Nelly was in the house today. He played the $1K Stimulus Special, and I will not make a play on the word, despite every inclination. As soon as a friend tracked him down for me, I began the stalking and […]
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This post answers the question: What have we learned from the $40K? 1. There is a definite need for a high roller No Limit tournament at the WSOP each year. This is obvious because 201 players ponied-up the cheddar to play
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Many speculated that it would happen, but the last seat was sold just after 10am this morning, and the number is official: 6,000 entrants for Event 4. Another 2009 WSOP record was set with the final number, and it became
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(Warning: Sarcasm-free blog post. Enjoy it or hate it while it lasts.) It was one of the best ideas that Commissioner Pollack and crew implemented in years. Starting yesterday, the bracelet ceremonies are in full effect to honor every event
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The $1,000 NL Hold\’em Stimulus Special looks to be a huge success, as day 1a appears to be sold out with at least 2,800 entered. There\’s still some room for tomorrow\’s day 1b, but it looks like that field will
(Way) Outside the WSOP – Day 4 Stimulus Special, 40K NL, OHL
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(aka Omaha 8/B to most … bear with me as I belligerently try to simplify the game labels. ) A record (for Omaha Hi-Lo) field of 918 players started today … they\’re about halfway through it, and a few Team
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There\’s a lot of interesting action going on tonight. The $40k NLH seems to have quite the storylines developing … Chris Moneymaker (@cmoneymaker) is still alive and strong, but the chip leader is now his new-poker-era successor, Greg Raymer. Justin
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Don\’t forget that the WSOP isn\’t the only big poker action going on in town right now. The Venetian has its own not-so-mini series of poker four times a year, the third of which kicked off today. Event #1 ($300+30
Venetian Deep Stacks Booming, Too Record DSE field today
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Today\’s $1,500 Omaha 8 or Better tournament drew a record (for Omaha 8 ) 918 participants, with the eventual winner taking home over $263,000. No clear chip leader has emerged from the field, but some notable players who won\’t take
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Not a big deal at all, I\’m sure … just a little report about a new company coming to Canada — Harrah\’s. The new CEO of Harrah\’s Interactive Entertainment, Mitch Garber, will be setting up shop in his old hometown
WSOP to Open Online Poker Room,
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