10 November 2009
Mike Sexton’s Hall of Fame induction
The Rio has been the scene of a few poker tournaments this year, in case you hadn’t noticed. Amid all the hubbub of Darvin Moon trying desperately to play poker and Joe Cada becoming the youngest ever World Series Champion, the Poker Hall of Fame saw a new inductee.
David Bryan wins Manchester leg of the Sky Poker Tour
A field of 150 qualifiers, including former World Snooker champion Dennis Taylor, England full back Kenny Sansom, and Sky regulars Ed Giddins and Richard Orford, gathered at Manchester’s G Casino for the opening leg of the new season of the Sky Poker Tour on Saturday.
€601,370 paid out in IPN Bad Beat Jackpot
Lionel Foulquier has 210,000 reasons to celebrate after picking up a record-breaking bad beat jackpot courtesy of Poker Heaven and the International Poker Network (IPN). The Frenchman, who was playing on a €0.50/€1 No Limit table, saw his quad 8s beaten by quad queens but was celebrating soon afterwards.
09 November 2009
Ziigmund to face durrrr in the 500K live PLO heads up challenge
The mad world of Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies has taken an exciting spin in light of news he is to face Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan in the $500K live durrrr challenge next week in London.
Neil Channing gets robbed
Up until recently, Neil Channing has had a good history with the Irish - indeed, Dublin was the place where he won over €800,000 in the 2008 Irish Open having already backed himself at 100/1 to win the tournament. However, his recent trip to Ireland looks to have tarnished his happy memories of the place after he was robbed of a briefcase full of cash.
Tom Dwan signs with Team Full Tilt
Tom “durrrr” Dwan has got what he was after with appearances on televised cash games and tournaments – evidently he’s now a marketable enough brand to join the ranks of Ivey, Antonius et al.
Jude Ainsworth joins Team PokerStars
Jude Ainsworth is the latest big name to join the professional ranks with Team PokerStars. The Irishman, known online as J.Thaddeus, will make his debut on home soil at the opening leg of the new PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour in Galway next month.
GUKPT Blackpool under way
The GUKPT has got out its bucket and spade and headed to the seaside this week for the Blackpool leg of the tour. The action at The G Sandcastle Casino on the South Promenade is already underway with the opening £100 side event scheduled to come to a conclusion later tonight.
Charlotte Langton wins latest leg of the Betfred Ladies Tour
103 players gathered at the Western Club in Acton for the eighth and final leg of the Betfred Ladies Poker Tour on Saturday. In the end it was Charlotte Langton who emerged victorious to claim the first prize of £3,510 and with it a seat at the Grand Final.
07 November 2009
Ladbrokes Poker Aussie Millions qualifiers start on Monday
If the thought of the cold, dreary, British winter fills you with dread then Ladbrokes Poker could have the remedy. From Monday 9th November the site will be offering players the chance to win a package to the Aussie Millions worth €10,000.