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Foxwoods World Poker Finals Underway
November 7, 2008 - No Comments Day 1A of the Foxwoods World Poker Finals was a bit underwhelming as only 162 players showed up to do battle in Connecticut. Most were likely glued to their T.V. sets watching who was going to be the next president of the United States, which is not a bad excuse, although tournament officials still had to be disappointed after last year’s turnout totaled 575. The players began with 30,000 stacks and 90-minute levels, of which there would only.... Read More
Festa Al Lago Kicks Off at Bellagio in Las Vegas
October 22, 2008 - No Comments Despite skipping the popular venue during season six, the World Poker Tour hit the the Bellagio’s Festa al Lago this season, as action began Monday at the $15,000 buy-in Main Event. Day 1A featured a particularly stacked field, as 153 of the world’s top players joined the action. One of the most notable players in the field was Olympic stud Michael Phelps. The world’s best swimmer and 14-time Gold Medalist was escorted around the.... Read More
World Series of Poker Europe is Underway
September 22, 2008 - No Comments For the second time, London is the home of the World Series of Poker Europe, and now more than ever the European player is taking advantage of this poker stage. For many reasons, including the legality of online gambling in Europe and the vast amount of satellite tournaments available there, European players are nudging their American counterparts down the proverbial ladder. The field was split into two opening days for the £1,500 no-limit hold’em.... Read More
John Phan Takes Down Legends of Poker Tournament
August 29, 2008 - No Comments Unlike in most professional competitions, the favorite to win it all in a poker tournament rarely follows through. More times than not, there is no clear favorite anyway. At the Legends of Poker final six, John Phan was the clear favorite, and he did not disappoint. Of the six players competing for the grand prize of $1,091,428 , five had never made a World Poker Tour final table. The other player was John Phan — a man making back-to-back appearances.... Read More
WPT Legends of Poker Day 4
August 28, 2008 - No Comments The face of tournament poker has changed. Gone are small fields and consummate professionals conservatively stalking their prey and preparing to make a move. All but gone are those from the school of Dan Harrington–just wait it out and let the other guys eat each other. The era of immediate gratification is upon us, and yes, that is now seeping its way into poker. In what was expected to be a long drawn out day with 27 players battling it.... Read More
WPT Legends of Poker Day 2
August 26, 2008 - No Comments After two days of preliminary competition, 248 players returned to the Legends of Poker Tournament at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles on Monday. After the final numbers were calculated, it was determined that the top 36 places will finish in the money with the grand prize totaling $1,116,428. The action was fast and loose to start the day, as players were busting out at an unexpected rate despite their large chip stacks in comparison to the 200-400.... Read More
Mike Watson Wins WPT Bellagio Cup IV
July 22, 2008 - No Comments 336 players ponied up the $15,000 to play the World Poker Tour Bellagio Cup event, and Mike Watson was the big winner, taking home the lion’s share of $1.67 million and top honors. Watson, better known online as SirWatts, couldn’t have been more thrilled. Watson got a little bit lucky at the right times to come out on top, but those that know his game know that it’s been a long time coming for his big score. The death blow to David.... Read More
Mike Watson Leads $15,000 WPT Bellagio Final Table
July 17, 2008 - 1 Comment The World Poker Tour’s $15,000 buy-in event at the Bellagio has reached the final table, and - boys and girls - it’s a good one. The final table is headlined by internet superstar Mike “SirWatts” Watson, who brings over $5,000,000 chips into the finale. Nipping at his heels is none other than David Benyamine, with $4,860,000 in chips. Just behind those two are John “The Razor” Phan, Luke “IWEARGOGGLES”.... Read More
