Monthly Archives: January 2012

WSOP Drops November Nine Format for 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Details are still to be revealed and will be, according to the WSOP, at 1 pm. ET tomorrow along with the complete line-up of events.
The WSOP released some hints at the schedule and format through a series of tweets a short while ago:

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Andrulis Thrives, Scott Survives EPT Deauville Day 1a

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

The former EPT Tallinn High Roller champ from Lithuania has company at the top, however, and will enter Day 2 just 400 chips ahead of second-place Philippe Ma.
Rounding out the top 5 after play today were Elie Payan (141,800), Julien Claudepierre (128,… Continue reading →

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Ranks: Ivey returns, but Mercier still No. 1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

The Nuts is a monthly feature that takes a look at the best poker players in the world. This feature aims to produce a list of the best players at the moment. Our panel of 10 is comprised of ESPN.com’s trio of poker contributors (Gary Wise, Bernard Le… Continue reading →

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New York Federal Judge Drops RICO Claims Against Former Team Full Tilt Pros

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

A New York federal judge has dismissed the RICO class action suit against the members of Team Full Tilt. The complaint, which was filed last June, alleged that the defendants, …
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Daily 3-Bet: Vegan Doyle, Poker Majors, Demon Liv

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Any suggestions for a future 3-Bet, feel free to drop a note in the comments.
Today in the 3-Bet we find Doyle Brunson planning to step up his game (and vegetable intake), top TD Matt Savage making a case for a “Poker Majors” system and Liv Boeree reve… Continue reading →

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Kevin Calenzo Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Caesars Palace Main Event

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Kevin Calenzo topped the 662-player field in the World Series of Poker Circuit Caesars Palace main event, earning the $197,451 first prize, his first WSOP Circuit gold-ring, and 840 Card …
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Entraction Becomes IGT Poker Network

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Nevada-based slot and gaming manufacturer International Game Technology has announced that the recently acquired Entraction will be renamed the IGT Poker Network. IGT acquired the Swedish online poker network last …
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Jeans89 Explodes for $234k Profit on PokerStars

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Kyllonen always seems to fly under the radar compared to fellow Finn Ilari Sahamies but last night he was flying with over 2,000 hands of $50/$100 PLO. 
As usual Kyllonen stuck primarily to the 6-max games and won some huge pots off Phil “MrSweets28… Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Mutual Respect Among The Poker Majors

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

_Another in a series of guest blogs by valued members of the poker community who possess information or insight they desire to share for the benefit …
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888, Caesars Extend Software Deal to US

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

The deal is in anticipation of pending US poker regulation and a follow-up to 888′s recent approval as a licensee by the state of Nevada.
In short, 888’s business-to-business software arm, Dragonfish, will provide the software platform for Caesars on… Continue reading →

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