31 December 2007
Full Tilt Poker's Joe Beevers Wins the Ladbrokes Poker Millions VI
Christmas came early this year for Full Tilt Poker pro and Hendon
Mob member Joe Beevers who earned $1 Million for his first-place
finish at the Ladbrokes Poker Millions VI in London on December
21st.
21 December 2007
Poker After Dark Back in the New Year
Poker After Dark is returning with Season 3, with the first episode
airing in the US on 1st January. The show, which features a
six-handed $20,000 buy in Sit and Go, has become somewhat popular,
most likely as it features all of the hands played, and
UltimateBet announce plans for the 2008 Aruba Poker Classic
Not wanting to rest on the success of this year’s Aruba Poker
Classic, UltimateBet are already working on the 7th annual
land-based poker tournament on the Caribbean island.
“We’re heading back to Aruba for the biggest poker celebration
of the
GearPoker.com Revved Up and Ready to Go
GearPoker.com is a new online poker site, officially launched on
6th December 2007, which comes with a twist. As well as the usual
offerings - Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud and 7
Card Stud Hi/Lo - a few other additions not commonly f
Titan Poker Offers Players $60,000 in Special Christmas Promotions
Titan Poker have announced three special tournaments and promotions
to mark the onset of the holiday period, with the Christmas Points
Race already underway.
Starting from 18th December, the Christmas Points Race enables
Titan Poker VIP players
20 December 2007
Doyle Brunson Pays Homage to Chip Reese
Whilst the poker world was stunned by the death of Chip Reese, none
were hit in the same way as his close friend Doyle Brunson. He and
Reese spent many years on the road seeking out games, and over the
years they became best friends.
NBC Heads-Up Championship Invitations Sent
The NBC National Heads-Up Championship has proved to be an
intriguing TV tournament, with 64 of the best players in the world
going head to head to take down what can be considered some of the
best bragging rights in the industry.
Players Set for the Final of the Ladbrokes Poker Million VI
Tomorrow sees the final of the Ladbrokes Poker Million VI in
London, with the current Irish Open Champion Marty Smith, former
World Masters winner Liam Flood and WSOP Main Event runner-up
Julian Gardner in the fold to win the top prize of $1 million.
UK Gambling Commision Bans UK Operators from Offering Overseas
Event Seats
Last week UK gambling licensees were told by the UK Gambling
Commission that they are no longer allowed to offer seats to
tournaments outside of the Commission approved white list areas.
Pammy Folds as her Marriage to Rick Saloman Collapses
Widely predicted by many, professional poker player Rick Saloman
and Pamela Anderson have decided to end their wedding after just
two months.
Saloman managed to last a total 72 days (7-2 coincidentally
being the worst starting hand in hold’em),