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Tony G Crushes Hellmuth and Negreanu at the Big Game
Written by M. Rhodes | Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Tony G was on full rant mode on his official blog after staging an impressive comeback on high-stakes cash game TV show, called ‘The PokerStars.net Big Game.’  The new style program first aired in June this year, and is already proving a major viewing draw... 

Poker After Dark The Cash Game Airs Tonight On NBC
Written by M. Rhodes | Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Poker After Dark starts airing its hugely popular cash game format on NBC today, and boast a top flight line-up of pros including  Phil Hellmuth, Phil Laak, Eli Elezra, Tom Dwan, Doyle Brunson, and Gus Hansen. With the blinds set at $200/$400, $100 antes and a... 

Stunning Poker Babe Michelle Orpe Lighting Up The Beautiful Game
Written by M. Rhodes | Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Multi-talented TV presenter and recognised face on the poker scene, Michelle Orpe will be brightening up more than a few faces as she continues hosting the PokerStars presented ‘European Poker Tour’  this summer. The striking looking blonde from Cochester,... 

Exciting New High Stakes Cash Poker Show To Air In June
Written by M. Rhodes | Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

This June will see the launch of a brand new high-stakes cash game TV show, called ‘The PokerStars.net Big Game,’ that will be shown five days a week on the Fox network. The one hour show will feature a $200/$400 and $100 ante cash game, played by some... 

New Poker Show  “Under the Gun” To Debut On April 26th
Written by M. Rhodes | Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

This Monday sees the start of a brand new poker show on CardPlayer TV, called “Under the Gun.” In the UB.com sponsored program the host Jon “pokertrip” Friedberg will be discussing a range of poker related topics alongside a rotating panel of pros in an... 

Poker Pro Chris “Jesus” Ferguson To Make Movies
Written by M. Rhodes | Friday, April 16th, 2010

After 18 months spent trying to convince Full Tilt Poker’s Chris “Jesus”Ferguson to come on board,  Hollywood producer Robin Schorr was finally able to get the poker pro to invest in a new film/TV company, called RCR Pictures. Ferguson, along with his... 

Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt Voted Off PartyPoker Big Game IV
Written by M. Rhodes | Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

As PartyPoker’s 48 hour cash-game got underway, the first eight players to take their seats at Les Ambassadeurs club in Mayfair were Jennifer Tilly, Dusty Schmidt, Isaac Haxton, Paul Marrow, David Viffer, Luke Schwartz, Neil Channing and Laurence Grondin. The... 

Isildur1 To Play Live At PartyPoker’s Big Game On April 11-13
Written by M. Rhodes | Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Following entrepreneur and poker pro Tony G’s generous offer to stake Isildur 1 at the upcoming PartyPoker Big Game IV, it would seem that the mystery Swede has finally accepted. Commenting on the exciting new development, managing director of Matchroom Sport... 

Full Tilt To Sponsor New TV Show Called ‘The Poker Lounge’
Written by M. Rhodes | Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Fresh on the heels of PokerStars’ new television show the “Big Game,” main competitors Full Tilt have announced a new show of their own called “The Poker Lounge,” which is due to air on the UK’s Channel 4 on June 21st. The show will follow a ’sit... 

Despite Criticism, High Stakes Poker Season Six Viewing Figures Soar
Written by M. Rhodes | Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Season six of the popular TV programme ‘High Stakes Poker’ got off to a shaky start this year, after loyal viewers took time to settle into the new format of the show. Now, however, the show seems to be enjoying a resurgence in interest with viewer...