significant player liquidity migration...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 13, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
This past weekend FlopTurnRiver.com hit one million posts. The one millionth post solidifies FTR’s spot amongst the elite poker forums. Veteran posters have seen their careers thrive. Prolific posters Adrian “Chardrian” Dressel-Velasquez and Max...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 8, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
RedKings is back with another month of their self-proclaimed “most popular and easiest points race in poker history.” This is none other than their Points per Day promotion (now in its seventh month). In the end, this promotion rewards consistent play with...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 7, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
If you're searching for a hot deal, look no further than Paddy Power Poker. Right now, they're offering an exclusive event for all those who sign up for their site through the links on FlopTurnRiver. To show their commitment to this partnership, Paddy Power is also adding an additional $150 to the prize pool. The entry fee is ultra-affordable, running at a mere $5.
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 | Jul 6, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
12 IWF seats and plenty of cash prizes to be won! (6th July 2010) PaddyPowerPoker.com today launches ‘All Roads Lead To The Irish Winter Festival’, a series of poker promotions that offer players the chance to win their seat at the Irish Winter Festival for free! The...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Members of poker community FlopTurnRiver sure do know how to kick off a new month! July is jam packed with special treats and exclusive events just for members of FTR. If you haven’t checked FTR yet to see what all the fuss is about, you better do so soon!...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 30, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Poker Heaven is heating up July with a few angelic promotions! First, Poker Heaven is giving away some fantastic prizes via their WSOP giveaway. The Main Event is fast approaching so Poker Heaven will test your knowledge with daily trivia questions. Answer the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 30, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the new Bodog Mini Poker Series. For only $11 ($10 + $1), players will be able to take their pick from 13 different events, each with a substantial guaranteed prize pool. Don't want to spend the cash? Bodog is also offering satellites featuring a 100BPP buy-in, each of which will give away at least five seats, guaranteed. Registration is already open, having begun on June 23. The first tournament event kicks off on July 5th, with events running all the way until the 17th.
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 | 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 16, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
For all the European poker pros who didn't make the trip across the pond for the WSOP, Everest Poker is preparing to unveil their own live tournament. With four stops through three separate nations, one of the old world's premier poker services is set to give away over €1,500,000 guaranteed!
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 16, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Unlimited Cash Prizes in Cashpoint II Promotion and Free Soccer Shirts in Win The Shirt Off Paddy’s Back throughout June and July. (June 16th, 2010) PaddyPowerPoker.com’s great World Cup giveaways continue this month with the Cashpoint II promotion, which runs...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, WSOP
One of FlopTurnRiver's most ardent supporters, Bodog Poker has given away two seats to their 2010 WSOP Satellite. This past Saturday, 24 players paid their $10+$1 for a shot at the biggest game on the planet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 5, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
High stakes online play has dried up during the World Series of Poker – everywhere but on the iPoker Network that is. On Sunday, June 6th, the best online players will compete in the final event of the European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP). The game is a...
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 | Jun 5, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, WSOP
It's been a slow couple days in the poker world, outside of the always exciting WSOP. Most of the online giants are holding off on the big promotions, spending their money instead on lucrative sponsorship and advertising deals. While this is great for the visibility of the game, it sure does make for some boring online play.
But as we say in poker, there's always another game. There are plenty of interesting news nuggets to find, if your ears are open and your reads are sharp. With that in mind, here is a brief rundown of the latest info from the digital and tangible felt...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
MasterCard and Visa have decided to abide by the regulations set forth by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). NetSpend customers who had deposited at an online poker room received the following email: Our records show that you may have used your...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
With the World Series of Poker in full swing, the folks at Bodog have put together a few upgrades for the grinders still playing at home.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Members of the website FlopTurnRiver.com make up one of the most knowledgeable and luckiest poker communities on the web today! With vast amounts of poker strategy articles , up-to-date poker news, exclusive freerolls and tournaments, and a large poker forum,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 1, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
California has introduced legislation that would legalize the creation of an intrastate online poker network. In the face of mounting debt, Senator Rod Wright introduced the bill that could generate millions in tax revenue. California’s massive debt is projected...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 28, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Paddy Power Poker, a member of the iPoker network, is bringing back their popular Paddy’s Cashpoint promotion. In March, Paddy Power Poker introduced a promotion that rewarded players with cash simply for doing what they came to do – play poker. Paddy Power...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 27, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Ever heard of Winamax poker? You’re not alone. The site, a member of the Ongame network, is a relatively unknown player in the world of online poker. But after a huge €12 million investment, Winamax hopes to become a major name in European markets. After the...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 25, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
Daniel Negreanu used his blog to dish some not-so-pretty words towards the CEREUS network, which hosts the sites Absolute Poker and UB. The Cereus network has recently found itself in some pretty hot water, again, for lackadaisical network security. Basically, an...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 25, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Poker Heaven is heating up June with hot promotions. First, from June 1 to August 31, the Boss Media room wants to shower you with gifts from heaven. To begin receiving your gifts, enter your Player Zone and click on the “Enable supply” button of the gifts...
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 25, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Led by rising Canadian poker star Sorel Mizzi, Team Titan’s line-up will participate in the $5.1 Million Guaranteed European Championship of Online Poker. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – May 17, 2010) The professional poker team of Titan Poker will be the...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 22, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
Brian “sbrugby” Townsend’s troubled career as a professional poker player has reached a new hurdle: a $2.8 million downswing. Since the start of 2010, Townsend has lost $1 million playing Omaha and $1.8 million playing HORSE, adding up to a massive...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 22, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Somewhat lost in all of the hype surrounding Full Tilt's notorious FTOPS event has been the great action found in the latest installment of their MiniFTOPS series.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Time for a reload? FlopTurnRiver and Bodog Poker are offering a special deal, but only until May 31st. Bodog announced that any player who makes a deposit using eWallet Xpress will get a free 10% bonus on their deposit. Anyone who signs up through FlopTurnRiver gets a...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, WSOP
In the poker world it doesn’t get any bigger or any more glam than the World Series of Poker. For two weeks Las Vegas is the place to be. WSOP 2010 promises thousands of contenders – but only the best will survive. Daily Qualifiers bwin is once more the gate to...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 19, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Titanpoker is about to stage their sixth season of the ECOOP series in May and June 2010. Players wishing to fight for a share of $5.1 million in guaranteed prizes need to register with Titanpoker quickly to ensure they can participate in this amazing poker series....
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 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Watching football is great. Watching football with an official team jersey is even better. Just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Everest Poker announced their new Support Your Squad promotion in addition to their other ongoing specials. From now...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
While the pro's are away, the fish will play.
Or so Bodog is hoping to convince you. With most of the game's heaviest hitters duking it out in Vegas, the online tables will never be softer. As long as the World Series of Poker is going on, most of the action on the internet should sport a much lower level of overall play.
by carlcarlsoniv | May 14, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Losing never felt so good for Hoerb08, who won a massive €367,411 bad beat jackpot at Poker Heaven earlier today. With one of, if not the largest bad beat jackpots ever on the site up for grabs, players had been swarming bad beat eligible tables hoping for a big loss....
by FTR Poker Admin | May 14, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Ten Places Up To The Bubble Paid Out At All Mini ECOOP VI Events Over Next 10 Days At PaddyPowerPoker.com (May 14, 2010) – PaddyPowerPoker.com today announces the start of its Mini ECOOP VI series which will see the ten players before the bubble in each...
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 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 carlcarlsoniv | May 7, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
With two new promotions, a tournament series, and ongoing specials, there are lots of ways to win at Titan Poker this May. The site introduced the popular Titan Turbo and GUKPT Super Satellite promotions on top of their already impressive list of bonuses and promos....
by FTR Poker Admin | May 6, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
Titan Poker announces the seven man line-up of its 2010/11 pro poker team. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – May 6, 2010) On Monday May 3rd, Titan Poker announced the seven man line-up of its 2010 professional poker team, known as Team Titan. Led by rising...
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 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
25-year-old Philadelphia, PA native Amanda Musumeci calls Las Vegas home and tries to spend as much time enjoying the great outdoors as she possibly can. From hiking to camping to rock climbing to paragliding, Amanda clearly has a passion for adventure sports. Enter...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 3, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
In the world of regular joe's, $20,000 per hour is a pretty impressive wage. After earning that kind of cash for a full day, most of us may not need to work for a little while. Such was exactly the case for Dihxm, the winner of FTOPS XVI's 28th Event. After a 9.5 hour stretch at the tables, he emerged victorious. The prize for that playing session? A whopping $191,020.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 29, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another day, another dollar, and we also have another FTOPS event in the books! Today’s coverage is for the FTOPS XVI event #17, which is a cash out tournament. This is a unique tournament format, currently exclusive to Full Tilt, which allows players to cah out...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 28, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Spring is here, and summer's right around the corner. With that in mind, the folks over at Poker Heaven are ready to send us into the warm months with a bevy of awesome promotions. In fact, there's so much money at stake that players may not need to venture into the outdoors all summer! Take a look at some of their latest offerings.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 26, 2010 | EPT, FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Full Tilt Poker is the king of knockout tournaments. This was apparent on Sunday when nearly 9,000 runners turned up for FTOPS XVI Event 7, No Limit Hold ‘Em with bounties. Each player had a $20 bounty on their head, and the remainder of their buy-in formed a...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 24, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
When it comes to online poker, the overall experience factor is something that Bodog has always taken very seriously. You won’t find any cheesy images, annoying music or sketchy marketing tactics anywhere on Bodog because that’s not the way they roll. In keeping with...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 24, 2010 | FTOPS, Full Tilt Poker, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another great FTOPS event is in the books, and we have another big-money winner. Today was a particularly special one, because it was a super turbo 6-Max event. Every player would start with only 300 chips, with blinds at 15/30! Needless to say, it was a very fun...
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 24, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Titan Poker has announced the schedule for it's sixth season of the European Championship of Online Poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Bodog Poker has added a couple of new features to their online poker room. Bodog Poker is known for its soft gameplay due to players crossing over from the sportsbook & online casino and trying their luck at poker. The abundance of recreational players on their...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
A new promotion at Bodog gives players the chance to earn the title of King.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Spring Tournament Series Sees 15 Online Poker Tournaments in 11 Days with €370,000 in Guaranteed Prize Pools From April 22 April 21, 2010 – DevilfishPoker.com today launches its online poker Spring Tournament Series taking place from April 22 to May 2, 2010. The...
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 16, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Every Monday, bwin will recognize a new champion from each country in its Weekly Country Showdown.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Find yourself in the adventure capital of the world this June with a world-class vacation package worth €10,000! You and a friend will fly to South Africa for free, spend four nights in a luxury hotel, and enjoy everything the country has to offer — from safaris to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
According to a blog by poker pro Tony G, the internet phenom known as Isildur1 has backed out of the upcoming PartyPoker.com Big Game IV. Fans of the mystery man will have to wait to see him under the TV lights. The highly anticipated event will kick off tomorrow, only hours after losing one of its biggest draws.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, WSOP
For players and fans of poker, there is no greater or more prestigious game than the World Series of Poker Main Event. From now until June 20th, you can qualify to win a $15,000 Main Event package at bwin and earn your chance to play with the pros. bwin, a member of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
In the recent past, the state of Massachusetts, in an effort spearheaded by House Speaker Robert A. De Leo, tried to put forth a bill that would actually criminalize all forms of internet gambling, explicitly including online poker. Sitting at home clicking buttons...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News, WSOP
Lots of online poker sites offer their players a chance to sit in on the 2010 World Series of Poker. But how many of them offer you a shot at an additional $1,000,000?
That's exactly what Everest Poker, one of the world's most popular gaming companies, is doing right now. In case their standard prize packages weren't enough, each qualifier who nets a seat in either the Main Event or Side Event #54 will also receive a share of up to $1,000,000 in additional prize money!
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
April is here, and bet365 is preparing an all out assault giving you all kinds of excellent reasons to play there! I will try to list them all here. There has never been a better time to get your play on at bet365.com! Rake Free Week which will run for all of April!...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Spring promotions are blooming at Poker Heaven, where you can win thousands of Euros by playing in regular cash games, Sit & Go’s, and Multi Table Tournaments. Poker Heaven, a member of the Boss Media Network that does not accept US players, is a popular and...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
You can have your cake and eat it too! Starting April 4th Cake Poker is offering players a 50% reload bonus up to $300. Players must deposit at least $25 using the code BUNNY to be eligible. To get the full bonus, deposit $600. On top of a hefty reload bonus, Cake...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
March 30 2010 — Highlighting the fact that a huge number of fish play at their poker tables, Online Poker room RedKings.com is calling on all poker players to ‘come and see for themselves’ in two new low cost added value special Turbo online poker tournaments...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Following on from the recent success of Rake Free Fridays, bet365 is extending the offer in April to cover an entire Rake Free Week! On 8th April you will receive a bonus that’s equal to all the rake and tournament fees you paid between 1st and 7th April, up to $100....
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Celeb Poker is kicking off the season swing with a fresh batch of great promotions!
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 27, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Crazy Poker is celebrating Easter with four new promotions and thousands of Euros. The site, a member of the Prima Poker Network that does not accept US players, announced its Easter Festival, Easter 5K Freeroll, WSOP Event 56 Tournaments, and Magic Hands Promotion....
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
One of the world’s best sportsbooks is offering new members a free £25 bet just for signing up and depositing with their site. Betfair is widely known as a unique sportsbook which allows its members to bet against each other instead of against the house. In your...
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 20, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
After days of angry discussion on 2+2’s poker forums, High Stakes pro and StoxPoker.com founder Nick Grudzien admitted to playing on multiple accounts while denying claims that he colluded with other players. The accusations surfaced in this thread, which began...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The Deep Stack Open tour is set to roll into France, and Winner Poker wants to send you along for the ride.
Hosted by the grand Casino Aix-en-Provence, the event will kick off on April 9th and run through the llth. It's the first tournament of its kind to be held on French soil.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
March 14 2010 – Online Poker room RedKings .com today announced the start date of their $300,000 Points race as the 16th March. This is the fifth version of their hugely popular Point per Day series which has now seen cumulative payouts to players over the past...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Bodog Poker is offering players a chance to sit in on the action at Montreal's Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic. The live event cranks up staring April 15, with players vying for an expected prize pool of $500,000.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 12, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The chips are piling up at Sun Poker for its $1 million guaranteed tournament on Sunday. With such a large prize pool, Sun is one of the best places to be for tournament action this weekend. The tournament is the largest that Sun Poker, a popular member of the iPoker...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
When is the right time for a Joker? The new “Nitro Boost” Sit & Go format has a very special twist, which guarantees more action on the table. The player has the chance to boost his stack with 2,500 chips whenever he wants. The trick is to take...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
When is the right time for a Joker? The new “Nitro Boost” Sit & Go format has a very special twist, which guarantees more action on the table. The player has the chance to boost his stack with 2,500 chips whenever he wants. The trick is to take...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
A streamlined website and new brand logo accompany the recent developments at the popular online poker room LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – March 10, 2010) Titanpoker.com, Europe’s leading online poker room, launched the new 9.6 version of their...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Hold onto your hats and grab your red capes – Everest Poker is gearing up for their third run at the critically acclaimed Spanish Poker Tour.
The calender consists of six events spanning the proud nation, each boasting a minimum prize pool of €150,000 guaranteed. Starting on April 9 at Madrid's Gran Casino Aranjuez, players from all across the globe can expect a wild ride all the way up until the November 23 Grand Finale at the Gran Casino Costa Brava where €300,000 will be at stake.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker News
Have you ever wanted to play poker on the tallest mountain in the world? Well, Everest Poker has teamed with Volvo to give players just such a chance. In one of Germany's most exciting live poker events, card lovers from across the globe will be treated to a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, archery, and of course, one of the most unique poker experiences in the history of the game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Betfair, one of the largest and most well respected gaming establishments in the world, has joined forces with the Amateur Poker Association and Tournament. Now, on the cusp of an APAT season which will feature 28 live events across Ireland, the UK and the European mainland, Betfair has become the exclusive host for the organization's online qualifying tournaments.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Clonie Gowen has been denied for the third and final time, effectively ending her bid to capture a 1% stake in Full Tilt Poker and its partner companies.
U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Jones ruled last week that, no matter what may have taken place at the now-infamous Golden Nugget meeting between Gowen and the members of the Full Tilt brass, the company owes no additional compensation to the plaintiff.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Ever since the arrival of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, U.S. residents have found it increasingly difficult to play poker online. When the bill was passed in 2006, half of the market immediately withdrew, vastly decreasing the choices available to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Ever since the arrival of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, U.S. residents have found it increasingly difficult to play poker online. When the bill was passed in 2006, half of the market immediately withdrew, vastly decreasing the choices available to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker News
John Travolta and Titan Poker, what do they have in common? Well, the right answer is that they both do appear on the silver screen at the same time. That’s right, Titan Poker has been doing some pretty aggressive marketing lately, and they have struck a deal...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 2010 | Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another day gone by, and another FTOPS Event in the books! Today we had the pleasure of witnessing the action of FTOPS XV, Event #9: $500+$35 Heads-Up No Limit Hold’em. Heads-UP NLHE is one of the toughest forms of poker available, period. No amount of books can...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 2010 | Online Poker News, Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another day gone by, and another FTOPS Event in the books! Today we had the pleasure of witnessing the action of FTOPS XV, Event #15: $200+$16 No Limit Hold’em Turbo. This event was hosted by Brazil’s own Leandro “Brasa” Pimentel, a feared live...