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Chess Prodigy Checkmates EPT December 3, 2009

A one-time child chess prodigy turned poker hobbyist has taken the PokerStars European Poker Tour by storm. At eight years old, Canadian Jeff Sarwer won the Under 10 World Youth…
durrrr takes $750k from George to wrap challenge November 21, 2009

The Full Tilt Poker durrrr Million Dollar Challenge finished up Thursday with Tom “durrrr” Dwan thoroughly thrashing Sammy “any two” George. After losing just $22,500 to Marcello “luckexpress” Marigliano in…
Michigan’s Joe Cada Wins the 2009 WSOP Main Event November 10, 2009

In front of a crowd of thousands who filled the Las Vegas night with chants of his name, 21-year-old Joe Cada won the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event…
All Eyes on Ivey Before WSOP Final Table: The Legend Speaks November 6, 2009

When the cards hit the air at noon Saturday for the start of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, all eyes will be on one man.…
Tiffany Michelle, Maria Ho Bust Out of The Amazing Race November 4, 2009

Poker players Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle defied many critics’ expectations, but were finally eliminated in the latest episode of The Amazing Race this week. The pair lasted a total…
Young stars shine at EPT London October 6, 2009

The PokerStars EPT London main event played down to the final 24 Monday and it appears youthful exuberance ruled the day. While old-guard live pros like John Juanda, Jeffrey Lisandro…
Checkmate: Chess Master Skripchenko Moves to Poker Felt October 6, 2009

On the surface, it appears there are very few similarities between chess and poker. However, international chess champion turned poker pro Almira Skripchenko says appearances can be deceiving. And after…
Shulman ships 2009 WSOPE title October 2, 2009

Known more for being the owner of CardPlayer Magazine and father of 2009 November Niner Jeff Shulman, Barry Shulman carved out a new title for himself early Friday morning in…
FullFlush threatens to break durrrr at WSOPE September 28, 2009

The second Day 1 flight of the World Series of Poker Europe main event went off in London Sunday without British high-stakes pro and legendary trash talker Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz.…
Andrew Feldman: Reformed and Ready to Be Face of UK Poker September 25, 2009

In just eight months, a fresh-faced Andrew Feldman spun a few hundred pounds into a $100,000 bankroll playing poker online. It took less than 24 hours to make it all…
Jamie Gold Sued Again September 25, 2009

For the second time, 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jamie Gold is being sued for a portion of his $12 million prize. In a breach of contract…
Ivey, durrrr Play Largest Pot in TV History September 20, 2009

Full Tilt Poker’s Million Dollar Cash Game wrapped up filming in London this week, in the process breaking the record for the largest pot in televised poker history. The game…
Michelle, Ho discuss The Amazing Race September 16, 2009

Poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho did something amazing this summer. Neither won the WSOP Main Event, nor did they repeat as last woman standing. Instead, the pair was…
Phillips dominates EPT Barcelona September 10, 2009

20-year-old American Carter Phillips took Spain by storm Wednesday winning the PokerStars EPT Barcelona title and the €850,000 first-place prize that went with it. “The feeling is unreal,” the North…
Poker Stays Hot in Hollywood with Home Games August 20, 2009

Poker’s big boom may have been six long years ago, but A-list celebrities, actors, musicians and sports stars continue to flock to the game. A glimpse of the celebs into…
Ashton Griffin: From Bust to Bobby’s Room August 11, 2009

Hand a fake ID to your average 20-year-old American male and you can almost guarantee his first stop would be at a liquor store. When Ashton Griffin got his, he…
Poker’s march on Washington works August 6, 2009

For the first time in a long while the fight to legalize online poker in the U.S. seems to be gaining momentum. July 19-25 was the first National Poker Week…
PokerListings’ Founder Passes Away August 5, 2009

We are very sad and shocked to confirm that Andreas Oscarsson, founder of www.pokerlistings.com, has tragically passed away while visiting his childhood home in Sweden.
WSOP 2009 November Nine Set for Main Event Glory – Poker News July 16, 2009

The final table of the 2009 Main Event has been decided and nine men have been instantly transformed into millionaires as the newest incarnation of the November Nine. Day 8…
Phil Ivey Headlines 2009 World Series of Poker November 9 July 16, 2009

To the delight of the entire poker world the consensus best player in the game made the final table of the biggest tournament on the planet Wednesday night. Already fourth…

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