ECOOP II halfway done with millions still to come
May 30, 2008
The European Championship of Online Poker II burst out of the gates May 23 and is off to a galloping start as all of the first five events have topped their guaranteed prize pools.
The first event was a $200+$15 No-Limit Hold’em tourney which drew in 1,291 players to boost the guaranteed $250,000 prize pool to $258,200.
With the cash spread to 150 players in the tournament, it was fuddebuf who walked away with the biggest piece. He pocketed more than $50,000 for the win.
WSOP champions: Where are they now, Part 9
May 22, 2008
This is the ninth article in a 10-part series taking a look at the World Series of Poker champions from the very first to the most recent and at what they’ve done since in the world of poker.
From nobody to somebody could be the theme for this week’s look back at past World Series of Poker champions. The 2002, 2003, and 2004 champions all seemed to come out of nowhere to win the Main Event and give hope to all the average Joes out there looking for a big score.
Benyamine’s massive heater continues
May 22, 2008
Is there anyone in the poker world who inspires more speculation about his financial wherewithal than David Benyamine?
Known for his epic, multi-day high-stakes sessions (live and online) and massive bankroll swings, the man affectionately dubbed “Degenyamine” has been the subject of more than a few “Benyamine busto?” threads in the poker forums.
Given the stakes he plays at, his high-caliber opponents and the frequency with which he leaves the tables down half a million or so, there even seems to be an occasional legitimacy to the claims.
Negreanu launches new poker training site today
May 22, 2008
Pro poker player Daniel Negreanu is launching his online poker training site, Poker VT, today.
The site includes full courses in hold ‘em games, quizzes, hand analysis and playing tips, according to wickedchopspoker.com:
Daniel provides specific insights into all aspects of his hold’em game. You’ll get inside the minds of Daniel and his Poker VT stable, which includes Paul Wasicka, Annette Obrestad, Boosted J, and more as you watch them play real games while providing real-time commentary into their thought process, set-up, and execution.
Antigua officials in U.S. to resolve online gaming dispute
May 22, 2008
Antigua officials will be meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative this week in an effort to resolve to ongoing dispute between the two countries regarding online gaming.
Friday’s meeting will attempt to end the impasse on the issue — the U.S. has blocked access to its market by Antigua’s online gaming providers. The issue has been dealt with via the World Trade Organization, who has ruled on Antigua’s side and awarded damages to the country against the United States.
Daniel Negreanu to face Brain Hastings in online match?
May 10, 2008
Daniel Negreanu wrote in his latest blog posting that he is considering playing Brian “$tinger 88″ Hastings in an online match worth $200,000.
According to his blog:
This guy Stinger, a guy I’ve played no limit hold’em with in the past said that he might be willing to play me a head up game for $100k in $100-$200 no limit hold’em, as well as a $100k freeze out in $500-$1000 HORSE. I’ve never seen him play HORSE before, but doubt that he’d be able to beat me at that game. Hold’em is a different story since it’s his “bread and butter” game.
ZeeJustin dishes on WSOP, Internet play
May 10, 2008
Since turning 21, former online phenom Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo has made 12 major final tables and taken home over $1,162,000 in tournament winnings. Among those players who haven’t won a major live tournament, he’s certainly one of the most consistent high finishers on the tournament circuit today.
PokerListings spoke with Bonomo by phone this week about making the switch from online to live tournaments, the WSOP, and the best young players we’ll be seeing this year.
U.K. blasts France for protectionist stance on gambling
May 10, 2008
Britain’s House of Lords called the French government’s actions to protect the state monopoly on gambling and poker “atrocious,” according to a story at pokerpages.com.
The European Union has been putting pressure on France and other member countries with state-run gambling ventures to fall in line with the rest of the EU and do away with protectionist laws on gambling.
According to the story:
Lord James of Blackheath pointed out that the punishment for a French national to place a bet with a British online bookmaker is one year in prison and a Euro 75,000 fine, the same punishment given paedophiles that download child porn. He then asked whether the British government was considering a similar law for French gambling firms operating in the UK to “restore a level playing field.”
Liv Boeree wins Ladbrokes ELC
May 10, 2008
Last weekend some of the top European ladies in the poker realm came together to play in the Ladbrokes European Ladies Championship.
In its third year, the ELC saw 51 female players head to London to partake in the event. At stake was a $100,000 prize pool guaranteed by Ladbrokes Poker and a top prize of $30,000.
Taking home that top prize this year was Liv Boeree. Originally from Kent, Boeree has a degree in physics with astrophysics from the University of Manchester.
WSOP champs: Where are they now, Part 7
May 8, 2008
This is the seventh article in a 10-part series taking a look at the World Series of Poker champions from the very first to the most recent and at what they’ve done since in the world of poker.
The sixth installment featured some champions who’ve been much quieter on the poker scene since their World Series of Poker Main Event wins. The same can’t be said for this week’s featured players: Dan Harrington, Huck Seed and Scotty Nguyen.
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