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EPT London Sold Out, Big Money Guaranteed

October 2, 2008 - No Comments Only a few days after a successful conclusion to the World Series of Poker Europe held in London, the European Poker Tour is coming to town, and that means lots of cash on the line for many of the top name pros in the world. The Main Event began yesterday with a guaranteed £1 million first-place prize. In addition, the tournament series will also include a £1 million high rollers event. The EPT is now in its fifth season and its widespread television....

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Plant Says No to Growing Rumors of Zeppelin Reunion

September 29, 2008 - No Comments Robert Plant has put his foot down and he will not be picking it up again anytime soon to go on tour or record with Led Zeppelin. Recent reports that Plant was to join the band for a 2009 tour and recording session were apparently greatly exaggerated, as the frontman insists that he has no intention of touring with anybody for at least the next two years. Plant made the announcement through his website at a time when rumors that the band would....

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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....

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George Michael Is Up To His Old Tricks

September 22, 2008 - No Comments Controversial musician George Michael is up to his old tricks again after being busted for possession of drugs in a suburb of London on Friday afternoon. Michael apologized to fans yesterday and promised to “sort himself out” due to his most recent brush with the law. Michael was found in a public restroom stall and in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana, according to the Sunday People newspaper. The Metropolitan Police confirmed....

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Poker In The Park Event Packs Leicester Square

August 21, 2008 - No Comments London was a hotbed of poker action last weekend as Leicester Square was the site for “Poker in the Park,” an event that included free games, seminars, and more! PKR (a poker room that does not allow U.S. players) was the sponsor, putting together a series of games with professional dealers and broadcasting them across the “Poker in the Park” jumbotron. Well known British poker pro Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott was on-hand....

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