EPT: Martins Adeniya Takes Chip Lead After Day 2 in Deauville
Martins Adeniya leads EPT Deauville after Day 2. (photo courtesy PokerStars/Neil Stoddart) The European Poker Tour stop in Deauville, France could become the latest chapter of the centuries long rivalry between the French and British after an Englishman stormed to the chip lead on Day 2.
New UB Complaint Claims $20M Stolen
The complaint names Excapsa Software, the company that controlled Ultimate Bet, and alleges that at least $20 million was stolen from customers of the online poker room. It goes on to assert that members of the site’s management were complicit in the theft. In addition to Excapsa, the complaint names 10 John Does and explains that while the plaintiffs are unable to prove who these 10 individuals are right now, they have suspicions and are working to amend the complaint with names when evidence is discovered.
WPT: James Dempsey Picks Up Second Major Title
Dempsey is only the sixth Brit to win a WPT title James Dempsey won a WSOP bracelet and picking up a second place finish in another event in 2009, but he may be better known for being the guy behind the British rail chant, “He’s a doctor.” That chant and Dempsey’s enthusiastic rail of British
Poker’s In and Out List: Devilfish Hitched, JP Kelly Ditched
Yet another week is upon us and that means its time for us to make controversial statements about what’s hot and what’s not in the world of poker. This is PokerListings and this is Poker’s In and Out list: Poker’s In List November 11-17, 2011 Sam Trickett: IN The first of two Brits on this week’s In List, Sam Trickett gets a nod for closing on yet another major tournament.
Poker’s In and Out List: Devilfish Hitched, JP Kelly Ditched
Yet another week is upon us and that means its time for us to make controversial statements about what’s hot and what’s not in the world of poker. This is PokerListings and this is Poker’s In and Out list: Poker’s In List November 11-17, 2011 Sam Trickett: IN The first of two Brits on this week’s In List, Sam Trickett gets a nod for closing on yet another major tournament
Billirakis Wins, Split Event Begins on WSOPE Day 6
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EPT: James Mitchell Stands Out After Day 3 in London
James Mitchell has a million reasons to smile after Day 3 at EPT London (photo courtesy PokerStars/Neil Stoddard) The last two days at the European Poker Tour stop in London have been all about the Benny Spindler show. Day 3 however was all about James Mitchell. The British poker pro, and 2010 winner of the
Clémençon, Giannetti Lead Final Eight in Malta
Play was meant to get down to the six-person final table today but a long playdown from 30 players into the money left two extras to return tomorrow at 1 pm for the finish. Leading those eight is Clémençon, a relatively young but already feared French pro who piled up 2,251,000 chips by the end of the day.
Trickett Rolls to Chip Lead for Partouche Final Table
The Titan Poker pro has over $3 million in live tournament earnings already in 2011, not to mention a British Poker Award for Best Cash Player, and will be looking to add the €1,000,000 first-place prize at Partouche to the total. The only downside for Trickett? He’ll now have to wait until Nov
Trickett Holding Course as PPT Main Event Down to 27
With 20 players already sent to the rail today, Titan Poker pro Trickett has anchored his position in sixth in the chip counts at 755,000 with just 27 players left – up two spots and 200k from where he ended the day yesterday. It won’t be an easy road to the final table, however, as several experienced pros are positioned to make a charge of their own.