News Archive – Page №53
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Martin Staszko: I Like to Think I’m Still the Same Guy January 2, 2014Back in 2011, an unknown Martin Staszko made it to heads-up in the World Series of Poker Main Event only to be edged at the post by the young German,…
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Haseeb Qureshi: “I Will Never Become a Poker Pro Again” December 31, 2013Former high-stakes pro Haseeb Qureshi says he’s giving away all his money and he told www.pokerlistings.com that he won’t be returning to the poker tables to rebuild. “I haven’t played…
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The 20 Worst Moments in Poker in 2013: 15-11 December 25, 2013Every year PokerListings counts down the best and worst moments in poker over the last 12 months. This year there were almost too many moments to choose from. Today we’re…
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The 20 Best Moments in Poker in 2013: 20-16 December 24, 2013Just like any year in poker 2013 was filled with the mundane, the memorable and a few truly magical moments. The range of things that can and do happen across…
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The 20 Worst Moments in Poker in 2013: 20-16 December 23, 2013It’s important to take the good with the bad and with that in mind we’re presenting the 20 Worst Moments in Poker for 2013. Before you get up in arms…
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Daily 3-Bet: Hellmuth Prophecy, Cates Buzzsaw, durrrr Torpedo December 17, 2013The PokerListings Daily 3-Bet is a tray of deli meats, a round of whiskeys and a tear-filled, back-slapping rendition of Danny Boy at the afternoon poker news wake. Got a…
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Tom Dwan Losing FTP Sponsorship Bad News for Dan “Jungleman” Cates? December 17, 2013It’s been months since Dan “Jungleman” Cates and Tom Dwan reached a new agreement to continue the durrrr Challenge but the only news Cates has received is that Dwan is…
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Eugene Katchalov says “No Turning Back” from Newfound Fitness December 16, 2013Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov has undergone many tranformations in his life. He emigrated from Ukraine to the United States when he was 10 years old, went from day trader…
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Daily 3-Bet: Ivey Tower, High-Stakes “Sharking,” Poker X-Men December 10, 2013The PokerListings Daily 3-Bet is a complimentary cigar, a discreet and attentive bellhop and a special key code to unlock the secret floor in the afternoon poker news elevator. Got…
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Vince Van Patten: Poker World Still Missing Great Poker Movie December 10, 2013Vince Van Patten has been in poker so long it’s hard to even remember a time when he and Mike Sexton weren’t side-by-side, commentating on every World Poker Tour final…
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Guide to Prague Mind Sports and Poker Festival 2013 November 29, 2013The 2013 Prague Mind Sports and Poker Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever and we’ve got the complete schedule of events plus innovations right here. In…
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Ryan Riess Wins Beastly $8.3 Million in 2013 WSOP Main Event November 6, 2013Ryan “The Beast” Riess made good on his claim that he would win the 2013 WSOP Main Event on Tuesday. An incredibly confident Riess overcame chip leader Jay Farber in…
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Rant: Selbst Stays Cool During Infuriating Bloomberg Bombardment October 27, 2013It was both amazing and infuriating to see Vanessa Selbst represent the poker world on Bloomberg television’s ‘In The Loop’ segment last week. Selbst was invited to comment on the…
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Daniel Negreanu Q&A: Winning POY, WSOPE, Traveling Less October 25, 2013It’s hard to think of a greater moment for world-renowned poker pro Daniel Negreanu. Negreanu won the 2013 WSOPE High Roller for €725,000, secured POY, took down his sixth bracelet…
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Daniel Negreanu Wins 6th Bracelet in Epic High Roller Finale October 24, 2013Daniel Negreanu put in one of the most spectacular performances of his career on Thursday to win the 2013 WSOPE €25k High Roller for €725,000, secure Player of the Year…
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Daily WSOPE 3-Bet: Koon Gut, Nicolau Luck, Negreanu King October 24, 2013The PokerListings Daily 3-Bet is a gut-check, a guardian angel and a fortuitous tailwind that pushes you past the afternoon poker news finish line. Got a tip for a future…
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Massages Banned at the Poker Table? Only in France October 16, 2013Over the last few years masseuses have become a proper and ubiquitous part of poker tournaments around the world. Well, everywhere except France, where masseuses haven’t been able to work…
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Chino Rheem: “There’s Some Truth in What They Say Online” October 15, 2013Controversy has surrounded Chino Rheem for the better part of his poker career but he doesn’t have a problem admitting he’s made mistakes. The embattled Rheem has been accused not…
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Rant: How Poker Players Perpetuate Prejudice Without Thinking October 13, 2013Just last month, Gay Rights charity Stonewall got together with Irish bookmaker PaddyPower to launch the “Right Behind Gay Footballers” campaign. Over 5,000 pairs of rainbow shoelaces were sent to…
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André Akkari: Poker Can Transform Race, Poverty in Brazil October 9, 2013To Brazilian poker pro André Akkari, poker is more than just a card game. A proud member of Team PokerStars Pro since 2007 Akkari has worked on and off the…