world series of poker

61-year old Cory Zeidman, a former Long Island, New York resident, has been arrested on fraud charges in relation to a $25 million sports betting scheme.

The World Series of Poker Circuit made its stop in Verona, New York last week, and out of more than 3,000 entrants, two local players won their Gold Rings.

For the first time ever the World Series of Poker is having qualifying tournaments right here in New York.

I play poker, with my buddies, usually in someone's garage or basement. I get incredibly frustrated with the stakes at $20 when a guy pulls a card out of nowhere on the last flip to beat me. Imagine how Connor Drinan feels here on a $1 million buy-in...

Last night, after the NBA games got done, I did what I do every night: turn on ESPN and go to sleep. To my pleasant of surprise, the World Series of Poker final table was being played out live. However, exhausted, I fell asleep without catching much of it and with only three players left in the tournament...

When someone mentions the name Paul Pierce, you immediately think of the Boston Celtics, his 9 All-Star Games and his 2008 NBA Finals MVP performance. But this month, Pierce is looking to make a name for himself off the court and inside the poker room.