Archive for January, 2010

Vicky Coren . Team PokerStars Pro Vicky Coren saw herself in great contention for tonight’s six figure days waiting at the final table. Firmly in the top ten in chips at hour seven of the tournament the wheels came off after losing a few hands. … After a blink or three Le Dolce shoved for 12.3 million, back to SHOGUN1000 who had a decision as no other player at the table had more than five million chips. Were the pocket kings K?K? of SHOGUN1000 in for a massive cooler? …

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Sunday Warm-up: SHOGUN1000 uses big stack to pummel final table …

Recently world renowned poker player Jennifer Harman has taken the Nephcure pledge and has offered her support of the program. Harman, who suffers from kidney disease and has had two transplants herself said, “kidney disease is …

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BORGATA WINTER OPEN 2010: PPI Perspecitve – All In For A Cure

He’s also well-known for tutoring other poker players , mostly form Asia such as David Pham . Men was the Card Player Magazine Player of the Year in 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2005, so four times !!! There were some allegations against him …

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MFPP : Duke – Benyamine | Smallball Poker

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Poker Exklusiv – dramatic moments Episode 3 2 / 5 (German …

Why isn’t Dan Harrington shilling for a room? 2+2 discusses. We agree with those who say he’s got a fat pile of cash and sees no need to add another level at the expense of having to answer to someone. If Harrington did sign, … Just like live rooms ‘comp’ reward players with meals, etc, online rooms comp players by refunding part of the rake. Rakeback is deposited into your account. Rakeback is deposited directly into your poker account, either daily or weekly. …

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PTP Hit and Run: January 31st, 2010

As always Durrrr walks that fine line between smart aggressive and insanity.

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Durrr and Barry Greenstein on High Stakes Poker

A 23 year-old poker player from Sydney, Australia became the local hero this past week at the final table of the Aussie Millions. Tyron Krost took down the title in a tough final table and banked AUD 2000000 for his efforts. … when there were only 4 players left. He took the chip lead and did not let go after that and when it was time for heads-up play he was ready for it. Amongst other notables, Annette Obrestad finished in 7th place and Peter Jetten finished 5th. …

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Krost Takes Down the Aussie Millions Main Event : World Gambling News

It’s easy to find investment professionals and professional poker players who agree. Says poker pro Daniel Negreanu , who holds four World Series of Poker bracelets and two World Poker Tour Championship titles: “Having emotional …

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real economics: Telling the truth about "investing"

Phelps played the double elimination heads-up event and beat noted pros Paul Wasicka and Adam Gerber before being eliminated by Basilios Diakokomninos. During the Summer Olympics in Beijing, Phelps mentioned one of his favorite hobbies …

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Poker News in Brief: Jan. 25-31, 2010

Annual Income

Read an article recently where Mike Matusow was lamenting how his 2009 was the worst of his career. After making 1.4, 1.3. 1.7 million in the 3.

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Annual Income

Doyle Brunson is the final poker player to grab a spot in the elite PartyPoker.com Premier League IV. “I’m very happy to have the challenge of playing against all these great players,” said Brunson. … The site also let Jean-Robert Bellande walk several months earlier leaving David Williams and Evelyn Ng as the only members of Team Bodog. Bodog is requesting that all applicants send a recent a photograph and a short biography in an email with the subject: Female Pro …

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Poker News in Brief: Jan. 25-31, 2010 by Poker Syndicate

A look at the week’s top poker news stories including Phil Ivey on top of the All-Time Money List, the new owner of a WSOP bracelet, and more. … I’ll be spending the next 11 months filling the remaining six spots with online poker players who’ve proven themselves. Thanks to the smartest people in the industry now on board at DoylesRoom.com to help, that task should be a really easy one,” said Doyle Brunson. Find out more at Gambling911.com. And the Bracelet Goes To. …

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The Weekly Turbo: Phil Ivey On Top, WSOP Bracelet's New Owner, and …

During the late night hours on Full Tilt Poker , Gus Hansen and Brian Townsend got involved in some heads-up $1500/$3000 7-Game mixed action. They played hands.

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Hansen Bests Townsend With $91K Win In $1500/$3000 7-Game Mix …

Over on Full Tilt Poker table Heritage Hills, Gus Hansen and Rafi howisitfeellike Amit played some heads-up $1500/$3000 7-Game mixed action. They went at it.

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Hansen Picks Up $13K Mixed-Game Win Against Amit | High Stakes Poker