The President of the International Poker Federation has urged UK high schools to look at poker as a fit alternative for students who want to learn a little extra outside class. Poker can help children learn valuable life lessons, the President claims.

Patrik Antonius has been unveiled as the face of new online gaming brand iGame.com. As part of the new sponsorship, Antonius will take on one lucky player in a heads-up battle for €20,000.

Bookmaking giant Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. yesterday won the bidding in the auction to take over the Heartland Poker Tour. The winning bid of $300,000 includes the tour and other assets of the bankrupt Federated Sports+Gaming.