13 August 2009
Liv Boeree joins Team Ultimate Bet
Liv Boeree, astrophysics graduate, boxing champion, TV presenter, Poker in the Park lecturer and oh yes, a very fine poker player has penned a new sponsorship deal.
ESPN’s Inside Deal Welcomes Dennis Phillips
After the dubious start made by G4’s Face the Ace, ESPN’s Inside Deal seems a far more attractive proposition – it received quite positive reviews after it’s premiere with Chris Moneymaker.
Jeremy Gaubert wins World Poker Open
Chris Moneymaker (pictured left) was the big story going into the final day of the World Poker Open in Tunica, Mississippi. The 2003 World Champion held a massive chip lead at the start of final table play but in the end the Team Poker Stars pro could only manage third place.
PKR unveils software update
PKR.com has announced a raft of improvements to their site. Among the new features are a ‘cards up table’ facility that will help multi-tabling, a Jacks Or Better video poker side game and the addition of PayPal as a payment method.
Casino Copenhagen Chief Angered by Accusations
The marketing chief at Casino Copenhagen, Erik Jensen, is furious about claims made by Swedish poker pro Micke Norinder about the EPT Copenhagen and the dealers at Casino Copenhagen.
12 August 2009
Sammy “Any Two” George Takes Up Tom “Durrrr” Dwan’s Live Challenge.
In something of a suicidal twist, Sammy “Any Two” George, who shares the function of being the rich table donator at big games with his namesake Sammy Farha, has taken up Tom “durrrr” Dwan on his live heads-up challenge.
Chris Moneymaker Leads World Poker Open Final Table
Chris Moneymaker recently complained that he was running badly. Well, those fears have surely been assuaged after he reached the final table of the World Poker Open in Robinsonville, Mississippi today with over 1m chips.
Win a seat at the European Masters of Poker Malta courtesy of Devilfish Poker
The European Masters of Poker heads to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta for its final stop next month and you can win a seat courtesy of DevilfishPoker.com.
PKR and Xhilarate Announce Partnership
PKR.com, the next-generation online poker site, today announced a partnership with poker massage therapists Xhilarate. The deal means that Xhilarate will act as the exclusive massage supplier for all PKR Live tournaments and PR functions.
Michelle Bricknell wins the latest leg of the BetFred Ladies Poker Tour
Stockport’s 36 Casino was the venue for the latest leg of the Betfred Ladies Poker Tour over the weekend. The event was well attended as usual with 71 players sitting down to compete for the first prize of £2,480.