A bitter exchange ensued on twitter after poker pro Cate Hall accused Chad Power of extortion. More than a year ago, Hall said that she entered into a staking arrangement for cash games where power claimed that she lost $60,000 while playing mid-stak [Read story...]
Poker Dreams Really Do Come True
There are hundreds of satellite seats to the WSOP given away each year via online poker site promotions, and with the initiation of WSOP.com online poker, where better to earn your free spot to play in the biggest live poker series in the world? Sate [Read story...]
How Much Discretion is Appropriate in Assigning Penalties?
Daniel Negreanu’s speech at the Poker Tournament Directors’ Association (TDA) biennial Summit this weekend raises some interesting ethical and practical questions. In his speech, Negreanu urged tournament directors to think of themselves [Read story...]
Kilpatrick Kills a Table Stacked with Experience
Event #20 $3K NLH Shootout has wrapped up after a final table of all US players that included bracelet-winners Phil Galfond and Taylor Paur, both at their second final table of the year in this event, as well as Chris Bell, and Noah Bronstein (who we [Read story...]
Dominik Nitsche Wins Third WSOP Bracelet
Germany’s Dominik Nitsche caught his third bracelet this year, second for the 2014 season, in Event #21 $1K NLH, receiving more than $335K for his efforts. And the efforts were many, as he was faced against Dave D’Alesandro, who ended up the runn [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: RAWA Hearing = Fear-Mongering; Hellmuth Namedrops Well
The hearing about an online gaming ban in Congress shamelessly ignores facts. And Phil Hellmuth happily tells everyone the NBA players he has hit the felt with. It’s all in our daily wrap-up of the world of poker, the Hit and Run. RAWA So, the [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: Crazy Spin & Go Poker Challenge; NJ Site Pays Out $1.5M Win
Someone is actually making money playing PokerStars’ Spin & Go’s. And a New Jersey online gaming site gives out a lot of money in one chunk. It’s all in our daily wrap-up of the world of poker, the Hit and Run. No money in Spin [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: November Nine Begins; Lederer Shows Up at HoF Induction
Cards are in the air for the WSOP main event final table. And WTF is Howard Lederer doing at the Poker Hall of Fame ceremony? It’s all in our daily wrap-up of the world of poker, the Hit and Run. The November Nine: It is finally underway — [Read story...]
Wow That’s Howard Lederer! And Other Thoughts from the Poker HOF
Wait wait wait, that’s ballsy. Last night, poker’s ruling class all gathered at Binion’s to honor the game’s latest Hall of Fame inductees: Jack McClelland and Daniel Negreanu. The Poker HOF induction ceremonies have taken a [Read story...]
Record Breaking Year for the WSOP
This year’s WSOP will go down in history as the biggest in history, with a record 82,360 participants and amassing the biggest total prize pool yet, $227,712,923. Spanning 65 events, registrants represented 107 countries, with an all-time participa [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: Colman Loses?; November Nine Predictions
Dan Colman fails to close out a big tournament. And what will happen in Vegas with the November Nine? It’s all in our daily wrap-up of the world of poker, the Hit and Run. Colman loses?: So, Dan Colman was at the final table of the super high r [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: Lisandro Gets 6th WSOP Bracelet; Ivey in Court
A pro adds to his bracelet total at the WSOP Asia Pacific, and Phil Ivey gets his day in court. It’s all in our daily wrap-up of the world of poker, the Hit and Run. WSOP Asia Pacific:The World Series of Poker APAC in Melbourne rolls on, as Jef [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: Phil Galfond’s Ice Bucket; Negreanu gives away money; Fantasy Sports in Schools or Casinos?
Fantasy sports for pre-teens. Galfond gets iced, quickly. Chris Grove is on Donkdown. New AP reporter in Vegas. It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. Fantasy Sports: Schools or Casinos? In an article at GGB, [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: EPT Record; Gus Hansen Still Bad at Poker
The EPT Barcelona is setting records. And Gus Hansen’s losses continue to be staggering. It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. EPT: The big news at the European Poker Tour Barcelona main event? Live pok [Read story...]
Video Rewind: EPT Super High Roller; Negreanu vs. Online Cash Games
The EPT Barcelona gets underway with a huge buy-in tourney. And Daniel Negreanu and the high-stakes online cash game players mix it up. Check out the top poker videos of the week in Rewind. EPTaments The European Poker Tour season got underway in Bar [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: EPT Barcelona; Tony G Gets Hitched
The European Poker Tour rolls on. And Tony G has a wife. It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. EPT: The European Poker Tour Barcelona is into day 4; full report here. Davidi Kitai is in search of another EPT [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: Huge EPT High Roller Turnout; Negreanu Slaps Ivey
The EPT Barcelona continues to attract huge numbers. And a look back at some hijinks involving two of poker’s biggest names. It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. EPT: Just 25 players remain at the main [Read story...]
PartyPoker NJ Wrap-up: Crazy 24 Hours for One Player; Sexton vs. Ungar
The PartyPoker New Jersey blog churns out new posts almost every day. We highlight some of our favorite content from the last couple of weeks. His lucky day One lucky player made the final table of the week’s biggest tourney, and won a mileston [Read story...]
Texas Station Close Their Poker Room
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel become the 11th casino to close their brick and mortar poker room in Las Vegas in the past two years. Spotting a poker room in Las Vegas is starting to resemble the search for Big Foot after Texas Station Gambl [Read story...]
Confessions of a Poker Writer: Decent Days and Nights
Lee Davy continues his confessions of a poker writer series by looking at the prevalence of loneliness in a writer’s life. My left hamstring aches as I sit upright in my chair. It’s older than my son. The chair – not the hamstring. Like a warni [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: EPT Final Table; ‘Sleazy’ World of Pro Poker?
The EPT Barcelona main event reaches a final table. And who is calling the world of poker sleazy? It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. EPT:The European Poker Tour Barcelona main event is at a final table. Ru [Read story...]
Good, Bad, Meh for Poker: 2014 WSOP Edition
The Good, the Bad, and the Meh. It’s an annual tradition since 2008—the Good, Bad, or Meh for Poker column! The ground rules are as follows: we’re looking for storylines and individuals with potential to grow the game and do good for the indust [Read story...]
The Hit and Run: EPT Champs with Mercier 2nd; Inside Negreanu’s Home
The EPT Barcelona crowns two champions as Jason Mercier just misses out. And Daniel Negreanu takes us inside his home. It’s all in today’s wrap-up of the world in poker, the Hit and Run. EPT: The European Poker Tour Barcelona is in the bo [Read story...]
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