Out of 257 original entrants, only eight made the final table of the APT Macau Main Event at the StarWorld Galaxy Hotel and Casino. Of those eight, Casey Kastle held the lead in big tournament experience and chips, but it was 20-year-old... … [Read more...]
Battle of the Planets Results 08-31-2008
August 31, 2008 By
467 Sit and Go champions for the past month gathered today for the biggest share of the monthly Battle of the Planets giveaway. The players earned their way to the triple shootout with a $50,000 prizepool by winning a weekly race for points by playing a certain amount of SnG tourneys of ANY amount. No need to be a high roller for the shot at today's … [Read more...]
WCOOP: Steve Paul-Ambrose rowdy for tournament series
August 31, 2008 By
By Steve Paul-Ambrose WCOOP is coming and I'm already getting excited. I've had a month now to forget about the disappointment of the WSOP and now have another to get ready for this year's new and improved version of WCOOP, featuring a few new games and several higher buyin tournaments. The addition of the 10k NL and 25k Heads-Up should definitely … [Read more...]
Updated – iPoker’s PNC Super Satellites now feature guaranteed packages
August 31, 2008 By
iPoker's successful PokerNews Cup Australia Super Satellites will now feature a two package guarantee, with the final Super Satellite to carry a three package guarantee... … [Read more...]
WSOP Academy Coming to Los Angeles
August 31, 2008 By
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier training camp, is coming to Los Angeles for the first time with a two-day event to be held at the Bicycle Casino on September 6 and 7. Announced instructors for the upcoming event... … [Read more...]
Poker Room Review: Imperial Palace, Las Vegas, NV
August 31, 2008 By
The Imperial Palace has the ideal location for a great poker room. It's right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, between the Flamingo and Harrah's and across the street from Caesars and the Mirage. It is perhaps the Strip casino... … [Read more...]
APPT Macau: The sleeping giant awakes
August 31, 2008 By
Macau: the world's fastest growing gaming destination. Macau is often called as the "Las Vegas of the East", and for good reason. More gambling dollars flow through the doors of Macau's 28 casinos (approximately USD $6 billion each year) than any other gaming destination on the planet, including Vegas. Despite the role that the casino industry plays … [Read more...]
APT Macau Day 2: Casey Kastle Heads Final
August 31, 2008 By
Sixty-seven players returned to the Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino in Macau for Day 2 of the APT Macau Main Event. By the time the dust settled on Day 2, only eight players remained to fight for the title and the event's $500,000... … [Read more...]
APPT Macau: Warming-up to the main event
August 31, 2008 By
If the rock singer Pink was here, she'd be singing "Get this Party Started!" The atmosphere is building in the Grand Waldo casino. The players can almost taste the anticipation in the air as they prepare their poker faces for the biggest ever poker party in Asia... Season 2 of the APPT Macau, sponsored by PokerStars.net. Yep, everyone who's anyone … [Read more...]
Bart Simpson Voice Nancy Cartwright to Host Third Annual Monte Carlo Charity Poker Event
August 30, 2008 By
Bart Simpson is not known for his charity and compassion, but the woman who has given him his voice for over twenty years is once again hosting a charity tournament this September benefiting a local youth program. Actress Nancy Cartwright... … [Read more...]