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EPT London Keeps Rolling With Large Prize Pools

October 6, 2008 - No Comments Just days after John Juanda claimed victory at the £10,000 no-limit Hold’em Main Event at the World Series of Poker Europe, nearly 600 of the best names in the game gathered once again in London for  the £5,200 buy-in European Poker Tour event. After intense action during the first two days, the field was whittled down to a final 32 players, with the goal being to reach the televised final-table of eight. Day three began with perhaps....

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David Kitai Leads Field After Day Two of EPT Barcelona

September 16, 2008 - No Comments With a starting field of over 600 players, 203 returned for Day Two of the European Poker Tour Barcelona event. Sebastian Ruthenberg led all players with 100,000 in chips coming into day two action and saw his stack continue to improve as he finished the day among the chip leaders. After a day that boasted non-stop action only 38 players remained when it was all said and done. Among the eliminations were Robert and Eric Mizrachi, WSOP Main Event....

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Partouche Poker Tour Main Event Day 3

September 8, 2008 - No Comments Despite a fast start out of the gate on day 1, poker superstars Gus Hansen, Scotty Nguyen, Michael Mizrachi and Robert Mizrachi were all eliminated on Day 3 of the Partouche Poker Tour Main Event in Cannes. Hansen’s surprising elimination took place during the wee hours of the morning, right on the bubble of the final 8. The action on Day 3 began at a rapid pace as players came out firing.  Arnaud Corvisier busted on the very first hand finishing....

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Partouche Poker Tour Kicks off in Cannes, France

September 5, 2008 - No Comments The Partouche Poker Tour Main Event held at the Palms Beach Club in Cannes, France got underway on Wednesday as a star-studded field of 226 players gathered for day 1A. Gus Hansen, Scotty Nguyen, Dario Minieri and Chris “Jesus” Fergusonall put down the €8,500 entry fee for the chance to take home a share of the guaranteed €2,000,000 prize pool. This tournament is the biggest poker tournament in French history so there is no surprise....

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Men The Master Living Up To His Name

August 18, 2008 - No Comments Men Nguyen is not the most recognized poker player in the world — that title certainly belongs to Doyle Brunson, “the Poker Brat” Phil Hellmuth, or even Gus Hansen. In fact, Nguyen is likely not even the most notable of his namesake, with that title beholden to the always entertaining Scotty Nguyen. Still, Nguyen’s name is tantamount with success, and his nickname, “The Master”, is completely appropriate. At this....

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Scotty Nguyen Wins $50,000 HORSE World Championship

June 30, 2008 - No Comments Scotty Nguyen did it, baby! After 13 hours of poker and countless bottles of Michelob, Scotty Nguyen came out on top to be named the best HORSE player on the planet today, capturing another WSOP bracelet and the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy at the 2008 World Series of Poker. Chip Reese, the winner of the inaugural $50,000 HORSE event, passed away earlier this year. Many poker pros regarded him as one of the best players that ever lived, and it was apt....

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