02 July 2009
Ante Up For Africa charity event takes place today
The 3rd Annual Ante Up For Africa charity tournament takes place today with organisers hoping to raise upwards of $2m for the relief effort in Darfur. Annie Duke and Oscar nominated actor Don Cheadle will host the $5,000 buy in tournament with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and a host of other celebrities expected to play. The pros will be represented by amongst others Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch and Phil Hellmuth.
01 July 2009
Dave Brawn wins Masters Poker League Grand Final
The Grand Final of the Masters Poker League took place at Dudley’s Castle Gate Casino last week. It was Dave Brawn who emerged victorious to claim the winner takes all first prize worth £6,000.
Marcel Luske and Jason Mercier join Team Poker Stars
Holland’s Marcel Luske and American Jason Mercier are the latest names to join the pro ranks at Team Poker Stars.
Paddy Power’s Vegas Vacation promotion runs this week
Paddy Power Poker is hoping to offer some salvation to those of us who can’t make it to Las Vegas for the start of the WSOP Main Event next week. The Irish poker room is hosting a number of added value tournaments in their Vegas Vacation online festival.
30 June 2009
$50k HORSE Broadcast Exclusive to PKR
Even though the $10,000 No-Limit Hold ‘em Main Event is the most famous tournament at the World Series of Poker, the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. carries with it the most prestige and truly establishes poker’s king.
Devilfish Poker Opens €1.7m Rake Race.
From tomorrow until September 30, players at DevilfishPoker can compete for their share of €1.7m in the world’s biggest rake race. The promotion is free for existing players – you must e-mail your username to rakechase@devilfishpoker.com to be eligible.
29 June 2009
The Price is right for Birmingham’s Vinny
122 players gathered at Walsall’s Grosvenor Casino for the third and final leg of the GUKPT Summer Series. 21-year-old Brummie Vinny Price won the £500 buy in event, outlasting a final table that included GUKPT heavy hitters Tony Phillips and Mickey Wernick. Price and heads up opponent Toby Lewis did a deal to split the cash but there was still the trophy and a seat in the Champion of Champions Event up for grabs.
International Club Summer Poker Festival starts today
Last week we brought you news of the Paradise Series of Poker Festival at London’s International Club. The same venue is also hosting its Summer Poker Festival this week. The eight-day festival starts today with a £30 rebuy for Saturday’s £500 buy in Main Event. The schedule includes a selection of events to cater for a variety of buy ins and will include a lesser spotted H.O.R.S.E tournament.
Party Poker Expands Pro Team
After steering clear of sponsored pros for years, Party Poker has now signed three players in a week. Brazilian Felipe Ramos and Frenchman Remy Biechel will join Ian Frazer as members of Team Party Poker.
26 June 2009
Poker in the Park Secures Top Pros for Lectures
Neil Channing, Nick Wealthall and Paul Jackson are among some of the top professional players confirmed at Bluff’s Poker in the Park on August 13-14.