12 June 2008
Patrik Antonius Issues Challenge to Online Superstars
On the back to a promising start to the World Series, Patrik Antonius has decided to offer another challenge. While only weeks back Antonius offered to play heads-up with Doyle Brunson, he’s now called out some of the younger online pros for a spot
WSOP Event #20, $2,000 Limit Hold'em: Negreanu On The Final Table
The tournament started with 480 players containing a mix of well-known limit instructors and big cash games players combined with the usual ‘big name-pros’. As Day 2 progressed one after another left the room, leaving us with just 9 at the clo
Man vs. Machine Match Announced in Las Vegas
Just the name of the computer makes it sound like it should be good at poker. The Polaris 2 is one of the most sophisticated poker AI machines in the world, and it will be representing the silicon side as it takes on some of the biggest poker players in t
11 June 2008
WSOP Event #16, $2,000 Omaha Hi/Lo: Andrew Brown Wins $226,483
Modesty isn’t necessarily a key requisite for poker players – ask Phil Hellmuth. When asked before the final table of Event 16, Andrew Brown described himself as the “the best PLO player nobody knows”.
WSOP Event # 15, $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Ladies Event: Gromenkova Wins
A total of 1,190 women bought in for the $1,000 World Series of Poker ladies world championship of no-limit hold’em this week. That makes it the second largest female-only event, with a total prize pool of just under $1,100,000.
CelebPoker.com To Host Biggest Online Poker Tournament Ever
The biggest buy-in tournament ever online has been announced by CelebPoker. On 30th November, 2008 they will smash all records by holding the most expensive and lucrative poker tournament ever to be held on the internet.
10 June 2008
WSOP Event # 18, $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Triple Draw with Rebuys: Toughest Line Up Ever?
Day One of Event 18 has come to an end. While the end of a Day 1 might not be too exceptional, the difference here is the calibre of field that entered the $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Triple Draw with rebuys.
PokerStars Sunday Million – Soren Kongsgaard Wins
Another monster field turned up for the PokerStars Sunday Million this past weekend, with 6,747 players battling it out over a prize pool of $1,349,400. First place went to online pro Soren Kongsgaard, who ended up collecting almost $160,000 for his win.
09 June 2008
WSOP Event #14 $10,000 World Championship Stud: Oppenheim Has His Second Chance
He might not be one of the most recognisable names in poker, but he’s certainly one of the most respected amongst his peers. David Oppenheim finished third last year in the championship Stud event, finishing behind Chris Reslock and Phil Ivey.
WSOP 2008, Event #11, $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Shootout: Phil Tom Wins
While thousands of players come to Vegas to toil for days on end to win their bracelet, Phil Tom has a slightly more urbane path to his. Playing for seven hours to win his table on Day 1, before a five hour day to navigate through Day 2, the bracelet win