Monthly Archives: May 2012

Ranks: Selbst, O’Dwyer keep moving up

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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WSOP Tweet Relief: Tasting the Sweet Nectar

Those who are doing well
Those who still have hope they’ll do well
Those who aren’t doing well
Those making fun of or encouraging people who are/aren’t doing well
Dealers
People who find it all hilarious
See if you can pick out who’s who below. Also i… Continue reading

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2012 WSOP Best Bets: Russia

Every year, of course, we miss wildy. Who can predict donkaments, really? But that doesn’t stop us from trying.
In keeping with our annual tradition, we asked our international editors to fill us in on players they think are on the cusp of WSOP glory… Continue reading

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2012 WSOP Best Bets: Russia

Every year, of course, we miss wildy. Who can predict donkaments, really? But that doesn’t stop us from trying.
In keeping with our annual tradition, we asked our international editors to fill us in on players they think are on the cusp of WSOP glory… Continue reading

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Lock Poker Offers New $4,000 Deposit Bonus

To celebrate their move to the new Revolution Gaming Network, Lock Poker is offering a huge 200% deposit bonus up to $4000. All current and new players are eligible for …
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2012 WSOP, Day One Action: Philipp Salewski Ekes Out Lead Over Antonio Esfandiari, Smaller Field Than 2011

Perhaps the first ominous signs regarding attendance at the 2012 World Series of Poker appeared on Wednesday as Event #5, the $1500 Pot Limit Hold’em tournament, took to the floor of the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino. In 2011, this event drew in a nice field of 764 players and saw Brian Rast win [...] Continue reading

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2012 WSOP, Day Two Action: Elite Eight Determined In Heads Up, Xuan Liu Seizes Stud Lead

Two tournaments at the 2012 World Series of Poker saw their Day Two action on Wednesday. Event #3, the $3000 Heads Up No Limit Hold’em/Pot Limit Omaha tournament, is down to its final eight, while Event #4, the $1500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo battle, will face a long day in determining its champion. Event #3 [...] Continue reading

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Hanks wins $517,725 in Event 2 of WSOP

Brent Hanks defeated the field of 2,101 and a final table that included Vanessa Selbst, Andrew Badecker and Jacob Bazeley in Event 2 of the 2012 WSOP Continue reading

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2012 WSOP $1500 NLHE, Final Day: Brent Hanks Reaches For Gold, Garners First Bracelet

The first “open” bracelet of the 2012 World Series of Poker has been handed out after an exciting day of play that saw notable names at the final table and a player finally achieving his lifelong dream of WSOP gold on his fourth effort. The 2101 player field had been whittled down to just fifteen [...] Continue reading

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2012 WSOP $1500 NLHE, Final Day: Brent Hanks Reaches For Gold, Garners First Bracelet

The first “open” bracelet of the 2012 World Series of Poker has been handed out after an exciting day of play that saw notable names at the final table and a player finally achieving his lifelong dream of WSOP gold on his fourth effort. The 2101 player field had been whittled down to just fifteen [...] Continue reading

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