POKER NEWS

16 March 2009

Sandra Naujoks takes down EPT Dortmund
Sandra Naujoks takes down EPT Dortmund

Dessau’s Sandra Naujoks saw off a field of 667-runners to claim the first prize of 917,000 euro in the latest leg of the European Poker Tour.

Jennifer Harman’s Charity event raises over $100,000
Jennifer Harman’s Charity event raises over $100,000

Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort played host to the Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament for America’s National Kidney Foundation over the weekend. Around $111K was raised from the $200 buy in event which was boosted by over 1000 $50 rebuys.

Britain Goes Quackers for Charity
Britain Goes Quackers for Charity

Raise money for children, win £10,000, get to launch a rubber duck down the Thames alongside 184,999 of its yellow-skinned, eerily-staring brethren – where do we sign up? Sounds fun!

13 March 2009

Poker’s most famous hoodie heads to Ireland
Poker’s most famous hoodie heads to Ireland

A very tough looking Irish Open field has been strengthened still further with the news that Phil ‘unabomber’ Laak and Neil ‘Bad Beat’ Channing will both be appearing at this year’s event. They join big names such as Doyle Brunson, Roland de Wolfe, Dario Minieri and Dave Ulliott for the 3,200 + 300 euro Main Event at the Citywest Casino, Dublin.

No F*%&ing Swearing at the WSOP
No F*%&ing Swearing at the WSOP

Harrah’s have announced a new ruling for the 2009 WSOP – no profanity of any kind is to be allowed at the tables. Though not confirmed, it’s probably no coincidence that this comes after Scotty Nguyen’s shameless drunken debauchery at the HORSE final table.

European Masters of Poker heads to Bulgaria
European Masters of Poker heads to Bulgaria

The seaside town of Varna in Bulgaria is best known for featuring in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. The only stakes needed next month will be cash and chip related though as the European Masters of Poker series hits the Black Sea resort.

Million Dollar Hand on PartyPoker.com
Million Dollar Hand on PartyPoker.com

PartyPoker.com are offering players the opportunity to win a $1 million jackpot in their “The Million Dollar Hand” promotion.

12 March 2009

Marco Noll takes the lead at EPT Dortmund
Marco Noll takes the lead at EPT Dortmund

Day 1b of the EPT’s stop in Dortmund saw 358 players take to the felt, bringing the total number of entrants to 664.

Pre-registration for 2009 WSOP available
Pre-registration for 2009 WSOP available

It seems like just last week that we crowned a new champion when Peter Eastgate’s straight shipped him a bracelet, a $9m prize and the title of youngest ever champion.

PKR team up with Bluefire Poker
PKR team up with Bluefire Poker

3D card room poker PKR.com has announced a new partnership with up and coming training site Bluefire Poker.