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Bob “The Bus” Ferdinand PokerStars Big Game Season 1 Champion 1t3gp
by PokerStars 1r6664
Bob “The Bus” Ferdinand went wild on the PokerStars Big Game and ran over his competition. In a high-stakes-seemingly-made-for-TV-drama, the very last Loose Cannon of the season, went into full on God mode with under 30 hands remaining, to win a total of...
durrrr Cuts Into jungleman12’s Lead Despite Internet Woes p2j5l
by Poker News
While things in the online poker world are starting to quiet down in of tournament series, the cash tables have been heating up and railbirds will have been delighted by the recent flurry of durrrr challenge sessions. Tom “durrrr” Dwan has sat across...
High Stakes Poker Season 7 Begins Filming 225l3
by Poker News
The filming of Season 7 of GSN’s High Stakes Poker has begun. This season is sure to bring more exciting cash game action as familiar and new faces the cast of players this season. High Stakes Poker is GSN’s wildly popular cash-game poker show. The...
High Stakes Poker Lineup Missing Full Tilt Pros 3j5h42
by Poker News
Poker fans throughout the United States and the internet have been eagerly awaiting the airing of the latest season of High Stakes Poker, with filming due to start today, but there have been some unexpected changes to the show’s lineup which may leave fans...
PokerStars SuperStar Showdown Pits Players Against Isildur1 2j3h4f
by PokerStars
Railbirds will rejoice with PokerStars’ latest g of Isildur1. Most poker players Isildur1 from his heated battles at the Full Tilt Poker nosebleed tables against Tom “durrrr” Dwan, Patrik Antonius, and other high stakes players....
Tony G Seeking to Purchase Great Dane’s Bracelet for his German Shepherd 1h6v32
by Poker News
Tony G is once again making noise in the poker world. Earlier in the week, we broke the news that Peter Eastgate was auctioning off his WSOP Main Event Bracelet on eBay. Proceeds from the sale will benefit UNICEF. According to Tony G’s blog, the boisterous...
Poker After Dark to Switch to Pot-Limit Omaha 4y5h3q
by Poker News
Poker After Dark will be filming soon with an entirely new format. For poker players living under a rock, Poker After Dark is a very popular poker television show that has been on television for six seasons. A handful of famous professional poker players have been...
High Stakes Poker To Hit European Television 933c
by Poker News
Television poker has exploded in popularity over recent years with almost the same force as the actual game of cards itself. In the beginning we just saw coverage of tournament play, then the introduction of contrived Sit & Go tournaments with famous pros until...
Could RaiseOnce Be Phil Ivey? 31u2i
by PokerStars
With the Halloween weekend rapidly approaching, it seems as though one of poker's biggest names may be playing in costume. The player in question is “raiseonce”, who has become a frequent fixture at the nosebleed tables over at PokerStars. After appearing sometime during 2009, the mystery man has made a name for himself with a hard-driving, aggressive style. This, combined with several other factors, has led many online wizards to predict that raiseonce is, in fact, Full Tilt pro Phil Ivey.
High Stakes Poker Season 7 Announced 5243k
by Poker News
Everyone’s favorite cash game poker show is back. The seventh season of GSN’s High Stakes Poker has been announced and will tape from November 18-20. While the lineup hasn’t been set, fans will surely be entertained, once again, by the high stakes...
Dan Harrington and Erik Seidel to be Inducted to Poker Hall of Fame 1p1x3e
by Poker News
The Poker Hall of Fame is a collection of the best poker players in the world. It was founded by Benny Binion in 1979 who also owned the rights to the World Series of Poker. However, when Harrah’s Entertainment acquired the rights to the WSOP in 2004, they also...
Texas Dolly Conducts Unofficial Twitter Poll 5b5f9
by Poker News
Doyle Brunson showed his sense of humor in a recent poll he conducted on his Twitter page. Since he is known as the patriarch of poker, it was only fitting that he be the poker player to hold this unofficial poll. Additionally, with poker players being the tight-knit...
The durrrr Challenge Stays Quiet 6y2u6a
by Poker News
When you think of online poker, the thing that rouses the most excitement is probably the durrrr challenge. The shear amount of action involved and the quality of the poker being played is enough to get anyone’s heart racing, or it would be if any cards were...
Has Isildur1 Signed with a Major Site? 1y4c31
by Poker News
It’s possible we will be seeing Isildur1’s name in red, soon. Swedish high-stakes blogger Sohello “BankTheMan” Shah has reported that “a famous Swedish high stakes player” got sponsorship from a well known poker site. While the...
Gus Hansen Drops $1.5M in 1 Week, Online Poker’s Biggest Loser 664j37
by Poker News
If you’ve been following our online poker news section, then you’ll know that Tom “durrrr” Dwan recently lost one million dollars in just one week. Not to be outdone, famous poker player Gus “The Great Dane” Hansen has turned around...
Negreanu Draws Fire at WCOOP Final Table 3vf3k
by WCOOP
Once embraced as one of the most likeable characters in the game, Daniel Negranu has drawn a sizable amount of heat over the past several months. From his criticism of Ultimate Bet to his well-publicized slur toward Annie Duke, Kid Poker has found himself in the limelight a bit more often than he and his employers would like, perhaps. Now, it seems, he's given detractors more fuel for their hate machine.
Dave ‘Devilfish’ Ulliott Reveals Riotous Past In Autobiography Out Next Week 5f2j19
by Poker News
“Devilfish – The Life & Times of a Poker Legend”, Published Penguin on September 9, Shines Light On Poker Star’s Near Murderous Prison Past London, England September 2, 2010: The UK’s most successful ever tournament poker player, Dave...
Poker Hall of Fame Announces 2010 Nominees 2b4u12
by WSOP
The public polls are closed for the 2010 Poker Hall of Fame nominations, with voting winding down on the final day of August. This marks the end of a two month long deluge of internet balloting. In total, there were 102 players who received votes from the public, 44...
Duke Fires Back at Negreanu 3w3u5k
by Poker News
For those who may not have been paying attention, a somewhat bitter conflict has arisen between two of the game's biggest names. In a recent interview (parts of which were thought to be “off the record”), Team PokerStars member Daniel Negreanu blasted away at top female pro Annie Duke, labeling her as a “fucking cunt.”
Viffer and Rahim Crush Soul-Reading Loose Cannon in PokerStars Big Game Week 4 m4g61
by PokerStars
The fourth week of the PokerStars Big Game is in the book. The PokerStars.net “Big Game” is a televised high stakes cash game featuring an amateur Loose Cannon, provided with a $100,000 stake courtesy of PokerStars, facing off with poker professionals. The...
Daniel Negreanu Calls Out Annie Duke 675i2o
by Poker News
Poker’s golden boy may have turned heel with his latest comments about fellow poker professional Annie Duke. Daniel Negreanu, member of Team PokerStars, was caught on record calling Annie Duke a “fucking cunt.” Unfortunately, this is not taken out of...
Eastgate Steps Back From Poker 2ww33
by Poker News
In a surprising move this week, Peter Eastgate has announced that he will be stepping away from poker. Just twenty months after bursting into the poker limelight, the young pro has made the decision that soul-searching and introspection are called for in his life,...
Russian Beauty Stuns Pros in Week 3 of PokerStars “Big Game” 2p6f2e
by PokerStars
Week 3 of the PokerStars Big Game has concluded. The PokerStars.net “Big Game” is a televised high stakes cash game where an amateur Loose Cannon, provided with a $100,000 stake, faces off with poker professionals. The Loose Cannon retains any profit they...
Two Major gs at Two Online Poker Giants 1q164s
by Poker News
Poker rooms sponsor poker professionals in a similar way large brands sponsor NASCAR racers. The poker professional is expected to promote their brand by wearing their branded apparel and being seen on television. In return, sponsored professionals receive free...
FlopTurnRiver Celebrates 1 Million Posts with Team PokerStars! 372h2b
by PokerStars
FlopTurnRiver is quickly approaching the one million posts mark. As you may have noticed when logging into the forums, the top banner reads “Over 997,000 Posts!” (at the time this article was written). This is no small task. FlopTurnRiver has grown by leaps and bounds...
The High Stakes Rail – 6/13/10-6/19/10 2hza
by Poker News
With the World Series of Poker in full swing, the online high stakes action is certainly beginning to settle down. However, this does not mean that it is totally non-existent. Everybody’s favorite high stakes player, Isildur1, is back. Ziigmund and he were playing at...
RedKings Pro Ramzi Jelassi Takes Down Midnight Sun 42373v
by Poker News
12 June 2010 – RedKings Poker Team Pro Ramzi Jelassi showcased his awesome live poker talent yesterday by winning the Main Event of the 2010 Helsinki Midnight Sun in Finland. The 2850€ buy-in tournament drew a field of 139 players with Jelassi taking down an...
WSOP Notes: Men in Drag and Lifetime Bans 3u59q
by WSOP
Outside of Men Nguyen's win and the handful of first time bracelet winners, there have been very few big stories. There is, of course, the player who was banned for sweeping in a tablemate's chips. And there's also the news that players caught smoking marijuana in the Rio parking lot will receive a lifetime WSOP ban.
Men Wins, Captures Seventh WSOP Bracelet s676s
by WSOP
Wherever he goes for the rest of his life, Men Nguyen will carry the stigma of a supposed cheater. But if there's anything that can distract him from the pain, it's a World Series of Poker bracelet. Well, Men got his Bandaid this year, capturing his seventh career win in the 2010 $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Championship.
Phil Laak in the Guinness Book of World Records? k665j
by Poker News
It’s official: the world is ending soon. Phil Laak gave it his best effort to have a record to his name, in this case the “Longest Poker Game”, which was previously officially in the hands of Larry Olmsted. Larry Olmsted’s official time was 72...
Phil Laak Shatters World Record 4x436i
by Poker News
Phil Laak, a popular poker player that is a regular on television shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, has shattered the world record for continuous poker play. Phil Laak sat at the $10/$20 No Limit Holdem tables on June 2nd, 2010 at the Bellagio and set...
Quick Hits: Laak nears world record, Bracelet talk, and others 3d6a4b
by WSOP
It's been a slow couple days in the poker world, outside of the always exciting WSOP. Most of the online giants are holding off on the big promotions, spending their money instead on lucrative sponsorship and advertising deals. While this is great for the visibility of the game, it sure does make for some boring online play. But as we say in poker, there's always another game. There are plenty of interesting news nuggets to find, if your ears are open and your reads are sharp. With that in mind, here is a brief rundown of the latest info from the digital and tangible felt...
Poker Pro Joran van der Sloot Wanted in Connection to Murder 3d85k
by Poker News
It is as if Joran van der Sloot enjoys the negative spotlight. Most of you may the poker professional, van der Sloot, as the chief suspect in the disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway in 2005. He is now the prime suspect in the murder of another...
Saturday is Poker Day at GSN 271c33
by Poker News
With two new series and the ever-popular High Stakes Poker now on Saturday night, Game Show Network could be the best place to watch professional players hit the felt. With ratings going up and up, and with the start of the 2010 World Series of Poker today, watching...
Phil Ivey Punched Out in Ivey Room Opening 673e3i
by Poker News
Sometimes, no matter how much preparation and anticipation go into an event, things don't work out the way we plan. Such was the case with the opening of Phil Ivey's poker room, hosted by the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The initial event, a $1,000,000 Freeroll was attended by some of the biggest names in the game. Chino Rheem, a member of the 2008 WSOP's Main Event Final Table, took home an extra $100,000 bounty for taking out Ivey.
Yo Daniel Negreanu, Why So CEREUS? 61255c
by Poker News
Daniel Negreanu used his blog to dish some not-so-pretty words towards the CEREUS network, which hosts the sites Absolute Poker and UB. The Cereus network has recently found itself in some pretty hot water, again, for lackadaisical network security. Basically, an...
The High Stakes Rail – 5/16/10-5/22/10 3l4639
by Poker News
The High Stakes action has slowed down in recent weeks with players like Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius absent from the big, online games. However, this doesn’t mean that the tables have been totally vacant. Players like Ziigmund and Brian Hastings have been...
Brian Townsend Facing Massive Downswing 66i33
by Poker News
Brian “sbrugby” Townsend’s troubled career as a professional poker player has reached a new hurdle: a $2.8 million downswing. Since the start of 2010, Townsend has lost $1 million playing Omaha and $1.8 million playing HORSE, adding up to a massive...
PokerStars SCOOP 2010 Event 37 Results 4x676u
by SCOOP
Nearly 1000 runners paid a hefty buy-in of $2100 to compete in the high orbit of SCOOP Event 37. The game was the Cadillac of poker: No Limit Hold ‘Em. The eventual champion was Taknapotin. He battled through a tough field to claim just over $230,000. The final...
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Owes Government $340K 605dd
by Poker News
Most poker fans know Michael Mizrachi as “The Grinder.” He has been featured on High Stakes Poker and is one of the world’s best at online poker. He has earned over $6.7 million from live tournaments and an unknown amount in online games. However, The Grinder has hit...
PokerStars SCOOP 2010 Event 23 Results 1m5c5n
by SCOOP
About 350 of the highest rollers ponied up $1050 for SCOOP Event 23 H, NLHE with rebuys. In the end, mistakooll took it down for nearly $250,000. His road the to the championship was not easy. Online poker legend Isaac Baron, aka westmenloAA, finished in 18th place....
Ted Forrest to Lose 49 Pounds in Prop Bet Against Mike Matusow 5q1k4s
by Poker News
Those who follow poker know that prop bets are a way for poker players to have fun with each other and gamble on just about everything. At times, these prop bets are made as a means for a player to better himself or herself. During the 2007 World Series of Poker, Mike...
Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad Becomes a Full Tilt Pro 74z5i
by Poker News
Online legend Annette Obrestad finally got to see her name in red when she signed on as the newest Full Tilt Pro this week, just in time to host the FTOPS XVI Main Event on May 2nd. Obrestad’s years of play on Full Tilt have paid off big for the young rising...
Over $4.5 Million in Combined Poker Winnings for the New of Team Titan 236y6e
by Poker News
Titan Poker announces the seven man line-up of its 2010/11 pro poker team. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – May 6, 2010) On Monday May 3rd, Titan Poker announced the seven man line-up of its 2010 professional poker team, known as Team Titan. Led by rising...
Kirbynator wins Full Tilt Poker FTOPS XVI Main Event 27382c
by Poker News
Over 4500 runners ponied up $640 to take part in the FTOPS Main Event on Sunday. The event failed to meet its guarantee, so Full Tilt Poker was forced to cover the $300,000 overlay. $3 million was on the line when the cards started flying. Recently signed poker...
The High Stakes Rail – April 26-May 2 5z625i
by Poker News
Tom “durrrr” Dwan had a harsh weekend as he lost $667,473. His worst beats came at the hands of jungleman12 and Phil Ivey. These players beat him for $614K and $247K, respectively. Players like TheASHMAN103 and Jungleman12, on the other hand, had great weekends...
Bodog Proudly Announces Its Newest Poker Pro – Amanda Musumeci 5492c
by Poker News
25-year-old Philadelphia, PA native Amanda Musumeci calls Las Vegas home and tries to spend as much time enjoying the great outdoors as she possibly can. From hiking to camping to rock climbing to paragliding, Amanda clearly has a ion for adventure sports. Enter...
IDreamOfZiig wins Full Tilt Poker FTOPS XVI Event 19 596a5w
by Poker News
Over 1200 players ed for FTOPS XVI Event 19, $216 NLHE, 1 rebuy 1 add-on. The tournament is one of the few FTOPS events that failed to exceed its guaranteed prize pool of $600,000. The event was hosted by Bruno Stefanelli. Stefanelli is a 7 Card Stud wizard,...
High Stakes Scandal (Update): Damning Evidence Against Nick Grudzien 572i1z
by Poker News
Three weeks ago, StoxPoker.com founder and high stakes poker pro Nick Grudzien itted to using multiple s on Full Tilt and PokerStars but denied charges that he was colluding. Earlier today, NoahSD posted a detailed investigative report on the 2+2 high stakes...
FTR Exclusive Interview — Danny Steinberg 26571p
by Poker News
Danny Steinberg is a regular poster on FlopTurnRiver under the name “IowaSkinsFan” and a regular high stakes heads up hold’em player called “Mirttinur” on Full Tilt and “heybude” on PokerStars. Today, he returns for another...
Isildur1 Backs Out of PartyPoker.com Big Game IV 4ti72
by Poker News
According to a blog by poker pro Tony G, the internet phenom known as Isildur1 has backed out of the PartyPoker.com Big Game IV. Fans of the mystery man will have to wait to see him under the TV lights. The highly anticipated event will kick off tomorrow, only hours after losing one of its biggest draws.
Tom “durrrr” Dwan to Star in New Full Tilt Poker Commericals 6a4j2p
by Poker News
Tom “durrrr” Dwan is to be featured in a series of new Full Tilt Poker commercials. The sneak peek can be seen on the Full Tilt website. In addition to durrrr, the commercial features Gus Hansen, Phil Ivey, and Chris Ferguson. The commercial conveys the...
The High Stakes Rail – 3/29/10-4/4/10 701z5m
by Poker News
Phil Ivey and durrrr lit up the nosebleed stakes last week by winning $288,594 and $144,172, respectively. They are even featured in one of the three biggest pots of the week. ZeeJustin, Brian Townsend, and Daniel “KidPoker” Negreanu were the biggest losers losing...
Jerry Buss Goes Pro 2r2r
by Poker News
77-year old Jerry Buss, who happens to own the Los Angeles Lakers in the way you and me would own a watch or a bottle of cologne (a very profitable watch or a bottle of cologne that is), decided to become a poker pro recently. Money could definitely not have been a...
The High Stakes Rail – 3/21/10-3/27/10 3nfb
by Poker News
The high stakes poker action toned down a bit with the absence of Isildur1. However, that does not mean that there was a complete break in the action. Cole South, Ziigmund, and durrrr were involved in all of this week’s action on tables ranging from $200/$400 to...
Celeb Poker Offers WSOP Seats, Freerolls, and Free Cash 541460
by Poker News
Celeb Poker is kicking off the season swing with a fresh batch of great promotions!
Many Poker Sites are Showing a Generous Side: Feel Warm and Fuzzy Inside 686w5a
by Poker News
Those with money being generous. It’s a really noble concept, which is often lost and/or forgotten in the real world which is full of tyranny, thieves, and people who really do not care about anything else in the world than themselves. Who but Robin Hood helps...
Negreanu Returns with 50 More Tips in New Book 64269
by Poker News
Building on the success of his critically acclaimed “Hold'em Wisdom for All Players”, Daniel Negreanu has returned for a second round. In the aptly named “More Hold'em Wisdom for All Players”, Kid Poker presents readers with 50 additional playing tips. As with the first volume, each bit of wisdom is presented in a clear, easy to understand fashion. Retailing for $14.95 US, you'd be hard pressed to find a better read for the money.
High Stakes Scandal: Nick Grudzien its to Cheating 336sz
by Poker News
After days of angry discussion on 2+2’s poker forums, High Stakes pro and StoxPoker.com founder Nick Grudzien itted to playing on multiple s while denying claims that he colluded with other players. The accusations surfaced in this thread, which began...
The High Stakes Rail: 3/8/10 – 3/14/10 3u2s22
by Poker News
Isildur1 is back and making his presence felt rather quickly on the high stakes tables. This last week was no exception. Playing the action-packed game of pot-limit Omaha with nosebleed players such as durrrr and Urindanger was the perfect recipe for huge pots. This...
Bodog Offers Seats at Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic 166l5a
by Poker News
Bodog Poker is offering players a chance to sit in on the action at Montreal's Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic. The live event cranks up staring April 15, with players vying for an expected prize pool of $500,000.
Annie Duke Wins the 2010 NBC Heads-up Championship! 1r4m
by Poker News
Annie Duke, once better known as Howard Lederer’s sister, can now add a new bullet point to her resume: “NBC National Heads-Up Champ, 2010”. She has demonstrated extraordinary poker prowess, and dominated the whole minefield that is the road to that...
888Poker Offers 8 Roads to the WSOP b3k5k
by Poker News
Dying to get a shot at the 2010 World Series of Poker? 888Poker.com may have just the ticket you need. Right now, they're offering players a shot at 88 seats to this year's biggest dance. Each month, they'll be sending several players on trips to Vegas.
Armed Robbery Halts Play at EPT Berlin 2x6d6u
by PokerStars
A group of six armed robbers halted play this morning at the 2010 PokerStars.net EPT event in Berlin. The break in occurred around 2:30 PM local time inside the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Everest Backs 2010 Spanish Poker Tour 395a1a
by Poker News
Hold onto your hats and grab your red capes – Everest Poker is gearing up for their third run at the critically acclaimed Spanish Poker Tour. The calender consists of six events spanning the proud nation, each boasting a minimum prize pool of €150,000 guaranteed. Starting on April 9 at Madrid's Gran Casino Aranjuez, players from all across the globe can expect a wild ride all the way up until the November 23 Grand Finale at the Gran Casino Costa Brava where €300,000 will be at stake.
Bet365 Rake Free Fridays Among Hot March Promotions 11q67
by Poker News
Bet365 is heating up March with some hot promos! First, Bet365 is challenging you to beat Jesper Hougaard! It will be no easy task, Hougaard owns both a WSOP and WSOPE bracelet. Your first chance to face Jesper is in the $20 + $2 $150 Added Tournament on March 10. On...
Everest Poker Offers 2,500 Meter Final Table 5w6t43
by Poker News
Have you ever wanted to play poker on the tallest mountain in the world? Well, Everest Poker has teamed with Volvo to give players just such a chance. In one of 's most exciting live poker events, card lovers from across the globe will be treated to a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, archery, and of course, one of the most unique poker experiences in the history of the game.
by Poker News
Among the many high stakes poker tournaments held around the globe, the Los Angeles Poker Classic stands out as one of the most popular. Just a short hop from Vegas, the LAPC gains added weight from its association with the World Poker Tour, which brings the promise...
by Poker News
Among the many high stakes poker tournaments held around the globe, the Los Angeles Poker Classic stands out as one of the most popular. Just a short hop from Vegas, the LAPC gains added weight from its association with the World Poker Tour, which brings the promise...
A Perfect Pair: Betfair Poker Teams with Amateur Poker Association and Tour b731s
by Poker News
Betfair, one of the largest and most well respected gaming establishments in the world, has ed forces with the Amateur Poker Association and Tournament. Now, on the cusp of an APAT season which will feature 28 live events across Ireland, the UK and the European mainland, Betfair has become the exclusive host for the organization's online qualifying tournaments.
Strike Three for Clonie Gowen: Full Tilt Lawsuit Denied 3f646v
by Poker News
Clonie Gowen has been denied for the third and final time, effectively ending her bid to capture a 1% stake in Full Tilt Poker and its partner companies. U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Jones ruled last week that, no matter what may have taken place at the now-infamous Golden Nugget meeting between Gowen and the of the Full Tilt brass, the company owes no additional compensation to the plaintiff.
shuriken555 wins FTOPS XV Event 20 4j2m5v
by Poker News
Congratulations to shuriken555, who took home the gold in Fult Tilt Poker's latest marque tournament, the 20th event in this year's FTOPS XV. It was a long, hard road which began at 14:02 PM ET on Friday, February 19.
jse81 Wins FTOPS XV Event 10 235i17
by Poker News
There was another $1,500,000 at stake on Sunday night over at the Full Tilt Poker tournament tables. The tenth FTOPS event of 2010 kicked off at 6:03 PM ET, hosted by renowned pro Chris Ferguson. 4,682 players bought in to the $300+$22 event in which the top 720 places were paid.
High Stakes Poker Season Six Debuts This Sunday 4y1d2c
by Poker News
If you ask the legions of poker fans to name their favorite TV show, many of them would punt for High Stakes Poker. The faithful reporting of high level cash play, coupled with a close look at the skills of the world’s best, makes HSP an irresistible cocktail to...
VC Poker Limits Winning Players 374631
by PokerStars
In a desperate attempt to get in line with iPoker's impending policy changes, VC Poker has banned several dominant players from its cash games. Some of the site's more accomplished winners have been notified via email that their money will no longer buy them a seat outside of tournament play.
Cake Poker to Return T.J. Cloutier's Pawned WSOP Bracelet 2y1i5v
by Poker News
There are few sadder things in the world of poker than hearing about a great player forced to pawn one his own bracelets for some quick cash. Such was the fate which befell T.J. Cloutier a few weeks ago, when he handed over his $5,000 No Limit Hold ’em WSOP...
Cake Poker to Return T.J. Cloutier’s Pawned WSOP Bracelet 6k5h4f
by Poker News
There are few sadder things in the world of poker than hearing about a great player forced to pawn one his own bracelets for some quick cash. Such was the fate which befell T.J. Cloutier a few weeks ago, when he handed over his $5,000 No Limit Hold ’em WSOP...
Durrrr Challenge Picks Up Some Steam 441xr
by Poker News
It has been more than a year since Tom Durrrr Dwan issued his heads-up challenge to the world, and at its current pace, we might see the second-coming before Patrik Antonius and Dwan finish their 50,000 hand battle. There have been a lot of different excuses for why...
The High Stakes Rail – 1/17/10-1/23/10 6e4m1v
by Poker News
Cole South and Ziigmund won some huge pots last week. All pots were played on Full Tilt Poker’s $300/$600 Pot-Limit Omaha tables. Unlike most of the high-stakes pots we are accustomed to seeing, most these pots were not played heads-up. A number of various players...
TonyG Signs On With PartyPoker r5349
by Poker News
Anyone with a decent memory will a time when PartyPoker ruled to the roost in the world of online poker and the rise of PokerStars and Full Tilt was a mere figment of imagination. Then came the UIGEA, a bill that proved to have horrific consequences the...
T.J. Cloutier's WSOP Bracelet Appears in eBay Auction 702l1b
by Poker News
There’s no greater accolade than a World Series of Poker bracelet. Millions of players around the world dream of one day winning their own piece of WSOP history. Anyone with the gall enough to wear one of the 14 karat, diamond encrusted bands is instantly marked...
T.J. Cloutier’s WSOP Bracelet Appears in eBay Auction 342f5s
by Poker News
There’s no greater accolade than a World Series of Poker bracelet. Millions of players around the world dream of one day winning their own piece of WSOP history. Anyone with the gall enough to wear one of the 14 karat, diamond encrusted bands is instantly marked...
Full Tilt Fires Back at Gowen r2j4k
by Poker News
Chapter Two of the Clonie Gowen vs. Full Tilt saga could be even uglier than the first. The online poker giant has launched a return volley straight for the heart of their former representative. Gowen, who filed suit in November of 2008 after she was released from her contract, claims that she was offered a 1% stake in the company. If this were true, she would be entitled to a return of approximately $40 million. Full Tilt has added a lawsuit of their own to the mix, requesting that Gowen make a statement in which she disavows her claim of owning any stake in the company.
Phil "Unabomber" Laak Wins Poker After Dark Nicknames Week 3k5h6g
by Poker News
The producers at Poker After Dark like to group together top quality pros around a particular theme. Be it commentators or bracelet holders, there’s usually some cohesive property shared by everyone at the table. Despite being one of the most tenuous themes ever...
Phil “Unabomber” Laak Wins Poker After Dark Nicknames Week 3o1s3r
by Poker News
The producers at Poker After Dark like to group together top quality pros around a particular theme. Be it commentators or bracelet holders, there’s usually some cohesive property shared by everyone at the table. Despite being one of the most tenuous themes ever...
FullTilt Million Dollar Cash Game Off to a Hot Start 6t124a
by Poker News
We’re just two episodes into the fourth season of FullTilt’s “Million Dollar Cash Game” and there have already been a slew of huge pots including a $500,000 battle between Tom “Durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius. The show is currently...
Poker Moved by the Death of Iranian Pro Amir Vahedi 4r6f3s
by Poker News
This weekend, the poker community has been coming to with the untimely death of poker pro Amir Vahedi. The popular Iranian professional had been a mainstay on the U.S. tournament circuit for over a decade and was very well regarded by his peers. The news first...
The High Stakes Rail – 1/3/10-1/9/10 112p26
by Poker News
The High Stakes tables were a bit quiet last week with the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure taking place, the Holidays winding down, and Isildur1 absent. All of last week’s pots in this edition of the High Stakes Rail were played on Full Tilt Poker’s $100/$200 Pot-Limit...
Poker After Dark 2010 Schedule 2h3uh
by Poker News
Those staying up late during the week will be treated to a few new episodes of Poker After Dark starting this month. Poker After Dark began as a $20,000 buy-in winner-take-all shout out paying $120,000 to the last man (or woman) standing. In the beginning players like...
Justin Bonomo and Bodog Poker Part Ways 6q6d28
by Poker News
Justin Bonomo is no longer a part of the Bodog team, and leaves behind the popular site to pursue other endeavors. Ed Pownall, the Global Public Relations Director for BodogBrand.com, issued a statement in which the news was confirmed. It read as follows: “Bodog and...
The Game in Print: Best Poker Books 44w2s
by Online Poker News
As with nearly all pastimes, increased study brings on an improvement of skill. While many novice players may scoff at the idea of learning poker from a book, there are many valuable lessons to be had in the printed word. Books such as the ones I’ll discuss...
The High Stakes Rail – 12/20/09-12/26/09 2pq4v
by High Stakes Rail
This year is winding down but the high stakes action just keeps going. This week, a huge session between Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius resulted in the largest pots of the week. All hands were played at Bovada Poker’s $200/$400 Pot-Limit Omaha tables. This...
The High Stakes Rail – 12/13/09-12/19/09 3s1a4p
by Poker News
This week seemed to be a break in the monstrous pots that we’ve become accustomed to. With the largest pot at $200,000, Isildur1’s dropping down to the $300/$600 Pot-Limit Omaha tables this week was definitely felt. The big winner this week was Brian Townsend taking...
Strangling in the Bellagio? 2rc8
by Poker News
What tilt leads players to do is quite amazing. Some steam ala Phil Hellmuth, others simply decide to play tighter and become as still as a mouse. But according to several reports and a forum posting on TwoPlusTwo, someone at the Bellagio decided to take matters into...
This Week in High Stakes! – 12/7/09 – 12/13/09 2m692s
by Poker News
The huge pots keep on coming with Isildur1 still playing poker’s elite in the action-packed game of Pot Limit Omaha. This week we see Ziigmund, Brian Townsend, and Brian Hastings take a shot at the anonymous Swede. All of this week’s hands were played at Bovada...
What's new at PokerStars? 4t4c6c
by PokerStars
The holidays are in full swing over at PokerStars. Want to earn entry to a PokerStars $20,000 added $5 tournament? Simply answer the PokerStars quiz containing 12 questions that cover 2009 PokerStars Promotions: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229YATQYWA8....
What’s new at PokerStars? 4f4h6w
by PokerStars
The holidays are in full swing over at PokerStars. Want to earn entry to a PokerStars $20,000 added $5 tournament? Simply answer the PokerStars quiz containing 12 questions that cover 2009 PokerStars Promotions: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229YATQYWA8....
Joe Cada Exclusive Interview at flopturnriver.casinowinning.net 1k1a31
by WSOP
Joe Cada 2009 World Series of Poker Champion On November 10th, Joe Cada changed poker history as the youngest man to ever win the World Series of Poker Main Event. Few expected the record would be broken so soon, since Peter Eastgate had just set it in 2008 at the...
This Week in High Stakes Poker! – 11/22/09-11/28/09 3o5j2y
by Poker News
High Stakes action was at its best this week as Isildur1 kept on competing with the game’s elite. With the game’s elite, a Swede that is ready to take on anybody, and the action-packed game of pot-limit Omaha, the pots were bigger than ever this week. In this week’s...
Durrrr Challenge Goes Live 555z6
by Poker News
FullTilt’s newest sponsored professional, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan, took time off from playing in the world’s biggest online games to challenge three high-stakes poker players in London over the past three days. For those unfamiliar with the...
Tom Dwan Signs With Full Tilt 40724s
by Poker News
World famous poker players are almost always signed to one company or another. There are very few well known pros who continue to operate without the backing of a major online poker site. Tom Dwan was one of these players, but has now been snapped up by the most...
Joan Rivers Tells Doyle Brunson to "Die Under a Deck of Cards" 2n2el
by Poker News
Joan Rivers has made a career out of not pulling her punches; a comedic tactic that has alienated countless of her audience throughout her 50-year career. Earlier this year she took part in Celebrity Apprentice, alongside well known poker player Annie Duke....
Joan Rivers Tells Doyle Brunson to “Die Under a Deck of Cards” 5g3m4e
by Poker News
Joan Rivers has made a career out of not pulling her punches; a comedic tactic that has alienated countless of her audience throughout her 50-year career. Earlier this year she took part in Celebrity Apprentice, alongside well known poker player Annie Duke....
Tom Dwan, a.k.a. durrrr, s Team Full Tilt 6o4m3k
by Poker News
Full Tilt Poker, the site with the slogan “Learn, Chat, and Play With the Pros”, has added a new member to the team. Normally,when a new member is announced, there really is not much fanfare or anticipation. Full Tilt has dozens and dozens of “Red...
2009 WSOP Main Event Final Table Recap 5k1772
by WSOP
The WSOP Main Event has already come and gone. The final table started with 9 players who would play 17 hours until the last two were left standing. The biggest story coming into the final table was Phil Ivey’s presence. Despite being short stacked, many felt if...
RedKings Qualifier Ville Salmi Takes Down Estoril Live 361v1w
by Poker News
November 11th 2009 – In his biggest live win to date RedKings Finnish Qualifier Ville Salmi scooped €100,000 by winning Estoril Live in Portugal this week. Playing great poker throughout the Tournament Ville just let his cards do the talking especially dominating the...
Joe Cada Takes Down 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event t2y24
by WSOP
After four months of waiting, the much anticipated final table action of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event have played out and left Joe Cada as the youngest ever World Series of Poker champion. The 21 year old walked away with a total of $8,546,435 along with...
This Week in High Stakes Poker – 11/01/09-11/07/09 36f6k
by Poker News
High stakes poker is heating up with the pots getting bigger and bigger week by week. Three of last week’s huge pots were over $300,000 and the two other pots were not far off by much. Ziigmund, Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius and Tom “durrrr” Dwan remained constant on...
Phil Ivey on ESPN’s E60 2e6u5f
by WSOP
We know Phil Ivey is now playing for the most coveted prize in poker, the WSOP Main Even bracelet. What we don’t know much about is Ivey’s personal life, until now. Ivey allowed ESPN’s E60 crew to follow him around the globe from north America to...
Phil Ivey on ESPN's E60 2f6m1h
by WSOP
We know Phil Ivey is now playing for the most coveted prize in poker, the WSOP Main Even bracelet. What we don’t know much about is Ivey’s personal life, until now. Ivey allowed ESPN’s E60 crew to follow him around the globe from north America to...
Kara Scott and Phil Ivey Confirmed for High Stakes Poker Season 6 3d5767
by Poker News
While the likes of the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge and Full Tilt’s Face the Ace might be good for the industry, real poker fans will enjoy nothing more than the news that High Stakes Poker is due to start filming Season 6 next week. There have been some big...
This Week in High Stakes Poker! – 10/25/09 – 10/31/09 6g6y2k
by Poker News
Last week’s large pots were huge but very different from the other pots covered in this series. This is because all of this week’s pots were played at Pot-Limit Omaha tables. Every single one of these pots were $200,000 or over with one going over $300,000! Ivey...
Barry Shulman Accused of “Rude and Obnoxious Behaviour” 363y3i
by Poker News
For all their obvious poker talent both on and off the felt, the Shulman family haven’t shown much aptitude for endearing themselves to the poker community. After years of influential media coverage at the helm of CardPlayer Magazine, father Barry and son Jeff have...
Barry Shulman Accused of "Rude and Obnoxious Behaviour" 6k733r
by Poker News
For all their obvious poker talent both on and off the felt, the Shulman family haven’t shown much aptitude for endearing themselves to the poker community. After years of influential media coverage at the helm of CardPlayer Magazine, father Barry and son Jeff have...
This Week in High Stakes Poker! – 10/18/09 – 10/24/09 4s5z2m
by Poker News
Last week, High Stakes poker saw the comeback of player Brian Hastings. He put in a huge session last week to win $267,450. Other players that did well include kingsofcards and THENUTHUNTER. Most of this week’s high stakes action was on Full Tilt Poker on tables as...
This Week’s High Stakes Action! – 10/11/09 – 10/17/09 2t6237
by Poker News
High stakes action was huge last week as railbirds saw a pot totaling over $250,000 and four pots over $100,000. Players such as Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, kingsofcards, and FlopTurnRiver’s very own nutsinho took part in the action this week. Most of this week’s...
This Week's High Stakes Action! – 10/11/09 – 10/17/09 3s1p3h
by Poker News
High stakes action was huge last week as railbirds saw a pot totaling over $250,000 and four pots over $100,000. Players such as Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, kingsofcards, and FlopTurnRiver’s very own nutsinho took part in the action this week. Most of this week’s...
This Week in High Stakes Poker! – 10/4/09 – 10/10/09 2i196
by Poker News
This past week was a very exciting week in the world of high stakes online poker for all at FlopTurnRiver as our very own nutsinho was in the middle of all the action. The majority of last week’s action was found on PokerStars’ $200/$400 No Limit Hold ‘Em tables. In...
This Week’s High Stakes Action! – 9/27/09-10/03/09 4d3452
by Poker News
Another week of poker has come to a close. This past week, there was a lot of action at the $500/$1000 NLHE tables on Full Tilt Poker. Most of the action was during this week’s heads-up matches between Patrik Antonius and kingsofcards, but some involved players such...
This Week's High Stakes Action! – 9/27/09-10/03/09 102a
by Poker News
Another week of poker has come to a close. This past week, there was a lot of action at the $500/$1000 NLHE tables on Full Tilt Poker. Most of the action was during this week’s heads-up matches between Patrik Antonius and kingsofcards, but some involved players such...
