Archive for 2009-07-06

July 6, 2009

Main Event, Day 1C – Et tu, Bruté?

It was noticeably different from the moment I walked in today. Even though it was only 10:30, there were people roaming the hallways, anxious to get into their seats and play in the Main Event. That's a little too early for me as a player... talk about building up the nerves. I knew, predictably so, that there was going to be a good sized number of players today.The usual quirky cast of characters took their seats when they opened the doors. There was one gentleman in full Indian head dress. Read more

July 6, 2009

Marcel Luske Joins Team PokerStars

In October of 2003, the £1,500 No Limit Hold’em event at the European Poker Classic came to an end with European poker player Marcel Luske winning the event. As Luske collected his paycheck of $116,940 for his victory, no one imagined what a bright star he would become in the poker world. Dubbed ‘The Flying Dutchman’ appropriately Luske resides in Almere, Holland while traveling the world playing poker. His poker career started back in the days of local card rooms and private games that could be dangerous, securing his spot as one of the old school players. Read more

July 6, 2009

Main Event, Day 1C – Just Because It's A Marathon Doesn't Mean You Don't Run Fast Occasionally

The one thing I love about the Main Event is the stories that surface each year about every day people living a dream. The media might follow around the poker superstars but it's the average player, the one no one has ever heard of, that makes the Main Event a one of a kind poker tournament. You don't typically see these stories in a $1,500 WSOP event or a WPT event. The dream for any poker player is to play in the Big One, and there's only one Big One and that's the WSOP Main Event.One person living this dream is Kent Senter, a 56 year old hardware worker from Pittsburgh. Read more

July 6, 2009

Ultimate Bet Poker Players Score BIG at the 2009 WSOP

As the World Series of Poker barrels full speed into the Main Event, Ultimate Bet Poker players are easily spotted in the events, decked out in Ultimate Bet’s logo gear. But one player stands out due to his recently acquired glittering accessory – a WSOP bracelet.Brandon Cantu was shimmering in Event #39, the $1,500 No Limit Texas Hold’em event. He was in top form as be outlasted the field of 2,715 players to come in second place and pocket $403,951, but this was only a preview of what was to come. Read more

July 6, 2009

Main Event Day 1C: Rep. Barney Frank Kicks Off Third Day

Poker and politics in the United States are intertwined not only by necessity in today’s age of online gaming but by history. Some of the most famous Presidents have been avid poker players, and many members of state and federal government are well-known to play in cash games when their schedules allow. But of late, with the astounding popularity of online poker and the complications that come along with it, the poker community’s involvement in politics has become a necessary partnership. Read more

July 6, 2009

The Big Winners Continue To Stack Up at Titan Poker

Titan Poker continues their tradition of being “Winner’s Central” for online poker players from across the globe. Among the broad variety of players who take home the cash and win their way into some of the poker world’s most prestigious events, are amateur players who persisted in their play to achieve their goals. And, you could be next! Read more

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PokerStars Americas Cup of Poker Get ready to represent your country and do it in fabulous Argentina, compliments of PokerStars. But you need to get started, April 15 is the final day to make the team. Read all about it here!