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Hellmuth leading race to be WSOP POTY
Wednesday June 22, 2011
There is a long way to go and nothing is certainly won yet but Phil Hellmuth has once again put himself in contention to be crowned the World Series of Poker player of the year. It is an accolade that is worth $25,000 but there is a prestige about the award that is well worth … Continue reading
Scottish pride at PokerStars UKIPT event
Tuesday June 21, 2011
The PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour has been gathering a lot of attention this season and its fifth event of the campaign in Newcastle was a tremendous tournament for many players. A turnout of over 550 players ensured that the event had one of the biggest summer turnouts but when the last eight players … Continue reading
WPT POTY wins at the WSOP
Monday June 20, 2011
The WPT and WSOP manage to live side-by-side quite happily, each hosting their own events, their own sites and no doubt feeling that they bring something special and unique to the world of poker. Players will have their own favourite from the two but many poker players will happily flit between the big names to … Continue reading
Elky the latest to grab poker’s triple crown
Thursday June 16, 2011
Before the start of the current World Series of Poker season, only two poker players could say they had clinched the Triple Crown. Achieving a win in the WSOP, WPT and the EPT is a difficult challenge, especially when you think how many players are competing in these events. This meant that the successes of … Continue reading
Spanish Football Legend Signs up with 888 Poker
Wednesday June 15, 2011
In recent years, Spain have developed some brilliant footballers and it has to be said, there have been some excellent goalkeepers brought through the ranks at many clubs. Real Madrid and Barcelona have local heroes like Iker Cassilas and Victor Valdes in goals and Liverpool have Pepe Reina tending the nets for them. Manchester United … Continue reading
Hamburg man cops major WSOP earnings
Wednesday June 15, 2011
Most professional poker players would be happy with a third placed finish at a WSOP event so when that position goes to a police officer from Hamburg, you can only begin to imagine the elation felt by the lucky poker player. There is something special about the way that normal people can make their way … Continue reading
Kessler misses out yet again at WSOP event
Monday June 13, 2011
With so many poker players in the world, never winning a major tournament is no great shame because it is something that will happen to the vast majority of people who take up the activity. However, when you are good enough to continually get down to the head to head matches at major events but … Continue reading
Jarrow man living the dream
Sunday June 12, 2011
If you have spent any time playing online poker, you have likely spent some time daydreaming of quitting your job and becoming a full-time professional poker player. It is a pipe-dream for most people but sometimes you need these little fantasies to help you get through the day and to relieve the tension a little. … Continue reading
Will Australia legalise online poker playing?
Sunday June 12, 2011
With every move, there are likely to be reactions, some in agreement and some in an equal force but opposite direction and it seems as the strengthening of the US war against online gaming has made a lot of people stand up for themselves. The WSOP has been hit with regards to numbers at their … Continue reading
The British are coming in poker terms
Saturday June 11, 2011
The Americans have long rolled out the term “The British Are Coming” throughout their history, obviously kicking off with the War of Independence. Since then, it has been used in a more light-hearted tone, usually to warn or advise the good people of the United States that a new influx of British people are set … Continue reading