On this page we've listed summaries of the most important news events of May 2004
Greg Raymer wins 2004 WSOP
May 29, 2004 - The 2004 World Series of Poker first prize of $5 million dollars was won yesterday by Greg Raymer, a 39 year old corporate patent attorney from Stonington, Connecticut. The 2004 World Series of Poker was hosted for the first time by Harrahs Entertainment, Inc., which purchased the rights to the tournament earlier this year.
PokerStars.com well represented at WSOP
May 28, 2004 - The management at Poker Stars.com were feeling pretty pleased with themselves last week - it seems that their satellite tournaments provided an impressive seven of the 32 players remaining in the World Series of Poker from a field of almost 2 600 players.
Golden Tiger relaunches it's poker room
May 28, 2004 - Golden Tiger Poker.com have just re-launched their website incorporating all the existing information with some brand new elements that make it an informative and comprehensive online poker site.
Card Player Magazine well represented at WSOP
May 21, 2004 - Card Player magazine , announced today it will be represented at the World Championship Event of the World Series of PokerŪ, May 22-29, 2004 at the renowned Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas, by 13 all time poker stars.
PokerRoom.com's human card deck
May 21, 2004 - PokerRoom.com, the fastest growing poker site on the Internet, today announced its team PokerRoom.com will be accompanied by 52 models painted to perfection as a deck of cards, at the start of The World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday May 22nd and during the tournament's finals on Friday May 28th.
Pacific Poker.com
May 20, 2004 - Pacific Poker from 888.com is the fastest growing online online poker product within a market that has seen a massive explosion in popularity a 500% increase in customer spending since 2002.
Caprice Bouret joins Paradise Poker
May 13, 2004 - ParadisePoker.com, at one time the top Internet poker site before being unseated by Party Poker has contracted super model and TV travel presenter Caprice Bouret to front a multimillion-pound marketing campaign in the UK.
Betfair Poker.com launched by the Sporting Exchange
May 13, 2004 - The Sporting Exchange, the company behind Betfair, the worlds largest betting exchange, today launched its new internet poker site Betfair Poker.com. The site features No Limit/Pot Limit games and multi-table tournaments amongst other games, resulting in an entertaining and secure gaming experience for players.
Tribeca Tables signs deal with Platinum Poker
May 7, 2004 - Online poker room software developer Tribeca Tables has signed its third distribution poker partnership deal with Platinum Poker, formerly known as The Binnion. Platinum Poker, who already have several poker brand skin deals lined up; further strengthens Tribecas position in the top ten poker rooms on the web.
First University Poker Academy
May 7, 2004 - Want to get into some serious poker education before the next tournament? The University of Alberta's Poki's Poker Academy AI robot opponents could be for you!
Final Stop for the Hendon Mob
May 7, 2004 - The Hendon Mob, fresh from their stellar performance at the Five Star World Poker Classic, are preparing for the final stop on the 2004 Prima Poker Tour: The World Series of Poker at Binions Horseshoe, which runs through May 28, 2004.