09 June 2008
WPT and High Stakes Poker Getting the Chop?
They might well be two of the highest grossing poker shows of all but it hasn’t stopped GSN from looking to axe the World Poker Tour and High Stakes Poker. GSN had initially extended a deadline to sign for Season 7 of the WPT, but it seems they have
06 June 2008
WSOP Event #10, $2,500 Omaha-Stud Hi/Low Day 1: Rich Leads the Way
Some of the big name pros made it to the $2,500 Mixed Omaha-Stud Hi/Low tournament at the Rio, including Greg Raymer, Todd Brunson, Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi, Daniel Negreanu and Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow.
WSOP Event #6 $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo: – Thang Luu Scoops!
As others around him tightened up, Thang Luu went on a rampage collecting chips as those around him tried to secure their place at the final table of Event #6. Doing so allowed him to get there with the chip lead, which he then converted into a bracelet w
WSOP Event #5, NLHE W/ Rebuys Final: Michael Banducci Wins $636k
Michael Banducci has joined Erick Lindgren and David Singer as recent recipients of a WSOP bracelet. Banducci took down Event #5, the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em with Rebuys, maintaining his overnight chip lead from start to finish, winning $636,736.
05 June 2008
WSOP Event #4, $5,000 Mixed Hold'em: Lindgren Wins First Bracelet
While David Singer was exorcising his WSOP demons across the room, Erick Lindgren managed to get rid of his own. 'E-Dog' has cashed over $6m in tournament wins, as well winning two WPT titles.
WSOP Event #3: David Singer Wins $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em
Just one week ago, David Singer was sat at home winning the biggest heads-up tournament of all time, winning the Full Tilt $25,000 Heads-Up Championships. Last night he added to his impressive resume by winning his first bracelet in the $1,500 Pot Limit H
Padraig Parkinson joins Poker Trillion
The flurry of signings made around the World Series has continued unabated after Poker Trillion announced they have signed Padraig Parkinson. The Irishman is one of the quickest poker tongues in the business, perhaps best known for his witty commentary al
04 June 2008
Grant Hinkle Wins Event #2: $1,500 No Limit Hold’em
The fourth largest poker tournament of all time is finally over, with Grant Hinkle winning his first ever World Series bracelet. A field of 3,929 players played over forty hours of poker to get down to the last man standing, with play on the final day see
Bodog Sponsors The Waterford Open 2008
Bodog is packing its bags and jumping on a plane for a long weekend in sunny Ireland as it announces exclusive sponsorship of The Waterford Open 2008. The Bodog Waterford Open marks the first of many Bodog sponsored events in Europe.
Asian Poker Tour Raises Prize Pool For Macau Event
Delighted with the success of its Manila event, the Asian Asian Poker Tour has upped the ante and announced a US$1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool for its next event in Macau.