by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts These past few months, many of you have suggested different topics for me to blog on. One of the most common is tournament play, and all its aspects. I have decided to write on this important topic for the next few weeks. To segue into that, I wanted to tell you about an interesting discussion I recently had with one of … [Read more...]
J.C. Alvarado joins Team PokerStars Pro
February 25, 2009 By
It's only been a couple of months since we saw Mexican poker superstar Juan Carlos Alvarado stand front and center with Team Mexico at the PokerStars World Cup of Poker V. He's the type of player who always seems to be smiling and he is the kind of guy you just want to hang out with. The only time he seems the least bit dangerous is when he's at the … [Read more...]
Team PokerStars Pros, qualifiers to go heads-up on NBC
February 25, 2009 By
When March rolls around, most right-thinking folks' minds drift to March Madness, the Big Dance, the Final Four, and all things related to NCAA basketball. At least, that's how it goes in America. Elsewhere, March may mean nothing of the kind. When it comes to poker, however, March means something else entirely, and this event has worldwide appeal. Next … [Read more...]
Team PokerStars Pros cash in, miss final table
February 25, 2009 By
When battling against more than 600 of the world's top poker players, even making it into the money of the L.A. Poker Classic is an accomplishment, It's safe to say, however, that three members of Team PokerStars Pro are a little more than disappointed this morning. Andre Akkari, ElkY, and Steve Paul-Ambrose all made it into the money of the LAPC and … [Read more...]
Akkari, ElkY, and Paul-Ambrose in the money at LAPC
February 24, 2009 By
Which one of these things is not like the other? Andre Akkari. Betrand "ElkY" Grospellier. Steve Paul-Ambrose. Sure, you can probably come up with a good argument for any answer here, but for the purposes of this discussion, the answer is "Andre Akkari." Why? Well, out of the three remaining Team PokerStars Pros left in the World Poker Tour … [Read more...]
February 22 Online Poker Show
February 24, 2009 By
PokerStars.tv is back with another couple of great episodes of the The Online Poker Show. Since we're not big on spoilers, we won't give away how this Sunday Million ends. If you want to know in advance who wins, you can always check out our 2/22/09 Sunday Million final table report. Otherwise, just click on the video below and enjoy. Watch Online … [Read more...]
Team PokerStars Pro headed for money at LAPC
February 23, 2009 By
Looking at the chip counts from the World Poker Tour's L.A. Poker Classic is a lot like looking at the beginning of Day 3 chip counts of a PokerStars-sponsored event. With 167 of the original 695 players still in the hunt, Team PokerStars Pro is well-represented and looks to have a good shot at going deep in this year's LAPC main event. Best situated … [Read more...]
PokerStars Sunday tournament results (2-22-09)
February 23, 2009 By
Is this month nearly at its end? With only 28 days to its name, February is one of those months where the big Last Sunday of the Month seems to come around a lot faster than normal. And so, on just the 22nd day of the month, we saw the big end-of-month action, including the normal Sunday Million, Sunday Warm-Up, the Turbo Takedown, and the the Battle … [Read more...]
February 22 Sunday Million Worth $213,136 for cmyworth
February 23, 2009 By
Anyone watching the last few tables knew it was going to be a long night. Play was steady and cautious, and the money jumps were becoming more significant, with more than $700,000.00 awaiting the final nine. These Sunday Million players weren't messing around. Action began in the afternoon hours of Sunday, February 22 with 8,800 players paying the … [Read more...]
annanoplay got plenty of play in winning February’s $1 Million Turbo Takedown
February 23, 2009 By
11,205 players dove into one of the best values in the online poker landscape tonight. The $1 Million Turbo Takedown pays out to 4,000 places (receiving at least $90.00) and doesn't cost these players anything but their Frequent Players Points. 5,000 FPPs will grant you seat with $100,000.00 sitting at the finish line for one lucky rounder. Many … [Read more...]