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WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effell Talks Changes For 2012 Schedule

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:25:34 +0000

The 2012 World Series of Poker schedule was released this week, and Card Player TV caught up with WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel to learn more about some of the major changes for this year, including the move of the Main Event final table... Continue reading →

WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effell Talks Changes For 2012 Schedule

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:25:34 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:20:38 +0000

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 … Continue reading →

Aussie Millions Prizepool Set, Phil Ivey Near The Top

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:45:21 +0000

Registration has closed for the 2012 Aussie Millions main event, and with that the official numbers are in. A total of 659 players posted the $10,000 AUD buy-in, building a … Continue reading →

Abraham Araya Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw Main Event

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:53:15 +0000

The latest champion has been decided on the 2012 World Series of Poker Circuit, with Abraham Araya emerging victorious in the $1,600 WSOP Circuit Choctaw main event in Durant, Oklahoma. … Continue reading →

Dibella wins 2012 PCA main event for $1.7 million

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:52:29 +0000

Amateur John Dibella won the top prize at the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

$10m Turbo COOP Starts Thursday on PokerStars

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Joining the world-renowned WCOOP and SCOOP series on the Stars schedule, the TCOOP series runs from January 19-29 with buy-ins ranging from $5.50-$2,100.

Turbo and Hyper Turbo tournaments will both be on the schedule as will a $1,500,000 guaranteed Main Event to wrap the series up.

For anyone unfamiliar with a Turbo format, it’s basically just a faster version of the standard multi-table tournament with blind levels increasing faster to force the action.

For players with busy schedules, like PokerStars pro David Williams, it’s the perfect solution.

“Actually turbo tournaments fit my style much better,” Williams told the PokerStars blog, “because you're forced to be more active.

“Turbo tournaments will be some of the most exciting tournaments out there, and to have a series comprised of solely turbo tournaments is a player's dream.

“Basically, you don't have to spend a full day for a big score.”

Williams’ strategy advice for Turbo tournaments?

“You have to go out there and go get those pots. It's important to not be too patient early and get grinded down.

“You can put yourself in a position where you simply can't win."

The first event in the 2012 TCOOP kicks off tomorrow (Thursday, January 19) at noon with a $22 buy-in, $200k guaranteed six-max no-limit holdem event.

Satellites for TCOOP events start as low as $1 or 50 FPPs.

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Removing Chips During a Break

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:41:44 +0000

You are running a $10,000 Main Event and during the 1st break you notice a seat is open so you pick up the seat card but the dealer says wait there was a player in that seat and he had more than the starting stack. Just as the break is about over you see a player that you have never seen before sit down and start taking chips out of his pocket and putting them on the table.
What do you do?
Jack Effel
If...

WSOP Bluff and Double-up

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:26:12 +0000

My last article, WSOP Blues, talked about my slow demise in the Main Event from 35th in chips after Day 2 to busting out on Day 4 before the money. This month my article will look at some of the brighter spots from Day 1.
The Bluff
Every year in the main event there is usually a hand or two where I may get a little too creative, get myself in trouble, and then either make a play that looks brilliant or donk off a lot of chips. The following hand was a little creative and a little lucky at...

John Dibella Wins the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:51:19 +0000

John Dibella got into the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event by winning a $1,000 buy-in satellite. He survived five days to enter the final table as one of three … Continue reading →