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WSOP Retires Fun Police

It appears that World Series of Poker (WSOP) officials are going to lighten up and let the players have a little fun this year. In a conference call Tuesday, WSOP representatives discussed some changes to what had previously been strict rules governing behavior at the tables. One of the biggest complaints from players last year [...] Continue reading

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ESPN Releases 2012 WSOP Broadcast Schedule

With less than three weeks until the start of the 2012 World Series of Poker (WSOP), it is now permissible to begin getting excited for the annual poker festival. Before the party ends, ESPN will once again begin its broadcasts of the WSOP, starting with a special airing of the Big One for ONE DROP [...] Continue reading

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World Series Of Poker, Guy Laliberté Firm On Cap For $1 Million Buy-in Event

The most expensive open buy-in tournament in the history of poker has a 48-player cap, and despite some criticism from the game’s community, the World Series of Poker and the …
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Christopher Bonn Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Chester Main Event

Christopher Bonn has won the 2012 World Series of Poker Circuit Chester main event, earning his first gold ring, the $109,760 first prize and 480 Card Player Player of the …
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Main Event, Big One For One Drop and National Championship to be part of 2012 coverage

ESPN will broadcast the WSOP main event, National Championship and The Big One for One Drop as part of its 2012 World Series of Poker coverage. Continue reading

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ESPN Announces 2012 World Series of Poker Television Broadcasting Schedule

ESPN has released the schedule for their television and live streaming broadcast coverage of the 2012 World Series of Poker. Once again, the WSOP main event will be the primary …
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888poker geeft $6k WSOP Pakket weg!

Het exclusieve PokerListings $6,000 WSOP Pakket freeroll 2012 zal plaatsvinden op 16 juni 2012. De winnaar ontvangt een seat voor Event 59 van de World Series of Poker, namelijk het $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Event.De winnaar ontvangt daarnaast ook eens $… Continue reading

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Nevada Sports Books to Take Wagers on Final Days of World Series of Poker Events

Last week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board granted approval for licensed sports books to accept wagers on nearly all events at the 2012 World Series of Poker. Wagering will only …
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Poker Pros Network Launches

Industry conditions be damned. A new U.S.-friendly online poker network, the Poker Pros Network,  launched last week, hoping that its player-friendly atmosphere will attract casual and serious players alike. The Poker Pros Network, owned by Costa Rica-based CMK Interactive, is currently comprised of seven online poker rooms and is new enough that cash game tracking [...] Continue reading

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Joe Hachem — No Ordinary Joe

Joe Hachem lifted the Australian flag and joyfully shouted, “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!” He had become the latest poker multi-millionaire and the first Australian to win the World Series of Poker …
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