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Union talks with Benjo are going well — we still haven\’t come to complete resolution, but it\’s good we\’re still all at the table — and thus, to the tune of the Star-Spangled Banner on American Independence Day / La […]
Tao of Pokerati: French Concessions Read More »
Big ups to the WSOP for much better T-shirts for sale this year. Though shockingly they didn\’t bring back the Phil Hellmuth camisa that listed all his bracelet wins on the back — I kinda wish I had one for
Here\’s a sneak peak at what Phil Hellmuth has in store for his Day 1. Would be really ballsy if he saved it for the final table … because hey, actually that would be pretty cool if final tableists could
Day 1c Preview: Phil Hellmuth’s Made-for-TV Main Event Entry Really? Wow.
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Day 1a of the Main Event is in the books, with 821 players remaining from the 1,116 who started the day. The reported chip leader is Eric Cloutier at 150,750. Other notable names with chips include: Jason Alexander (89,575), Pokerati\’s
(Way) Outside the WSOP – Main Event Day 1b Read More »
Still liking our 3,000-12,000 number for the overall size of the 2009 main event. Until I can get back to the Rio (tomorrow hopefully) — and since honestly, I hardly care about Day 1 chip counts ever. Not saying you
Day 1A Field Size: 1,116 Read More »
The Main Event got underway today with Jack Link\’s mascot Sasquatch grunting his way through the \”Shuffle Up and Deal\” with a field of 1,116 (down from last year\’s 1,297) starting day 1a. Jeffrey Pollack\’s vlog with Wicked Chops Poker,
(Way) Outside the WSOP – Main Event Day 1a Evening Update Read More »
It\’s the first episode without the Wolfman, but you should still listen as the WSOP media-osos gather outside the Amazon room to discuss $50k HORSE, late registration policies, WSOP parties, PokerPalooza, the big question of whether or not the WSOP
Poker Beat: Pre-main events Read More »
In case you missed it (I did) here is some Pokernews video from the first of about a dozen big WSOP main event run-up parties, this one hosted by Ultimate Bet at Studio 54 in the MGM. So much sayable
Ultimate Bet Party Video: Anyone Who Is Anyone … Read More »
Today is the first day of the 2009 main event. I\’m sticking to my guns and saying the field size will be anywhere from 3,000-12,000 and offering 10:1 odds on anything outside of that. Just made a wager on the
WSOP Main Event: Field Size Speculation and Day 1 Choice EV Read More »
Click below for Nolan\’s official report — all the data you could want, complete with quotes from celebrity players, information on who exactly played (and won), and info about the fundraising component. A few things that stand out to me:
Official Report on Ante-Up for Africa Read More »
