20 November 2008
Barbosa Wins EPT Polish Open in Warsaw
João Barbosa has won the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Polish Open Main Event, winning the trophy and €367,141 top prize. Barbosa didn't have it easy though, with a final table including Dario Minieri and Arnaud Mattern. In the end Barbosa saw off Nico Behling heads-up to win his first major title, and the first EPT title for Portugal.
Everest Poker Launch European Cup
EverestPoker.com has announced the launch of their third annual Everest Poker European Cup (EPEC), the largest freeroll competition in Europe offering a blend of live qualifiers and online tournaments.
19 November 2008
Minieri and Lacay Headline Final Table at EPT Warsaw
The day began with 24 players returning to the Polish capital for the PokerStars.net EPT Polish Open Main Event. There were some big names from the European poker scene there too, with Roland de Wolfe, Dario Minieri and Isabelle Mercier still in contention for a place at the final table. In the end it was Dario Minieri who booked his place at the table of eight, taking the chip lead with him along the way.
Devilfish Hungary for Online Poker Success
Dave Ulliott and DevilfishPoker.com have announced they are targeting the Eastern European poker market having acquired the player base of Paramin Poker. Paramin, formerly owned by Poker Akademia, has sent its players to Devilfish Poker with the two companies signing a new affiliate agreement.
18 November 2008
Minieri Near Top at EPT Warsaw
The Casino Poland Warsawza has closed its doors after Day 2 of the PokerStars.net EPT Warsaw and there's a familiar face at the top of the chip counts. Diminuitive poker whizz-kid Dario Minieri had a good day in the office, eventually bagging 211,400 chips - enough for second place over night.
Clarke Goes Under the Radar to Win GUKPT Blackpool
The Blackpool GUKPT had a dramatic conclusion after Brian Clarke won the event having come to the final table as the short stack. Clarke remained at the bottom of the chip counts the whole way through the final table until he was heads-up with Zachary Ford, before he finally pulled off a comeback more shocking than that planned by the Jackson 5 for 2009.
17 November 2008
FTOPS Series Sees Tournament Winners Earn $179,000
The Full Tilt Poker FTOPS tournament series is wheeling through its tenth edition, with even more success from one of the biggest names in online poker.
Eastgate and Dwan Added To Partypoker.com Premier League III Line-up
The line-up for PartyPoker.com Premier League III is becoming more and more formidable by the week. The latest to be added to the all-star line-up and strongest field in the Premier League's history are Peter Eastgate and Tom 'durrrr' Dwan.
Aussie Van Marcus Triumphs At Pokerstars.net APPT Manila
Young Australian online pro Van Marcus has wonthe latest leg on the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour in Manila after a gruelling 16 hours of final table play – the longest final table in APPT history. He won USD $162,856.98.
14 November 2008
Benyamine and Full Tilt Poker to Part?
The rumour-mills are churning with the latest mutters surrounding the high-stakes cash player David Benyamine. According to various poker forums and Spanish news site poquer-red.com, Benyamine's contract with the online poker room may not be renewed.