While the 2013 World Series of Poker has dominated the news wires over the last few weeks, this week has brought about major headlines in other areas of the industry.

The 2013 World Series of Poker is in the home stretch with the Main Event just a week away.

But there are a distinct few who have earned a permanent spot on everyone's list of the most loved or hated poker players.Here are our five top current heroes and...

The world of professional poker sponsorship can be a topsy-turvy one.

The final table for the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event final table kicks off tonight with play from nine players down to the final three.

The much-maligned Howard Lederer returned to the poker world recently after a year and a half of self-imposed exile.

Phil Hellmuth made history on Thursday by winning the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event.

Jonathan Aguiar took down his first bracelet on Monday at the World Series of Poker Europe by winning the €10,450 Mixed Max NL Event.

The 2012 nominees for the 2012 Poker Hall of Fame were released on Wednesday with several expected nominees and a few that many may have never heard of.

The release of the Republican party's platform doesn't bode well for legalized online poker should Mitt Romney be elected President in November.