Preparing for the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine: Martin Staszko – PokerNews.com
Preparing for the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine: Martin StaszkoPokerNews.comIn July, the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine was set with one of the most unlikeliest of characters emerging as the chip leader: 35-year old Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic. A professional player by trade, Staszko became the first Czech … [...]
The $1 million buy-in – Montreal Gazette
The $1 million buy-inMontreal GazetteOne such opportunity was a recent sit-down with Cirque du Soleil founder and One Drop chairman of the board Guy Laliberté and Mitch Garber, CEO of Caesars Interactive Entertainment and head of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), following a news …
Blair Hinkle Optimistic Despite $1 Million in His Defunct Full Tilt Poker Account – CardPlayer.com
CardPlayer.com Blair Hinkle Optimistic Despite $1 Million in His Defunct Full Tilt Poker AccountCardPlayer.comHinkle, a winner of a World Series of Poker bracelet in 2008, is one of poker's best young players and was looking to use some of his poker profits to buy a house in Kansas City. However with such a huge sum [...]
Five Thoughts: Department of Justice > Full Tilt Poker – PokerNews.com
Telegraph.co.uk Five Thoughts: Department of Justice > Full Tilt PokerPokerNews.comIt appears as if Phil Ivey had no idea about FTP's negligence, and, because he was left in the dark, was legitimately upset when he boycotted the 2011 World Series of Poker. He's practically disappeared since Black Friday (who can blame him), …Top-10 wish-list items for [...]
A Harder way to shine – ESPN
A Harder way to shineESPNIn 2010, he scored seven cashes at the World Series of Poker, including a 100th place finish at the main event. People still didn't notice him. All the more reason to do it again. On Tuesday night, ESPN will broadcast Day 6 of the WSOP main event. … and more »
The US Handling Of The Poker Industry Is Another Example Of Anti-Jobs Policy – istockAnalyst.com (press release)
The US Handling Of The Poker Industry Is Another Example Of Anti-Jobs PolicyistockAnalyst.com (press release)Americans have been card players for ages, whether it is playing card games after Thanksgiving Dinner with Grandma for pennies or watching Doyle Brunson play in the World Series of Poker on ESPN, Poker has become as main stream as college [...]
2011 World Poker Tour Malta Day 4: 2011 November Niner Matt Giannetti Wins – PokerNews.com
OnlinePoker.org 2011 World Poker Tour Malta Day 4: 2011 November Niner Matt Giannetti WinsPokerNews.comThe 2011 World Poker Tour Malta was completed on Saturday and another WPT champion was crowned. Walking away with the title and a $273200 first-place prize was 2011 World Series of Poker November Niner Matt Giannetti. At the start of the day, [...]
Top-10 wish-list items for US online poker regulation – Casino City Times
Poker News Report Top-10 wish-list items for US online poker regulationCasino City TimesThe World Series of Poker's heyday came in 2006, when Jamie Gold won the Main Event in a field of 8773 players for a record $12 million first-place prize. However, in the wake of the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act [...]
Turning Point plans big birthday bash – Your Houston News
Turning Point plans big birthday bashYour Houston NewsNearby, the “World Series of Poker Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament,” will be going on, coordinated by a real World Series of Poker champion. There'll be live and silent auctions, gourmet hors d'oeuvres stations, birthday cake, paparazzi photo booths, …
Meet The November Nine: Sam Holden – CardPlayer.com
CardPlayer.com Meet The November Nine: Sam HoldenCardPlayer.comWhen the 2011 World Series of Poker main event resumes in November, that short stack will be played by 22 year-old British poker professional Sam Holden. Holden will take his position in the 6th seat with 12.375 million in chips, roughly 28 million …