Daily updated Skill Games news section with the latest stories in the world of online and offline skill gaming.

John Higgins loses to Stephen Maguire in the German Masters

John Higgins was shocked after his match with Stephen Maguire ended at the German Masters. Higgins is a top snooker player and is used to winning his matches but this time he would never earn get on the board. Higgins suffered his first shutout in sixteen years when he faced Maguire in the German Masters. (07/02)

Vincent Morris wins Tri-State Tour Stop

The Tri-State Billiards Tour stopped in Brooklyn, New York on February 4th to host a $1,000 added tournament. The event saw forty one players competing in the event which was held at the Gotham City Billiards room. (07/02)

Mahjong ruling could affect online poker status in the US

A recent case court case involving the game of mahjong in New York may help determine the outcome of the game of poker in the United States. Mahjong is a popular game played in the US and recently two people were tried for promoting gambling and possessing a gambling device. The ruling made by the judge was that mahjong is a contest of chance and his findings could help the game of poker be ruled as a game of skill not chance. (03/02)

All American Tour Stop win goes to Tony Piazza

The All American Tour stopped this past weekend in Lakewood, Colorado to host a $1,000 added 8 ball scratch tournament. The tour stop took place at Greenfields Pool & Sports Bar and forty nine players registered to compete. The tournament would end with Tony Piazza earning the first place win. (02/02)

Paul Davison to face Judd Trump in German Masters

The German Masters are in full swing and the top players in the industry are working hard to make it to the finals of the competition. Some players will go home empty handed while others will be able to win prizes, but of course there can only be one winner. Currently several players are making their way through the competition and this includes Paul Davison. Davison recently defeated Krzystof Wrobel and will now face Judd Trump in the next round. (02/02)

Tiki Challenge at Rummy Royal

Rummy Royal is one of the most popular gin rummy sites available online today. The online rummy site has a large selection of gin rummy variations and gaming options. One such option is the Tiki Challenge. Players can compete in this leader board challenge to be able to win a nice cash prize. (01/02)

Ewa Mataya Laurance wins WPBA Masters

The WPBA Masters took place just a few days ago at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and it was Allison Fisher and Ewa Mataya Laurance who made it to the finals of the competition. It was a close race but in the end it was Laurance who was able to come up with the first place win. (31/01)

Players getting ready to compete in 37th National Snooker Championship

The 37th National Snooker Championship will begin today and those who make it to the finals will move on to compete in the 28th Asian Snooker Championship this April. The Asian Snooker Championship will take place in Qatar and the top cueists from Pakistan will be competing in the event. (31/01)

Derby City Banks Billiards title goes to John Morra

The Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana played host to the Derby City Banks billiards tournament and it was an amazing turnout of 404 players. In the end it was John Morra of Canada who earned the victory after taking down Shane Van Boening in the finals. (26/01)

World Snooker adds sponsors to major tour events

World Snooker is the cream of the crop when it comes to snooker events. Players dream and fight to be able to compete in a World Snooker event. World Snooker recently announced they have now signed title sponsors for two upcoming events as well as the major events coming up later in the year. (26/01)

Neil Robertson wins Masters Competition

Neil Robertson has won his first Masters Championship title after besting Shaun Murphy in the finals of the competition with a score of 10-6. Robertson played well in the competition and just added another win to his long list of wins. The snooker pro earned £150,000 for his efforts. (24/01)

Jorge Rodriguez wins Predator Tour Event

On January 14th and 15th Steinway Billiards in Astoria, New York hosted a Predator Tour event. The $500 added Open/Pro event had twenty one players competing and it was Jorge Rodriguez who won the event after taking down Jennifer Barretta in the finals. (24/01)

Mahjong Logic earns new Network License

Mahjong Logic is a top provider of online mahjong software options. The company has been very busy since last year adding new licensees to their company and offering up the best in online mahjong gaming. The company provides operators with the best mahjong gaming options and has quickly become a leader in the game of mahjong. (20/01)

Mark Selby advances to 2012 Masters Quarter Finals

Snooker pro Mark Selby has advanced to the 2012 Masters Quarter Finals after defeating Stephen Lee in the first round of the competition. The World Number One player defeated Lee with a score of 6-4 at Alexandra Palace located in Stock. (19/01)

Jeanette Lee to stop in Jacksonville

Known as the Black Widow, Jeanette Lee one of the top billiards players in the world will be stopping in Jacksonville to play a little pool and meet with fans. Lee will be stopping in Jacksonville as part of her tour across the United States. (19/01)

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