Tag Archives: Phil Hellmuth

Negreanu, Boeree Take Top Readers Choice Awards

Along with taking the popular vote in the marquee “Favorite Male Poker Player” category, Negreanu also easily scooped the award for “Favorite Poker Tweeter.”
Negreanu is well known for being more than a bit open and revealing with his tweets, w… Continue reading

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Daily 3-Bet: Mercier Holds, Wade Back, Ziig Shivs Helppi

Any suggestions for a future 3-Bet, feel free to drop a note in the comments below.
Today in the 3-Bet Jason Mercier opens 2012 atop the Global Poker Index, Tristan Wade catches us up on his post-WSOPE bracelet travels and we re-visit the biggest pot o… Continue reading

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Daily 3-Bet: Fjord Tough, Chops for Phil, Lacy Jones

Any tips or suggestions for a future 3-Bet, feel free to post in the comments.
Today we hit up a too little, too late move from the Norwegian government, a surprising nod to Phil Hellmuth and some handsome photos of Lacey Jones in lingerie.
1) Norway S… Continue reading

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The Scoop — Matt Glantz Part 1

Matt Glantz stops by the set of “The Scoop” to give an in-depth look at a key hand he played at the final table of the 2011 WSOP $50,000 Players Championship. The hand ended up being Glantz’s last of the tournament, and he discusses how it pla… Continue reading

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WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic Day Three: 49 Players Remain As Antonio Esfandiari Looks To Make History

The World Poker Tour’s Doyle Brunson World Poker Classic chugged along at the Bellagio in Las Vegas Thursday, eliminating almost two thirds of the remaining field during its Day Three action. Starting the day, 149 players came back to the felt from the original 413 players and, in contrast to Wednesday’s play, they all knew [...] Continue reading

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Clements, Nguyen Impress on WPT Five Diamond Day 2

Lang claimed the chip lead with 382,000 chips while Clements slid into second with 330,000 and Nguyen was right behind with 329,000.
A total of 283 players started Day 2 but after 10 levels of play only 149 remained. With late registration available th… Continue reading

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Clements, Nguyen Impress on WPT Five Diamond Day 2

Lang claimed the chip lead with 382,000 chips while Clements slid into second with 330,000 and Nguyen was right behind with 329,000.
A total of 283 players started Day 2 but after 10 levels of play only 149 remained. With late registration available th… Continue reading

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December Tournaments To Decide Who Is Player Of The Year

After an exciting year of tournament poker, several of the Player of the Year ranking systems are too close to call, making the final month of 2011 the determining factor in who will win those accolades. Bluff Magazine’s ratings only look at the top ten finishes for each player in a calendar year and awards [...] Continue reading

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WSOP Main Event Final Table Plays Sunday

The 2011 WSOP Main Event final table starts on Sunday and, after a one-day recess, will conclude on Tuesday.
November Niners Martin Staszko, Eoghan O’Dea, Matt Giannetti, Phil Collins, Ben Lamb, Badih Bou-Nahra, Pius Heinz, Anton Makiievskyi and Sam … Continue reading

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America Defeat Europe In Caesars Cup Event

Last year, the annual America v Europe Caesars cup tournament saw Europe take home the gold. This time around, an American team captained by Phil Hellmuth and made up of Jason Mercier, November Niner Ben Lamb, Daniel ‘Kid Poker’ Negreanu … Continue reading

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