http://www.onlinepokernews.org The lastest news from the poker world Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 2012 World Series of Poker schedule was released yesterday with some major changes to what we’ve been used to over the past few years. Instead of playing out the tournament in November, as has been the case since 2008, the tournament will wrap up in the last week of ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/2012-wsop-schedule-released/3182 February is a great month to register a new player account at PartyPoker because they are now offering a 100% poker bonus worth up to $/£/€500. That means, whatever amount you deposit as a new depositor, PartyPoker will match up to $/£/€500. To claim this poker bonus at PartyPoker, use ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/promotions/february-2012-partypoker-bonus-code/3178 Last year, PokerStars celebrated its 70 billionth hand and the 72 billionth hand along with their 10th anniversary, and it’s time to celebrate yet again. This time, Stars will be honoring the 75 billionth hand, as they continue on the “Road to 100 Billion.” PokerStars anticipates this milestone hand to ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/pokerstars-readies-for-the-75-billionth-hand/3176 In honor of the Aussie Millions going on right now, the new inductees for the Australian Poker hall of Fame have been announced. The 2012 additions to the APHOF are Jason Gray and David Gorr, both longtime Australian poker old hands, who have earned their spot in this prestigious club. Both ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/2012-australian-poker-hall-of-fame-inductees-announced/3174 Pro poker player Karina Jett is scheduled to help promote the Ante4Autism charity poker event in Las Vegas next week. The poker community has long been associated with charitable causes due in part to the benevolence of poker players in general. The event will take place on January 31 at 7:00 ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/karina-jett-to-make-an-appearance-in-vegas/3171 Back in 2010 when Peter Eastgate auctioned off his WSOP gold bracelet for charity, many people thought he was nuts, but he did it anyway. The bracelet listed on eBay with a starting bid of $16K. One hundred and sixteen bids later, the bracelet sold for $147,500 to “7***l.” The winning ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/eastgates-charitable-bracelet-buyer-identified/3168 The Yatahay Poker Network, made known by its stint hosting Doyles Room (now acquired by Americas Cardroom), has announced that they will now be known as the Winning Poker Network, effective January 12th. A spokesman for the new WPN says, “It’s more than a name, it’s a mantra. Our promotions are ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/yatahay-poker-undergoes-a-name-change/3166 Come February 1st, the CEO of PokerStars, Gabi Campos, will step down from his position, following John Duthie, European Poker Tour founder, who recently left the online poker site. Other recent departures from PokerStars include Team PokerStar Pros Joe Hachem and Greg Raymer. Campos joined PokerStars in June of 2010 after ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/pokerstars-ceo-resigns/3163 Since PokerStars made the decision to edit its VIP program and rake structure, the online poker community has not been understanding. Poker players are now protesting the new adjustments in two ways. First of all, they are boycotting the online poker site and choosing not to log into their accounts; ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/players-speaking-out-against-pokerstars-changes/3160 The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), former licenser of Full Tilt Poker, released a statement to former Full Tilt Poker players that they no longer provide a license for Full Tilt and furthermore has no authority to arbitrate or intermediate regarding Full Tilt players and issues they have with the ... http://www.onlinepokernews.org/poker-news/agcc-releases-statement-regarding-full-tilt-poker/3158