Articles About online poker sites in the UK

Gambling and Poetry – A Collection of Poems

Peter K. December 10, 2019 18:14:22

However, everyone knows Dostoyevsky’s Gambler, but the story of gambling and literature goes far beyond this. Gambling and poetry have always had some connection. Many poems and novels were inspired by gambling. While you can find many cases where gambling is used as a metaphor for life, sometimes the writer leads you right in front of the casino table. We have collected some amateur aswell some famous gambling poems.

Here are the Best Online Poker Sites Available in the UK!

Kevin Oldroyd July 25, 2017 06:42:08

Looking for the best online poker sites in the UK? In this article we’ll list a few, and explain what separates them from the rest of the pack. The popularity of online poker gambling has been growing more and more over the past several years. Over the past 2 decades, a number of great online […]

The PokerStars Mobile App is the Best Way to Play Poker on the Go!

Kevin Oldroyd March 14, 2017 08:15:05

Anyone looking to play poker on their phone needs to check out the PokerStars mobile app offering tons of incredible poker games for cash. The world famous PokerStars has grown to become one of the most beloved online poker sites in the UK, and the world. Since their creation in 2001, they have strived to […]

Major UK Gambling Website 32Red Casino Posts Massive Revenue Gains

Kevin Oldroyd March 10, 2017 08:42:55

One of the major UK gambling websites, 32Red Casino, has just announced massive revenue and profit gains from 2016. Since receiving their license from Gibralter in 2002, 32Red Casino has grown to become one of the biggest and best online casinos in the UK. 2016 appears to have been a successful one for this major […]

Exciting New Online Poker Game Added to PokerStars

Kevin Oldroyd January 16, 2017 12:58:35

PokerStars is adding to their amazing list of playing options this week by offering their members the great new online poker game, ‘Millionaires Island.’ Online poker is arguably the most popular form of online gambling, and over the past several years, PokerStars has become one of the most popular poker websites. They offer a massive […]

Bigger Tournament Payouts in UK Online Poker

Daniel August 18, 2015 18:55:18

A couple of online poker operators in the UK are raising guaranteed poker tournament payouts to keep their players. 888 Poker and <a href=”/party-poker-review” title=”Party Poker Review”>Party Poker</a> both decided to offer more to their players in order to stop them leaving for other English poker sites. Though 888 Poker is big amongst online poker […]

The Bookworm Gambler’s Digest: Telling Lies and Getting Paid

Vera T. June 11, 2015 04:26:53

Michael Konik’s book is a true wonder: a light read for a sunny afternoon about poker and gambling. It’s safe to say that with mobile casinos, we all have gotten used to playing games and poker wherever and whenever we wish. Gone are the days where you had to go to a casino in order […]

The Bookworm Gambler’s Digest: Play Poker Like The Pros

Vera T. June 8, 2015 05:03:49

The Poker Brat decided to share his divine poker knowledge with us, simple mortals. Phil Hellmuth is the person who has won thirteen World Series of Poker bracelets. Member of the WSOP Hall of Fame, he truly has something to teach us. Although his personality is controversial (he’s not called “The Poker Brat” for nothing), […]

PokerStars Playing It Safe With Launch of StarsCard from SafeCharge

Phyllis F. April 23, 2015 12:06:42

PokerStars implements StarsCard through SafeCharge, a payment solutions provider. Payment solutions provider SafeCharge has divulged that it has implemented a new kind of MasterCard called StarsCard. The MasterCard is prepaid and is a PokerStars brand. It will allow its players who use PokerStars’ play online poker in the UK to withdraw and deposit directly to […]

Being A Smart Poker Players May Just Empty Your Pockets

Phyllis F. March 27, 2015 06:49:07

A study from academics in England and the Netherlands showing that poker is a skill-oriented game may cause UK government to tax poker players’ winnings. The UK Government could begin taxing poker winnings after a new online gaming research suggested that poker does indeed require a certain level of skill in order to win. The […]

PokerStars’ EPT Not Live Podcast Show Hits Airways

Phyllis F. March 10, 2015 05:28:03

First episode available to download and listen to now. PokerStars, the famous poker company which operates under UK gambling laws recently disclosed the launch of the novel podcast named ‘EPT Not Live’. The show will be aired on a weekly basis and is being hosted by EPTLive commentators, James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton. The show […]

Amaya and Playtech Floated as Potential Buyers for BwinParty

November 28, 2014 10:21:02

The acquisition of Bwin would further add to Amaya’s already industry-leading online gaming empire. Bwin.party Digital Entertainment has been offered up to potential buyers, but so far no one has taken the bait. The iGaming giant specializes in online poker sites in the UK but is also active in online casino and bingo gaming. The […]

The Fix Is In For Illegal Gambling

Nich Moore June 26, 2014 17:41:57

With massive profits and huge growth in the legal gambling market what causes and perpetuates the illegal gambling market? We examine the issues surrounding this shadowy trade. With a worldwide market value of some $513 billion (est. 2015) global gambling is enjoying a heyday of sorts. Growth in Macau is astronomical, online gambling is the […]

How Female Poker Pros Turned the Tables on Gender Stereotypes

April 23, 2014 13:55:56

Female poker players have proved their mettle in recent years. While just a part-time player, the UK’s Coren Mitchell has achieved a first for either gender. The world of poker has long been thought of as a man’s world. Conjuring images of masculinity, the game has been associated with cowboys slinging cards in dusty saloons, […]

British Poker Players Won Most in $1 Million Sunday Storm

Monica E. April 18, 2014 13:04:17

PokerStars celebrated the Sunday Storm competition’s third anniversary with an incredible $1 million prize pool. As part of last Sunday’s promotion, the buy-in was set as low as $11. Professional poker players from across the world rushed to join the special tournament, to get a share of the $1 million prize pool. PokerStars brought their […]

Online Poker Sites Still Have Problems With the Heartbleed Bug

Iva P. April 15, 2014 20:15:15

Countless websites are still under pressure due to the trouble caused by the Heartbleed Bug. The virtual space has new enemy and its name is Heartbleed Bug. Vast and powerful companies like Google and Facebook, along with hundreds of thousands other firms and online gambling sites in the UK and throughout the world, are still […]

Million-Euro Prizes at Stake at the 2014 European Poker Tour

Monica E. April 9, 2014 17:33:06

Europe’s best poker players will meet again in a high-stakes showdown called the Million Euro Cash Game. PokerStars, the online and mobile casino operator organizing the famous European Poker Tour (EPT) is preparing to host another high-stakes competition during the final event of the tournament. The Million Euro Cash Game proved to be a huge […]

The Poker World’s Top Female Pros

February 21, 2014 18:07:54

Defying old stereotypes, the success of female poker pros has promoted female interest in the game. Not only is poker is one of the gambling industry’s most popular games, it is also one of its most mythologized. From films like Casino Royale to Rounders and Maverick, we are filled with images of suit-clad tough guys […]

Former Sports Minister Wants Longer Prison Sentence for Cheating at Gambling

Monica E. February 21, 2014 14:07:32

UK might change its policies on cheating at gambling, by increasing the maximum prison sentence from two to ten years. A new proposal calls for changes to current British gambling laws, to increase the penalty for cheating at gambling. Until now, the crime was punishable by up to two years in prison. The new legislation […]

Gambling for Good: How Casino Games Can Be Used for Charity

Monica E. February 18, 2014 16:00:48

For most people, gambling is associated with money laundering, crime, cheating, addiction and of course painful, life-ruining losses. Admittedly, there’s a dark side to the habit of playing for money, but some people still managed to find a way to turn “evil” into something good: charity. Non-profit organizations and even churches organize lotto raffles and […]

The Rules of Play at the Game of Thrones Casino

Tom S. February 14, 2014 10:46:54

“If you want justice, you’ve come to the wrong place”, or so says Tyrion Lannister in the season 4 promo for Game of Thrones. Yet there’s more at stake than justice in the world of Westeros, with dragons, white walkers, poison and much much more in the HBO epic based on George R.R. Martin’s books. […]