19 October 2009
Christophe Savary wins WPT Marrakech Main Event
Christophe Savary has become the first man to win a major poker title on African soil after winning the WPT event in Marrakech, Morocco. The Frenchman outlasted a field of 416 runners to claim the first prize of €377,262.
Simon Watt Wins APPT Auckland Main Event
The PokerStars Asian Pacific Poker Tour concluded last night with hometown hero Simon Watt outlasting a field of 263 in the $3,250 championship event to earn a first-place prize of over $200,000.
16 October 2009
Full Tilt Releases New Software Features
Full Tilt Poker have released a new software update that has two never-before-seen online poker features – the ability to “run it twice” and cashout tournaments.
Ross Boatman wins WPT Marrakech High Roller event
Ross Boatman has continued his excellent run of recent form by winning the High Roller at the latest WPT event in Marrakech, Morocco. The Hendon Mobster outlasted a field of 45 runners in the €9,000 buy in event to claim a first prize of €135,535.
International Poker Open starts today
BoylePoker.com’s International Poker Open starts today and it could be heading into the record books. Organisers of the three-day Irish Festival are hopeful that the tournament will be the largest to be held outside of the United States.
Marco Figuccia Wins Italian Poker Tour Event
The Italian Poker Tour’s Nova Gorica event concluded yesterday, with Italian player Marco Figuccia defeating a field of 332 to take home a top prize of €160,000 after an epic two-hour heads-up showdown.
Jason Brown Leads Last 32 at APPT Auckland
The Asian Pacific Poker Tour, sponsored by PokerStars, has reached a last hurdle with just 32 players across four tables remaining in a field that once contained 263 competitors.
15 October 2009
Mike Sexton voted into Poker Hall of Fame
It’s been a very good couple of days for Mike Sexton. Not only has he reached the final table of the World Open V, he’s also been voted into the Poker Hall of Fame.
AJ Benza Out, PokerStars in at High Stakes Poker
GSN’s highly-rated televised poker cash game, High Stakes Poker, will be returning to our screens in early 2010 – and there was much rejoicing.
Climo Up the Ranks – Lance Climo Holds APPT Lead
Day 1b of the PokerStars Asian Pacific Poker Tour Auckland leg saw 128 players take their seats in a bid to make it through to Day 2 – just 64 did, making the total for Day 2 around 125 players competing for a chunk of the $789,000AUD prize pool.