03 February 2010
Luke Schwartz puts the boot into Premier League rivals
A career in the diplomatic service was never really on the cards for Luke Schwartz. Even allowing for his shall we say, prickly, reputation, “_FullFlush_” has really laid into some of his rivals heading into the PartyPoker Premier League.
PKR named Online Poker Operator of the Year
With great graphics, a user friendly interface, a growing online community and some of the fishiest games around what’s not to like about PKR.com?
02 February 2010
Isildur1 spotted at high-stakes Betfair games?
Since Brian Hastings destroyed Isildur1’s bankroll in a 42-buy-in victory at heads-up Pot-Limit Omaha, the mysterious high-stakes Swede hasn’t been spotted. Yesterday he was on Full Tilt and lost $10 at $0.25/$0.50. Balla.
Tom Dwan takes $1m lead in durrrr challenge
In a post-Isildur1 world, the $200/$400 durrrr challenge with Patrik Antonius seems trivial. Ah, who are we kidding? The two poker geniuses going at it across four tables still gets our heart pounding.
Maciej Lipny wins latest European Masters Of Poker event
Poker players on the European Masters circuit headed for the sunshine last week and Maciej Lipny had more to celebrate than just having some extra colour in his cheeks.
Poker player accused of murdering his wife in America is refused bail
Professional poker player Marcus Bebb-Jones, who is wanted in America accused of killing his wife, has been refused bail after a hearing at the High Court.
01 February 2010
Bluff Europe Weekend Round-Up – Aussie Millions
Well, the Aussie Millions is done for 2010. In the end, 20 different tournaments offered an eight figure total prize pool, including $7,460,000 on offer for those who cashed in the $10,500 Main Event. This week’s Bluff Europe round-up is an Aussie special – Phil Ivey hit the top spot of the tournament leaderboard, the title stayed on home soil and Annette_15 made a tidy profit. Here is a summary of all the tournaments, with all values in Australian Dollars (around £0.56):
Tyron Krost keeps Aussie Millions title on home soil
Despite everyone on the rail, both at Melbourne’s Crown Casino and at millions of computers the world over, wanting Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad to take down the $10,500 Aussie Millions Main Event, local player Tyron Krost took down the event for $2m AUD.
Record pot in Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Cash Game
The latest incarnation of the Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Cash Game has shattered the Tom Dwan vs. Barry Greenstein record pot on Full Tilt Poker as Phil Ivey and durrrr contested a $1,108,500 behemoth when both players turned straights.
$10,000 to be won every day this month in new PartyPoker promotion
PartyPoker’s cash machine promotion may have rung for the last time but there’s $10,000 up for grabs every day in February in its new Hit Or Run promotion.