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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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PokerStars CEO Gabi Campos Steps Down

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

The exodus of high profile people from the world’s largest online poker site continues with the news today that chief executive officer Gabi Campos will leave the company on February …
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Koon, Duhamel, Haxton Head High Roller FT

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin

Duhamel made his fourth final table of this year’s PCA in the $25k High Roller today in Atlantis and will come into the final day second in chips with 1.54 million.
Duhamel trails chip leader Jason Koon by just over 100k in chips, as Koon snuck into th… Continue reading →

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WSOP Circuit — The Bike Main Event Underway

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

The inaugural World Series of Poker Circuit at The Bicycle Casino kicked off its $1,600 main event today, and Card Player TV was there to talk to WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel and Los Angels local Jeff Madsen.

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Jaka Crushes Day 2 at PCA Main Event

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

The man known as “The-Toilet” online literally destroyed any and all poker players in his vicinity on Day 2 today in the Bahamas to stack up a massive 902,500 in chips when play came to a close.
Peaking at around 1.2 million, Jaka fell back a bit a… Continue reading →

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Blom! Isildur1 Wins $100k PCA High Roller

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

Feared for his online prowess but 0-for-his-career in live tournaments, Blom outlasted 30 of the best and most experienced live players in the world to take home $1,254,400 and the prestigious $100k title.
Coming into the day in the middle of the pack … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Russian on Top After Day 1a at PCA

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

With just one known live cash on his record, a sixth in last year’s EPT Grand Final High Roller event, not too much is known about the Russian businessman other than it seems like he has deep pockets and enjoys long dinners.
Repik played and busted the… Continue reading →

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Freeroll Spotlight: Last Aussie Millions Shot on 888poker

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Taking place later today at 20:00 EDT the 888poker Aussie Millions Qualifier will award at least two AUD$10,600 seats into the massive Australian live tournament.
At the time this article was published there were already 194 players signed up for the q… Continue reading →

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Absolute Poker Co-Owner Pleads Guilty

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

Beckley, one of the co-founders of Absolute Poker along with Scott Tom, appeared in Manhattan court today according to Bloomberg News and admitted to conspiring to break U.S. Internet gambling laws and conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud.
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PokerStars In Player Fund Protection Move

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

PokerStars today called for greater protection for player funds across the online poker industry as it announced it has appointed a third party, independent trustee to oversee the protection of …
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