PokerStars e-Mag Covers 10 Years Of History
Posted by admin on December 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Over 26 pages it maps out the key moments in PokerStars’ history from its beta launch in September 2001 to the present. The pages are filled with key anecdotes and interviews with some of the most influential players in its – and online poker’s – history. Noted characters include France’s Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, Canada’s Terrance Chan and Daniel Negreanu, Chris Moneymaker, Vanessa Rousso, Germany’s Sandra Naujoks, Sweden’s Viktor “Isildur1″ Blom, former poker room manager Lee Jones and more.
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EPT London Kicks Off with Big Names and Big Numbers
Posted by admin on September 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Kicking off today with five side events with buy-ins ranging from £300 to £1,000, players and staff are gearing up for Day 1A of the £5,000 main event which begins tomorrow at the Hilton Metropole in London, England.
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Power Rankings: Katchalov Climbing to the Top
Posted by admin on September 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Katchalov is in control of his own Power Rankings destiny In past years, August was considered a time of doldrums in the poker world. Not this year. With the addition of Epic Poker League, the return of EPT Barcelona to its late-summer spot on the schedule, plus the addition of a number of regional
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EPT: Katchalov Near Top as Day 3 Ends in Barcelona; Tomeu Gomila Leads
Posted by admin on August 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Eugene Katchalov looks to complete a triple crown with a win in Barcelona (Photo c/o PokerStars Blog/Neil Stoddart) Eugene Katchalov is one of the most consistently successful players on the poker tournament circuit over the last several years, and only one major accomplishment has eluded him thus far. Katchalov did win an EPT event, the High-Roller
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EPT: Xavier Carruggi Leads, Darcourt Close After Day 2 in Barcelona
Posted by admin on August 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment
There was a Frenchman leading at the start of Day 2 of EPT Barcelona, and one leading by the end, but they were not one in the same, as Xavier Carruggi grabbed the chip lead from Guillaume Darcourt late in the day on Monday. The former isn’t in bad shape either, as Darcourt remains in
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Poker’s In and Out List: Blom Slays; Sahamies Pays
Posted by admin on August 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Get ready for that Monday morning water-cooler poker chat by forming some quick opinions on who to praise, and who to raze.
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The Week That Was: WSOP on ESPN and More Macedo Trouble
Posted by admin on August 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
August is quickly drawing to a close, the rash of September events are just around the corner, and the new season of poker events are back in full swing. Before you get caught up in the rush of events coming up in Barcelona, Los Angeles, Vegas, and beyond, let’s take a look at the
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WSOP 2011 Best Bets International: France
Posted by admin on May 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This year we’ve drawn on our vast network of international poker writers to give us a few inside picks from countries around the world. Today: France! Surprises are always a great part of the WSOP story, like Vanessa Hellebuyck winning an unexpected bracelet for France at the 2010 WSOP. But it’s equally fun to try and predict who the main stories will be
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WSOP 2011 International Best Bets: The Netherlands
Posted by admin on May 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This year we’ve drawn on our vast network of international poker writers to give us a few inside picks from countries around the world.
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WSOP 2011 International Best Bets: The Netherlands
Posted by admin on May 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This year we’ve drawn on our vast network of international poker writers to give us a few inside picks from countries around the world. Today: The Netherlands! Holland has never made it to the final table of the WSOP Main Event and they know it. Although three Dutch players have won a WSOP Bracelet, and two Dutch players have won an EPT Grand Final, a top-nine spot at the big dance has so far eluded them
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