Dan Smith Crowned King in Aussie $100k Challenge

Smith, who is known as King Dan online, beat a final table that included Gus Hansen, Joe Hachem, Sorel Mizzi, Nam Le, Tony G, Sam Trickett and Mikhail Smirnov. He won $1.01 million for finishing first. Paying $100,000 to play a tournament might seem absurd but Smith was able to justify it in his own mind

NAPT L.A.: Guinther Leads, Stars Threaten

Heading into Day 3 Monday it’s Jimmie Guinther who holds the lead with fellow American Travis Pearson closely in tow.

Quick Tips for Beating WSOP Satellites

In 2003 Chris Moneymaker did it. In 2004 Greg Raymer did it. Even better, both got their seats into the Main Event by winning a low buy-in satellite.

Tournament Hand Scenarios: The Bubble

And they always create tricky hand scenarios very different from those you’ll find at cash games.