Tabcorp is seeking compensation for their loss profits regarding the loss of their poker machine license. Tabcorp is seeking $680 million in compensation because of the issue.

GSN has renewed the contract of High Stakes Poker for another season. The hosts of the event are Gabe Kaplan and A.J. Benza.

The 9 players for the final table of the 2008 WSOP Main Event is already known. Dennis Phillips from Illinois is the current chip leader with 26.2 million chips.

The World Poker Tour will transfer from GSN to FSN. The WPT will continue to be aired on GSN until the end of 2008.

The Internet Poker bill that was approved by the California Senate aims to protect players and regulate the online gaming industry. It also aims to secure profits for the state.

Wingow's Poker has been recently acquired by Colkom. One of the reasons for the buyout is the lack of funds of Wingow's Poker is allegedly due to questionable activities.

Aristocrat CEO Paul O'Neil denied that they were having poker machine problems in the former Portuguese colony of Macau. O'neil said that the demand for the machines is now improving.

The Royal Holdem variation of poker was recently approved by the Nevada Commission. It will be offered in Las Vegas casinos immediately.

Poker pro Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic. He was defeated when the big blind called in the game using an ace-jack suit to acquire the cash pot.

Police officers continue to arrest poker players playing in their own homes based on a 1802 South Carolina law. Poker players like Bob Chimento are fighting to overturn this law.