People in Poker
Huck Seed is one of the players from the pre-internet poker explosion era. He hasn't forgotten where he came from, and is still enjoying the future of poker. Could this be the year that Huck makes his big return at the World Series? The 1996 Main Event Champion talks to PokerWorks about his thoughts on online poker and pressures of the WSOP.
Jun 4, 2007
Ellix Powers is an icon of televised poker, his fiery battle with James McManus forever burning him into poker consciousness. In reality, he is truly an iconic poker figure, that of the rounder teetering in and out of solvency. He the reality of poker, in all its raw form."My father was a military man," said Powers.
Jun 1, 2007
One of the most exciting features here at PokerWorks is our 50 States in 50 Days section. We will be hunting for interesting players from all parts of the United States, bringing you insight into what makes them tick and how they've gotten to this year's World Series.It should be fairly simple to find players from California, Nevada, and Texas.
Jun 1, 2007
Chris Ferguson is well known for his successes in live tournament play. He was the 2000 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion and has also won five bracelets along the way. Many people don't know about his successes online as well though. Chris has lobbied for the legalization of online poker as well as his stint with turning one dollar into thousands.
May 30, 2007
Part II - View Part IKL: TV has done a lot for poker, how does it feel to be recognized by the general public when you move about in society?Layne: I've recently run across a couple of things, like I will pull into valet and they say what's your last name and I say Flack and they say thank you Layne.
May 14, 2007
If there are vices in the poker world, Layne Flack has tried them all. Nicknamed ‘Back-to-Back Flack' for his consecutive WSOP bracelet wins, he has always fought a battle with himself to stay on top of his game. With five bracelets to his name and millions in tournament wins, Flack has the goods. Sometimes, though, he has to remember how to use them.
May 12, 2007
*Part II of a two part interview - view part I*One of the most talented, talkative, controversial, and opinionated players in the poker world, Daniel Negreanu tells all. He speaks his mind on everything from the UIGEA, to his plans for the World Series, to American Idol, to smack talking in the forums. Read on for part two of the interview.
May 7, 2007
*Part I of a two part interview*One of the most talented, talkative, controversial, and opinionated players in the poker world, Daniel Negreanu tells all. He speaks his mind on everything from the UIGEA, to his plans for the World Series, to American Idol, to smack talking in the forums.KL: You used to play pool, how did you get started with poker?
May 5, 2007
Todd Brunson followed in his father's footsteps, and he has more than proven himself in the poker world. Now another poker legend's offspring is doing the same in the form of Joe Sebok. He is also quickly producing results in his first two years on the poker scene and showing he isn't a fluke.
Apr 30, 2007
Joe Cassidy is one of the younger players on the circuit and has been called one of the best no limit players by the top pros. He has cashed for just under a million dollars in tournaments in the past few years, but his real focus is on the live games. Joe discusses how he started playing, and his involvement in the world of high stakes cash games.KL: How did you get into poker?
Apr 29, 2007