Much has been made about recent poker tournament announcements, notably two claiming to be the largest prize pools ever awarded, one at $60 million and the other at $80 million. While these are certainly mind-blowing prizes for a poker tournament or any kind of competition, the barrier to entry is set fairly high, with players putting up $10 millio…

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Online Poker Room Paradise Poker is celebrating the onset of the festive season with some amazing online gambling prizes and giveaways. All you need to do is take part in one of their special daily tournaments which are scheduled to run between December 10th and December 24th. Winners of the tournaments will get to choose a gift from Paradise Poker…

Original post by Poker Affiliate Program and software by Elliott Back

US regulators are investigating a $700m bid for World Poker Tour Enterprises launched by Doyle Brunson, one of the game’s best-known players.

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said it is formally investigating whether Mr Brunson’s unsolicited offer and its publication violated anti-fraud laws.

Shares in WPTE, parent of the Worl…

Original post by Poker Affiliate Program and software by Elliott Back