26 May 2010
BLOG – WSOP betting and why you should never ever give up in a poker tournament
The hot topic for those of us not quite at the level of $10,000 tournaments and chasing bracelets is the betting odds for the World Series of Poker. Odds are if you’re interested in the outcome of one of the fifty-seven events then you’ve got a bit of gamble in you, so why not make money even if you’re not playing the tournament?
Online phenom Odonkor1 joins Team Victory Poker
He may not have had quite the impact of Isildur1 on the poker world but fellow Swede Joel Nordqvist aka Odonkor1 has certainly caused a stir in the high stakes online games. The young Swede's profile is set to get even higher with the news that he has joined Antonio Esfandiari's stable of professionals at Team Victory.
€1,000 to be won in the latest Card Gang freeroll
€1,000 is up for grabs at 6pm (UK time) every Saturday for new registrations at Virgin Poker.
Win a trip to Mount Everest courtesy of PokerStars
When it comes to poker tournament prizes the standard fare is an assortment of gadgets, cars and oodles of cash. PokerStars is aiming to reach new heights as far as a prize is concerned with its Mount Everest promotion.
25 May 2010
Annette Obrestad wins PokerStars Sunday 500
The PokerStars Sunday Majors enjoyed a week free of the Spring Championship of Online Poker before the WSOP kicks off. The latter must have been an influence on those wanting to practise their tournament game as all their Sunday tournaments saw a huge turnout.
Dusk Till Dawn launches new deepstack event
The good people at Dusk Till Dawn certainly know the meaning of value for money when running a tournament and their latest small buy in event is a prime example.
Justin Bonomo’s Panorama Towers WSOP prop bet
With the 2010 World Series of Poker fast approaching the prop bets are pouring in, from Jeff Madsen attempting to live in Israel to Phil Ivey betting $5m with Howard Lederer on his bracelet chances.
Paris Hilton and Ziigmund host PowerPoker parties
PowerPoker celebreated the launch of their new online casino, PowerVegas, with two lavish parties at the Cannes Film Festival. The events featured socialite and known gambler Paris Hilton alongside professional poker players Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies as well as Victory Poker team Antonio Esfandiari, Andrew Robl and Keith Gipson.
Go for World Cup glory with PKR.com
The World Cup is just weeks away now and PKR.com is getting in on the act by hosting its very own World Cup inspired tournament series which will enable players to represent their country as well as win $750 in cash and signed football memorabilia.
PokerStars Baltic Festival returns next month
Unfortunately, not everyone is able to make it to Las Vegas for the World Series. For those unable to get to the States but still wanting some serious tournament action you could do worse than consider a trip to the beautiful city of Tallinn for the PokerStars Baltic Festival.