TitanPoker.com Players Cash In at ECOOP III Tournament Series Finale
Titan Poker players claim European Championship of Online Poker bracelets and a share of the $4,717,900 awarded in fourteen exciting tournaments.
(PRWEB) December 12, 2008 -- Avid poker players at online poker room Titan Poker (http://www.titanpoker.com/) won huge cash prizes and presigious jewelled bracelets as the European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP III) drew to a close after fourteen exciting poker tournaments.
A total of $4,717,900 was awarded to winning poker players during the 14 events, nearly $600,000 more than the $4.15 Million that was guaranteed in prizes at ECOOP III.
The series concluded with a $1,500,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em Main Event, which was won by player Intruder123, who took home a prize of $315,000. Second place at this final tournament was player piccajo with a prize of $165,000, and third place went to player jornxx, who won $120,000.
After the online tournament, which lasted over 15 hours, player jornxx said he was "happy with his winnings" and vowed to continue to play poker at www.titanpoker.com and "win some more."
Players from TitanPoker.com won 4 ECOOP III bracelets during the series. Italian hairdresser Lorenzo Savallo, kick started the winning tide with his $24,518 success at the ECOOP #2 $100,000 GP. Three days later, young Canadian player 'ch0ppy' followed suite with prize winnings of $91,770 after a hard-won triumph at the ECOOP #5 $350,000 GP.
Talented Titan Poker player Jochum Weenik (http://www.titanpoker.com/winners.html ), 22, from the Netherlands, won a $100,000 first prize at the ECOOP III #7 $500,000 GP.
A fourth ECOOP III bracelet was won by player dfabio, who took home $59,400 when he beat out 899 players in ECOOP III Event number 10, a No Limit Texas Hold'em Freezeout event with six-player tables.
Titan Poker's first ECOOP, which was staged last December, saw players competing over ten days for their share of $2,500,000 in cash prizes. ECOOP II followed in May this year with a grand total of $3,600,000 in guaranteed prizes over ten nights of tournament play.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
12 DAYS OF POKER!!
Sing: "On the twelfth day of poker, Bodog gave to me/A package for the Bodog Poker Open 3." With a tournament a day from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, there's no excuse not to get in on the action.
One tournament a day, and the better you finish, the harder you'll rock the leaderboards. At the end of the 12 days players topping the leaderboards get a free entry into the grand finale tournament.
Those who finish fifth to 100th will duke it out in a semifinal tournament, and the top 18 finishers from there will join the top four leaderboard finishers in the grand finale.
The grand finale, consisting of 27 players (after five seats are awarded via a random draw of all players to have competed in at least five of the daily poker events), awards Bodog Poker Open 3 packages (including buy-in to all of the Bodog Poker Open 3 events) to the top three finishers, while fourth to 10th places will win a seat to a "Bodog Flight Club Semifinal".
The Bodog Flight Club (that's cockpit, not Brad Pitt) is a new Bodog Poker promotion to be launched in early January 2009.
One tournament a day, and the better you finish, the harder you'll rock the leaderboards. At the end of the 12 days players topping the leaderboards get a free entry into the grand finale tournament.
Those who finish fifth to 100th will duke it out in a semifinal tournament, and the top 18 finishers from there will join the top four leaderboard finishers in the grand finale.
The grand finale, consisting of 27 players (after five seats are awarded via a random draw of all players to have competed in at least five of the daily poker events), awards Bodog Poker Open 3 packages (including buy-in to all of the Bodog Poker Open 3 events) to the top three finishers, while fourth to 10th places will win a seat to a "Bodog Flight Club Semifinal".
The Bodog Flight Club (that's cockpit, not Brad Pitt) is a new Bodog Poker promotion to be launched in early January 2009.
POKER AT THE FIVE DIAMOND
The $15,000 Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic kicks off today at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. As the last big poker showdown of the year in North America, all the top poker pros should be out in force.
One of those pros will be Brunson's good friend Daniel Negreanu, who says he'll be using the same strategy in this tournament as has brought him plenty of WPT success in the past.
"My strategy going into the first two days is pretty transparent and I could care less," says Negreanu. "I won't be doing any reraising pre-flop, I'll be min-raising until the antes come into play, and I won't be playing a ton of big pots. It's what I do at pretty much every WPT Bellagio event until day three and that strategy has worked extremely well for me so I don't see any reason to change that up at all. I've cashed in three straight Bellagio events."
Brunson and Negreanu seem to enjoy a friendly rivalry born as much on the golf course as the felt.
"Maybe he can't play golf so well but he is really performing well in the poker tournaments," says Brunson.
Negeanu will be just one of the draws to the Bellagio and the Five Diamond Classic, according to organizers.
"Doyle always has been a strong supporter and friend of Bellagio," said Doug Dalton, director of poker operations for Bellagio. "We cherish our partnership not only with him but all of the players. We expect another strong turnout for December's event and look forward to Eugene Katchalov's attempt to defend his title."
Last year produced a prize pool of more than $9.5 million, with 26-year-old New Yorker Katchalov defeating Ted Kearley in heads-up play, taking the whopping first-place winnings of $2,482,605.
"It was a pretty amazing experience," said Katchalov of what was the fastest final table in WPT history. "I caught cards the whole time. Everything went exactly as I hoped for."
One of those pros will be Brunson's good friend Daniel Negreanu, who says he'll be using the same strategy in this tournament as has brought him plenty of WPT success in the past.
"My strategy going into the first two days is pretty transparent and I could care less," says Negreanu. "I won't be doing any reraising pre-flop, I'll be min-raising until the antes come into play, and I won't be playing a ton of big pots. It's what I do at pretty much every WPT Bellagio event until day three and that strategy has worked extremely well for me so I don't see any reason to change that up at all. I've cashed in three straight Bellagio events."
Brunson and Negreanu seem to enjoy a friendly rivalry born as much on the golf course as the felt.
"Maybe he can't play golf so well but he is really performing well in the poker tournaments," says Brunson.
Negeanu will be just one of the draws to the Bellagio and the Five Diamond Classic, according to organizers.
"Doyle always has been a strong supporter and friend of Bellagio," said Doug Dalton, director of poker operations for Bellagio. "We cherish our partnership not only with him but all of the players. We expect another strong turnout for December's event and look forward to Eugene Katchalov's attempt to defend his title."
Last year produced a prize pool of more than $9.5 million, with 26-year-old New Yorker Katchalov defeating Ted Kearley in heads-up play, taking the whopping first-place winnings of $2,482,605.
"It was a pretty amazing experience," said Katchalov of what was the fastest final table in WPT history. "I caught cards the whole time. Everything went exactly as I hoped for."
POKER ROOM AND HORSE TRACK DENIED !!!
DeBary City Council votes against proposal for horse track, poker room
The DeBary City Council shot down a proposal for a horse track and poker room this afternoon, ending months of speculation about whether gambling would come to this small city.
Before a crowd of several hundred, the council voted 3-2 against rezoning for the DeBary Town Center and Equestrian Park. The three who opposed it cited concerns about traffic, crime and whether the city had thoroughly reviewed the proposal.
"I think it's too big of an operation to come in," Mayor George Coleman said after the vote, adding that safety on the nearby roads was a major factor in his decision.
The track was arguably the most controversial issue in DeBary's history as a city, with both sides waging aggressive campaigns for several months. Opponents, including the Daytona Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room, a potential competitor, put up a billboard calling the project a casino, held rallies and launched websites against the project.
The DeBary City Council shot down a proposal for a horse track and poker room this afternoon, ending months of speculation about whether gambling would come to this small city.
Before a crowd of several hundred, the council voted 3-2 against rezoning for the DeBary Town Center and Equestrian Park. The three who opposed it cited concerns about traffic, crime and whether the city had thoroughly reviewed the proposal.
"I think it's too big of an operation to come in," Mayor George Coleman said after the vote, adding that safety on the nearby roads was a major factor in his decision.
The track was arguably the most controversial issue in DeBary's history as a city, with both sides waging aggressive campaigns for several months. Opponents, including the Daytona Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room, a potential competitor, put up a billboard calling the project a casino, held rallies and launched websites against the project.
Friday, December 12, 2008
PPA TARGETS DC OFFICALS WITH GAMBLING ADS !!
The Poker Players Alliance has completed a print advertising campaign that promotes its call for US federal regulation of online poker and targets politicians and federal officials in the Washington D.C. area. The PPA's ad (reproduced below) appeared in The Hill on Tuesday, The Politico Wednesday, and Roll Call yesterday. All three are widely read by policymakers at the federal level.
The PPA's ad was positioned as a response of a sorts to the mainstream coverage of online cheating scandals at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker by "60 Minutes" and The Washington Post over two weeks ago, though the ad itself mentioned only the series of pieces in the Post, due to that newspaper's shared readership with the political outlets targeted by the ad.
The PPA's generalized call for "sensible federal regulation" specifically governing online poker continues to focus on several bills likely to receive consideration when the new Congress adjourns in 2009. Among those are HR 2046, the "Internet Gambling and Regulation Act" introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 2610, the "Skill Game Protection Act" introduced by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL); HR 6870, the "Payments System Protection Act" also introduced by Frank that attempts to block or revoke implementation of portions of the 2006 UIGEA; and S 3616, the "Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act" introduced by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Several other bills concerning internet gambling are also under consideration but are not supported as heavily by the PPA.
The PPA's ad was positioned as a response of a sorts to the mainstream coverage of online cheating scandals at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker by "60 Minutes" and The Washington Post over two weeks ago, though the ad itself mentioned only the series of pieces in the Post, due to that newspaper's shared readership with the political outlets targeted by the ad.
The PPA's generalized call for "sensible federal regulation" specifically governing online poker continues to focus on several bills likely to receive consideration when the new Congress adjourns in 2009. Among those are HR 2046, the "Internet Gambling and Regulation Act" introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 2610, the "Skill Game Protection Act" introduced by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL); HR 6870, the "Payments System Protection Act" also introduced by Frank that attempts to block or revoke implementation of portions of the 2006 UIGEA; and S 3616, the "Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act" introduced by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Several other bills concerning internet gambling are also under consideration but are not supported as heavily by the PPA.
U.S. CONGRESS AND POKER
Poker Players Alliance tries to influence lawmakers on Capitol Hill
After the coverage of the recent cheating scandals in Washington Post and CBS 60 Minutes the Poker Player Alliance tries to influence the U.S. Congress to legalize and regulate online poker.
Full page ads will be ran by the Poker Player Alliance in several Capitol Hill newspapers. The message is that a thoughtful regulation of online poker is the best and only way to protect consumers and regulate a constantly growing industry. And on the bonus side there are billions of tax dollars to collect for the U.S. government.
The Poker Player Alliance keep on fighting for the right of poker players across the globe. And the battle for legalized online poker in the U.S. continues. Hopefully Congress will see reason sooner rather than later.
After the coverage of the recent cheating scandals in Washington Post and CBS 60 Minutes the Poker Player Alliance tries to influence the U.S. Congress to legalize and regulate online poker.
Full page ads will be ran by the Poker Player Alliance in several Capitol Hill newspapers. The message is that a thoughtful regulation of online poker is the best and only way to protect consumers and regulate a constantly growing industry. And on the bonus side there are billions of tax dollars to collect for the U.S. government.
The Poker Player Alliance keep on fighting for the right of poker players across the globe. And the battle for legalized online poker in the U.S. continues. Hopefully Congress will see reason sooner rather than later.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
UFC : LOOK OUT MIKE " QUICK " SWICK IS BACK
Quick" Swick returns, Cantwell dominant in UFC debut
Ever since Mike Swick began his UFC career with four swift first-round victories, many fans have wondered what happened to the lightning-quick striker who earned the fitting nickname "Quick."
Swick, a former top middleweight contender, dropped to the welterweight division earlier this year, and though victorious, he looked far from dominant in decision wins over Josh Burkman and Marcus Davis.
However, healed from recent arm surgery, Swick (13-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) returned to his "Quick" ways and shut down veteran fighter Jonathan Goulet (22-10 MMA, 4-4 UFC) with a remarkable 33-second TKO.
"I knew he was going for broke," Swick said. "I knew he was a talented fighter who was going to come after me, so I had to go after him first."
Swick immediately went on the prowl and dropped Goulet with a quick combination. Goulet secured a leg, but Swick rained down a barrage of punches and hammerfists to knock him out cold.
The victory -- Swick's first via stoppage in more than two years -- put an end to a long-standing feud between the two fighters that began more than a year ago. A series of forum postings and interviews had both welterweights entering the fight high on emotions. Unfortunately for Goulet, who entered the bout with a three-fight win streak, it benefited Swick.
And the rest of the 170-pound division should take notice.
"I'm healthy now," Swick said. "I had an injury. My right arm wasn't where it should have been. I got my right arm back. I'm healthy, and I'm in great shape. I feel really confident right now."
Ever since Mike Swick began his UFC career with four swift first-round victories, many fans have wondered what happened to the lightning-quick striker who earned the fitting nickname "Quick."
Swick, a former top middleweight contender, dropped to the welterweight division earlier this year, and though victorious, he looked far from dominant in decision wins over Josh Burkman and Marcus Davis.
However, healed from recent arm surgery, Swick (13-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) returned to his "Quick" ways and shut down veteran fighter Jonathan Goulet (22-10 MMA, 4-4 UFC) with a remarkable 33-second TKO.
"I knew he was going for broke," Swick said. "I knew he was a talented fighter who was going to come after me, so I had to go after him first."
Swick immediately went on the prowl and dropped Goulet with a quick combination. Goulet secured a leg, but Swick rained down a barrage of punches and hammerfists to knock him out cold.
The victory -- Swick's first via stoppage in more than two years -- put an end to a long-standing feud between the two fighters that began more than a year ago. A series of forum postings and interviews had both welterweights entering the fight high on emotions. Unfortunately for Goulet, who entered the bout with a three-fight win streak, it benefited Swick.
And the rest of the 170-pound division should take notice.
"I'm healthy now," Swick said. "I had an injury. My right arm wasn't where it should have been. I got my right arm back. I'm healthy, and I'm in great shape. I feel really confident right now."
UFC : Koscheck KO's Yoshida
UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck delivered his most impressive knockout victory for one of the UFC's most important events.
The former collegiate wrestling champion continued his stand-up improvement with a stunning first-round knockout of Yoshiyuki Yoshida.
The fight capped off Wednesday's "UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fights for the Troops" event at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C. The Spike TV-televised event was held in conjunction with the Fort Bragg military institution and served as a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
In the night's featured bout, Koscheck patiently awaited his opening and eventually tagged his opponent with a big right hand. Yoshida was out on his feet, and Koscheck's follow-up, fight-ending blow sent Yoshida to the mat to force the stoppage at the 2:15 mark.
"It was a nice, straight right hand," Koscheck said after the fight. "I knew he was looking for the overhand right a lot, so I just focused on throwing straight punches."
Prior to the victory, Koscheck was just 2-2 in his previous four fights, which included an October unanimous-decision loss to Thiago Alves. It was Koscheck's second failed opportunity to earn a title shot, though this latest victory puts him right back in the championship hunt.
Yoshida (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), meanwhile, suffered his first loss in 10 fights and three years.
The former collegiate wrestling champion continued his stand-up improvement with a stunning first-round knockout of Yoshiyuki Yoshida.
The fight capped off Wednesday's "UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fights for the Troops" event at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C. The Spike TV-televised event was held in conjunction with the Fort Bragg military institution and served as a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
In the night's featured bout, Koscheck patiently awaited his opening and eventually tagged his opponent with a big right hand. Yoshida was out on his feet, and Koscheck's follow-up, fight-ending blow sent Yoshida to the mat to force the stoppage at the 2:15 mark.
"It was a nice, straight right hand," Koscheck said after the fight. "I knew he was looking for the overhand right a lot, so I just focused on throwing straight punches."
Prior to the victory, Koscheck was just 2-2 in his previous four fights, which included an October unanimous-decision loss to Thiago Alves. It was Koscheck's second failed opportunity to earn a title shot, though this latest victory puts him right back in the championship hunt.
Yoshida (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), meanwhile, suffered his first loss in 10 fights and three years.
Poker Player : Mindy Trinidad ( 1960 - 2008 )
Every now and then the poker world notices someone who lights up a poker room with personality and a contagious love of the game. Such was the case of Mindy Trinidad, who recently lost her short battle against acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Although she was a fierce competitor, she didn't hesitate to have a good time at the tables. She would constantly chat with her opponents, and often, despite themselves, they would engage with her at the tables.
The former model, wife and mother of two found poker just two years ago but left behind the start of a promising poker career. Her seventh-place finish at the 2007 World Series of Poker Ladies Event caught the eyes of many and won her countless supporters. Her chit-chatty, aggressive style and outgoing personality gave the otherwise slow moving tournament some interesting moments. Though she competed ferociously, she enjoyed talking with the other players and learning more about her opponents. She went on to win the Summer Pot of Gold Ladies No-Limit Hold'em event in July of this year and followed up with a fourth-place finish in Event 14 of the Pot of Gold series. Unfortunately during that same event, Mindy fell ill and could not compete in the Main Event.
The holiday season is a time of reflection, family and honoring beliefs, but it is also a time for giving of the heart. It is in that spirit that Lisa Wheeler stepped in to promote "Poker Jingle," a $200+30 buy in charity tournament in honor of Mindy that will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Southern Nevada. The Mindy Trinidad Memorial event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's new poker lounge in Las Vegas on December 12th at 3pm. The poker "lounge" at the Hard Rock is a bit more than just a poker room. The newly renovated space boasts a full bar, comfortable lounge, private VIP rooms, bottle service, iPod stations and big-screen TVs, and offers free poker lessons for those who are new to poker and looking for instruction.
In true Vegas style, the event, hosted by Tom McEvoy, will not be without its glitz, glamour, surprises and competition. The event will start off with an EFFEN cocktail hour at 2pm, followed by a tribute to Mindy Trinidad presented by friend and professional poker player Kelli Griggs. The tournament is open to the public but attendance is expected by many top players including Phil Hellmuth, JJ Liu, Kristy Gazes and many more. Full Tilt Poker Pro Erick Lindgren added to the prize pool by offering a seat into the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event. Participants can look forward to surprises through out the tournament including bounty prizes such as a "last woman standing" pearl necklace donated by Tower of Jewels.
For more information on Poker Jingle at the Hard Rock, including "Sponsor A Pro," along with the tournament structure and prize pool, visit www.greasiewheels.com. Registration for the poker tournament opens at noon at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge on the day of the event. Seats are limited. To pre-register for the poker tournament visit www.lls.org/pokerjingle or contact Sylvia Wolf at (702) 436-4220.
The season of giving is certainly not reserved for casinos and live events. To honor Mindy's contributions, Full Tilt held a $5+5 buy in tournament on December 3rd, also benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Southern Nevada (LLS). Close to 1000 players played in honor of the beautiful up-and-coming poker star and to contribute to a meaningful cause. Participants included Full Tilt pros Leandro Brasa, Mike Matusow and Cyndy Violette. Erick Lindgren played host to the event, which kicked off at 7pm and ended with player "jokernord" taking the title, plus a "World" model Curtis & Co. watch.
The true winner, however, is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), who will benefit from the poker world's generosity and sense of community. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization. The organization is committed to finding a cure for blood cancer and to better the lives of patients and their families.
I would like to send my condolences to Mindy's family and friends for their loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mindy but she has touched the poker world by providing a role model to all women who play. Her vivacious personality reminds us that we don't have to be the quiet minority at the poker tables any longer.
The former model, wife and mother of two found poker just two years ago but left behind the start of a promising poker career. Her seventh-place finish at the 2007 World Series of Poker Ladies Event caught the eyes of many and won her countless supporters. Her chit-chatty, aggressive style and outgoing personality gave the otherwise slow moving tournament some interesting moments. Though she competed ferociously, she enjoyed talking with the other players and learning more about her opponents. She went on to win the Summer Pot of Gold Ladies No-Limit Hold'em event in July of this year and followed up with a fourth-place finish in Event 14 of the Pot of Gold series. Unfortunately during that same event, Mindy fell ill and could not compete in the Main Event.
The holiday season is a time of reflection, family and honoring beliefs, but it is also a time for giving of the heart. It is in that spirit that Lisa Wheeler stepped in to promote "Poker Jingle," a $200+30 buy in charity tournament in honor of Mindy that will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Southern Nevada. The Mindy Trinidad Memorial event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's new poker lounge in Las Vegas on December 12th at 3pm. The poker "lounge" at the Hard Rock is a bit more than just a poker room. The newly renovated space boasts a full bar, comfortable lounge, private VIP rooms, bottle service, iPod stations and big-screen TVs, and offers free poker lessons for those who are new to poker and looking for instruction.
In true Vegas style, the event, hosted by Tom McEvoy, will not be without its glitz, glamour, surprises and competition. The event will start off with an EFFEN cocktail hour at 2pm, followed by a tribute to Mindy Trinidad presented by friend and professional poker player Kelli Griggs. The tournament is open to the public but attendance is expected by many top players including Phil Hellmuth, JJ Liu, Kristy Gazes and many more. Full Tilt Poker Pro Erick Lindgren added to the prize pool by offering a seat into the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event. Participants can look forward to surprises through out the tournament including bounty prizes such as a "last woman standing" pearl necklace donated by Tower of Jewels.
For more information on Poker Jingle at the Hard Rock, including "Sponsor A Pro," along with the tournament structure and prize pool, visit www.greasiewheels.com. Registration for the poker tournament opens at noon at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge on the day of the event. Seats are limited. To pre-register for the poker tournament visit www.lls.org/pokerjingle or contact Sylvia Wolf at (702) 436-4220.
The season of giving is certainly not reserved for casinos and live events. To honor Mindy's contributions, Full Tilt held a $5+5 buy in tournament on December 3rd, also benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Southern Nevada (LLS). Close to 1000 players played in honor of the beautiful up-and-coming poker star and to contribute to a meaningful cause. Participants included Full Tilt pros Leandro Brasa, Mike Matusow and Cyndy Violette. Erick Lindgren played host to the event, which kicked off at 7pm and ended with player "jokernord" taking the title, plus a "World" model Curtis & Co. watch.
The true winner, however, is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), who will benefit from the poker world's generosity and sense of community. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization. The organization is committed to finding a cure for blood cancer and to better the lives of patients and their families.
I would like to send my condolences to Mindy's family and friends for their loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mindy but she has touched the poker world by providing a role model to all women who play. Her vivacious personality reminds us that we don't have to be the quiet minority at the poker tables any longer.
Shy ready to defend her poker title !!
DEFENDING champion Lisa Shy tries to make it two in a row when the second edition of the Masters Poker Cup begins on December 19 to 20.
Shy, a mother of four children and a surprise winner of the first installment of the tournament, will face tough competition from Filipino multi-titled poker player Rico de la Cruz and First Masters Poker Cup second placer Nick Payaoan.
Eric Kim, president of the Masters Poker Club, said that with Shy winning the championship in September, several Filipinos were inspired to join the tournament where many good foreign players were upset by the locals.
Masters Poker Cup set a Philippine record when 152 players had participated in the tournament beating the old record of 90 participants. It is hoping that this record would be beaten in the Second Masters Poker Cup where several foreign players had already listed up.
Satellite tournaments are held everyday to qualify for the event offering a P1-million prize.
The Second Masters Poker Cup has a buy-in of P10,000 with no entry fee.
Shy, a mother of four children and a surprise winner of the first installment of the tournament, will face tough competition from Filipino multi-titled poker player Rico de la Cruz and First Masters Poker Cup second placer Nick Payaoan.
Eric Kim, president of the Masters Poker Club, said that with Shy winning the championship in September, several Filipinos were inspired to join the tournament where many good foreign players were upset by the locals.
Masters Poker Cup set a Philippine record when 152 players had participated in the tournament beating the old record of 90 participants. It is hoping that this record would be beaten in the Second Masters Poker Cup where several foreign players had already listed up.
Satellite tournaments are held everyday to qualify for the event offering a P1-million prize.
The Second Masters Poker Cup has a buy-in of P10,000 with no entry fee.
HIGH STAKES POKER SEASON 5 LINE UP !!
In Poker News you might be aware High Stakes Poker is returning for its fifth season on the Gameshow Network (GSN). It was uncertain for the most part of 2008 if the highly popular poker show would be returning after a new CEO took over the company and put the show on hiatus. Throughout the four seasons, High Stakes Poker has remained the most entertaining poker show hosted by AJ Benza and Gabe Kaplan, who both will be returning.
The show will begin recording on December 19th to December 21st at the Golden Nugget Casino and will have a required buy-in of $200,000. The Game Show Network announced the following players will be participating in the $300/$600 blind game:
Professional Players
Phil Hellmuth – 11 time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and has appeared on High Stakes Poker twice. Look forward to Hellmuth holding a grudge against Peter Eastgate for beating his WSOP Main Event record of being the youngest poker player to ever win the Main Event.
Doyle Brunson – No introduction needed for the legend Doyle Brunson who has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and is known as the God Father of poker. Brunson is no stranger to High Stakes Poker and make look for some restitution after folding a flush against well known bluffer and action player Jamie Gold.
Johnny Chan – A well known high stakes cash game player and widely known for his appearance of Matt Damon’s movie Rounders, will be returning for the fifth season on High Stakes Poker. Chan also has 10 World Series of Poker bracelets.
Phil Ivey – Ivey is no stranger to High Stakes Poker appearing on several episodes throughout the series. He is considered one of the best cash game players live and online as he is one highest earners on Full Tilt Poker.
David Benyamine – Is considered to be one of the best high stakes pot limit Omaha players in the world and is also no stranger to the high stakes games being played online and in Bobby’s Room. He also appeared on season four of High Stakes Poker, where he didn’t run that great.
Peter Eastgate – Winner of the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event will be participating in the fifth season, which has disappointed many poker forum posters saying that he does not have tv charisma and will be boring. Give Eastgate some props though, he is one of the few recent Main Event winners to play in this game besides Jamie Gold.
Ivon Demidov – The Russian poker player who final tabled both the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event and the WSOP Main Event will get another crack to play against Peter Eastgate, however, unfortunately not for a bracelet. Demidov is becoming one of the most popular poker players in the world with his recent tournament success.
Tom Dwan – One of the internets most followed and idolized players is Tom Dwan, who is considered by many to be the best high stakes Texas Hold’em player online. You can expect some verbal jousts with Phil Hellmuth and the high action Tom Dwan as there has been bad blood since the time Dwan two outed Hellmuth during the NBC’s national heads up championships.
Howard Lederer – The professor will also be joining the fifth season of High Stakes Poker, for what reason? We have no idea. Lederer is one of the most boring players to watch and barely gives any action at all. Expect to see the general poker player audience root against Lederer.
Antonio Esfandiari + Phil Laak – We can assume that the Magician will be playing over his bankroll again for this game and one can same the same thing for Phil Laak. They are listed in the title because where one of them goes the other one does. These two are freakishly close and rarely appear in public not together. They also run a prop betting show called ‘I Bet You’ which airs on internet TV station called Mojo.
Barry Greenstein – Is a well regarded high stakes poker player that has been around for years. Barry is apart of Team PokerStars and represents the site at major tournaments all over the world. His specialty is high stakes games and is a stay in at the big game at the Bellagio in Bobby’s room. He is one of the few guys that will be extremely conformable at these stakes.
Dario Minieri – Minieri had a very good year in 2008 at the European Poker Tour, World Series of Poker Europe and the WSOP. The Italian poker player even picked up a sponsorship with PokerStars and is on their official team. It is unknown if Minieri has cash game skills, however, after seeing his tournament results it can only be assumed he is a complete Texas Hold’em player.
Ilari Sahamies – Anyone can find Ilari playing the highest games on Full Tilt Poker under screen name Ziigmund. He is known for his foul language and criticism at the tables and should provide great entertainment throughout his appearance on High Stakes Poker.
Amateurs
Bob Safai – Another amateur player who has appeared previously in season four and held his ground very well. Bob tends to find himself gambling and you’ll find him in some of the largest pots throughout the show.
Nick Cassavetes – Not much is known about Nick’s poker playing ability. He is most known for is directing the popular Rachel McAdams and Ryan Goslings movie, The Notebook in 2004. Other movies he was apart of includes: Alpha Dog, Blow, She’s So Lovely and the list goes on.
Sam Simon – Once again, we don’t know anything about Simon’s poker playing abilities so we assume he is an amateur. However, in 2007’s World Series of Poker Main Event he finished 329th. Simon is a co-creator of popular comedy cartoon show The Simpsons, so he will have lots of money to gamble with.
Giorgio Medici – no information could be found on Medici.
The show will begin recording on December 19th to December 21st at the Golden Nugget Casino and will have a required buy-in of $200,000. The Game Show Network announced the following players will be participating in the $300/$600 blind game:
Professional Players
Phil Hellmuth – 11 time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and has appeared on High Stakes Poker twice. Look forward to Hellmuth holding a grudge against Peter Eastgate for beating his WSOP Main Event record of being the youngest poker player to ever win the Main Event.
Doyle Brunson – No introduction needed for the legend Doyle Brunson who has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and is known as the God Father of poker. Brunson is no stranger to High Stakes Poker and make look for some restitution after folding a flush against well known bluffer and action player Jamie Gold.
Johnny Chan – A well known high stakes cash game player and widely known for his appearance of Matt Damon’s movie Rounders, will be returning for the fifth season on High Stakes Poker. Chan also has 10 World Series of Poker bracelets.
Phil Ivey – Ivey is no stranger to High Stakes Poker appearing on several episodes throughout the series. He is considered one of the best cash game players live and online as he is one highest earners on Full Tilt Poker.
David Benyamine – Is considered to be one of the best high stakes pot limit Omaha players in the world and is also no stranger to the high stakes games being played online and in Bobby’s Room. He also appeared on season four of High Stakes Poker, where he didn’t run that great.
Peter Eastgate – Winner of the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event will be participating in the fifth season, which has disappointed many poker forum posters saying that he does not have tv charisma and will be boring. Give Eastgate some props though, he is one of the few recent Main Event winners to play in this game besides Jamie Gold.
Ivon Demidov – The Russian poker player who final tabled both the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event and the WSOP Main Event will get another crack to play against Peter Eastgate, however, unfortunately not for a bracelet. Demidov is becoming one of the most popular poker players in the world with his recent tournament success.
Tom Dwan – One of the internets most followed and idolized players is Tom Dwan, who is considered by many to be the best high stakes Texas Hold’em player online. You can expect some verbal jousts with Phil Hellmuth and the high action Tom Dwan as there has been bad blood since the time Dwan two outed Hellmuth during the NBC’s national heads up championships.
Howard Lederer – The professor will also be joining the fifth season of High Stakes Poker, for what reason? We have no idea. Lederer is one of the most boring players to watch and barely gives any action at all. Expect to see the general poker player audience root against Lederer.
Antonio Esfandiari + Phil Laak – We can assume that the Magician will be playing over his bankroll again for this game and one can same the same thing for Phil Laak. They are listed in the title because where one of them goes the other one does. These two are freakishly close and rarely appear in public not together. They also run a prop betting show called ‘I Bet You’ which airs on internet TV station called Mojo.
Barry Greenstein – Is a well regarded high stakes poker player that has been around for years. Barry is apart of Team PokerStars and represents the site at major tournaments all over the world. His specialty is high stakes games and is a stay in at the big game at the Bellagio in Bobby’s room. He is one of the few guys that will be extremely conformable at these stakes.
Dario Minieri – Minieri had a very good year in 2008 at the European Poker Tour, World Series of Poker Europe and the WSOP. The Italian poker player even picked up a sponsorship with PokerStars and is on their official team. It is unknown if Minieri has cash game skills, however, after seeing his tournament results it can only be assumed he is a complete Texas Hold’em player.
Ilari Sahamies – Anyone can find Ilari playing the highest games on Full Tilt Poker under screen name Ziigmund. He is known for his foul language and criticism at the tables and should provide great entertainment throughout his appearance on High Stakes Poker.
Amateurs
Bob Safai – Another amateur player who has appeared previously in season four and held his ground very well. Bob tends to find himself gambling and you’ll find him in some of the largest pots throughout the show.
Nick Cassavetes – Not much is known about Nick’s poker playing ability. He is most known for is directing the popular Rachel McAdams and Ryan Goslings movie, The Notebook in 2004. Other movies he was apart of includes: Alpha Dog, Blow, She’s So Lovely and the list goes on.
Sam Simon – Once again, we don’t know anything about Simon’s poker playing abilities so we assume he is an amateur. However, in 2007’s World Series of Poker Main Event he finished 329th. Simon is a co-creator of popular comedy cartoon show The Simpsons, so he will have lots of money to gamble with.
Giorgio Medici – no information could be found on Medici.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Phil Hellmuth Gets Some Online Action !! Loses $ 20 K !!
"FYI - because of the $22 million refund, the action at UB is INCREDIBLE right now!!!!"
Phil Hellmuth is primarily known as a live tournament player and not an online high-roller like Phil Ivey or Gus Hansen. He does, however, play at Ultimate Bet regularly, and on his blog he writes about two recent sessions which cost him $10,000 each.
"I guess that I forgot how to book a win online!!! I could have played better both times, and I played $50-$100 blinds, so that $10,000 isn't that much to lose," Hellmuth writes.
He talks about a crazy player who raised/re-raised practically every hand, and finally busted Hellmuth with a flopped set of 8's. According to Hellmuth, this type of player is abundant at Ultimate Bet at the moment.
"I really DID NOT want to quit that game! That $22 million refund has a lot of bad players playing high limit poker at UB right now!! The games are juicy."
Phil Hellmuth is primarily known as a live tournament player and not an online high-roller like Phil Ivey or Gus Hansen. He does, however, play at Ultimate Bet regularly, and on his blog he writes about two recent sessions which cost him $10,000 each.
"I guess that I forgot how to book a win online!!! I could have played better both times, and I played $50-$100 blinds, so that $10,000 isn't that much to lose," Hellmuth writes.
He talks about a crazy player who raised/re-raised practically every hand, and finally busted Hellmuth with a flopped set of 8's. According to Hellmuth, this type of player is abundant at Ultimate Bet at the moment.
"I really DID NOT want to quit that game! That $22 million refund has a lot of bad players playing high limit poker at UB right now!! The games are juicy."
THE HIGH STAKES POKER LINEUP IS SET !!
All fans of the best poker TV-show ever are in for a hell of a season. The lineup for the fifth season of "High Stakes Poker" has just been set and it looks like we can expect lots and lots of action.
Debutants this season are the 2008 WSOP main event winner Peter Eastgate and runner up Ivan Demidov. They will be facing a very interesting lineup, among them several of the players that can be found at the highest stakes online. Patrik Antonius, Phil Ivey, Tom "durrr" Dwan, David Benyamine and Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies are creating some crazy action online these days. And it will be really interesting to see them across the table from experienced players like Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein and Phil Laak. We sure wouldn't miss it for the world.
To spice things up a bit the minimum buyin has been increased from $100,000 to $200,000. But as you might remember the players were buying in for $500,000 a piece in the end of last season. So maybe, just maybe we'll reach the million dollar mark this time.
The fifth season will be filmed at Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas Dec 19-21. And yes, the answer is YES - Phil Hellmuth will also be playing.
Debutants this season are the 2008 WSOP main event winner Peter Eastgate and runner up Ivan Demidov. They will be facing a very interesting lineup, among them several of the players that can be found at the highest stakes online. Patrik Antonius, Phil Ivey, Tom "durrr" Dwan, David Benyamine and Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies are creating some crazy action online these days. And it will be really interesting to see them across the table from experienced players like Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein and Phil Laak. We sure wouldn't miss it for the world.
To spice things up a bit the minimum buyin has been increased from $100,000 to $200,000. But as you might remember the players were buying in for $500,000 a piece in the end of last season. So maybe, just maybe we'll reach the million dollar mark this time.
The fifth season will be filmed at Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas Dec 19-21. And yes, the answer is YES - Phil Hellmuth will also be playing.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Is Online Poker Legal ??
Is Online Poker Legal?
CBS News program “60 Minutes,” which aired on Sunday night, claimed on multiple occasions that online poker was illegal in the United States. Near the top of the show, correspondent Steve Kroft narrated, “We should tell you that this $18 billion industry is illegal in the U.S.” However, is that really the case? Is online poker really illegal? Poker News Daily sat down with gambling law expert Professor I. Nelson Rose to discuss the legality of online poker.
Interestingly, Rose noted that the producers of the popular Sunday night program called him in order to ask his interpretation of whether online poker is legal. He told Poker News Daily, “I thought I made it clear to them. You can’t say for sure that online poker is illegal. There are too many variables. The show gave the false impression that it’s a crime to play poker when in fact in probably half of the states, you’re not committing any crime at all.”
Certain states such as Washington have laws on the books against playing online poker. In the case of the Pacific Northwest state, taking to the felts of an online poker room is a Class C felony, one of the harshest penalties and the equivalent of rape, according to the Washington Post. In Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear is in the midst of trying to eradicate internet gambling by seizing 141 industry domain names unless the owners of the sites agree to block Kentucky residents. Recently, Ultimate Bet, Absolute Poker, Cake Poker, and the Merge Gaming Network have done just that. The Microgaming Network originally blocked new Kentucky residents, but has since left the U.S. market entirely.
The idea that online poker is illegal in the United States may have come from the U.S. Department of Justice. Rose stated, “The Justice Department has taken the position that cross-border betting is illegal, which also means that interstate horse racing is illegal. You can’t just talk to a prosecutor who is waging a war of intimidation and then quote them [on 60 Minutes].”
The Wire Act of 1961 states that anyone who “knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest” is breaking the law. Also illegal under the Act is “the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers.”
Rose commented that court cases involving the Wire Act have historically focused on sports betting, not on online poker: “The most important cases have held that the Wire Act only applies to sports betting. The cases have involved online casinos and online lotteries, which would indicate that it does not apply to internet poker.” In a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Chairman Barney Frank stated that the legality of betting on horse racing over the internet, for example, “depended on which department you asked.”
In the Washington Post newspaper article that accompanied the 60 Minutes piece, columnist Gilbert Gaul stated, “At least one federal judge has ruled that the 47-year-old law applies only to sports bets, while several legal scholars have argued that it was never intended to include online poker or other games of skill.” Jay Cohen, who was the founder of the World Sports Exchange, was charged with conspiracy to violate the Wire Act.
Rose sums up his thoughts on the legality of online poker within the borders of the United States: “There is no chance of being prosecuted if you’re a player. If you’re a company, you might be violating the law.” Many industry groups including the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative (SSIGI) have been actively pushing for the legalization and regulation of the industry, which would clear up any ambiguity that may exist as to whether online poker is permissible.
CBS News program “60 Minutes,” which aired on Sunday night, claimed on multiple occasions that online poker was illegal in the United States. Near the top of the show, correspondent Steve Kroft narrated, “We should tell you that this $18 billion industry is illegal in the U.S.” However, is that really the case? Is online poker really illegal? Poker News Daily sat down with gambling law expert Professor I. Nelson Rose to discuss the legality of online poker.
Interestingly, Rose noted that the producers of the popular Sunday night program called him in order to ask his interpretation of whether online poker is legal. He told Poker News Daily, “I thought I made it clear to them. You can’t say for sure that online poker is illegal. There are too many variables. The show gave the false impression that it’s a crime to play poker when in fact in probably half of the states, you’re not committing any crime at all.”
Certain states such as Washington have laws on the books against playing online poker. In the case of the Pacific Northwest state, taking to the felts of an online poker room is a Class C felony, one of the harshest penalties and the equivalent of rape, according to the Washington Post. In Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear is in the midst of trying to eradicate internet gambling by seizing 141 industry domain names unless the owners of the sites agree to block Kentucky residents. Recently, Ultimate Bet, Absolute Poker, Cake Poker, and the Merge Gaming Network have done just that. The Microgaming Network originally blocked new Kentucky residents, but has since left the U.S. market entirely.
The idea that online poker is illegal in the United States may have come from the U.S. Department of Justice. Rose stated, “The Justice Department has taken the position that cross-border betting is illegal, which also means that interstate horse racing is illegal. You can’t just talk to a prosecutor who is waging a war of intimidation and then quote them [on 60 Minutes].”
The Wire Act of 1961 states that anyone who “knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest” is breaking the law. Also illegal under the Act is “the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers.”
Rose commented that court cases involving the Wire Act have historically focused on sports betting, not on online poker: “The most important cases have held that the Wire Act only applies to sports betting. The cases have involved online casinos and online lotteries, which would indicate that it does not apply to internet poker.” In a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Chairman Barney Frank stated that the legality of betting on horse racing over the internet, for example, “depended on which department you asked.”
In the Washington Post newspaper article that accompanied the 60 Minutes piece, columnist Gilbert Gaul stated, “At least one federal judge has ruled that the 47-year-old law applies only to sports bets, while several legal scholars have argued that it was never intended to include online poker or other games of skill.” Jay Cohen, who was the founder of the World Sports Exchange, was charged with conspiracy to violate the Wire Act.
Rose sums up his thoughts on the legality of online poker within the borders of the United States: “There is no chance of being prosecuted if you’re a player. If you’re a company, you might be violating the law.” Many industry groups including the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative (SSIGI) have been actively pushing for the legalization and regulation of the industry, which would clear up any ambiguity that may exist as to whether online poker is permissible.
PokerStars.com Poker Event Suspended !!!!!
LAPT Nuevo Vallarta Cancelled
The PokerStars.com LAPT Nuevo Vallarta event was suspended late on Day 1 during the middle of play by local gaming officials. It was announced just a short while ago that the tournament as a whole has been canceled.
242 players bought into the $2,500 main event championship hosted at the Marival Resorts and Suites in Nuevo Vallarta, in the tourist destination area of Puerto Vallarta, which began at noon local time on Friday. The event attracted several American pros in addition to some of the premiere players in Latin America. After nearly a full day of deliberations and negotiations with local officials, it was announced late on Saturday afternoon that the tournament in its entirety was canceled.
The remaining 89 players will split the prize pool, and play will not resume. Each of the 89 players reportedly will receive $5,000 directly from the prize pool, and the remaining prize money will then reportedly be distributed to the players on a chip-count basis, though this may be done by estimate due to the locked-down nature of the tournament facility. An additional $500 would then be given to each player over and above the prize-pool distribution.
The tournament had been running smoothly until the ninth level of play. Local gaming officials were on hand for most of the day, observing the tournament. At approximately 10:30 pm local time, gaming officials made an abrupt decision to rescind the LAPT's gaming license. At that time, as players, tournament officials and media were escorted from the room, tournament director Mike Ward made an announcement that play was suspended until further notice.
At that point, there were 89 players remaining, including Greg Raymer and Victor Ramdin, who was among the leaders. All of the players and spectators were ordered to vacate the tournament room immediately. Players left their chips on the table and headed for the, joined by the staff, dealers and media. For a couple of hours, perplexed players and media milled around while they eagerly awaiting a clarification on the suspension of the tournament.
At midnight, the remaining 89 players were told to return at noon on Saturday when they would be provided with a status update. Meanwhile, attorneys for the LAPT continued to negotiate with local gaming officials.
When players returned on Saturday, the LAPT informed them that the tournament was still suspended. Several hours later, players were informed that the tournament has been canceled. It is unclear at press time what this means for the future of tournaments in Mexico, but with the often murky legal environments that exist in the country, things like this always loom as a possibility, and it may well be some time before another major poker event is held on Mexican soil.
Soon after the cancellation was confirmed, the LAPT released this brief statement:
The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) confirms that it is cancelling the poker tournament in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, due to an indefinite suspension served on one of its local partners.
The LAPT states it has cooperated fully and in good faith with the requirements outlined by the Mexican government. The LAPT respects and abides by local regulations in each market.
LAPT's partner in Mexico obtained a formal ruling from the Mexican Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB) allowing the event to take place. As the LAPT compiled with every rule stipulated by the Code of the Mexican Federal Law of Games and Raffles, the reasons for suspension are being reviewed by lawyers of all parties
The PokerStars.com LAPT Nuevo Vallarta event was suspended late on Day 1 during the middle of play by local gaming officials. It was announced just a short while ago that the tournament as a whole has been canceled.
242 players bought into the $2,500 main event championship hosted at the Marival Resorts and Suites in Nuevo Vallarta, in the tourist destination area of Puerto Vallarta, which began at noon local time on Friday. The event attracted several American pros in addition to some of the premiere players in Latin America. After nearly a full day of deliberations and negotiations with local officials, it was announced late on Saturday afternoon that the tournament in its entirety was canceled.
The remaining 89 players will split the prize pool, and play will not resume. Each of the 89 players reportedly will receive $5,000 directly from the prize pool, and the remaining prize money will then reportedly be distributed to the players on a chip-count basis, though this may be done by estimate due to the locked-down nature of the tournament facility. An additional $500 would then be given to each player over and above the prize-pool distribution.
The tournament had been running smoothly until the ninth level of play. Local gaming officials were on hand for most of the day, observing the tournament. At approximately 10:30 pm local time, gaming officials made an abrupt decision to rescind the LAPT's gaming license. At that time, as players, tournament officials and media were escorted from the room, tournament director Mike Ward made an announcement that play was suspended until further notice.
At that point, there were 89 players remaining, including Greg Raymer and Victor Ramdin, who was among the leaders. All of the players and spectators were ordered to vacate the tournament room immediately. Players left their chips on the table and headed for the, joined by the staff, dealers and media. For a couple of hours, perplexed players and media milled around while they eagerly awaiting a clarification on the suspension of the tournament.
At midnight, the remaining 89 players were told to return at noon on Saturday when they would be provided with a status update. Meanwhile, attorneys for the LAPT continued to negotiate with local gaming officials.
When players returned on Saturday, the LAPT informed them that the tournament was still suspended. Several hours later, players were informed that the tournament has been canceled. It is unclear at press time what this means for the future of tournaments in Mexico, but with the often murky legal environments that exist in the country, things like this always loom as a possibility, and it may well be some time before another major poker event is held on Mexican soil.
Soon after the cancellation was confirmed, the LAPT released this brief statement:
The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) confirms that it is cancelling the poker tournament in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, due to an indefinite suspension served on one of its local partners.
The LAPT states it has cooperated fully and in good faith with the requirements outlined by the Mexican government. The LAPT respects and abides by local regulations in each market.
LAPT's partner in Mexico obtained a formal ruling from the Mexican Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB) allowing the event to take place. As the LAPT compiled with every rule stipulated by the Code of the Mexican Federal Law of Games and Raffles, the reasons for suspension are being reviewed by lawyers of all parties
Ziigmund " POKER JUNKIE "
Ziigmund is a poker junkie - lost $1.5 million at Full Tilt
Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies lost almost $1.5 million at the Full Tilt high-stakes tables this weekend.
Ziigmund likes crazy poker action, but losing $1.5 million in a single session is beyond crazy, it's insane. The Finnish high-roller kept bleeding money at GusHeaven and RailHeaven, but just couldn't stop playing. When he left the tables he had lost seven $200k + pots while the biggest one he took home was at $148,000.
Some of the "highlights" from Ziigmund's nightmare session:
:All-in on turn with overpair (kings) against Tom "Durrrr" Dwan who had a flush draw and a gut-shot straight draw. Durrrr hit his flush on the river and took home the $401 998 pot.
:All-in on turn with flush draw (8c-7c) against Durrrr, but when the cards were turned over Ziigmund realised he was drawing dead. Durrrr had a pair of queens and a higher flush draw. To add insult to injury for Ziggy, both players made their flushes on the river. $400,000 pot.
:All-in on turn with top pair (kings). Once again, Ziigmund was drawing dead, this time against his countryman Sami "LarsLuzak" Kelopuro who had flopped a set of fives. $389,796 pot.
:All-in on river with nothing but ace-high (Ad-Jd). LarsLuzak called the bluff with two-pair and won the $322,615 pot.
:All-in on river with missed gut-shot. Player "ioi" was on a flush draw but caught second pair (tens) on the river instead and called Ziigmund's bluff. $231,223 pot.
Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies lost almost $1.5 million at the Full Tilt high-stakes tables this weekend.
Ziigmund likes crazy poker action, but losing $1.5 million in a single session is beyond crazy, it's insane. The Finnish high-roller kept bleeding money at GusHeaven and RailHeaven, but just couldn't stop playing. When he left the tables he had lost seven $200k + pots while the biggest one he took home was at $148,000.
Some of the "highlights" from Ziigmund's nightmare session:
:All-in on turn with overpair (kings) against Tom "Durrrr" Dwan who had a flush draw and a gut-shot straight draw. Durrrr hit his flush on the river and took home the $401 998 pot.
:All-in on turn with flush draw (8c-7c) against Durrrr, but when the cards were turned over Ziigmund realised he was drawing dead. Durrrr had a pair of queens and a higher flush draw. To add insult to injury for Ziggy, both players made their flushes on the river. $400,000 pot.
:All-in on turn with top pair (kings). Once again, Ziigmund was drawing dead, this time against his countryman Sami "LarsLuzak" Kelopuro who had flopped a set of fives. $389,796 pot.
:All-in on river with nothing but ace-high (Ad-Jd). LarsLuzak called the bluff with two-pair and won the $322,615 pot.
:All-in on river with missed gut-shot. Player "ioi" was on a flush draw but caught second pair (tens) on the river instead and called Ziigmund's bluff. $231,223 pot.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
De La Hoya GETS KNOCKED OUT IN 8 th ROUND !!!!
Pacquiao TKOs De La Hoya!
In a cross divisional "Dream Match" fought at welterweight poundage, WBC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) scored an impressive, one-sided eighth round TKO over legendary six division former champion Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The quicker Pacquiao got off to a strong start, connecting with lead straight lefts and continually beating the Golden Boy to the punch. Oscar got untracked a bit in round five landing a good flurry, but Pacquiao regained command in the sixth and battered Oscar on the ropes in the seventh. Oscar's left eye was swelling shut. It was all Pacquiao in round eight and Oscar's corner stopped the fight after the eighth.
In a cross divisional "Dream Match" fought at welterweight poundage, WBC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) scored an impressive, one-sided eighth round TKO over legendary six division former champion Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The quicker Pacquiao got off to a strong start, connecting with lead straight lefts and continually beating the Golden Boy to the punch. Oscar got untracked a bit in round five landing a good flurry, but Pacquiao regained command in the sixth and battered Oscar on the ropes in the seventh. Oscar's left eye was swelling shut. It was all Pacquiao in round eight and Oscar's corner stopped the fight after the eighth.
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