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We update this section regularly with the latest headlines from the poker world. Articles include news from major live tournaments, poker on TV, WSOP event news, online poker news, and professional poker player happenings.

 

We've rededicated ourselves to keeping this page updated almost daily and we all news articles are written by us. Don't settle for links to other authorities on the subject... go straight to the source. Our goal is to be a one-stop poker website for all poker resources, including the day's wrap-up of poker news. 

 

 

August 2006

 

Jamie Gold Crowned WSOP Champion - 8/17/06

Former talent agent walks away with $12 million first prize.

 

New Strategy Article: Playing High Card Flops in Texas Hold'em - 8/17/06

Strategy guide for playing well, losing less, and winning more.

 

Phil Hellmuth Wins 10th WSOP Bracelet - 8/4/06

The "Poker Brat" ties Brunson and Chan.

 

New Strategy Article: How to Conquer Loose Online Poker Games - 8/4/06

More specific tips for maximizing profits at loose online tables.

 

 

July 2006

 

CD Poker Gives Our Visitors $20 Instantly - 7/18/06

This special bonus is only found on beatthefish.com.

 

Results of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E Event at the WSOP - 7/18/06

Chip Reese wins his first bracelet in over 20 years.

 

Pacific Poker Increases Our Instant Bonus to 50% - 7/9/06

Online poker site gives a 50% cash bonus for July.

 

New Article: Beating Online Poker Table Bullies and Maniacs - 7/9/06

An example of how to trap and outplay table bullies.

 

 

June 2006

 

The World Series of Poker Begins This Week - 6/26/06

Live feed will be available via ESPN website or cable.

 

New Article: When and How to Bluff in No-Limit Hold'em - 6/26/06

Several factors to consider to make your bluff attempts more successful.

 

ESPN to Air Live Feed of WSOP Final Table - 6/15/06

Live feed will be available via ESPN website or cable.

 

New Article: Why Poker Players Wear Sunglasses - 6/15/06

A look at the motivating factors behind wearing sunglasses at the table.

 

High Stakes Poker Airs Second Season - 6/3/06

Series expands to 16 episodes for this season.

 

New Section: Texas Hold'em Hand Strength - 6/3/06

Various tables to compare the strength of your starting cards.

 

 

May 2006

 

Doyle's Room Offers Our Customer a Mega Increased Bonus - 5/26/06

The Circuit continues its march through Las Vegas.

 

New Article: Why Online Poker Isn't Rigged - 5/26/06

An essay citing logical reasons regarding the fairness of online poker.

 

WSOP Circuit Results: Caesar's - 5/18/06

The Circuit continues its march through Las Vegas.

 

New Strategy Article: Making a Minimum Raise: Classic Tells and Mistakes - 5/18/06

My perspective on this online poker blunder and how to exploit it.

 

Poker.com Offers 100% Deposit Bonus - 5/7/06

Online poker site now offers an increased bonus.

 

New Article: James McManus and the 2000 World Series of Poker - 5/7/06

A look at one of the lesser-known feats at the WSOP.

 

 

April 2006

 

2006 WPT Championship Results - 4/26/06

First place was worth nearly $4 million.

 

New Strategy Article: Advantages for Buying in for the Maximum - 4/26/06

Reasons to buy in as much as you can in no-limit ring games.

 

Poker Stars Going Public - 4/18/06

Online poker site is prepared to float company stock.

 

New Online Poker Story: And with a Click of the Mouse - 4/18/06

The fishiest situations can happen with a simple misclick.

 

WPT: Foxwoods Poker Classic Results - 4/10/06

World Poker Tour event amassed a $4 million prize pool.

 

New Section: All WSOP Bracelet Winners - 4/10/06

Includes all World Series of Poker results organized by year.

 

Pacific Poker Upgrade Allows Multiple Tables - 4/5/06

Online poker site will now allow multiple tables for its players.

 

WPT: World Poker Challenge Results - 4/2/06

The final table from the Reno Hilton.

 

New Section: Online Poker Stories - 4/2/06

From outrageous misclicks to bad beat central, you'll find it here.

 

 

March 2006

 

Poker Room Hosting $5 Million Tournament - 3/27/06

The site has reached the 100,000 online player milestone.

 

New Article: The Best Poker Player in the World - 3/27/06

Who's the best? Read our thoughts on the subject.

 

Poker Stars Becomes Largest Online Poker Room - 3/19/06

The site has reached the 100,000 online player milestone.

 

New Player Profile: Mike Matusow - 3/19/06

A biography and list of accomplishments by "The Mouth".

 

WSOP Circuit (San Diego) Results - 3/14/06

Tournament results from this Circuit event just down the street.

 

New Strategy Section: Texas Hold'em Odds - 3/14/06

A list of the most common, and necessary, odds in Hold'em.

 

Ted Forrest Wins Heads-Up Poker Championship - 3/11/06

Phil Hellmuth unsuccessfully defends his title from last year.

 

New Strategy Article: The Advantages of Buying In for the Minimum - 3/11/06

Ways to use the small stack to your advantage.

 

Full Tilt Poker To Give Away 100 WSOP Seats - 3/4/06

Site will give away 100 seats to regular players.

 

New Poker Strategy Article: Beating Maniacs At the Table - 3/4/06

Ways to beat overly aggressive players at their own game.

 

 

February 2006

 

Pacific Poker Offering WSOP Satellites for $2 - 2/25/06

Results from Atlantic City with a $1.2 million prize pool.

 

New Poker Player Profile: Johnny Chan - 2/25/06

A profile on the professional poker player with back-to-back WSOP titles.

 

WSOP Circuit Event #8 Results - Atlantic City - 2/19/06

Results from Atlantic City with a $1.2 million prize pool.

 

New Strategy Article: Important Odds and Probabilities - 2/19/06

Explanations of common and necessary odds in Hold'em.

 

Bon Voyage, Empire Poker - 2/17/06

The online poker site sells itself off to PartyGaming.

 

Updated Review: CD Poker - 2/17/06

We've added to our review of the iPoker online poker site.

 

Poker Stars Offers $750,000 Guaranteed Events - 2/12/06

The online poker giant is now offering the biggest weekly online tourney.

 

New Strategy Article: Betting Your Draws - 2/12/06

A new article that looks at when you should bet out with your draws.

 

WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open Results - 2/5/06

A look at the final table and prize money from Atlantic City.

 

New TV Show Review: High Stakes Poker - 2/5/06

A look at GSN's new cash game TV show.

 

Professional Poker Tour to Air on Travel Channel - 2/1/06

Network will air new show after WPT later this year.

 

New Strategy Article: Raising on the River - 2/1/06

Here we take a look at a common mistake in online Hold'em.

 

 

January 2006

 

WSOP Circuit Event #7 Results - Grand Tunica - 1/28/06

Daniel Negreanu adds to his illustrious tournament career.

 

Brand New Section: Poker Player Profiles - 1/28/06

This new section takes a look at professional players and their stories.

 

Scotty Nguyen Wins WPT Event - 1/25/06

Scotty takes home almost $1,000,000 for the win.

 

Brand New Section: World Series of Poker - 1/25/06

We've added a thorough WSOP section to the site.

 

Gold Strike Caps Big Month for Poker - 1/23/06

WPT Event caps a big month for tournament poker.

 

New Online Poker Strategy Article: Bluffing - 1/23/06

New original strategy article to help your online game.

 

Full Tilt Poker Launches Mac Software - 1/20/06

Online poker site announces first native software for Macintoshes.

 

Aussie Millions Tournament Results - 1/20/06

Relatively unknown players dominate the tournament down under.

 

WPT Caribbean Poker Adventure Results - 1/16/06

Another Poker Stars satellite winner takes the tourney.

 

New Book Review: Beat Texas Hold'em - 1/16/06

Our review of this inexpensive book for beginners by Tom McEvoy.

 

New Event Announced for 2006 WSOP - 1/13/06

Harrah's announced a new $50,000 mixed game that will take place in 2006.

 

New Book Review: No-Limit Texas Hold'em - 1/13/06

A look at this tournament book, written by WSOP winner Tom McEvoy.

 

We're Hosting a $2,000 Private Freeroll - 1/10/06

This will be a site-only event held for the next 75 new players.

 

New Book Review: Harrington on Hold'em 2 - 1/10/06

An overall look at this book on tournament poker, including our opinions.

 

"North American Poker Tour" In Development? - 1/8/06

Matt Savage, WSOP Tournament Director, has signed on to the "North American Poker Tour".

 

New Book Review: Super System 2 - 1/8/06

An overview, including our opinions, on the sequel to the "Bible of Poker" by Doyle Brunson.

 

The Top Tournament Winners of 2005 - 1/6/06

Our observations and a top 10 list of the biggest poker tournament money winners in 2005.

 

New Book Reviews: Harrington on Hold'em and Illustrated Texas Hold'em - 1/6/06

Here we review an instant classic no-limit tournament book and a newcomer to limit hold'em.

 

Joseph Hachem's Winnings will be Tax-Free - 1/3/06

Hachem will get to keep all of his $7.5 million winnings, thanks to a ruling by the Australian government.

 

New Articles: Checking on the Turn and Online Poker Tells - 1/3/06

Two new poker strategy articles to help your game.

 

A Look at 2006 from Beat The Fish - 1/3/06

What will 2006 have in store for our poker site and online poker in general?

 

 

December 2005

12/29/05 - Full Tilt Poker Launches Mac Software

12/27/05 - Online Poker Players Wagered $60 Billion in 2005

 

12/22/05 - Caesar's Palace Opens New Poker Room

12/22/05 - Spa Resort Casino Reopens Poker Room

 

12/18/05 - 2005 WPT Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic Results

12/18/05 - Online Poker Sites Offer Gift Certificates

 

12/15/05 - Fox Sports Announces $60M Tournament

12/15/05 - Atlantic City WSOP Circuit Event Winner

 

12/09/05 - Bodog Launches New Prizes for Tournament Leaders

12/09/05 - New "Poker Bustouts" Documentary Released

 

12/03/05 - $25,000 Bounty Tournaments FREE at Doyle's Room

12/03/05 - Party Poker Stocks Back Up

12/03/05 - UltimateBet to Hold $1,000,000 Tournament

 

November 2005

11/26/05 - Company Tries to Sell WPT Stock

11/26/05 - Empire Poker Sues PartyGaming

 

11/24/05 - Authorities Raid New York Poker Clubs

11/23/05 - Phil Ivey Wins Monte Carlo Millions

11/23/05 - Hachem Finishes Strong in WSOP Circuit Event

 

11/21/05 - Poker Stars Limited-Time Deposit Bonus

11/15/05 - Hollywood Poker Celebrates Anniversary

11/15/05 - PartyGaming Buys Out MultiPoker

 

 

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