POY: Speidel Surpasses Duhamel to Take the Top Spot

Ivey won the Player of the Year title in 2005 When we saw how many 2012 BLUFF Player of the Year points Jonathan Duhamel amassed after his big run at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, we thought it would take weeks for someone to threaten him for the top spot.  Turns out it wasn’t a matter

Daily 3-Bet: Deeb in LA, Women at PCA, DQs Down Under

Suggestions for a future 3-Bet can be dropped in the comments below. Today we bring you Freddy Deeb bucking the PCA trend with a score state-side, two players who got the boot from the Aussie Millions and a star-studded Ladies Event that will probably be won by someone named Vanessa.

Billirakis Wins, Split Event Begins on WSOPE Day 6

Read on for details on a big day on location in Cannes. Steve “MrSmokey1” Billirakis Wins Event #3, €5,300 Pot-Limit Omaha Once the youngest bracelet winner ever at the WSOP, Steve Billirakis can now add a new title to his resume: multiple WSOP bracelet winner.

Billirakis Wins, Split Event Begins on WSOPE Day 6

Read on for details on a big day on location in Cannes.

Tournament Tracker: A Parisian Rematch and a Ukranian Hotshot

Last year, Sorel Mizzi’s run to the BLUFF Player of the Year title included a number of deep runs and final table appearances at High Roller events. One of his marquee scores of the year might also have been one of his biggest disappointments of 2010, as he finished second to Freddy Deeb at the

2011 WSOP Main Event Day 5 Mid-Level 19 Update

Turner was one of the early casualties on Day 5 Let the Day 5 slaughter begin.  The 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event is back in action and, so far, the carnage has been non-stop.

Shooting Star Battle Begins at Bay 101

Known for attracting autograph hounds and poker fans from all over the Bay Area, Bay 101 is always a popular spot amongst poker’s elite as well, who get a $5k bounty placed on their heads when they enter the tournament. The first of two Day 1 flights drew 142 players but just 57 survived a lively day on the felt. The unique event also gives Day 1 chip leaders a $10k bonus, which overnight leader Brian Schmidt claimed, edging out names like Kara Scott and Layne Flack, who finished in the top five despite the bounties on their heads

Esfandiari Widens Lead at WPT Five Diamond

The WSOP bracelet winner and WPT title holder became the first player past the one million chip mark and ended the day with a more than 300,000 chip lead over his closest opponent – Canadian WSOPC ring winner Doug Lee. Also holding onto spots in the top ten are names like Vanessa Rousso, Freddy Deeb and Bryn Kenney.

Ivey, Isildur1 in WSOPE ME Final 22

Day 3 began Sunday in London with 66 players remaining and Swedish online high-stakes phenom Viktor “Isildur1” Blom holding the lead. The 36-player money bubble broke in the first half of the day and the field went to dinner with just 28 remaining. When they returned, Canadian Andrew Pantling jumped into the lead becoming the first player past the one million chip mark, but a few hits late saw him dip below, allowing online pro Ronald Lee to take control before play was halted with 22 remaining

2010 WSOPE: £1k Draws 582

A £582,000 prize pool means 54 places will be paid with a minimum cash worth £2,252 and £133,857 reserved for first.

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