24 June 2008
Card Guards Probably Do Work, According to Obama
You've got your lucky card guard, you get aces and the money all
floats into the middle in one effortless motion. You get your call,
and then the swine flops broadway with his AK.
WSOP Event #40, $2,500 Deuce to Seven Triple Draw: Final Table Set
Deuce to Seven Triple Draw might not be one of the best known forms
of poker, but it’s certainly one of the most finessed games out
there. The aim? Make the worst possible hand in three draws as you
can.
Want To Take On Patrik?
Some of the highest stakes cash games on the net are being played
over on Full Tilt at the moment. The attraction of playing the
likes of Phil Ivey, Gus Hansen and Mike Matusow is high, although
so is the bankroll required.
WSOP Event #38: As High As A Kitai for Davidi
The final table of Event #38 saw another handful of pros sit down
amongst some serious enthusiasts in a bid to pick up another
bracelet. It wasn’t to be for British hopes Michael Greco or Ben
Roberts, and pros Lee Watkinson and Chris Bell ultimately
Betfair Unite Football and Poker
It’s been a blistering tournament so far, and for once we’re not
talking about the World Series of Poker. No, we’re not just poker
junkies here, also appreciating some of the finer things in life
such as football and beverages.
23 June 2008
WSOP Event #36; $1,500 No Limit Hold’em: Hougaard Notches One for
Denmark
It sounds all too familiar; a Dane goes to the final table with a
chip lead and pounds relentlessly, winning pot after pot with sheer
aggression. While Gus Hansen might have pioneered their reputation,
it seems the feisty approach to poker is very mu
WSOP Event #35, $1,500 7 Card Stud: Michael Rocco Victorious
Having the chip lead going into a final table is obviously an
advantage, but can also put an extra burden on the shoulders of the
incumbent. That wasn’t the case for Michael Rocco as he fought back
from a huge deficit going into heads-up to win his f
20 June 2008
WSOP Event #33, $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo: Ruthenberg Holds Off
Jesus
Coming to a final table with the chip lead is always a comforting
feeling, but you’d rather you didn’t have three of the best poker
players in the world waiting for you, either.
'Ante Up For Africa' Fundraiser Announced
The humanitarian crisis in Darfur has caught the attention of
several charitable organisations keen to do their part in
supporting victims in the region. The second annual Ante Up for
Africa tournament, co-founded by Annie Duke and Don Cheadle, will
Bodog Looking for Beta Testers
Dedication to customers’ needs is important, and Bodog recognise
that you can’t play your A-game if you’re tired, hungry, depressed
or if you don’t like the software you play on.