Andy Beal Out, The Grinder In

Gary Wise at espn.go.com reported that Andy Beal is opting out of the World Series of Poker's Big One for One Drop $1,000,000 Buy-in charity tournament.

Wise reports that no reason has been given and there is a possibility that Beal could change his mind and play the tournament. Read More...

On the other side of the coin PokerNews.com reports that Michael Mizrachi said in his winner's interview with PokerNews' Lynn Gilmartin that he would be using some of his winning from his first place prize in the Poker Players Championship to buy-in to the Big One for One Drop.

The report goes on to say that source have said 36 players have posted the $1 million as of early the 29th and they still expect a 48-player cap before the Sunday kick-off. Read More...