Poker News

PokerRockets has assembled a crack team of reports to bring you the latest breaking news from around the poker world. We cover everything from poker pro gossip, to tournament schedules, victories, and even special promotions that the online poker rooms are having. If it's happening in the poker world, you can read all about it right here in the PokerRockets.com Poker News section.

Battle of the Bay Tournament in June

May 17th, 2012 by Sophia

Poker players in the San Francisco Bay Area are preparing themselves for a battle in June. No, not a violent battle. But one that is lucrative and entertaining too. This June, Colma’s Lucky Chance Casino will be hosting the 2012Battleof … Continue reading

Bwin.party Joins Auburn Indian Community for Online Poker

May 14th, 2012 by Sophia

The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC)and bwin.party digital entertainment plc have recently announced their joint venture to provide online poker services in California state. According to the deal, bwin would be providing the necessary technology and infrastructure to allow online … Continue reading

RaketheRake Promotions with Party Poker and WPT

May 10th, 2012 by Sophia

RaketheRake is the largest rakeback provider, known for hosting a variety of poker promotions every month. This May, RaketheRake has teamed up with Party Poker and WPT to give away free cash prizes worth $2000. The promotion is simple and … Continue reading

Presenting the Reigate Series of Poker 2012

May 7th, 2012 by Sophia

Reigate Series of Poker is  one of the many live poker tournaments that take place in theUK. This poker series takes place every year at the Full House casino inSurrey,UK. This year, theReigatepoker series began on May 6 and will … Continue reading

2012 LCI UK Poker Tour Presently In Glasgow

May 3rd, 2012 by Sophia

Among the various live poker events thatUKpoker players can choose from, the London Clubs International (LCI) UK Poker Tour is an exciting one. The 2012 LCI UK Poker Tour began this year on April 28, and will continue through October … Continue reading

PokerStars To Acquire Full Tilt?

April 30th, 2012 by Sophia

After being hit by the UIGEA last year, Full Tilt has had a rather rough twelve months in the US. There has been news that for the last few months, an investment fund called Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) has been … Continue reading

EPT Season 9 Schedule Announced

April 26th, 2012 by Sophia

The current season of the European Poker Tour is yet to come to an end, and PokerStars has already announced its schedule for the next season. If you are among the many people who have missed participating in the series … Continue reading

Best Places to Play Poker in Vegas

April 23rd, 2012 by Sophia

Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world to play poker. The Sin City is home to hundreds of casinos that host their own cash poker games and tournaments every day. When you decide to gamble in … Continue reading

Grand Challenge Tournament Series Begins at MGM

April 19th, 2012 by Sophia

It’s time to pack your bags and visitLas Vegasagain. The MGM Hotel and Casino is hosting the Grand Challenge Tournament Series from April 19. The series will take place through May 6, 2012 and has a variety of poker events … Continue reading

Black Poker Friday – How It Affected Poker in the US

April 16th, 2012 by Sophia

It has been a year since the Black Friday of poker, when three big online poker sites were closed by the US government. Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and PokerStars were the three sites that the US DoJ shut down … Continue reading

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