20 April 2010
Allan Baekke leads EPT San Remo
It was another fast paced day on the Italian Riviera yesterday with the 66 returning players soon whittled down to just 24. At the close of play it was Denmark's Allan Baekke who held the chip lead.
Former poker dealer wins World Championship Snooker debut
The likes of Jimmy White, Steve Davis and Ken Doherty have successfully transferred their skills on the green baize to the poker felt but the traffic isn't all one way as a former poker club dealer has made the move in the opposite direction.
John Murray crowned APAT UK Amateur Champion
Portsmouth based John Murray has won the APAT UK Amateur Championship which took place at The Vic this past weekend.
19 April 2010
WPT Championship under way
The number of players paying the $25,000 entry fee for the WPT Championship may be miniscule compared to the EPT event in San Remo (just 161 compared to 1,240) but there are enough big names involved to keep the interest levels up.
Full Tilt Poker recruit new sponsored pros
You can never have too many pros, right? Full Tilt Poker don’t seem to think so as they’ve added two more world class players to their veritable armada of Red Pros.
Frantic Day 3 at EPT San Remo
Rather like TV gameshow Catchphrase's Ready Money Round the action was fast and furious at Day 3 of EPT San Remo with 128 eliminations in just 8 hours of play.
Full Tilt introduces Steps tournaments
Steps tournaments have been a popular way to qualify for big buy in tournaments on PokerStars and now Full Tilt is following suit.
WSOP Tournament of Champions Top 20 so far.
The Tournament of Champions is returning to the WSOP this year with the public being given the chance to vote for who will play in the event. Organisers Harrah's have revealed details of who is currently in the top 20.
17 April 2010
ElkY on the march at EPT San Remo
The disruption caused by the volcanic ash couldn't prevent another bumper field in the Italian Riviera yesterday for the second opening flight of EPT San Remo. A record-breaking 1,240 players have bought in with just 619 remaining as we go into Day 2.
Go snooker loopy with Betfred Poker
Betfred is sponsoring this year's World Snooker Championship (which starts today) and is celebrating the fact by hosting a series of Maximum Break freerolls.