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.

Team Britain is the champion of the 2008 PartyPoker Poker Nations Tournament. The total cash pool for the event is $280,000 dollars.

Britain is the champion of the PartyPoker Poker Nations Cup. England defeated Ireland in the final heads-up showdown.

Both STATS LLC and the World Poker Tour have collaborated in order to feature different poker statistics to poker enthusiasts. It will be available at the WPT website.

Poker players in Victoria posted a total loss of $1.35 billion. Others areas in the state also contributed significantly to the total casino win in poker.