Seems like a day of signings. Carbon Poker announced that its newest pro is Shannon Elizabeth. It has also been confirmed that David Williams and Vanessa Selbst will be donning a red spade at the World Series of Poker. Oh, and Gloria Balding... … [Read more...]
The Nightly Turbo: Shannon Elizabeth Signs with Carbon, Williams and Selbst Now PokerStars Pros, and More
June 30, 2010 By
2010 World Series of Poker Day 33: Event #47 Extended Another Day, Event #50 Plays Out Slow, and More
June 30, 2010 By
Players returned to Day 3 of Event #47 in hopes of playing down to a winner, but around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night, after the final nine were reached, tournament staff made the decision that the tournament would be extended to a fourth day. Event #50... … [Read more...]
WSOP Diary Day 34: He ain’t heavy… Team Pro’s band of brothers arrive
June 30, 2010 By
Back in January at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas, a young player approached media row and said: "I've busted. I know I have to tell you." He was wearing a Team PokerStars Pro patch on his shirt, beside a small Belgian flag. The reporters thanked him, heard the details of his elimination, and offered their condolences. Certainly … [Read more...]
Big Game website revolutionizes televised poker
June 30, 2010 By
Perception is a tricky thing. For instance, I can look in a mirror and--one in ten times--think, "Hey, there is a good looking guy." The actual statistics prove the number is much, much closer to zero in ten. Play poker for any length of time and you'll come to recognize that perception is a big part of the game. It's a lot easier to make reads when … [Read more...]
The PokerStars.net Big Game: Week 2 in Review
June 30, 2010 By
If last week's "Loose Cannon" Ernest Wiggins was off the charts when it came to wit and personality, this week's guest on the PokerStars.net Big Game did the same when it came to pure poker skill. 29 year-old Will Davis hasn't held a... … [Read more...]
$1,500 Cash Freeroll at Absolute Poker
June 30, 2010 By
PokerNews and Absolute Poker are bringing you an exciting freeroll series. The PokerNews $1,500 Freeroll will see $1,500 added to the prize pool and distributed as per Absolute Poker's standard payout structure. This is a private tournament... … [Read more...]
Markux from Manila Maneuvers June 29 Super Tuesday Victory
June 30, 2010 By
Things happen. And sometimes, things happen all at once. The 2010 World Series of Poker is taking place in Las Vegas, with preliminary events wrapping up and the Main Event gearing up to begin in less than a week. That means many players are in transit to Las Vegas, enjoying the city, and reacquainting with friends. The World Cup is still capturing … [Read more...]
Anna Chapman the spy looking to start online poker site
June 30, 2010 By
Anna Chapman was arrested along with 10 others for failing to notify US they were agents of another country. The group is nevertheless being called a spy ring. The members were using drops and new blue tooth data transmissions to send and retrieve info to their handlers. Anna Chapman, a 28 year old [...] … [Read more...]
The Nightly Turbo: PokerStars Licensed to Operate in France, ESPN Inside Deal, and More
June 29, 2010 By
In tonight's Nightly Turbo we're bringing you the day's top poker news stories including PokerStars being granted a license in France, the latest ESPN Inside Deal with Dean Hamrick, Vanessa Rousso, and Phil Laak, and more. In Case You Missed... … [Read more...]