Benjo is back, just in time for the first ever \”brasslet\” ceremony, which raises a burning new question of poker etiquette that players never before had to consider: To stand or not to stand for the national anthem when you\’re […]
Tao of Pokerati: Coup d’ Benjo Read More »
First, some advice from the Poker Shrink to those in the poker media during the WSOP. Day 1a of the $1,000 NL Holdem Stimulus Special drew a full field of entries today as the WSOP tournament staff issued a press
(Way) Outside the WSOP – Day 4 Evening Update Read More »
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
Stalking Moment of the DayBrought to you unofficially by Jack Link’s Packaged Meats
Read More »
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
Stimulus Special Sold Out Read More »
(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
Getting the Gold: First Bracelet Ceremony of the WSOP Read More »
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
Read More »
Some poker players love to stand for national anthems. Others not so much, depending on how much they\’ve got in the pot. Today marked the first official coronation of a bracelet winner at this year’s WSOP, and the ceremony drew
Oh, Say, Should You Stand? National anthem buzz at the WSOP
Read More »
I had been hearing murmurs … and now we get the word from @LaceyJones herself that the hostess of tomorrow night\’s WSOP launch party is back with her former backers at Absolute Poker. Though I haven\’t had a chance to
Lacey Jones Re-sponsored by Absolute Poker Read More »
We know Pokeratizens already know to get your official hand coverage and chip counts at PokerNews WSOP.com, while supplementing it with some sex Wicked Chops, drugs Tao of Poker, and rock-n-roll PokerRoad. But a few other spots on the internet
Clickworthy WSOP Links Read More »
Your favorite intrepid degen journos are back for the 40th WSOP — and what better way to get poker\’s version of summer camp started than with some festive prop-betting over a friendly game of bowls at the South Point Casino?
Tao of Pokerati: Beer Bowling for Dollars Read More »
