Tag Archives: Alec Torelli

Former EPT Champ Geshkenbein Leads EPT Berlin

EPT Berlin has been a huge stop for the European Poker Tour with 945 entries playing the inaugural tournament in 2010.
Today just 243 registered to play, falling far short of expectations judging by the auxiliary tournament room set up at the Spielbank… Continue reading

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Daily 3-Bet: Max Laak, Gus Back, Inside NY Poker Clubs

Any suggestions for a future 3-Bet, feel free to drop a note in the comments.
Today in the 3-Bet we find Phil Laak absolutely trouncing the Party Poker Big Game, Gus Hansen hinting at an imminent return to live poker and an inside look at New York City… Continue reading

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Poker Strategy — Way Ahead, Way Behind With Alec Torelli

The concept of being “way ahead or way behind” is often referred to by poker professionals in both tournaments and cash games. In this edition of poker strategy Card Player TV caught up with high stakes pro Alec Torelli to learn more about… Continue reading

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Kaplan Leads, Chino Lurks at Second Epic Event

Kaplan originally bubbled the $1,500 Epic Pro/Am on Monday, finishing 10th and just short of a $20k seat into the Main Event.
When qualifier Michael Divita “withdrew” on Tuesday due to revelations about his criminal past, Kaplan was bumped up to n… Continue reading

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WPT Legends of Poker Day 3: Jeff Vertes in Command

The World Poker Tour‘s (WPT) Legends of Poker is rounding the final turn, about to hit the home stretch.  After Day 3 of competition at The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California, just 21 players remain out of the 757 that began play.  With $758,085 on the line for first place and the current payout [...] Continue reading

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WPT Legends of Poker Day 3: Jeff Vertes in Command

The World Poker Tour‘s (WPT) Legends of Poker is rounding the final turn, about to hit the home stretch.  After Day 3 of competition at The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California, just 21 players remain out of the 757 that began play.  With $758,085 on the line for first place and the current payout [...] Continue reading

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Phil Laak wint de eerste WSOPE Bracelet!

Op de laatste speeldag zouden zes spelers gaan uitmaken wie er met de eerste WSOPE bracelet aan de haal zou gaan. Pantling die in 2009 de derde plaats behaalde bij de Irish Open begon als chipleader, maar werd vergezeld door bekende namen zoals de cash… Continue reading

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Poker Pro Phil Laak Hospitalized After ATV Accident

Professional poker player Phil Laak was hospitalized on Thursday after an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accident. Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Brian Rast, Alec Torelli, David Wells, and three others
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