2008 World Series of Poker
You may see a few of these "Best of 2009 Poker and Online Gambling Stories" elsewhere, but Gambling911.com has the real heavy hitters, those stories that scored huge traffic wins. Yes, these were truly the most popular industry-related stories based on real audience numbers, so enjoy the look back and a look behind the scenes at Gambling911.com's traffic numbers on each subject matter.
Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 21:15
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Poker's newest champ needs a good tax attorney. Fast!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 12:35
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Poker Royalty, the industry's premier poker representation agency, announced today that 2008 World Series of Poker Champion Peter Eastgate has selected Poker Royalty for worldwide management and marketing representation across all major platforms, including media, sponsorship, licensing, commercial endorsements and appearances.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 10:11
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Denmark's Peter Eastgate has become the youngest player to ever win a World Series of Poker, breaking the record held by Phil Hellmuth, Jr. for the last 19 years.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 09:10
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It was down to Dane Peter Eastgate (chip leader) and the fearless Russian Ivan Demidov at the 2008 WSOP heading into Monday's final play. These were the only two players remaining at this year's World Series of Poker.
Submitted by Ace King on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 10:36
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Just prior to Sunday night's World Series of Poker dinner break, poker pro Johnny Chan approached the mike to plug to promote his new energy drink, which among other things will help improve one's sexual stamina.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 21:25
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Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, had an opportunity to sit down with Darus Suharto, who will be playing 6th in chips (12,520,000) during the 2008 WSOP final table on November the 10th. Darus Suharto is Indonesian Canadian so he'll have quite the fan base rooting him on.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 11:45
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The 2008 WSOP final table is about to get underway after a three month delay and you can bet which of the professional poker players are going to win the main event.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 10:36
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Russian Ivan Demidov managed something pretty amazing this year. He finished 2nd at the World Series of Poker Europe final table (WSOPE) and now he's among the nine that will face off today at the WSOP final table in Vegas after a three month delay.
Submitted by Ace King on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 22:38
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With the highly anticipated 2008 World Series of Poker about to get underway Tuesday, Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo had an opportunity to sit down with a few of the finalists.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 22:01
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Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, had an opportunity to sit down with 2008 World Series of Poker chip leader who coming into this week's delayed final had $26,296,000 in chips.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:35
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Continuing my interviews with the World Series of Poker final players, I had a chance to sit down with Ylon Schwartz.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 22:54
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Not even the possibility of an arrest or showdown between the USA vs. Russia has ignited enough passion as we head into the 2008 WSOP final.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 10:08
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For the first time in the history of the Main Event, last summer's 2008 World Series of Poker did not culminate in the crowning of a new world champion. In a recent interview, Ylon Schwartz was quite vocal about his feelings on the topic. He feels very strongly about the fact that the final table should not have been delayed.
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 11:00
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With four days left on his Ebay auction to net an additional sponsor for the WSOP Main Event, Dennis Phillips has currently attracted 21 bids with the top offer standing at $13,100.00.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 18:44
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Russia's Ivan Demidov was listed with +425 odds at BetCRIS.com to win the 2008 World Series of Poker. Demidov had the second largest number of chips coming into the delayed final which is scheduled to play out this November.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 21:51
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There is only one 11-time WSOP bracelet winner, but world-record holder Phil Hellmuth will have poker fans seeing double next week in London when the UltimateBet pro will come to the WSOPE with a gaggle of men and women vying for the "Phil Hellmuth Lookalike" title.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 16:23
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During the televised coverage of the World Series of Poker Main Event Tuesday night Joe Hachem was, let's just say, not on his best behavior.
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:47
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During the televised WSOP Horse 50K event dedicated to the memory of Chip Reese, poker pro Scotty Nguyen demonstrated an embarrassing lack of sportsmanship. The event was broadcast to millions of homes on ESPN
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:22
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David Rheem, one of nine individuals slated to sit at this November's final table of the 2008 World Series of Poker, has been cleared by the Hollywood, Florida Police Department.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 14:01
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Russia may be listed among the countries likely to receive the most gold medals at the 2008 Olympics (+1400 or 14/1 odds at SBG Global), they have even better odds to win another big world even this coming November - The World Series of Poker.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 22:06
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The 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) today announced that it will be hosting its event under one roof in the magnificent surroundings of the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square London.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 10:10
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London is calling all poker players to Bodog as the online poker powerhouse kicks off its qualifiers to the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe* Main Event.
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 21:56
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Fears of a David Rheem arrest at or prior to November's WSOP Final may have been calmed somewhat on Wednesday.
Submitted by Payton on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 06:33
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From the moment the first cards were dealt at the 2008 World Series of Poker* to the final days of the Main Event, Team Bodog enjoyed a terrific run this summer in Las Vegas.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 11:20
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