08 March 2010
BLOG – Playing under the gun – PokerStars EPT Berlin robbery.
Well, as you’ve probably heard, Day 3 of the European Poker Tour’s inaugural Berlin stop was unfortunately interrupted as masked men staged a daring daylight robbery at the Hyatt Hotel.
Kevin MacPhee wins EPT Berlin and €1,000,000
Well, the PokerStars European Poker Tour’s inaugural stop in Berlin will be remembered for a few reasons – a seven-figure first prize, a record field and the small matter of gentlemen with automatic weapons stealing upwards of €800,000; depending on which news source you read.
Annie Duke wins NBC Heads-Up Championship
It’s nice to play a major tournament without an armed robbery – Annie Duke weaved her way through a field of 64 elite players – mostly – and defeated multiple WSOP bracelet-winner Erik Seidel in the final match to take down the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Championship.
Tiger Woods rejects Paddy Power sponsorship offer
He may have lost a string of sponsors from Gatorade to Gillette but not even the prospect of £50m can persuade Tiger Woods to sign up with Paddy Power.
Freeroll your way to the World Series with PartyPoker.com
Like Christmas decorations in October and Easter Eggs on the shelves in January, qualification for the World Series of Poker seems to get earlier and earlier every year. Despite the clocks not having gone forward yet, PartyPoker has kicked things off nicely with Main Event packages worth $14,000 to be won.
06 March 2010
Armed robbers strike EPT Berlin
There was pandemonium at the EPT Berlin Main Event today after a gang of six masked men stormed the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Kevin MacPhee leads EPT Berlin at the end of Day 3
As Cathphrase host Roy Walker would say, it was another “fast and furious” day at the Hyatt Hotel Grand Ballroom yesterday as the 124 returning players were swiftly reduced to just 24.
Last call for PokerStars £2,000 UK and Ireland freerolls
The PokerStars UK and Ireland freeroll series draws to a conclusion this weekend but there are still a couple more opportunities to grab some cash.
05 March 2010
BLOG - And she's buying a stairway to high stakes...
What's the best way to create a decent bakroll when you've got hardly any money to start off with?
Huber leads the way at PokerStars EPT Berlin
It was an elimination packed day at EPT Berlin yesterday with players knocked out at the rate of 10 an hour.