News from Poker Nostrum

Is Gibraltar going to raise taxes on gambling firms?

2010-12-23

From January 2011 all online companies are to be made subject to a standard corporation tax of 10%, as Gibraltar tries to ensure that its ...

The 2010 WPT Festa al Lago main event runs through October 20

2010-10-18

2009 WPT Five Diamond finalist Steve O'Dwyer grabbed the lead in the late stages, stacking big pots from both overnight leaders Annette Obrestad and Matt ...

Pacific Poker new Bonus details

2010-10-10

Pacific Poker (888poker) is offering a unique bonus where new players can receive $8 on the site without even making a deposit. Just download the ...

Gaming stock quotes

2010-09-29

Casino Gaming Stock Quotes WYNN 86.40 -0.08 -0.09% LVS 34.40 -0.06 -0.17% MGM 11.21 -0.02 -0.18% BYI 34.60 ...

How to Play Strip Poker

2010-07-28

Strip Poker: The Cast of Characters

Before you think about introducing strip poker to your evening's entertainment, make sure you're with other like-minded adults. This is ...

PokerStars, PartyPoker Approved for French Licenses

2010-07-01

The process of opening up the French market, however, has not come without criticism. Some fault ARJEL for expediting the process so certain sports books ...

WSOP 2010 Calendar

2010-06-16

French pianist Vanessa Hellebuyck became the first woman from her country to win WSOP gold when she won the ladies event in a quick heads-up ...

Swiss Government and Poker

2010-06-03

Switzerland's highest court has ruled that Texas hold'em is not a game of skill. This means that private games outside of casinos have been banned, ...

Poker sunglasses

2010-05-28

Daniel Negreanu has recently spoken out about what he considers a scourge on the game of poker; in other words wearing sunglasses at the table.

Negreanu ...

World Poker Tour Barcelona Winner

2010-05-25

The World Series of Poker is just around the corner now, and some of the game's top players are offering up pieces of their action. ...

2010 World Series of Poker: Making the Bracelet

2010-05-18

Located in the Jewelry District in downtown Los Angeles, the Hardcore Watch Company offices will be the epicenter of all of the manufacturing for every ...

Gaming figures in France but falls in Europe

2010-05-13

While Europe enjoyed over a third of the share of the £232 billion (US$370bn) global gambling market in 2009, with a gross gaming yield (GGY) ...

888 Has Your Chance at a WSOP Seat

2010-05-05

If you sign up for an 888 Poker account or have previously signed up for one, you're eligible for four freerolls throughout May, the last ...

European Poker Tour Grand Final Day 2

2010-04-28

Day 2 of the European Poker Tour Grand Final saw 413 players hit the felt on Tuesday. The roof was not taken off, which meant ...

The Sunday Briefing: Ten Players Emerge With Six-Figure Scores

2010-04-26

An eventful Sunday of online poker concluded early Monday morning with 10 players pocketing six-figure scores. The FTOPS returned to the scene this ...

EPT San Remo Day 6

2010-04-22

The European Poker Tour crowned its third female champion Wednesday night as Liv Boeree overcame a chip disadvantage and a dangerous final table to conquer ...

Exit Day 5; Enter Final Table

2010-04-21

EPT Snowfest champion Allan Bække came into the day with the chip lead, looking for an unheard-of double dip on possibly the toughest tournament circuit ...

PartyGaming continues penetration in France

2010-04-19

Just a few weeks after securing a contract with PMU, PartyGaming can now add AB Groupe, one of the country's leading TV broadcasters, to our ...

EPT San Remo 2010 Day 1a: Rybin on Top

2010-04-16

Renowned for its excellent food, fabulous Cote d'Azur beaches and old-world charm, not to mention its impressively grand casino, San Remo has always been the ...

Vanessa Selbst Crushes Stacked Final Table

2010-04-12

Vanessa Selbst won the inaugural NAPT Mohegan Sun Main Event for $750,000, outlasting 715 entrants and running over a stacked final table. Selbst won a ...